HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 57538 CSC No.57538
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2021 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
CFDA#93.569
Awarding Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
TDHCA Federal Award Number: 2101 TXCOSR
Award Year(Year of Award from HHS to TDHCA): 2021
Unique Entity Identifier Number: 147336965
SECTION 1. PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
This 2021 Community Services Block Grant Program State Discretionary Funds Contract
Number 61910003703 ("Contract") is made by and between the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, a public and official agency of the State of Texas,
("Department") and City of Fort Worth, a political subdivision of the State of Texas
("Subrecipient") hereinafter the "Parties".
SECTION 2. CONTRACT TERM
This Contract shall commence on February 01, 2022, and, unless earlier terminated, shall
end on July 31, 2022 ("Contract Term").
SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE AREA
A The following County/Counties constitute the Subrecipient's "Service Area": TARRANT
B. Subrecipient shall, throughout its Service Area, implement a Community Service Block
Grant Program ("CSBG") in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 106 of the
Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9901 et seq.) ("CSBG Act"), as
amended by the "Community Services Block Grant Amendments of 1994" (Public Law
103-252) and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-285); Chapters 2105 and 2306 of the Texas Government Code ("State Act"); the
implementing State regulations under Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter
6, Subchapters A and B of the Texas Administrative Code, as amended or supplemented
from time to time ("CSBG State Rules"); and the Department's guidance related to
CSBG. Subrecipient further agrees to comply with the Certification Regarding Lobbying
for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements attached hereto as
Addendum A, Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements attached
hereto as Addendum B, Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke attached
hereto as Addendum C, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matter attached hereto as Addendum D; the assurances, certifications,
and all other statements made by Subrecipient in its application for funding under this
Contract; and with all other terms, provisions, and requirements herein set forth. The
Certifications attached hereto as Addendums A, B, C, and D are incorporated herein for
all relevant purposes.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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C. Subrecipient shall operate on an equitable basis throughout Subrecipient's Service Area
and shall utilize funds for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of communities, and
the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient in
accordance with the Organizational Standards adopted by the Department and as further
reflected in 10 TAC §6.206. Subrecipient shall provide services and activities of the type
specified in 42 U.S.C. §§9901, 9907 excluding subsection (c), and 9908.
D. Subrecipient agrees to perform all activities in accordance with the Community Action
Plan, in accordance with Section 34 of this Contract, the terms of the performance
statement and budget submitted with the Community Action Plan approved by the
Department (as may be amended in writing).
SECTION 4. DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A. In consideration of Subrecipient's satisfactory performance of this Contract, Department
shall reimburse the actual allowable costs incurred by Subrecipient during the Contract
Term in an amount up to $20,833.00 in accordance with the budget as approved by the
Department in the Community Action Plan (as may be amended in writing), and the
terms of this Contract.
B. Any decision to obligate additional funds shall be made in writing by Department in its
sole but reasonable discretion based upon the status of funding under grants to
Department and Subrecipient's overall compliance with the terms of this Contract.
C. This Contract shall not be construed as creating a debt on behalf of Department in
violation of Article III, Section 49a of the Texas Constitution. Department's obligations
under this Contract are contingent upon the actual receipt and availability by the
Department of adequate 2021 CSBG funds from the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services ("HHS") and the State of Texas. If sufficient funds are not available to
make payments under this Contract, Department shall notify Subrecipient in writing within
a reasonable time after such fact is determined. Department shall then terminate this
Contract, and will not be liable for the failure to make any payment to Subrecipient under
this Contract. Department acknowledges that it has received obligations from those
sources which, if paid, will be sufficient to pay the allowable costs incurred by
Subrecipient under this Contract.
D. Department shall not be liable to Subrecipient for certain costs, including but not limited
to costs which:
1. have been reimbursed to Subrecipient or are subject to reimbursement to
Subrecipient by any source other than Department;
2. are not allowable costs, as set forth in the CSBG Act;
3. are not strictly in accordance with the terms of this Contract, including the
addendums and exhibits;
4. have not been reported to Department within forty-five (45) calendar days following
termination of this Contract;
5. are incurred after the Subrecipient is no longer an Eligible Entity or following
termination of this Contract as defined in Subsection A of Section 7 of this Contract or
following termination of this Contract as defined in Subsection A of Section 7 of this
Contract; or
6. are not incurred during the Contract Term.
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E. Department shall not release any funds under this Contract until Department has
determined in writing that Subrecipient's fiscal control and fund accounting procedures
are adequate to assure the proper disbursal of and accounting for such funds.
F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract to the contrary, Department shall
only be liable to Subrecipient for allowable costs actually incurred or performances
rendered for activities specified in the CSBG Act.
SECTION 5. PAYMENT/CASH BALANCES
A. REQUEST FOR ADVANCE. Subrecipient may request an advance for up to thirty (30)
days. Subrecipient's request for cash advance shall be limited to the minimum amount
needed and be timed to be in accordance with the actual, immediate cash requirements
of the Subrecipient or an advance of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00),
whichever is greater. In carrying out the purpose of this Contract. Subrecipient must
request an advance payment by submitting a properly completed monthly expenditure
report to Department through the electronic reporting system no later than the fifteenth
(15th) day of the month prior to the month for which advance payment is sought, together
with such supporting documentation as the Department may reasonably request.
B. DISBURSEMENT PROCEDURES. Subrecipient shall establish procedures to minimize
the time between the disbursement of funds from Department to Subrecipient and the
expenditure of such funds by Subrecipient.
C. DEPARTMENT OBLIGATIONS. Section 5(A) of this Contract notwithstanding,
Department reserves the right to utilize a modified cost reimbursement method of
payment, whereby reimbursement of costs incurred by a Subrecipient is made only after
the Department has reviewed and approved backup documentation provided by the
Subrecipient to support such costs for all funds if at any time (1) Subrecipient maintains
cash balances in excess of need or requests advance payments in excess of thirty (30)
days need, (2) Department identifies any deficiency in the cash controls or financial
management system used by Subrecipient, (3) Subrecipient owes the Department
funds, or(4) Subrecipient violates any of the terms of this Contract.
D. ALLOWABLE EXPENSES. All funds paid to Subrecipient pursuant to this Contract are
for the payment of allowable expenditures to be used for the exclusive benefit of the
low-income population of Subrecipient's Service Area. Subrecipient may incur costs for
activities associated with the closeout of the CSBG contract for a period not to exceed
forty-five (45) calendar days from the end of the Contract Term.
E. REFUND. Subrecipient shall refund to Department any sum of money which has been
paid to Subrecipient by Department, which Department determines has resulted in an
overpayment. Subrecipient shall make such refund within fifteen (15) calendar days after
the Department's request.
F. REPAYMENT. Suprecipient shall recapture funds that the Department determines has
not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Contract and by which the
period of obligation has expired. Subrecipient shall make such repayment within fifteen
(15) calendar days after the Department's request.
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SECTION 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES AND AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND COST PRINCIPLES. Except as expressly
modified by law or the terms of this Contract, Subrecipient shall comply with the cost
principles and uniform administrative requirements set forth in the state Texas Grant
Management Standards under Chapter 783 of the Texas Government Code ("TXGMS") in
effect on the effective date of this Contract , except as preempted by Cost Principles of
Subpart E of 2 CFR Part 200 which apply to Subrecipient of Community Services Block
Grant funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §9916(a)(1)(B). All references in TXGMS to "local
government"shall be construed to mean Subrecipient.
B. INDIRECT COST RATE. Subrecipient has an approved indirect cost rate of 0.00%.
C. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. Audit requirements are set forth in the Texas Single Audit Act
and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200. The expenditure threshold requiring an audit is Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($750,000.00)of Federal funds.
D. AUDIT REVIEW. Department reserves the right to conduct additional audits of the funds
received and performances rendered under this Contract. Subrecipient agrees to permit
Department or its authorized representative to audit Subrecipient's records and to obtain
any documents, materials, or information necessary to facilitate such audit.
E. CERTIFICATION FORM. For any fiscal year ending within or one (1) year after the
Contract Term, Subrecipient must submit an "Audit Certification Form" (available from
the Department) within sixty (60) days after the Subrecipient's fiscal year end. If the
Subrecipient's Single Audit is required by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, the report must be
submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse ("FAC") the earlier of thirty (30) calendar
days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine (9) months after the end of its respective
fiscal year. As noted in 10 TAC §1.403(f), Subrecipient is required to submit a notification
to Department within five (5) business days of submission to the FAC. Along with the
notice, indicate if the auditor issued a management letter. If there is a management letter,
a copy of the letter must be sent to the Department. Both the notice and the copy of the
management letter, if applicable, must be submitted to SAandACF@tdhca.state.tx.us.
F. STATE AUDITOR'S RIGHT TO AUDIT. Pursuant to Section 2262.154 of the Texas
Government Code, the state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity
receiving funds from the state directly under any contract or indirectly through a
subcontract under the Contract. The acceptance of funds by the Subrecipient or any
other entity or person directly under the Contract or indirectly through a subcontract
under the Contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the
direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in
connection with those funds. Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, the
Subrecipient or other entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state
auditor must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor
considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Subrecipient shall ensure that this
paragraph concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors
through the contract and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it
awards.
G. SUBCONTRACTS. The Subrecipient shall include language in any subcontract that
provides the Department the ability to directly review, monitor, and/or audit the operational
and financial performance and/or records of work performed under this Contract.
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SECTION 7. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. TERMINATION. Pursuant to 10 TAC §§2.202 and 2.203 and subject to the CSBG
Act/IM-116, Department may seek to terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, at any
time Department determines that there is cause for termination. Cause for termination
includes, but is not limited to, Subrecipient's failure to comply with any term of this
Contract or reasonable belief that Subrecipient cannot or will not comply with the
requirements of this Contract. Termination of this Contract becomes final the earliest of
the following: (1) thirty (30) days following the Department's Board action terminating or
reducing funding, or if review by the Secretary of HHS is initiated under 42 USC §9915(b),
within thirty (30) days of the Department's Board action, (2) ninety (90) days after the
Secretary of HHS receives from the state all necessary documentation relating to the
determination to terminate this Contract, or (3) the earlier date of a decision by the
Secretary of HHS sustaining the termination decision.
B. SUSPENSION. As per 10 TAC §§2.202 and 2.203 and subject to the CSBG Act/IM-116,
Department may suspend this Contract, in whole or in part, at any time Department
determines that there is cause for suspension. Nothing in this Section 7 shall be
construed to limit Department's authority to withhold payment and immediately suspend
this Contract if Department identifies possible instances of fraud, abuse, waste, fiscal
mismanagement, or other deficiencies in Subrecipient's performance including but not
limited to, Subrecipient's failure to correct any monitoring findings on this or any state
contract, or on a single audit review.
C. LIABILITY. Department shall not be liable for any costs incurred by Subrecipient after
termination or during suspension of this Contract, or for any costs that are disallowed.
D. WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS. Notwithstanding any exercise by Department of its
right of termination or suspension, Subrecipient shall not be relieved of any liability to
Department for damages by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Subrecipient.
Department may withhold any payment due to Subrecipient until such time as the exact
amount of damages due to Department is agreed upon or is otherwise determined in
writing between the Parties.
E. STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL PROVIDER. Department may award terminated funds
from this Contract to a Statewide or Regional Provider in accordance with 10 TAC
§1.411. Subrecipient agrees to provide information as requested by the Department to
serve clients in the Service Area.
SECTION 8. PROHIBITED USE OF FUNDS
A. PURCHASE OF LAND. Subrecipient may not use funds under this Contract for the
purchase or improvement of land or the purchase, construction, or permanent
improvement of any building or other facility as outlined in 42 U.S.C. §9918(a) and 10
TAC §6.205(a).
B. REGULATORY PROHIBITIONS. Subrecipient may not use funds under this Contract for
activities prohibited by 42 U.S.C. §9918(b) and 10 TAC §6.205(b).
C. REFUNDS. Utility and rent deposit refunds from vendors must be reimbursed to the
Subrecipient and not the customer in accordance with 10 TAC §6.205(c).
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SECTION 9. RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL. Subrecipient shall maintain fiscal and programmatic records and
supporting documentation for all expenditures made under this Contract in accordance
with the TXGMS and 2 CFR Part 200. Subrecipient agrees to comply with any changes
to the TXGMS and OMB recordkeeping requirements. For purposes of compliance, all
associated documentation must be readily available, whether stored electronically or
hard copy to justify compliance with program rules and regulations.
B. OPEN RECORDS. Subrecipient acknowledges that all information collected,
assembled, or maintained by Subrecipient pertaining to this Contract, except records
confidential by law, are subject to the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of Texas
Government Code and must provide citizens, public agencies, and other interested
parties with reasonable access to all records pertaining to this Contract subject to and in
accordance with the Texas Public Information Act. Subrecipient understands that the
Department will comply with the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas
Government Code) as interpreted by judicial rulings and opinions of the Attorney General
of the State of Texas. Information, documentation, and other material in connection with
this Contract may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public
Information Act. In accordance with Section 2252.907 of the Texas Government Code,
Subrecipient is required to make any information created or exchanged with the State
pursuant to the Contract, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas
Public Information Act, available in a format that is accessible by the public at no
additional charge to the State.
C. ACCESS TO RECORDS. Subrecipient shall give the HHS, the U.S. General Accounting
Office, the Texas Comptroller, the State Auditor's Office, the Office of Inspector General,
and Department, or any of their duly authorized representatives, access to and the right
to examine and copy, on or off the premises of Subrecipient, all records pertaining to this
Contract. Such right to access shall continue as long as the records are retained by
Subrecipient. Subrecipient agrees to cooperate with any examination conducted
pursuant to this Subsection.
D. RECORD RETENTION. Subrecipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible
location for the greater of: (i) the time period described in TXGMS; (ii) the date that the
final audit is accepted with all audit issues resolved to the Department's satisfaction if the
Department notifies the Subrecipient in writing; (iii) if any litigation claim, negotiations,
inspection, or other action has started before the expiration of the required retention
period records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues
which arise under it; or (iv) a date consistent with any other period required by the
performed activity reflected in federal or state law or regulation. Upon termination of this
Contract, all records are property of the Department.
E. SUBCONTRACTS. Subrecipient shall include the substance of this Section 9 in all
subcontracts.
SECTION 10. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL. Subrecipient shall submit to Department such reports on the performance of
this Contract as may be required by Department including, but not limited to, the reports
specified in this Section 10.
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B. EXPENDITURE REPORTS. By the fifteenth (15th) of each month, Subrecipient shall
electronically submit an Expenditure and Performance Report to the Department of all
expenditures of funds and clients served under this Contract during the previous month,
regardless of whether Subrecipient makes a fund request. Subrecipient must file a
monthly Performance and Expenditure report in a timely manner, prior to accessing
funds. The failure of Subrecipient to provide a full accounting of all funds expended under
this Contract shall result in the automatic suspension of the ability of Subrecipient to
request reimbursements and shall be identified as a finding in any monitoring review in
accordance with the State CSBG Rules.
C. FINAL REPORTS. Subrecipient shall submit a final Performance Report and a final
Expenditure Report to the Department after the end of the Contract Term. Subrecipient
must file a final Performance and Expenditure report within forty-five (45) calendar days
after the end of the Contract Term prior to accessing funds in the subsequent fiscal year.
D. HOUSEHOLD DATA. By the fifteenth (15th) of each month, Subrecipient shall
electronically upload data on Households served in the previous month into the CA
Performance Measures Module located in the Community Affairs Contact System.
E. INVENTORY. Subrecipient shall submit to Department no later than forty five (45)
calendar days after the end of the Contract Term an inventory of all vehicles, tools, and
equipment with a unit acquisition cost of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00)
or more and/or a useful life of more than one (1) year, if purchased in whole or in part
with funds received under this or previous CSBG Contracts. The inventory shall reflect
the tools and equipment on hand as of the last day of the Contract Term. Upon the
termination of this Contract, Department may transfer title to any equipment to the
Department or to any other entity receiving CSBG funds from the Department.
F. DEFAULT. If Subrecipient fails to submit within forty-five (45) calendar days of its due
date, any report or response required by this Contract, including responses to monitoring
reports, Department may, in its sole discretion, suspend payments, place Subrecipient
on cost reimbursement method of payment, and initiate proceedings to terminate the
Contract in accordance with Section 7 of this Contract.
G. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER NUMBER. Subrecipient shall provide the Department with
a Unique Entity Identifier Number on all contracts and agreements. The Unique Entity
Identifier Number must be submitted from a document retrieved from the
https://www.sam.gov website. These documents must be provided to the Department
prior to the processing first payment to Subrecipient. Subrecipient shall maintain a
current Unique Entity Identifier Number for the entire Contract Term.
H. DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN. Upon request of the Department, Subrecipient shall
provide copies of its most recent business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
SECTION 11. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES REQUIRED BY LAW. Any change, addition, or deletion
to the terms of this Contract required by a change in state or federal law or regulation is
automatically incorporated herein and is effective on the date designated by such law or
regulations without the requirement of a written amendment hereto. Said changes,
additions, or deletions referenced under this Section 11 of this Contract may be further
evidenced in a written amendment.
B. GENERAL. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Contract, any changes,
additions, or deletions to the terms of this Contract not required by a change in state or
federal law or regulation shall be in writing and executed by both Parties to this Contract.
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C. FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. If any Party returns an executed copy by facsimile machine
or electronic transmission, the signing party intends the copy of its authorized signature
printed by the receiving machine or the electronic transmission, to be its original
signature.
D. REQUEST. The Department must receive any Contract amendment requests in writing
and such requests must adhere to 10 TAC §6.3(e)(1).
SECTION 12. PROGRAM INCOME
Subrecipient shall account for and expend program income derived from activities financed
in whole or in part with funds provided under this Contract in accordance with the state
TXGMS, 2 CFR§200.80, and 10 TAC §6.205(c).
SECTION 13. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONITORING
Department may issue technical guidance to explain the rules and provide directions on
terms of this Contract. Department or its designee may conduct periodic on-site monitoring
and evaluation of the efficiency, economy, and efficacy of Subrecipient's performance of this
Contract. Department will advise Subrecipient in writing of any deficiencies noted during
such monitoring. Department will provide technical assistance to Subrecipient and will
require or suggest changes in Subrecipient's program implementation or in Subrecipient's
accounting, personnel, procurement, and management procedures in order to correct any
deficiencies noted. Department may conduct follow-up visits to review and assess the
efforts Subrecipient has made to correct previously noted deficiencies. Department may
place Subrecipient on a cost reimbursement method of payment, suspend or terminate this
Contract, or invoke other remedies in the event monitoring or other reliable sources reveal
material deficiencies in Subrecipient's performance or if Subrecipient fails to correct any
deficiency within the time allowed by federal or state law or regulation or by the terms of this
Contract,Department may issue such corrective actions in accordance with 10 TAC §2.203.
SECTION 14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Subrecipient is an independent contractor. Subrecipient agrees to hold Department
harmless and, to the extent allowed by law, indemnify it against any disallowed costs or other
claims which may be asserted by any third party in connection with Subrecipient's
performance of this Contract.
SECTION 15. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
A. Subrecipient shall comply with TXGMS and 10 TAC §1.404, this Contract, and all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for making
procurement transactions and purchases under this Contract.
B. Subrecipient may not use funds provided under this Contract to purchase equipment (as
defined by TXGMS) with a unit acquisition cost (the net invoice unit price of an item of
equipment) of more than Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) or on any
vehicle purchase unless Subrecipient has received the prior written approval from the
Department for such purchase.
C. When the Subrecipient no longer needs equipment purchased with CSBG grant funds,
regardless of purchase price, or upon the termination of this Contract, Department may
take possession and transfer title to any such property or equipment to the Department
or to a third party or may seek reimbursement from Subrecipient of the current unit price
of the item of equipment, in Department's sole determination. Subrecipient must request
permission from the Department to transfer title or dispose of equipment purchased with
CSBG grant funds.
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SECTION 16. SUBCONTRACTS
A. Subrecipient may not subgrant funds under this Contract or subcontract the primary
performance of this Contract, including but not limited to expenditure and performance
reporting and drawing fund through the Community Affairs Contract System, and only
may enter into subcontractual agreements for consulting and other professional services,
if Subrecipient has received Department's prior written approval. Subrecipient may
subcontract for the delivery of client assistance without obtaining Department's prior
approval. Any subcontract for the delivery of client assistance will be subject to
monitoring by the Department.
B. In no event shall any provision of this Section 16, specifically the requirement that
Subrecipient obtain Department's prior written approval of a subcontractor, be construed
as relieving Subrecipient of the responsibility for ensuring that the performances rendered
under all subcontracts are rendered so as to comply with all of the terms of this Contract,
as if such performances rendered were rendered by Subrecipient. Department's
approval under this Section 16 does not constitute adoption, ratification, or acceptance of
Subrecipient's or subcontractor's performance hereunder. Department maintains the
right to monitor and require Subrecipient's full compliance with the terms of this Contract.
Department's approval under this Section 16 does not waive any right of action which
may exist or which may subsequently accrue to Department under this Contract.
C. Subrecipient represents and warrants that it will maintain oversight to ensure that
subcontractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of
their contractsor purchase orders.
SECTION 17. TRAVEL
Subrecipient shall adhere to 2 CFR §200.474 and either its board-approved travel policy (not
to exceed the amounts established in subchapter I of Chapter 57 of Title 5, United States
Code "Travel and Subsistence Expenses; Mileage Allowances), or the State of Texas travel
policies under 10 TAC §1.408. Subrecipient's written travel policy shall delineate the rates
which Subrecipient shall use in computing the travel and per diem expenses of its board
members and employees.
SECTION 18. FIDELITY BOND
Intentionally deleted.
SECTION 19. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Subrecipient shall immediately provide Department with written notice of any claim or action
filed with a court or administrative agency against Subrecipient arising out of the
performance of this Contract or any subcontract hereunder. Subrecipient shall provide
Department with copies of any and all relevant papers Subrecipient receives with respect to
such action or claim.
SECTION 20. LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. LEGAL AUTHORITY. Subrecipient assures and guarantees that it possesses the legal
authority to enter into this Contract, to receive and manage the funds authorized by this
Contract, and to perform the services Subrecipient has obligated itself to perform
hereunder. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract will not violate
Subrecipient's constitutive documents or any requirement to which Subrecipient is
subject and represents the legal, valid, and binding agreement of Subrecipient,
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
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B. SUBRECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY. Subrecipient warrants that it is an eligible entity, including
the requirement for a tripartite board, as defined by 42 U.S.0 §9902 and 42 U.S.C. §9910
respectively.
C. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. The person signing this Contract on behalf of Subrecipient
hereby warrants that he/she has been duly authorized by Subrecipient's governing board
to execute this Contract on behalf of Subrecipient and to validly and legally bind
Subrecipient to the terms, provisions and performances herein.
D. TERMINATION; LIABILITY. Department shall have the right to terminate this Contract if
there is a dispute as to the legal authority of either Subrecipient or the person signing this
Contract on behalf of Subrecipient to enter into this Contract or to render performances
hereunder. Subrecipient is liable to Department for any money it has received from
Department for performance of the provisions of this Contract, if the Department has
terminated this Contract for reasons enumerated in this Section 20.
E. MERGER; DEFAULT. Subrecipient understands that it is an event of default under this
Contract if the Subrecipient liquidates, terminates, dissolves, merges, consolidates or
fails to maintain good standing in the State of Texas, and such is not cured prior to
causing material harm to Subrecipient's ability to perform under the terms of this
Contract.
SECTION 21. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
A FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW. Subrecipient shall comply with the CSBG Act, the
federal rules and regulations promulgated under the CSBG Act, the State Act, the State
CSBG Rules, the certifications attached hereto, and all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations applicable to the performance of this Contract. Subrecipient shall not violate
any federal, state, or local laws, stated herein or otherwise, nor commit any illegal activity
in the performance of or associated with the performance of this Contract. No funds
under this Contract shall be used for any illegal activity or activity that violates any federal,
state or local laws.
B DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988. The Subrecipient affirms by signing this
Contract and the "Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements" attached
hereto as Addendum B that it is implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41
U.S.C. §701, et seq) and HUD's implementing regulations including, without limitation, 2
CFR Parts 182 and 2429.
C. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP). Subrecipients must provide program
applications, forms, and educational materials in English, Spanish, and any appropriate
language, based on the needs of the Service Area and in compliance with the
requirements in Executive Order 13166 of August 11, 2000 reprinted at 65 F.R 50121,
August 16, 2000 Improving Access to Services with LEP at 67 F.R. 41455. To ensure
compliance, the Subrecipient must take reasonable steps to insure that persons with
LEP have meaningful access to the program. Meaningful access may entail providing
language assistance services, including oral and written translation, where necessary.
D. PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. If Subrecipient collects or receives
documentation for disability, medical records or any other medical information in the
course of administering the CSBG program, Subrecipient shall comply with the Protected
Health Information state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, under 10 TAC
§1.24, Chapter 181 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") (Pub.L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936, enacted
August 21, 1996) the HIPAA Privacy Rules (45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and E of 45
CFR Part 164).
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E. INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS.
1. General. Subrecipient shall comply with the information security and privacy
requirements under 10 TAC §1.24 to ensure the security and privacy of Protected
Information (as said term is defined under 10 TAC §1.24).
2. Information Security and Privacy Agreement ("ISPA"). Prior to beginning any work
under this Contract, Subrecipient shall either (i) have an effective, fully executed
ISPA, as required by 10 TAC §1.24, on file with the Department, or (ii) will execute
and submit to the Department an ISPA in accordance with instructions found on the
Department's website at the "Information Security and Privacy Agreement" link.
F. PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING. Subrecipient and its contractors must comply with
Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C.
§7104 et seq.). If Subrecipient or its contractor or subcontractor engages in, or uses
labor recruiters, brokers or other agents who engage in any of the prohibited activities
under Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Department may
terminate this Contract and Subrecipient hereby agrees and acknowledges that upon
termination, Subrecipient's rights to any funds shall be terminated.
G. PROHIBITED EXPENDITURES ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS A N D
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT.
1. General. Pursuant to 2 CFR §200.216, Subrecipient and its contractors are prohibited
from using funds under this Contract for equipment, services, or systems that use the
following covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or
essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system in
accordance with Section 889 of Public Law 115-232 (National Defense Authorization
Act 2019):
a) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or
ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities.
b) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical
security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security
purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by
Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such
c) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or
using such equipment.
d) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or
provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or
otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.
2. Subcontracts. Subrecipient must incorporate this prohibition in any contract and
require its contractors to incorporate this requirement into any contract.
H. CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM.
1. Subrecipient represents and warrants its compliance with Section 2054.5191 or
2054.5192 of the Texas Government Code relating to the cybersecurity training
program for local government employees who have access to a local government
computer system or database.
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2. If Subrecipient has access to any state computer system or database, Subrecipient
shall complete cybersecurity training and verify completion of the training program to
the Department pursuant to and in accordance with Section 2054.5192 of the
Government Code.
I. DISCLOSURE OF VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAW. Subrecipient
represents and warrants its compliance with 2 CFR §200.113 which requires the
disclosure in writing of violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, and
gratuity and the reporting of certain civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings to SAM.
J. DISCLOSURE PROTECTIONS FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS,
CHARIABLE TRUSTS, AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. Subrecipient represents and
warrants that it will comply with Section 2252.906 of the Texas Government Code
relating to disclosure protections for certain charitable organizations, charitable trusts,
and private foundations.
K. EXECUTIVE HEAD OF STATE AGENCY AFFIRMATION. In accordance with Section
669.003 of the Texas Government Code, relating to contracting with the executive head
of a state agency, Subrecipient certifies that it is not (1) the executive head of a state
agency, (2) a person who at any time during the four (4) years before the date of the
Contract was the executive head of a state agency, or (3) a person who employs a
current or former executive head of a state agency.
L. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS. Subrecipient represents and
warrants that it will comply with the requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste
Disposal Act (Chapter 361 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, formerly Tex. Rev. Civ.
Stat. Ann. Art. 4477-7), as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
SECTION 22. PREVENTION OF WASTE, FRAUD,AND ABUSE
A. Subrecipient represents and warrants that it will comply with Section 321.022 of the
Texas Government Code which requires that suspected fraud and unlawful conduct be
reported to the State Auditor's Office.
B. Subrecipient shall establish, maintain, and utilize systems and procedures to prevent,
detect, and correct waste, fraud, and abuse in activities funded under this Contract. The
systems and procedures shall address possible waste, fraud, and abuse by
Subrecipient, its employees, clients, vendors, subcontractors and administering
agencies. Subrecipient's internal controls systems and all transactions and other
significant events are to be clearly documented, and the documentation is to be readily
available for monitoring by Department.
C. Subrecipient shall give Department complete access to all of its records, employees, and
agents for the purpose of monitoring or investigating the CSBG program. Subrecipient
shall immediately notify Department of any discovery of waste, fraud, or abuse.
Subrecipient shall fully cooperate with Department's efforts to detect, investigate, and
prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
D. Subrecipient shall not discriminate against any employee or other person who reports a
violation of the terms of this Contract, or of any law or regulation, to Department or to any
appropriate law enforcement authority, if the report is made in good faith.
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SECTION 23. CERTIFICATION REGARDING UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
Pursuant to Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code, by execution of this Contract,
Subrecipient hereby certifies that Subrecipient, or a branch, division, or department of
Subrecipient does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker, where
"undocumented worker" means an individual who, at the time of employment, is not lawfully
admitted for permanent residence to the United States or authorized under law to be
employed in that manner in the United States. If, after receiving a public subsidy,
Subrecipient or a branch, division, or department of Subrecipient is convicted of a violation
under 8 U.S.C. §1324a(f), Subrecipient shall repay the public subsidy with interest, at the rate
of five percent (5%) per annum, not later than the 120th day after the date the Department
notifies Subrecipient of the violation.
SECTION 24. CONFLICT OF INTEREST/NEPOTISM
A. Subrecipient shall maintain written standards of conduct governing the performance of its
employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. Failure to maintain
written standards of conduct and to follow and enforce the written standards is a
condition of default under this Contract. In addition, the written standards must meet the
requirements in 2 CFR§200.318.
B. No employee, officer, or agent of Subrecipient shall participate in the selection, award, or
administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a real or apparent conflict of
interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or
agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization
which employs or is about to employ any of the Parties indicated herein, has a financial
or other interest in the firm selected for an award. This also applies to the procurement
of goods and services under 24 CFR§§200.317 and 200.3186.
C. The officers, employees, and agents of the Subrecipient shall neither solicit nor accept
gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to
subagreements. Subrecipient may set standards for situations in which the financial
interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The
standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of
such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Subrecipient.
D. Subrecipients shall follow the requirements of Chapter 171 of the Local Government
Code regarding conflicts of interest of officers of municipalities, counties, and certain
other local governments.
E. Failure to maintain written standards of conduct and to follow and enforce the written
standards is a condition of default under this Contract and may result in termination of the
Contract or deobligation of funds.
F. Subrecipient represents and warrants that performance under the Contract will not
constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest or reasonably create an appearance of
impropriety. Further, Subrecipient represents and warrants that in the administration of
the grant, it will comply with all conflict of interest prohibitions and disclosure
requirements required by applicable law, rules, and policies, including Chapter 176 of the
Texas Local Government Code. If circumstances change during the course of the
Contract, Subrecipient shall promptly notify Department.
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SECTION 25. POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND LEGISLATIVE INFLUENCE PROHIBITED
A. None of the funds provided under this Contract shall be used for influencing the outcome
of any election, or the passage or defeat of any legislative measure. This prohibition shall
not be construed to prevent any state official or employee from furnishing to any member
of its governing body upon request, or to any other local or state official or employee or to
any citizen, information in the hands of the employee or official not considered under law
to be confidential information.
B. No funds provided under this Contract may be used directly or indirectly to hire
employees or in any other way fund or support candidates for the legislative, executive, or
judicial branches of government, the State of Texas, or the government of the United
States.
C. None of the funds provided under this Contract shall be used to pay any person or
organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any
other award governed by the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. §1352) as the
Development Owner and each of its tiers have certified by their execution of the
"Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements" attached hereto as Addendum A and incorporated herein for all relevant
purposes.
D. Subrecipient represents and warrants that Department's payments to Subrecipient and
Subrecipient's receipt of appropriated or other funds under the Contract are not prohibited
by Sections 403.1067 or 556.0055 of the Texas Government Code which restrict lobbying
expenditures.
SECTION 26. NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. In accordance with Section 2105 of the Texas
Government Code, Subrecipient represents, and warrants that it will not use block grant
funds in a manner that discriminates on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex or
religion.
B. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Subrecipient agrees to carry out an Equal Employment
Opportunity Program in keeping with the principles as provided in President's Executive
Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41
CFR Part 60.
C. ACCESSIBILITY. Subrecipient must meet the standards under (i) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (5 U.S.C. §794) Titles II and III of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§12131-12189; 47 U.S.C. §§155, 201, 218 and 255) as
implemented by U. S. Department of Justice at 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36. Subrecipient
shall operate each program or activity receiving financial assistance so that the program
or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible and usable by individuals with
disabilities. Subrecipient are also required to provide reasonable accommodations for
persons with disabilities.
D. AGE DISCRIMINATION. Subrecipient must comply with the Age Discrimination Act of
1975 (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107).
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E. SUBCONTRACTS. Subrecipient will include the substance of this Section 26 in all
subcontracts.
SECTION 27. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
Funds provided to Subrecipient under this Contract may not be substituted for funds or
resources from any other source or in any way serve to reduce the funds or resources which
would have been available to or provided through Subrecipient had this Contract never been
executed.
SECTION 28. DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED PARTIES; EXCLUDED PARTIES
A. DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED. By signing this Contract, Subrecipient certifies that
its principal employees, board members, agents, or contractors agents are not presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
by any federal department or agency as provided in the Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters attached hereto as Addendum
D and incorporated herein for all relevant purposes. The terms "covered transaction",
"debarred", "suspended", "ineligible", "lower tier covered transaction", "participant",
"person", "primary covered transaction", "principal", "proposal", and "voluntarily excluded",
as used in the certification attached as Addendum D, have the meaning set out in the
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
Subrecipient also certifies that it will not knowingly award any funds provided by this
Contract to any person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, Subpart 9.4
or that is debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation
in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549. Subrecipient agrees that
prior to entering into any agreement with a potential subcontractor that the verification
process to comply with this requirement will be accomplished by checking the System
for Award Management ("SAM") at www.sam.gov and including a copy of the results in its
project files. After said verification, Subrecipient may decide the frequency by which it
determines the eligibility of its subcontractor during the term of subcontractor's
agreement. Subrecipient may subsequently rely upon a certification of a subcontractor
that is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, Subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless
Subrecipient knows that the certification is erroneous. Failure of Subrecipient to furnish
the certification attached hereto as Addendum D or an explanation of why it cannot
provide said certification shall disqualify Subrecipient from participation under this
Contract. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the
Department's determination whether to continue with this Contract. Subrecipient shall
provide immediate written notice to Department if at any time Subrecipient learns that the
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of
changed circumstances. Subrecipient further agrees by executing this Contract that it will
include the certification provision titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusive-Subcontracts," as set out in Addendum D, without
modification, and this language under this Section 28, in all its subcontracts.
B. EXCLUDED PARTIES. By signing this Contract, Subrecipient further certifies that it is
not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order No. 13224,
"Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to
Commit, or Support Terrorism". Published by the United States Department of Treasury,
Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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SECTION 29. FAITH BASED AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
Funds provided under this Contract may not be used for sectarian or explicitly religious
activities such as worship, religious instruction or prose lytization, and must be for the benefit
of persons regardless of religious affiliation. Subrecipient shall comply with the regulations
promulgated by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") at 45 CFR Part
87.
SECTION 30. COPYRIGHT
Subrecipient may copyright materials developed in the performance of this Contract or with
funds expended under this Contract. If copyrighted materials are developed in the under this
Contract, the Department and HHS shall each have a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and
irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, the
copyrighted work for government purposes.
SECTION 31. NO WAIVER
A. RIGHT OR REMEDY. Any right or remedy given to Department by this Contract shall not
preclude the existence of any other right or remedy, nor shall any action taken in the
exercise of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy. The
failure of Department to exercise any right or remedy on any occasion shall not constitute
a waiver of Department's right to exercise that or any other right or remedy at a later time.
B. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. The Parties expressly agree that no provision of the Contract is
in any way intended to constitute a waiver by the Department or the State of Texas of any
immunities from suit or from liability that the Department or the State of Texas may have
by operation of law.
SECTION 32. SEVERABILITY
If any section or provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court or
an administrative tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall remain valid and
binding.
SECTION 33. ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
A. All oral and written agreements between the parties to this Contract relating to the subject
matter of this Contract have been reduced to writing and are contained in this Contract.
B. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are a part of this Contract and
constitute promised performances under this Contract:
1. Addendum A - Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and
Cooperative Agreements
2. Addendum B - Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
3. Addendum C-Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke
4. Addendum D - Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters
5. Exhibit A-Contract Benchmarks
6. Exhibit B- Performance Statement
7. Exhibit C- Budget
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SECTION 34. COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
A. As a condition of receipt of continued funding under the Act and as further described in 10
TAC §6.206, Subrecipient shall submit annually by September 1 to the Department a
community action plan including National Performance Indicators ("NPI") for the following
year's funding that includes:
1. a description of the service delivery system targeted to low-income individuals and
families in the Service Area, including homeless individuals and families, migrants,
and the elderly poor;
2. a description of how linkages will be developed to fill identified gaps in services
through information, referral, case management, and follow-up consultations;
3. a description of how funding under this Act will be coordinated with other public and
private resources; and,
4. a description of outcome measures to be used to monitor success in promoting
self-sufficiency, family stability, and community revitalization.
B. Subrecipient must attain previously identified 2021 NPI targets within 20 percent variance
by the end of the Contract Term. Subrecipient must request in writing any adjustment
needed to a NPI target to the Department for review and approval no later than August 31,
2021.
C. To retain eligible entity status, Subrecipient will submit every three (3) years a community
needs assessment according to Department instructions.
D. To retain eligible entity status, Subrecipient will submit every five (5) years a strategic
plan according to Department instructions.
SECTION 35. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Funds provided under this Contract may not be used for the payment of salaries to any
Subrecipient's employees who use alcoholic beverages while on active duty, for travel
expenses expended for alcoholic beverages, or for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
SECTION 36. FORCE MAJURE
If the obligations are delayed by the following, an equitable adjustment will be made for delay
or failure to perform hereunder:
A. Any of the following events: (i) catastrophic weather conditions or other extraordinary
elements of nature or acts of God; (ii) acts of war (declared or undeclared), (iii) acts of
terrorism, insurrection, riots, civil disorders, rebellion or sabotage; and (iv) quarantines,
disease pandemics, embargoes and other similar unusual actions of federal, provincial,
local or foreign Governmental Authorities; and
B. The non-performing party is without fault in causing or failing to prevent the occurrence of
such event, and such occurrence could not have been circumvented by reasonable
precautions and could not have been prevented or circumvented through the use of
commercially reasonable alternative sources,workaround plans or other means.
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SECTION 37. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The dispute resolution process provided in Chapter 2009 of the Texas Government Code is
available to the parties to resolve any dispute arising under the Contract. If at any time the
Subrecipient would like to engage Department in an Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR")
procedure, the Subrecipient may send a proposal to Department's Dispute Resolution
Coordinator. For additional information on Department's ADR policy, see Department's
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiated Rulemaking at 10 TAC §1.17.
SECTION 38. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence with respect to Subrecipient's compliance with all covenants,
agreements, terms and conditions of this Contract.
SECTION 39. COUNTERPARTS AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed
an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signed
signature pages may be transmitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and any
such signature shall have the same legal effect as an original.
SECTION 40. NUMBER, GENDER
Unless the context requires otherwise, the words of the masculine gender shall include the
feminine, and singular words shall include the plural.
SECTION 41. NOTICE
A. If a notice is provided concerning this Contract, notice may be given at the following
(herein referred to as "Notice Address"):
As to Department:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
P. O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Attention: Michael De Young, Director of Community Affairs
Telephone: (512)475-2125
Fax: (512)475-3935
michael.deyoung@tdhca.state.tx.us
As to Subrecipient:
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street Annex, 3rd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 761026312
Attention: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
Telephone: (817) 392-6122 Fax: (817) 392-6134
Email: fernando.costa@fortworthtexas.gov
B. All notices or other communications hereunder shall be deemed given when delivered,
mailed by overnight service, or five (5) days after mailing by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the appropriate Notice Address
as defined in the above Subsection A of this Section 41.
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C. Subrecipient shall provide contact information and required notifications to the
Department through the Contract System in accordance with 10 TAC §6.6.
SECTION 42. VENUE AND JURISDICTION
The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions. The venue of any suit arising under
this Contract is fixed in any court of competent jurisdictions of Travis County, Texas.
SECTION 43. APPEALS PROCESS
Subrecipient must establish a denial of service complaint procedure for individuals whose
application for service or assistance is denied, terminated or not acted upon in a timely
manner in accordance with 10 TAC §6.8.
SECTION 44. ASSIGNMENT
This Contract is made by Department to Subrecipient only. Accordingly, it is not assignable
without the written consent and agreement of Department, which consent may be withheld in
Department's sole discretion.
SECTION 45. LIMITATION ON ABORTION FUNDING
A. Pursuant to Chapter 2272 of the Texas Government Code, to the extent allowed by
federal and state law, the Department may not enter into this Contract with an "abortion
provider" or an "affiliate" of an abortion provider, as said terms are defined thereunder, if
funds under this Contract are appropriated from state or local tax revenue.
B. By execution of this Contract, the Subrecipient hereby certifies that, as a condition of
receipt of any funds under this Contract from state or local tax revenue, it is eligible to
receive said funds, and that it will not utilize said funds in any way contrary to this Section
44 during the Contract Term.
SECTION 46. INDEMNIFICATION
SUBRECIPIENT SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE OF
TEXAS AND THE DEPARTMENT, AND/OR THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES, AND/OR DESIGNEES FROM ANY
AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR SUITS, AND ALL RELATED
COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, AND EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF, OR RESULTING FROM
ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF RESPONDENT OR ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, ORDER FULFILLERS, OR SUPPLIERS OF SUBCONTRACTORS
IN THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT AND ANY PURCHASE
ORDERS ISSUED UNDER THE CONTRACT. THE DEFENSE SHALL BE COORDINATED
BY RESPONDENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL WHEN
TEXAS STATE AGENCIES ARE NAMED DEFENDANTS IN ANY LAWSUIT AND
RESPONDENT MAY NOT AGREE TO ANY SETTLEMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING
THE CONCURRENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SUBRECIPIENT AND DEPARTMENT AGREE TO FURNISH TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE
TO EACH OTHER OF ANY SUCH CLAIM.
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SECTION 47. OPEN MEETINGS
If the Subrecipient is a governmental entity, Subrecipient represents and warrants its
compliance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which requires all regular,
special or called meetings of a governmental body to be open to the public, except as
otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 48. VETERAN IDENTIFICATION IN PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
The program applications must provide a space for applicants to indicate if they are a
veteran as required by Section 434.212 of the Texas Government Code. In addition, the
application must include the following statement: "Important Information for Former Military
Services Members. Women and men who served in any branch of the United States Armed
Forces, including Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserves or National Guard, may be
eligible for additional benefits and services. For more information please visit the Texas
Veterans Portal at https://veterans.portal.texas.gov/.
SECTION 49. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
[Not applicable.]
EXECUTED to be effective on February 01, 2022
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022 9:02 pm
DEPARTMENT:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
a public and official agency of the State of Texas
By: Robert Wilkinson
Title: Its duly authorized officer or representative
Date: May 2, 2022 11:17 am
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2021 CSBG PROGRAM STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
CONTRACT NO. 61910003703 CSC No.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
By: Fernando Costa(signed electronically-see attached contract)
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
By: Robert Wilkinson (signed electronically-see attached contract)
Title: Its duly authorized officer or representative
Date: May 2, 2022
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
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Sonia Singleton,Assistant Director
Neighborhood Services
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
CFDA#93.569
ADDENDUM A
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR
CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS,AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is material representation of fact
on which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file
the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and
not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
STATEMENT FOR LOAN GUARANTEES AND LOAN INSURANCE
The undersigned states, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned
shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000
and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022 9:02 pm
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
CFDA#93.569
ADDENDUM B
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart, F. Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645 (a)(1) and (b)
provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-WIDE AND
STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug convictions. For
the Department of Health and Human Services, the central point is: Division of Grants
Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health
and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC
20201.
The undersigned certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the
grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition
of employment under the grant, the employee will-
(1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction;
(e) Notifying the agency in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under
paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the
receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected
grant;
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(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted-
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f).
Place(s) of Performance [site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the
specific grant] (include street address, city, county, state, zip code):
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street Annex, 3rd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 761026312
Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions
may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department
while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in
concert halls or radio studios). If Subrecipient does not identify the workplaces at the time
of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the Subrecipient must keep the
identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for
Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the
Subrecipient's drug-free workplace requirements.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
Department awards the grant. If it is later determined that Subrecipient knowingly rendered a
false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act,
Department, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take
action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022 9:02 pm
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
CFDA#93.569
ADDENDUM C
CERTIFICATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE
The undersigned certifies to the following:
Public Law 103227, Part C Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro
Children Act of 1994, requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor
routinely owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for
provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of
18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local
governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply
to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare
or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil
monetary penalty of up to $1000 per day and/or the imposition of an administrative
compliance order on the responsible entity by signing and submitting this Contract the
Subrecipient certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act.
The applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be
included in any subawards which contain provisions for the children's services and that
all subgrantees shall certify accordingly.
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth
a political subidivision of the State of Texas
By: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022 9:02 pm
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
CFDA#93.569
ADDENDUM D
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
The undersigned certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had
a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense
in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,
State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal
or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen
property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses
enumerated in section (b)of this certification;
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or
more public transactions (Federal, State or local)terminated for cause or default; and
(e) Will submit to the Department information about each proceeding that occurs during
this Contract Term or during the recordkeeping period that:
(1) Is in connection with this award;
(2) Reached its final disposition during the most recent five year period; and
(3) Is one of the following:
i. A criminal proceeding that resulted in a conviction, as defined below;
ii. A civil proceeding that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and payment of a
monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or
more;
iii. An administrative proceeding, as defined below, that resulted in a finding of fault
and liability and your payment of either a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or
more or reimbursement, restitution, or damage in excess of$100,000; or
iv. Any other criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding if:
1. It could have led to an outcome described in this section (e) paragraph (3)
items (i)- (iii)of this award term and condition;
2. It had a different disposition arrived at by consent or compromise with an
acknowledgment of fault on your part; and
3. The requirement in this award term and condition to disclose information
about the proceeding does not conflict with applicable laws and regulations.
(4) For purposes of section (e)of this certification the following definitions apply:
i. An "administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory
in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and
Exchange Commission Administrative proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract
Appeals proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
proceedings). This includes proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in
connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include
audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
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ii. A "conviction", for purposes of this award term and condition, means a judgment
or conviction of a criminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether
entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of
nolo contendere.
Where the undersigned Subrecipient is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such Subrecipient shall attach an explanation of why it cannot provide said
certification to this Contract.
The undersigned Subrecipient further agrees and certifies that it will include the below clause
titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion-Subcontracts/Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all
subcontracts and in all solicitations for subcontracts:
"CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND
VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION-SUBCONTRACTS/LOWER TIER COVERED
TRANSACTIONS
(1) The prospective lower tier participant/subcontractor certifies, by submission of this
proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant/subcontractor is unable to certify to any
of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an
explanation to this proposal.
LOWER TIER PARTICIPANT/SUBCONTRACTOR:
[Signature]
Printed Name:
Title:
Date: "
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
Department awards the grant. If it is later determined that Subrecipient knowingly rendered
an erroneous certification, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the Department may terminate this Contract for cause or default.
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: April 28, 2022 9:02 pm
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
C F DA#93.569
EXHIBIT A
CONTRACT BENCHMARKS
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
Contract 25% expended as provided in the Budget by May 31, 2022.
Contract 50% expended as provided in the Budget by June 30, 2022.
Contract 100% expended as provided in the Budget by July 31, 2022, which is when the
Contract Term ends.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
C F DA#93.569
EXHIBIT B
PERFORMANCE STATEMENT
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
Contract Term: 02/01/2022 -07/31/2022
Service Area: TARRANT
ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION
City of Fort Worth, a political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Subrecipient") agrees to
perform the following measurable activities:
1. Provide Assistance to persons working towards TOP with employment and education
needs.
2. Provide assistance to CSBG clients for emergency needs.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NUMBER 61910003703
FY 2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ("CSBG")
STATE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
C F DA#93.569
EXHIBIT C
BUDGET
City of Fort Worth
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
Contract Term: 02/01/2022 - 07/31/2022
Contract Type: Original
Budget Category Category Totals
PERSONNEL $ 0.00
FRINGE BENEFITS $ 0.00
TRAVEL $ 0.00
EQUIPMENT $ 0.00
SUPPLIES $ 0.00
CONTRACTUAL $ 0.00
OTHER $ 20,833.00
INDIRECT COSTS $ 0.00
DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES $ 0.00
TOTAL $ 20,833.00
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Mayor and Council communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0941
LOG NAME: 19NSCSBG2021
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of 2021 Community Services Block Grant Funds,a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the
United States Department of Health and Human Services to Support the Reduction of Poverty,the Revitalization of Low-Income Communities and
the Empowerment of Low-Income Families and Individuals to Become Fully Self-Sufficient,in an Amount Up to$2,200,000.00 from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts,Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect
Costs
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize the acceptance of 2021 Community Services Block Grant funds in an amount up to$2.200,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts,including any renewals,amendments and extensions in accordance with City policies and
regulations with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on January 1,
2021 and ending on December 31,2021;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount up to$2,200,000.00,subject to receipt of the grant;and
4. Waive indirect costs.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth contracts with the Texas department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)to provide the Community Services Black
Grant(CSBG)Program through Community Action Partners(CAP)which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department.TDHCA
has notified the City to use the prior year's grant and contract award as a planning figure for the 2021 CSBG program.The total 2020 contract
amount is$1,868,682.00•CAP staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an estimated grant award in an amount up to$2,200,000.00 for I
2021.The additional appropriation takes into account the anticipated increase in services and the award of subsequent grant amounts due to
other grantees being unable to spend their funding.During the past five years,the City has received an average of$1,916,094.00 per year and as
much as$2,058,788.00 in one year.TDHCA distributes the funds in quarterly allocations.The first allocation of$438,522.00 will be available for
use beginning January 1,2021.
CSBG provides programs and services to assist low-income persons with case management,emergency assistance,outreach and certification j
for energy assistance,information and referral and holiday assistance as well as provides clients with transportation to employment,educational i
training,medical services,and other needs.TDHCA does not require CSBG subrecipients to procure vendors for client assistance but allows the
use of vendors according to the needs of the client that is related to education or employment.
CSBG also supports administrative and programmatic staff salaries.The CAP in the Neighborhood Services Department serves as the
designated Community Action Agency for all of Tarrant County,in accordance with federal law and as such,administers CSBG-funded programs.
(Vine neighborhood CAP offices will be utilized to deliver the CSBG program services.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits.The CSBG program provides for 22 full-time positions with estimated direct
salaries of$1,000,000.00.The addition of indirect costs would result in the reduction of staff and services.The estimated indirect costs that are ;
being asked to be waived is$187,300.00.
No matching funds are required from the City for the CSBG program. '
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
FISCAL INFORMATIQN_I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above reoommendations 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.
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Submitted fQr City Manager's Office by Fernando Costa 5122
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Ori-ginatina Business Unit Head Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774
Gail Duncan 5730