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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 44562c��r s�cR�r� � � � ,--,� -� CON7RACT N0. COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT This contract ("ContracY') is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth (hereafter "City") and Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. (hereafter "Developer"), a Texas non-profit corporation. City and Developer may be referred to individually as a"Party" and jointly as "the Parties". The Parties state as follows: WHEREAS, City has received a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME"), Program Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.239, with which City desires to promote activities that expand the supply of affordable housing and the development of partnerships among City, local governments, local lenders, private industry, and neighborhood- based non-profit housing organizations; WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the HOME program pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnerships Act at Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq. and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Final Rule, as amended, 24 CFR Part 92 et seq. (the "HOME Regulations" or "Regulations") is to benefit low-income citizens by providing them with affordable housing; WHEREAS, a portion of City's HOME funds are reserved for the use of certain housing development entities that qualify under the HOME Regulations as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO); WHEREAS, Developer, a Texas non-profit corporation managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and qualified as a CHDO according to HOME Regulations, is working to increase the number of quality, accessible, and affordable housing units available to low and moderate income persons; WHEREAS, Developer requested HOME CHDO funds for an eligible project for construction of single family houses; WHEREAS, under this Contract, the Developer agrees to construct one single family house located at 1333 E. Jefferson, Fort Worth, TX 76104 in the City of Fort Worth and in accordance with the HOME Regulations and Exhibit "A-1"- Final Elevations and Proposed Plans and Specifications for an amount up to $117,043.00 in HOME funds; WHEREAS, the Developer shall sell the single family house to a HOME Eligible Buyer who will use the house as his or her Principal Residence during the Affordability Period (the "Required Improvements" or project), as further described in Exhibit "A" — Project Summary and Scope of Work; ' RECEIVE CHDO Contract with TCHPfor 1333 E. Je�ferson (t�FFICIAL REC�R� Page 1 of 33 �ITY S�CRETARY �7� 1MQ�T�� '��i WHEREAS, City has determined that the development of quality, accessible, and affordable housing is needed for moderate, low, and very low-income citizens of Fort Worth; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations and responsibilities contained herein, including all Exhibits and Attachments, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the Parties understand and agree as follows: 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. City and Developer hereby agree that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and form the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Contract. 2. DEFINITIONS. In addition to terms defined in the body of this Contract, the following terms shall have the definitions ascribed to them as follows: Affordable House means a house for which the homebuyer's monthly payment of principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance does not exceed 30% of the homebuyer's monthly gross income, nor is lower than 16% of the homebuyer's monthly gross income, for an individual or family with an income at or below 80% of Area Median Income, adjusted for family size. In the case of new-house construction, the percentage of the homebuyer's monthly gross income shall not exceed 32% of the homebuyer's monthly gross income. Affordability Period means the period of time that a house purchased or constructed with HOME Funds must remain affordable and subject to recapture provisions for the affordability periods described in 24 CFR Part 92.254 of the HOME Regulations. The Affordability Period begins on the date the Project status is changed to "complete" in HUD's Integrated Disbursement Information System ("IDIS"). Required Improvements must remain affordable for the following minimum period, as applicable: 1. Five years if the Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) is less than $15,000; and 2. Ten years if the HAP is $15,000 to $40,000. Area Median Income ("AMI") means the median family income for the Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area as established annually by HUD. Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance or BDE means the City's Business Diversity Ordinance, Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011. City Final Inspection means a HUD Compliance Inspection Report ("Report") completed by the City. The Report will not be performed until after the City's Permits Plus system states that CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page 2 of 33 the Required Improvements have passed a final inspection by the Planning and Development Department. City HAP Eligibility Requirements means the eligibility of a homebuyer for closing cost and/or down payment assistance under City HAP guidelines as adopted by City Council. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) shall be defined as set forth in 24 CFR 92.2, as amended: (1) Is organized under State or local laws; (2) Has no part of its net earnings inuring to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual of the CHDO; (3) Is neither controlled by, nor under the direction of, individuals or entities seeking to derive profit or gain from the organization. A CHDO may be sponsored or created by a for-profit entity, but: (i) The for-profit entity may not be an entity whose primary purpose is the development or management of housing, such as a builder, developer, or real estate management firm; (ii) The for-profit entity shall not appoint more than one-third of the membership of the organization's governing body, and board members appointed by the for-profit entity may not appoint the remaining two-thirds of the board members; and (iii) The CHDO must be free to contract for goods and services from vendors of its own choosing; (4) Has a tax exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c) (3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1); (5) Is not a public body (including the City) or an affiliate of a public body; (6) Has among its purposes the provision of decent housing that is affordable to low- income and moderate-income persons, as evidenced in its charter, articles of incorporation, resolutions, or by laws; (7) Maintains accountability to low-income community residents by: (i) Maintaining at least one-third of its governing board's membership for residents of low-income neighborhoods, other low-income community residents, or elected representative of low-income neighborhood organizations. For urban areas, "community" may be a neighborhood or neighborhoods, city, county or metropolitan area; for rural areas, it may be a neighborhood or neighborhoods, town, village, county, or multi-county area (but not the entire State); and (ii) Providing a formal process for low-income-program beneficiaries to advise the organization in its decisions regarding the design, siting, development, and management of affordable housing; (8) Has a demonstrated capacity for carrying out activities assisted with HOME funds; (9) Has a history of serving the community within which housing to be assisted with HOME funds is to be located; and (10) Has at least one full-time staff person CHDO Contract witll TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 3 of 33 Complete Documentation means (i) Exhibit "E-1" — Invoice, signed by an authorized signatory of CHDO, stating the amount of funds requested for reimbursement; and (ii) Exhibit "E-2" — Detailed Statement of Costs, containing an itemized listing of all eligible expenses requested for reimbursement. In order for Exhibit "E-2" — Detailed Statement of Costs to be considered complete, the following backup documentation must also be submitted as appropriate: (a) copies of bids and invoices from subcontractors and vendors for each expense listed on Exhibit "E-2" — Detailed Statement of Costs, along with an explanation of how the invoice pertains to the Required Improvements, (b) copies of other documents such as cancelled checks or wire transfers necessary to demonstrate that such amounts were actually paid, (c) if relevant, final lien releases signed by the general contractors or appropriate subcontractors, and (d) any other documentation reasonably requested by City such as BDE and/or DBE compliance, permits, detailed subcontractor reports, etc. The final reimbursement shall not be disbursed until all liens are released to City's satisfaction as evidenced by a title report or affidavit of lien release. Exhibit "F"- Standard of Backup Documentation is attached. Completion shall mean the substantial completion of the Required Improvements, as evidenced by HED Department Minimum Acceptable Standard report, a HUD Compliance Inspection Report, and any other applicable final inspection approval from the City.. Completion Deadline means Jur�e /��2�� DBE means disadvantaged business enterprise in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. Deed of Trust means the deed of trust signed by Developer pursuant to Section 4.2.2. See form in Exhibit "I"- Deed of Trust Form. Director means the Director of the City's Housing and Economic Development Department. Effective Date means the date this Contract is executed by the City's Assistant City Manager. HAP means the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program. HAP Deed of Trust means the deed of trust signed by a HOME Eligible Buyer to secure HAP assistance. HOME Eligible Buyer means: (1) a homebuyer whose annual income adjusted for family size does not exceed 80% of AMI using the most current HUD Income Guidelines and Technical Guidance for Determining Income and Allowances. The definition of annual income to determine homebuyer eligibility under this Contract shall be the definition contained in 24 CFR Part 92.203(b)(1), as amended; and (2) a homebuyer who meets City HAP Eligibility Requirements and receives a minimum of $1,000.00 of down payment and/or closing cost assistance. HOME Funds means City's HOME funds supplied by City to the Developer under the terms of this Contract. CHDO Contract tivith TCHP.for 1333 E. Je,�ferson Page 4 of 33 Principal Residence means the improved property that will be occupied by the HOME Eligible Buyer for a majority of each year throughout the Affordability Period in accordance with the HAP guidelines as further described in the written agreement between the HOME Eligible Buyer and the City and the HAP loan documents to be executed by the HOME Eligible Buyer. Property means the land on which the Required Improvements shall be constructed as more particularly described in Exhibit "A-2" — Property Legal Description Required Improvements mean the construction by the Developer of a single family house as defined in Exhibit "A". Sales Proceeds means the sales price of a property, minus construction loan repayment (other than HOME Program funds), Developer Fee and any closing costs, or as otherwise defined in the HOME Regulations and as shown on the settlement statement described in Section 4.9.4. 3. TERM AND EXTENSION 3.1 Term. The term of this Contract begins on the Effective Date and terminates in two years unless terminated as provided in this Contract. 3.2 Extension. This Contract may be extended for 1 year upon Developer submitting a request for an extension in writing at least 60 days before the end of the Contract term. The request for extension shall include Developer's anticipated budget for the remaining balance, an explanation as to why additional time is needed, and a proposed project timeline. It is specifically understood that it is within City's sole discretion to approve or deny Developer's request for an additional term. Any such extension must be in writing as an amendment to this Contract. 4. DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS. 4.1 CHDO Certi�ication 4.1.1 Requirements Met. By the execution of this Contract, Developer certifies that it meets all requirements set forth in 24 CFR 92.2 for being a CHDO. 4.1.2 Status Reports. Developer has a continuing, ongoing duty to provide City with any documentation or information in regard to its status as a CHDO. Developer shall provide City with any information and documentation regarding any change in its status as a CHDO or as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity within ten business day of said change. Developer shall provide to City an annual board roster and certification of continued status as a CHDO by January 30`�' of each year. The failure of Developer to maintain its status as a CHDO shall result in reversion of assets as described as 8.5.1 and shall be considered a default of Developer, which CHDO Contract tivith TCHP for 1333 E. Je�ferson Page S of 33 shall result in the termination of this Contract under Section 8.4 below. 4.2. Construction of Required Improvements. 4.2.1 Required Improvements. Developer shall complete the construction of the Required Improvements as described in Exhibit "A" — Project Summary and Scope of Work upon receiving written notice to proceed from City. 4.2.2. Lien on Pro�erty. To secure City's HOME Funds in the Required Improvements, Developer shall execute and provide to the City a promissory note and the recorded Deed of Trust in favor of City as of the later of (i) the Effective Date or (ii) Developer acquiring title to the Property. No funds shall be disbursed until the Deed of Trust is recorded. Upon recording the HAP Deed of Trust, the City will release the Developer's Deed of Trust. 4.2.3 Sale of Required Improvements. Under the terms and conditions of this Contract, Developer shall construct the Required Improvements to be sold to a HOME Eligible Buyer(s). 4.2.4. Proiect Schedule. Developer will construct the Required Improvements by the Completion Deadline in accordance with the schedule set forth in the attached Exhibit "B" — Project Schedule. Developer's failure to meet the Project Schedule or the Completion Deadline shall be an event of default. The City may, at its sole discretion, approve any changes to the Project Schedule after Developer submits a written request far the modified Project Schedule. If approved by the Director, the Parties shall execute a letter agreement memorializing the change to the Contract. 4.2.5 Interim Financing. Developer shall not obtain any third party financing for the fulfillment of its obligations in this Contract or place any liens on the Property without the written approval of the City, and any attempt to secure financing or file a lien without City's written approval shall result in automatic termination of this Contract. 4.3 Use of HOME Funds. 4.3.1. Bu� HOME Funds will be spent in accordance with Exhibit "C" - Budget. Developer may increase or decrease line-item amounts in the Budget with Director's prior written approval so long as the expenses are in compliance with 4.3.2, comply with Exhibit "A" — Project Summary and Scope of Work, and the total amount of HOME Funds is not increased. 4.3.2. Expenditures in Compliance with HOME Regulations. Developer shall be reimbursed for the construction of the Required Improvements with HOME Funds only if Developer provides Complete Documentation showing that the costs are eligible expenditures under HOME Regulations and in compliance with the Budget and Project Schedule. Further, Developer must comply with project requirements in 24 CFR Part 92 Subpart F— Project CHDO Contract tivith TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 6 of 33 Requirements, attached hereto as Exhibit "G" — Subpart F Project Requirements. 4.3.3. Reimbursement Requests. Funds will be disbursed as detailed in Exhibit "B"- Project Schedule. In order to receive reimbursement for eligible expenses, Developer must submit Complete Documentation to City within the Contract term. Additionally, PDF's of site plans, drawings or designs must be included with the first request for reimbursement. City shall not hold retainage. Instead, it shall make the final construction payment due Developer contingent upon successful completion of the following: (1) Completion of the Required Improvements by Developer; (2) receipt of a Housing and Economic Development Final Inspection approval for the Required Improvements; (3) approval of Complete Documentation; and (4) Developer is not in breach of this Contract or any other agreement Developer has with the City. Developer Fee will be paid at closing of the sale of the house to a HOME Eligible Buyer. 4.3.4. Withholding Payment. IF COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION IS NOT RECEIVED, CITY SHALL WITHHOLD PAYMENTS REQUESTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. Further, if Developer is in default of any other HOME contract with the City, City may choose, in its sole discretion, to withhold payments requested under this Contract or any other contract with Developer. 4.4 Construction and Property Standards 4.4.1 Construction to Conform to All Applicable Laws, Building Codes and Ordinances. All plans, specifications and construction on the Required Improvements shall (i) conform to all applicable Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including HOME Regulations; (ii) meet all City building codes; (iii) be certified as meeting the Energy Conservation requirements as required by the State of Texas in Chapter 11 of the International Residence Code; (iv) for new construction, must conform to the current edition of the Model Energy Code, published by the Council of American Building Officials; and (v) pass the Final Inspection by the City. 4.4.2 Construction Inspections. The construction of the Required Improvements described in Section 4.2 must pass HED Department Minimum Acceptable Standard Inspection report, a HUD Compliance Inspection Report along with any other applicable final inspection approval from the City and any other applicable HUD-required inspections during the construction period and at the completion of the construction of the Development. 4.4.3 Property Standards and Lead Paint Requirements. Developer shall comply with the requirements as it related to City's property standards as well as all applicable accessibility standards for the Required Improvements. Developer shall comply with (i) the requirements contained in 24 CFR Part 92.251 as relates to Property Standards and Housing Quality Standards (HQS), (ii) Accessibility Standards under 24 CFR Part 92.251 (a)(3) as applicable, and (iii) Lead Based Paint Requirements as found in 24 CFR Part 92.355 and 24 CFR Part 35 in the construction of the house built under this Contract. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jef erson Page 7 of 33 4.4.4. Submission and Approval by Citv of Plans and Specifications Not Release of Responsibility or Liabilit� Developer shall submit plans and specifications to the City. Approval of any plans and specifications relating to the Required Improvements by City shall not constitute or be deemed (i) to be a release of the responsibility or liability of Developer or any of its contractors, their respective officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, for the accuracy or the competency of the plans and specifications, including, but not limited to, any related investigations, surveys, designs, working drawings and specifications or other documents; or (ii) an assumption of any responsibility or liability by City for any negligent act, error or omission in the conduct or preparation of any investigation, surveys, designs, working drawings and specifications or other documents by Developer or any of its contractors, and their respective officers, agents, employees and subcontractors. 4.5 Subcontractors. 4.5.1 Reporting, Developer shall submit proof of the following information in writing regarding all subcontractors utilized in the construction of the Required Improvements: 4.5.1.1 Licensing of Contractors and Subcontractors. Developer shall ensure that all contractors and subcontractors utilized in the construction of the Required Improvements are appropriately licensed and that such licenses are maintained throughout the construction of the Required Improvements. 4.5.1.2 Unlicensed or Debarred. Developer shall ensure that all subcontractors utilized by Developer or Developer's general contractor are not debarred or suspended from performing work within the City, the State of Texas or the Federal government. Developer must confirm that all contractors subcontractors are not listed on the Federal System for Award Management, www.sam. 7�,ov, and must submit written verification of such searches with the first reimbursement request which includes invoices from any subcontractor. Failure to submit such proof shall be an event of default. If City determines that any subcontractor has been debarred, suspended, or is not properly licensed, Developer or Developer's general contractor shall immediately cause such subcontractor to stop work on the Required Improvements and Developer shall not be reimbursed for any work performed by such subcontractor. However, this Section shall not be construed to be an assumption of any responsibility or liability by City to determine the legitimacy, quality, ability, or good standing of any subcontractor. 4.6 Marketin� 4.6.1. Affirmative Marketin�. Developer must adopt affirmative marketing procedures and requirements for the Required Improvements as required by 24 CFR 92.351 if the project involves the construction of 5 or more houses. The procedures and requirements must include methods for informing the public, owners and potential homebuyers about fair housing laws and policies so as to ensure that all individuals, without regard for sex, age, race, color, creed, nationality, national origin, religion, handicap status, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender, are given an equal opportunity to participate in the project. CHDO Contract with TCHP fo�• 1333 E. .Ie f erson Page 8 of 33 4.6.2. City Approval. All Developer marketing procedures related to the Required Improvements, including but not limited to the affirmative marketing described in Section 4.6.1 are subject to approval by City. Developer shall submit all marketing plans for City approval no later than 7 calendar days after the Effective Date. 4.6.3 Effective Marketin�. Developer will be solely responsible for the effective marketing responsibilities necessary to achieve requirements described in Section 4.9.5. Documentation supporting these efforts shall be submitted to the City upon request and shall include, but not be limited to, brochures, sign-in sheets for open houses, listings, and advertisements. 4.7 Developer Fee. Developer shall receive a fee of 10% of the total project-related development costs as determined by Exhibit "C"- Budget ("Developer Fee"). The Developer Fee shall be paid at the closing of the sale of the Required Improvements to a HOME Eligible Buyer and receipt of documentation of all required inspections. 4.8 Sales Proceeds. All Sales Proceeds must be returned to the City. 4.9. Sale of Required Improvements to HOME Eli�ible Buyer 4.9.1 Sale Price of Required Improvements. The sales price of the Required Improvements shall not exceed 95% of the median sales price of the same type of single-family housing located within City as determined by HUD. 4.9.2 HOME Eligible Buyer. All homebuyers who purchase the Required Improvements must also be a HOME Eligible Buyer who receives closing cost and/or down payrnent assistance from the City's HAP, as described in Section 5. Developer must verify that the homebuyer is a HOME Eligible Buyer, and must supply City with all information necessary to prove eligibility of a prospective buyer prior to closing. Any attempt to sell the Required Improvements to a homebuyer who is not a HOME Eligible Buyer shall be an event of default and shall result in automatic termination and reversion of all assets as described in Section 8.5.1. In addition, the HOME Eligible Buyer must complete a homeownership training and counseling program prior to the closing of the purchase of the Required Improvements. This requirement must be evidenced by a completion certificate from a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency only. A copy of the certification shall be provided to the City. Failure of Developer to provide such certification shall be an event of default. 4.9.3 Contract. Developer shall provide City with a copy of a sales contract for approval prior to execution for each HOME Eligible Buyer. The sales contract must contain provisions regarding the following, and will incorporate definitions from this contract as relevant: l. "The home you are purchasing was constructed with federal funds that require the home remain affordable for up to 5 years ("Affordability Period"). This means that if you sell or leave the home before the Affordability Period is CHDO Contract tivith TCHP for 1333 E. Je f erson Pczge 9 of 33 over, you will be required to repay the City the amount of federal funds used to construct the home. Therefore, as a condition of sale, you will be required to execute a Note and Deed of Trust in favor of the City for the amount of federal funds that were used to construct the home to secure the Affordability Period. The City agrees that the lien will be subordinate to any purchase money loans. 4.9.4. Developer to Provide Settlement Statement. At least 5 business days before each closing, Developer will provide to City the estimated settlement statement. The settlement statement shall account, with regard to the Required Improvements, for the (1) homebuyer subsidies, (2) development subsidies (3) Developer Fee and (4) amount of Sales Proceeds to be returned to City from settlement funds. 4.9.5. Timin� of Sale of Required Improvements. The Required Improvement must be sold to an HOME Eligible Buyer within 4 months from the date of Completion. If the Required Improvements are not sold within 4 months from the date of Completion, the Developer shall submit a status report must comply with requirements described under Section 8.1.4. Failure to submit the report and/or failure to sell the Required Improvements within 4 months shall be an event of default as described under Section 8.1.4. 4.10 Monitoring of Developer 4.10.1 Developer understands and agrees that it will be subject to monitoring by City for compliance with the HOME Regulations for the duration of the Affordability Period and until the project is closed in HUD's IDIS system. Developer will provide access to project files as requested by City, HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their representatives during the Term, during the Affordability Period and for five years after closeout of this Contract in HUD's IDIS system, and will meet all the reporting requirements set out in this Contract. This Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Contract. 4.10.2 City, HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their representatives shall have access at all reasonable hours to the Developer's offices and records dealing with the use of the HOME Funds that are the basis of this Contract, and to its officers, directors, agents, employees, and contractors for the purpose of such monitoring with an advanced notice of no less than 24 hours. 4.10.3. Developer agrees to likewise monitor the effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by its contractors and subcontractors. 5. HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE. 5.1 HAP Participation. To ensure that the affordability requirements are met, City requires that the HOME Eligible Buyer, at least 60 days prior to closing, apply for a minimum of $1,000.00 of closing cost and/or down payment assistance from the City's HAP. Homebuyer eligibility shall be determined by City in City's sole discretion using City HAP Eligibility CHDO Contrczct witlz TCHPfor 1333 E. Jefferson Page 10 of 33 Requirements. City shall enter into a written agreement with the homebuyer for the down payment and/or closing cost assistance. If requested by the City, Developer shall timely provide City with all documents and information necessary for City to process the homebuyer's HAP application, especially the verification of homebuyer eligibility. If the homebuyer does not meet City HAP Eligibility Requirements, Developer may not sell the Required Improvements to the homebuyer. 5.2 HAP Deed of Trust. City shall secure the HAP loan by recording a deed of trust against the Property. Upon recording the HAP Deed of Trust, the City will release the Developer's Deed of Trust. 6. REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 6.1 Record-keeping System. In the performance of this Contract, Developer shall develop a record-keeping system and shall promptly provide City with copies of any document City deems necessary for the effective fulfillment of City's monitoring and evaluation responsibilities and the reports and documents outlined below. Specifically Developer will keep or cause to be kept an accurate record of all actions taken and all funds expended, with source and back-up documents. 6.2 Records Retention. Developer will maintain all records related to this Contract for a minimum of five years after termination of the Contract. 7. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY 7.1 HOME Funds. �, 7.1.1 Reimbursement of HOME Funds. City will reimburse Developer up to $ �%% '� m HOME Funds for eligible expenses (excluding the Developer Fee) related to construction of the Required Improvements, so long as such eligible expenses are in conformance with the Budget and Project Schedule, and sufficiently proved by Complete Documentation. 7.1.2 Timin� of Pa n�lent. Provided that Developer submits Complete Documentation to the Director with respect to the Required Improvements in conformance with this Contract, City will reimburse Developer for eligible expenses within 15 calendar days. 7.2. Monitorin�. 7.2.1 Monitoring. City will monitor the activities and performance of Developer and its contractors as necessary, but no less than annually as required by the HOME Regulations, 24 CFR Part 92.504. City will monitor the performance of Developer in regard to compliance with completion of tasks, duties and responsibilities as required under this Contract with an advanced notice of no less than 24 hours. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page 11 of 33 7.2.2 In addition to other provisions of this Contract regarding frequency of monitoring, City reserves the right to perform desk reviews or on-site monitoring of Developer's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, and of the adequacy and timeliness of Developer's performance under this Contract. After each monitoring visit, City shall provide Developer with a written report of the monitor's findings. If the monitoring report notes deficiencies in Developer's performance, the report shall include requirements for the timely correction of said deficiencies by Developer. Failure by Developer to take the action specified in the monitoring report may be cause for suspension or termination of this Contract as provided in Section 11. 7.3 CHDO Assistance. After the execution of this Contract, City will schedule a meeting with CHDO to review and discuss the contractual requirements herein. 8. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION 8.1 Events of Default 8.1.1 Failure to Begin the Required Improvements. The Property shall be acquired within 3 months of execution of the Contract. If Developer fails to begin construction of the Required Improvements within 1 month of the acquisition of the Property on which the Required Improvements will be located, City will notify Developer in writing and the Developer will have 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the written notice to begin construction. If property is owned by the Developer at tiine of Contract execution, construction shall begin within 1 month of the execution of this Contract. If the Developer fails to begin construction of the Required Improvements within such time, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice to Developer of such intent with no penalty or liability to City. 8.1.2 Failure to Complete the Required Improvements. If City determines that the Required Improvements were not completed by the Completion Deadline, City will notify Developer in writing and the Developer will have 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the written notice to complete the Required Improvements. If the Developer fails to complete the Required Improvements within such time, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice to Developer of such intent with no penalty or liability to City, and to demand repayment of any HOME Funds already disbursed to Developer. 8.1.3. Failure to Submit Complete Documentation. If Developer fails to submit all Complete Documentation within the term of this Contract, or if any submitted report or documentation is not in compliance with this Contract or HOME Regulations as determined by City, City will notify Developer in writing and the Developer will have 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the written notice to submit or resubmit any such report or documentation to City. If the Developer fails to submit or resubmit any CHDO Cor�tract tivith TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page l2 of 33 such report or documentation within such time, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract with no penalty or liability to City effective immediately, and to demand repayment of any HOME Funds already disbursed to Developer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, City will not be required to reimburse any HOME Funds to Developer unless Complete Documentation is received and approved by City within the term of the Contract. 8.1.4 Failure to Sell Rec�uired Improvements in Accordance with Section 4.9.5. If Developer fails to sell the Required Improvements within 4 months of the Completion of the Required Improvements, Developer will notify City in writing and the Developer will have 15 calendar days from the date of the written notice to submit a detailed plan describing how the Required Improvements will be sold to a HOME Eligible Buyer by 6 months from Completion. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the City. If the Required Improvement is not sold within 6 months from the date of Completion, Developer must choose one of the following options within 30 days before the 6 month deadline: a. the Required Improvements will convert to rental unit(s) as described in 24 CFR 92.252 and the Developer will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the Required Improvements. If this option is selected, the City will execute a separate agreement enforcing the applicable HOME requirements for HOME rental units; OR b. all HOME funds provided to the Developer by the City under this Contract shall be repaid to the City within 30 days and this Contract shall be terminated as described in Section in 8.5. 8.1.5 In General. In addition to the defaults described in Sections 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, and 8.1.4 and unless specifically provided otherwise in this Contract, Developer shall be in default under this Contract if Developer breaches any term or condition of this Contract. If such a breach remains uncured after 30 calendar days following receipt of written notice by City referencing this Contract, or if Developer has diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such written notice but reasonably required more than 30 calendar days to cure, as determined by City, City shall have the right to elect, in City's sole discretion, one of the remedies contained in Section 8.2 or to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice to Developer of such intent. 8.16 No Waiver. The waiver of a default or breach of any term, covenant, or condition of this Contract shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition hereof. 8.1.7 Civil Criminal and Administrative Penalties. Failure to perform all the Contract terms may result in civil, criminal or administrative penalties, including, but not limited to those set out in this Contract. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je ffer.son Page 13 of 33 8.2. City Options in Event of Default. If Developer fails to cure the default within the time stated in the notice, City at its sole option may elect any combination of the following actions: 8.2.1. extend Developer's time to cure; 8.2.2 disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance; 8.2.3 pursue any other legal remedies available to City to ensure compliance with this Contract and the Deed of Trust, including foreclosure; and/or 8.2.4 terminate this Contract. 8.3. No Funds Disbursed while in Default. Developer understands and agrees that no HOME Funds will be paid to Developer until all defaults are cured to the satisfaction of City. 8.4. Basis for Termination. 8.4.1. Termination for Cause. City may terminate this Contract in the event of Developer's default. Developer agrees that should City terminate this Contract for cause, Developer shall not be considered for any other City contract involving HOME funds. Likewise, Developer may terminate this Contract if City does not provide the HOME Funds substantially as described in this Contract. 8.4.2 Termination for Convenience. In terminating under 24 C.F.R. 85.44, this Contract may be terminated in whole or in part only as follows: 8.4.2.1. By City with the consent of Developer in which case the Parties shall agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated, or 8.4.2.2. By the Developer upon written notification to City, setting forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated. However, if, in the case of a partial termination, City determines that the remaining portion of the Contract to be performed or HOME Funds to be expended will not accomplish the purposes for which the Contract was made, City may terminate the Contract. 8.4.3 Dissolution of Developer Terminates Contract. In the event Developer is dissolved or ceases to exist, all assets acquired with HOME Funds used in the development of the house(s) under the project including cash, interest payments from loans or otherwise, any accounts receivable attributable to the use of HOME Funds, and any real or personal property owned by Developer that was acquired or improved with HOME Funds shall automatically transfer to City and this Contract shall terminate. 8.5 Results of Termination CHDO Contract witl2 TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page 14 of 33 8.5.1. Reversion of Assets. In the event this Contract is terminated with or without cause, all assets acquired with HOME Funds used in the development of the Required Improvements including but not limited to plans, drawings, surveys, renderings, construction documents and any other real or personal property owned by Developer that was acquired or improved with HOME Funds shall belong to City and shall automatically transfer to City or to such assignees as City may designate. 8.5.2 Waiver of Develo�er Fee. If this Contract terminates prior to the sale of the Required Improvements to a HOME Eligible Buyer, the Developer waives all right and claim to the Developer Fee. 8.5.3. Forfeiture of HOME Funds. In the event of termination, all grant funds awarded to Developer pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately revoked, any HOME Funds distributed to Developer shall be returned to City, and any approvals related to the Project that is/are the subject of this Contract shall be immediately deemed revoked and canceled. 8.5.4 No Compensation After Date of Termination. In the event of termination, Developer shall not receive any compensation for work undertaken after the date of the termination. 8.5.5. Ri ts of Citv Not Affected. Termination shall not effect or terminate any of the rights of City as against Developer then existing, or which may thereafter accrue because of such default, and the foregoing provision shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to City under the law and the Deed of Trust, including, but not limited to, compelling Developer to complete the Required Improvements under the terms of the Contract. Such termination does not terminate any applicable provisions of this Contract that have been expressly noted as surviving the term or termination of the Contract. 9. SURVIVAL. Any provision of this Contract that pertains to affordability, monitoring, record keeping and reports, along with any default and enforcement provisions necessary to enforce such provisions, shall survive the termination of this Contract and shall be governed by the HOME Regulations as well as the Deed of Trust. 10. REPAYMENT OF HOME FUNDS. All HOME Funds are subject to repayment to City by Developer in the event the Required Improvements do not meet the requirements as set out in this Contract and its Exhibits. It is expressly understood that upon the Completion of Required Improvements, any HOME Funds not reimbursed under this Contract shall remain with City. 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS 11.1. Developer Independent Contractor Developer shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of City. Developer shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive right to control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je f erson Page 1 S of 33 members, agents, servants, employees, contractors, project participants, licensees or invitees. 11.2. Doctrine of Respondeat Superior The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Developer, its officers, members, agents, servants, employees, contractors, project participants, licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Developer. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, member, agent, employee, contractor, licensee or invitee of Developer, nor any project participant, is in the paid service of City and that City does not have the legal right to control the details of the tasks performed hereunder by Developer, its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, project participants, licensees or invitees. 11.3 Reli�ious Or�anization. No portion of the funds received by Developer hereunder shall be used in support of any sectarian or religious activity. In addition, there must be no religious or membership criteria for homebuyers of the HOME-funded property, pursuant to The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sections 3601 et seq. ). 11.4. Audit 11.4.1. Entities that Expend $500,000 or more in Federal Funds Per Year All non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more in Federal funds within one year, regardless of the source of the Federal award, must submit to City an annual audit prepared under specific reference to OMB Circular A-133. The audit shall cover the Developer's fiscal years during which this Contract is in force. The audit must be prepared by an independ�nt certified public accountant, be completed within six months following the end of the period being audited and be submitted to City within 30 days of its completion. Developer's audit certification is attached hereto as Exhibit "D" —Audit Requirements. The Audit Certification Form must be submitted to City within 60 days of the end of period being audited (Developer's fiscal year). Non-profit entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal funds are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, City, and General Accounting Office. 11.4.2. City Reserves the Right to Audit City reserves the right to perform an audit of Developer's program operations and finances at any time during the term of this Contract with an advanced notice of no less than 24 hours if City determines that such audit is necessary for City's compliance with OMB Circular A-133, and Developer shall allow access to all pertinent materials. If such audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved within 15 days after notice to Developer of such questioned practice or expenditure. If questions are not resolved within this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding under this and/or future contract(s) with Developer. IF AS A RESULT OF ANY AUDIT IT IS DETERMINED THAT DEVELOPER HAS MISUSED, MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ALL OR ANY PART OF THE HOME FUNDS, DEVELOPER AGREES TO REIMBURSE CITY THE AMOUNT OF SUCH MONIES SO MISUSED, MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED, CHDO Contract witlz TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 16 of 33 PLUS THE AMOUNT OF ANY SANCTIONS, PENALTY OR OTHER CHARGE LEVIED AGAINST CITY BY HUD BECAUSE OF SUCH MISUSE, MISAPPLICATION OR MISAPPROPRIATION. 11.5. Venue Venue for any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arising out of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Contract, shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas. 11.6 Governin� Law In any questions involving state law, for any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arising out of the execution, performance or non-performance of this Contract, in any issue not governed by federal law, the choice of law shall be the law from the State of Texas. 11.7 Severability. The provisions of this Contract are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid by a court or Federal or state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision. 11.8. Written A�reement Entire Agreement. This written instrument and the Exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated by reference and made. a part of this Contract for all purposes, constitutes the entire Contract by the Parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed under this Contract. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement, which purports to vary the terms of this Contract, shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this Contract must be in writing and must be executed by each Party to this Contract. 11.9. Para�raph Headings for Reference Only, No Le�al Si�nificance. The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in reference to this Contract and are not intended to define or to limit the scope of any provision of this Contract. 11.10 Compliance With All Applicable Laws and Re�ulations Developer agrees to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations that are currently in effect or that are hereafter amended during the performance of this Contract. Those laws include, but are not limited to: • HOME Investment Partnership Act as set out above • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d et seq.) including provisions requiring recipients of federal assistance to ensure meaningful access by person of limited English proficiency • The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sections 3601 et seq.) • Executive Orders 11063, 11246 as amended by 11375 and 12086 and as CHDO Contract witll TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 17 of 33 supplemented by Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR, Part 60 • The Age Discrimination in Employment of 1967 • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et seq.) • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sections 4601 et seq. and 49 CFR Part 24) ("URA") • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sections 794 et seq.) and 24 CFR Part 8 where applicable • National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sections 4321 et seq. ("NEPA") and the related authorities listed in 24 CFR Part 58. • The Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended (33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the related Executive Order 11738. In no event shall any amount of the assistance provided under this Contract be utilized with respect to a facility that has given rise to a conviction under the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act. • Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Sections 1101 et seq.) specifically including the provisions requiring employer verifcations of legal status of its employees • The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.), the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 as amended (42 U.S.C. sections 4151 et seq.) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, 24 CFR Part 40, Appendix A • Regulations at 24 CFR Part 87 related to lobbying, including the requirement that certifications and disclosures be obtained from all covered persons • Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. Sections 701 et seq.) and 24 CFR Part 23, Subpart F • Executive Order 12549 and 24 CFR Part 5.105(c) pertaining to restrictions on participation by ineligible, debarred or suspended persons or entities • Regulations at 24 CFR Part 882.708(c) pertaining to site and neighborhood standards for new construction projects • Regulations at 24 CFR Part 983.6 for Site and Neighborhood Standards Review • Regulations at 24 CFR Housing and Urban Developments, Part 92 Home Investments Partnership Program 11.11 HUD-Assisted Proiects and Emplovment and Other Economic Opportunities �Section 3). If the construction of the Required Improvements will cause the creation of new employment, training, or contracting opportunities on a contractor or subcontractor level resulting from the expenditure of the HOME Funds, Developer shall comply with the following and will ensure that its contractors. If the work performed under this Contract is on a project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from HUD, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended (12 U.S.C. Sections 1701 et seq.) and its related regulations at 24 CFR Part 135, specifically 24 CFR 135.38 ("Section 3"), requires that the following clause, shown in italics, be inserted in all covered contracts ("Section 3 Clause"): CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page 18 of 33 Section to be quoted in covered contracts begins: "A. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U. S. C. section 1701 u(Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assisted or HUD-assisted projects coverecl by Section 3, shall to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very-low income persons, particularly persons who c�re recipients of HUD assistance for housing. B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regzclations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their exectction of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are ufzder no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 t�egulations. C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other Zcnderstanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or worizers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under this Section 3 clause and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minzmum nzimber and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprentice and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin. D. The contractor agrees that it will ii2cluc�e this Section 3 claitse in every szcbcontract to comply with regtclation in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this Section 3 clause, zcpon finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where it has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of regulations in 24 CFR 135. E. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions that are filed: (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the �°egulations of 24 CFR Part 135. Tlae contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where it has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of reg�ulations in 24 CFR 135. F. Noncompliance with HUD's regulation in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and clebarment or suspension from fictacre HUD assisted contracts. G. With respect to work performed zn connection with Section 3 covered Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination c�nd Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. section 450e) also applies to the work to be pef formed under this Contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je f erson Page 19 of 33 feasible (i) preference and opportunities for tf�aining and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the awc�rd of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of Section 3 and Section 79b) agree to comply with Section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with Section 7(b). " Section to be quoted in covered contracts ends. City and Developer understand and agree that, if applicable to the project, compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders of HUD shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided to the project binding upon City and Developer, and their respective successors, assigns and their contractors. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject Developer and its contractors and their respective successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant agreement through which Federal assistance is provided and to such sanctions as are specified by 24 CFR Part 135. 11.1 l.l Section 3 Reporting. City and Developer understand and agree that compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders of HUD shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided to the project binding upon City and Developer, and their respective successors, assigns, contractors and subcontractors. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject Developer and its contractors and subcontractors and their respective successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant agreement through which Federal assistance is provided and to such sanctions as are specified by 24 CFR Part 135. The responsibilities include: 1. Implementing procedures to notify Section 3 residents and business concerns about training, employment, and contracting opportunities generated by Section 3 covered assistance; 2. Notifying potential contractors working on Section 3 covered projects of their responsibilities; 4. Facilitating the training and employment of Section 3 residents and the award of contracts to Section 3 business concerns; 5. Assisting and actively cooperating with the Department in making contractors and subcontractors comply; 6. Refraining from entering into contracts with contractors that are in violation of Section 3 regulations; 7. Documenting actions taken to comply with Section 3; and 8. Submitting Section 3 Annual Summary Reports (form HUD-60002) in accordance with 24 CFR Part 135.90. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. .Ie('ferson� Page 20 of 33 In order to comply with the Section 3 requirements, Developer must submit the Section 3 Reporting Forms attached hereto as Exhibit "K" - Section 3 Reporting Requirements. 11.11.1.1 Report to the City on a quarterly basis, all applicants far employment, and all applicants for employment by contractors and any subcontractors. This shall include name, address, zip code, date of application, and status (hired/not-hired) as of the date of the report. 11.11.1.2 Notify available positions to the public for open competition, and provide documentation to City with the quarterly report that demonstrates such open advertisement, in the form of printout of Texas Workforce Commission posting, copy of newspaper advertisement, copy of flyers and listing of locations where flyers were distributed, and the like. 11.11.1.3 Report to the City on a quarterly basis, all contracts awarded by contractors and any subcontractors. This shall include name of contractor and/or subcontractor, address, zip code, and amount of award as of the date of the report. 11.12. Prohibition Against Discrimination Developer, in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this Contract, shall comply with all non-discrimination requirements of 24 CFR 92.350 and the ordinances codified at Chapter 17, Article III, Division 4— Fair Housing of the City Code. Developer may not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or transgender, nor will Developer permit its officers, members, agents, or employees to engage in such discrimination. This Contract is made and entered into with reference specifically to the ordinances codified at Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3- Employment Practices of the City Code, and Developer hereby covenants and agrees that Developer, its officers, members, agents, employees and contractors, have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee, or applicant for employment has been discriminated against under the terms of such ordinances by either or its officers, members, agents, employees or contractors. During the performance of this Contract, Developer agrees that Developer will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender. Developer will take CHDO Contr�act witl� TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 21 of 33 affirmative action to ensure that applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender and that employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to their race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Developer agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. Developer will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Developer, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender. Developer covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, or contractors, while engaged in performing this Contract, shall, in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age or because of any disability or perceived disability, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. Developer further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify, in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this Contract, a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. If Developer is found to be in noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this Contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and Developer may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 or by rule, regulations, or order of the Secretary of Labor or as otherwise provided by law. Developer will require the provisions of this Section 11.11.1 to be included in each of its subcontracts for work performed on the project unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. Developer will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as City may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. 11.12.3. Developer's Contractors and ADA CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je fferson Page 22 o f 33 Under the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Developer warrants that it and any of its contractors will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or employees of Developer or any of its contractors. DEVELOPER WARRANTS IT WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH ADA'S PROVISIONS AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY AND WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS AGAINST ANY CLAIMS OR ALLEGATIONS ASSERTED BY THIRD PARTIES OR CONTRACTORS AGAINST CITY ARISING OUT OF DEVELOPER'S AND/OR ITS CONTRACTORS' ALLEGED FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE-REFERENCED LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. 11.13. Prohibition A�ainst Interest / Conflict of Interest 11.13.1 Developer shall establish safeguards to prohibit its employees, board members, advisors and agents from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business or other ties. Developer shall disclose to City any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest described above, immediately upon discovery of such. 11.13.2 No persons who are employees, agents, consultants, officers or elected officials or appointed officials of City or of Developer who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted with HOME funds or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to these activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a HOME-assisted activity or have an interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds thereunder, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter, unless they are accepted under the procedures set forth at 24 C.F.R. § 92.356. 11.13.3 Developer affirms that it will adhere to Chapter 36 of the Texas Penal Code, which prohibits bribery and undue influence of public servants. 1 L 13.4. In the procurement of property and services by Developer, the conflict of interest provisions of 24 CFR Part 85.36 and 24 CFR Part 84.42, respectively, shall apply. In all cases not governed by those sections, the provisions of 24 CFR Part 92.356 of the HOME Regulations shall apply. 11.14. Labor Standards 11.14.1 As applicable, Developer agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a et seq. and 18 U.S.C. 874) as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) and all other applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jej'erson Pczge 23 of 33 pertaining to labor standards insofar as those acts apply to the performance of this Contract. Developer agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti-Kick Back Act (18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29 CFR Part 3. Developer shall maintain documentation that demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this Contract and HOME Regulations. Such documentation shall be made available promptly to City, HUD, U.S. Department of Labor, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their representatives for review upon request. 11.14.2 Developer agrees that all contractors engaged under contract for construction, renovation or repair work financed in whole or in part with assistance provided under this Contract, shall comply with Federal requirements adopted by City pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees to journey workers; provided that, if wage rates higher than those required under these regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to relieve Developer of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage. Developer shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements of this paragraph. 11.15. Subcontractin� with Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterprises and Labor Surplus Areas. 11.15.1 For procurement contracts $50,000.00 or larger, Developer agrees to document a good faith effort to involve Minority Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises and to provide them equal opportunity to compete for contracts for construction, provision of professional services, purchase of equipment and supplies and provision of other services required by City. Developer agrees to incorporate the City's BDE Ordinance, and all amendments or successor policies or ordinances thereto, into all contracts and subcontracts for procurement $50,000.00 or larger, and will further require all persons or entities with which it so contracts to document a good faith effort with said ordinance. 11.15.2 It is national policy to award a fair share of contracts to disadvantaged business enterprises ("DBEs"), small business enterprises ("SBEs"), minority business enterprises ("MBEs"), and women's business enterprises ("WBEs"). Accordingly, affirmative steps must be taken to assure that DBEs, SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs are utilized when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services. 11.16. Other Laws The failure to list any federal, state or city law, ordinance or regulation that is applicable to Developer does not excuse or relieve Developer from the requirements or responsibilities in regard to following the law, nor from the consequences or penalties for Developer's failure to follow the law, if applicable. CHDO Contract with TCHPfor 1333 E. .Iefferson Page 24 of 33 11.17. Assi�nment Developer shall not assign all or any part of its rights, privileges, or duties under this Contract without the prior written approval of City. Any attempted assignment of same without approval shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of this Contract. 11.18. Ri�ht to Inspect Contractor Contracts It is agreed that City has the right to inspect contracts between Developer and any contractor engaged in any activity in conjunction with this HOME-funded project. 11.19. Force Maieure If Developer becomes unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this Contract due to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, acts of public enemies, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, epidemics, earthquakes, fires, floods, restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission or agency of the United States or of any States, civil disturbances, or explosions, or some other reason beyond such Developer's control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. Developer will give City written notice of the existence, extent and nature of the Force Majeure Event as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the event. Developer will use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform as soon as possible. Failure to give notice will result in the continuance of the Developer's obligation regardless of the extent of any existing Force Majeure Event. 11.20 HOME Requirements. Developer agrees to comply with all requirements of the HOME Program as stated in 24 CFR Part 92, including, but not limited to the following: 11.20.1 Environmental Review. HOME Funds will not be paid, and costs cannot be incurred until City has conducted and completed an environmental review of the proposed Project site as required under 24 CFR Part 58. The environmental review may result in a decision to proceed with, modify, or cancel the project. Further, Developer will not undertake or commit any funds to physical or choice limiting actions, including property acquisition, demolition, movement, rehabilitation, conversion, repair or construction prior to the environmental clearance, and any violation of this provision will result in the denial of any funds under this Contract. 11.20.2 Contract Not Constituting Commitment of Funds or Site Approval. Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract, the Parties agree and acknowledge that this Contract does not constitute a commitment of funds or site approval, and that such commitment of funds or approval may occur only upon satisfactory completion of environmental review and receipt by City of an authorization to use grant funds from HUD under 24 CFR Part 58. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. ,7e�erson Page 25 of 33 11.20.3 Compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act. Developer shall comply with the relocation requirements of 24 CFR Part 92.353 and all other applicable Federal and state laws and city ordinances and requirements. 11.20.4 Compliance with Davis-Bacon. Developer will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act as described on Exhibit "H" — Davis Bacon Requirements of this Contract. In order to monitor for compliance, Developer shall provide City access to employee payrolls, contractor and subcontractor payrolls and other wage information for persons performing construction of the Required Improvements. In addition, Developer shall ensure that City will have access to employees, contractors and subcontractors and their employees in order to conduct onsite interviews with laborers and mechanics. Additional requirements and forms that should be used to comply with this section are in the following exhibits: Exhibit "H-1"- Wage Determination; Exhibit "H-2"- Contractor Information Form; Exhibit "H-3 - Subcontractor Information Form;, Exhibit "H-4 — Labor Relations Guide; Exhibit "H-5" — Start of Construction Form; Exhibit "H-6" — Construction Complete Form; Exhibit "H-7" — EEO Statement; Exhibit "H-8" — Payroll Deduction Authorization Form; and Exhibit "H-9" — Officer Appointment Form 11.20.5 Developer Procurement Standards. Developer shall establish procurement procedures to ensure that materials and services are obtained in a cost effective manner. When procuring for services to be provided under this Contract, Developer shall comply at a minimum with the nonprofit procurement standards at 24 CFR Part 84.40 - 84.48. 11.20.6 Cost Principles/Cost Reasonableness. Developer shall administer their use of HOME Funds in compliance with OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations", as amended from time to time. The allowability of costs incurred for performance rendered shall be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-122, as supplements by the provisions of this Contract. 11.20.7 Developer must take the mitigation actions outlined in Exhibit "J" — Environmental Mitigation Action. Failure to complete the required mitigation action is an event of default under this Contract. 12. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE DEVELOPER COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE CHDO Cof�tract tivith TCHP for 1333 E. Je�{'ferson Page 26 of 33 OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY; AND DEVELOPER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KINDS OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT AND/OR THE OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. DEVELOPER LIKEWISE COVENANTS AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL INJURY, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF CITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR PROJECT PARTICIPANTS, OR CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, BOTH DEVELOPER AND CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR THIS SECTION INCLUDE5 INDEMNITY BY DEVELOPER TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT CITY FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS ALLEGED TO BE THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY, DAMAGE OR DEATH. DEVELOPER AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS CONTRACT, EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY CITY'S SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE. DEVELOPER SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY IN FAVOR OF CITY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ABOVE. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je„f erson Pc�ge 27 of 33 13. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY BY DEVELOPER If Developer, as a charitable or nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including death, to persons or property, Developer hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law. 14. INSURANCE AND BONDING Developer will maintain coverage in the form of insurance or bond in the amount of $117,043.00 to insure against loss from the fraud, theft or dishonesty of any of Developer's officers, agents, trustees, directors or employees. The proceeds of such insurance or bond shall be used to reimburse City for any and all loss of HOME Funds occasioned by such misconduct. To effectuate such reimbursement, such fidelity coverage shall include a rider stating that reimbursement for any loss or losses shall name the City as a Loss Payee. Developer shall furnish to City, in a timely manner, but not later than 10 days after the Effective Date, certificates of insurance as proof that it has secured and paid for policies of commercial insurance as specified herein. If City has not received such certificates as set forth herein, Developer shall be in default of the Contract and City may at its option, terminate the Contract. Such insurance shall cover all insurable risks incident to or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this Contract. Developer shall maintain, or require its general contractor to maintain, the following coverage and limits thereo£ Commercial General Liabilit�(CGL) Insurance $500,000 each occurrence $1,000,000 aggregate limit Business Automobile Liability Insurance $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single-limit basis, or $250,000 Property Damage $500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate Insurance policy shall be endorsed to cover "Any Auto" de�ned as autos owned, hired and non-owned. Pending availability of the above coverage and at the discretion of City, the policy shall be the primary responding insurance policy versus a personal auto insurance policy if or when in the course of Developer's business as contracted herein. CHDO Corztract with TCHPfor 1333 E. Je�'ferson Page 28 of 33 Workers' Compensation Insurance Part A: Statutory Limits Part B: Employer's Liability $100,000 each accident - $100,000 disease-each employee $500,000 disease-policy limit Note: Such insurance shall cover employees performing work on any and all projects including but not limited to construction, demolition, and rehabilitation. Developer or its contractors shall maintain coverage, if applicable. In the event the respective contractors do not maintain coverage, Developer shall maintain the coverage on such contractor, if applicable, for each applicable contract. Additional Requirements Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's reasonable option and no more frequently than once every 12 months, and Developer shall revise such amounts within 30 days following notice to Developer of such requirements. Developer will submit to City documentation that it, and its general contractor, has obtained insurance coverage and has executed bonds as required in this Contract prior to payment of any monies provided hereunder. Where applicable, insurance policies required herein shall be endorsed to include City as an additional insured as its interest may appear. Additional insured parties shall include employees, officers, agents, and volunteers of City. The Workers' Compensation Insurance policy shall be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation, also referred to as a waiver of rights of recovery, in favor of City. Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance shall not be construed as a waiver of such requirement or as a waiver of the insurance requirements themselves. Insurers of Developer's insurance policies shall be licensed to do business in the state of Texas by the Department of Insurance or be otherwise eligible and authorized to do business in the state of Texas. Insurers shall be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and each such company shall have a current minimum A.M. Best Key Rating Guide rating of A: VII or other equivalent insurance industry standard rating otherwise approved by City. Deductible limits on insurance policies shall not exceed $5,000 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by City. In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or bonding requirements for the project, and such requirements exceed those specified herein, the former shall prevail. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je�'ferson Page 29 of 33 Developer shall require its contractors to maintain applicable insurance coverage, limits, and other insurance requirements as those specified herein; and, Developer shall require its contractors to provide Developer with certificate(s) of insurance documenting such coverage. Also, Developer shall require its contractors to have City and Developer endorsed as additional insureds (as their interest may appear) on their respective insurance policies. Directors and Officers Liability coverage shall be in force and may be provided on a claim made basis. This coverage may also be referred to as Management Liability, and shall protect the insured against claims arising out of alleged errors in judgment, breaches of duty and wrongful acts arising out of their organizational duties. Coverage shall protect not only the entity, but all past, present and future directors, officers, trustees, employees, volunteers and committee members. Developer shall require its builder to maintain builders risk insurance at the value of the construction unless covered by the Developer. 15. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned representative of Developer hereby certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of Developer, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. If any funds other than federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, Developer shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," under its instructions. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this Contract was made or entered into. Submission of this certificate is a prerequisite for making or entering into this Contract imposed by 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je f ersorl Pc�ge 30 of 33 Developer shall require that the language of this certification be included in all subcontracts or agreements involving the expenditure of Federal funds. 16. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS Developer shall give City immediate notice in writing of any action, including any proceeding before an administrative agency, filed against Developer in conjunction with this Contract or the project. Developer shall furnish immediately to City copies of all pertinent papers received by Developer with respect to such action or claim. Developer shall provide a notice to City within 10 days upon filing under any bankruptcy or financial insolvency provision of law. 17. NOTICE All notices required or permitted by this Contract must be in writing and are deemed delivered on the earlier date of the date actually received or the third day following (i) deposit in a United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; (ii) with proper postage, certified mail return receipt requested; and (iii) addressed to the other Party at the address set out below or at such other address as the receiving Party designates by proper notice to the sending Party. Citv: City Manager's Office 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Copy to: City Attorney's Office 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Copy to: Director of Housing and Economic Development 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 President of Tarrant County Housin� Partnership, Inc. 3204 Collinsworth Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 18. DEVELOPER HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT Developer represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper, appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this Contract and to perform the responsibilities herein required. CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Jefferson Page 31 of 33 19. COUNTERPARTS This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but which together will constitute one instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this �--' c:ity 5ecretary +�-�- �a v' y o0 M&C: ' ���1 �"°p°000�°�° `� Date: ���'�(},,t�lQ .�'�p,'O� C-a� 3 / ���..� : 3/a�/�/a- AP�ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: 1 /�I i � �`, �/ � ,� =Assistant City Attor � ey CHDO Contract with TCHP for 1333 E. Je f erson Page 32 of 33 �eto have executed this Contract in Fort G�'G �� 1�- '�--% , 2� 13 . Parties -�i of �� �4.: \ OF FORT WORTH City Manager �FFICI�AL RECORD �I'�'Y S�CRi�TAF81� �'% �10�'Y�,1'�( TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING PARTTTFRCNTP TN(" Exhibits: Exhibit "A" — Project Summary / Scope of Work Exhibit "A-1"- Final Elevations and Proposed Plans and Specifications Exhibit "A-2"- Legal Description Exhibit "B" — Project Schedule Exhibit "C" — Budget Exhibit "D" — Audit Certification Form and Audit Requirements Exhibit "E-1" — Invoice Exhibit "E-2" — Detailed Statement of Costs Exhibit "E-3" — Client Data Report Exhibit "F"- Standard of Backup Documentation Exhibit "G" — 24 CFR Part 92 Subpart F— Project Requirements Exhibit "H" — Davis Bacon Requirements Exhibit "H-1"- Wage Decision Exhibit "H-2"- Contractor Information Form Exhibit "H-3 - Subcontractor Information Form Exhibit "H-4 — Labor Relations Guide Exhibit "H-5" — Start of Construction Form Exhibit "H-6" — Construction Complete Form Exhibit "H-7" — EEO Statement Exhibit "H-8" — Payroll Deduction Authorization Form Exhibit "H-9" — Officer Appointment Form Exhibit "I"- Deed of Trust Form Exhibit "J"- Environmental Mitigation Action (Not Applicable) Exhibit "K"- Section 3 Reporting Requirements CHDO Contract with TCHP.for 1333 E. Jefferson Pcrge 33 of 33 EXHIBIT "A" PROJECT SUMMARY - SCOPE OF WORK 1333 E. JEFFERSON DESCRIPTION: Developer will construct a 1535 square foot, 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom single-family home on a lot size of approximately 6,000 square feet. Construction will include a one car detached garage. Fencing will be located at the rear and side yards. Landscaping will include front yard. The construction shall contain the following accessibility requirements The following appliances and related amenities will be included in the sale of the house: • Ceiling Fan(s) in 3 BR, 1 LR. • Washer and Dryer hookups • Central Air Conditioning • Stove • Dishwasher • Vent-a-hood • Garbage Disposal • Electric Garage Door with Remote • Mailbox located at door The following materials shall be used for the construction of the Required Improvements • Appliances included with the sale • Fence (back yard) • Landscaping (front) • Roofing Materials 3 TAB 25 YR • Siding (percentage) 100% • Foundation Type Post Tension • HVAC 15 Seer Heat Pump • (the "Project"). (`t1Tl(1 F�mrlc _ Fvhihitc EXHIBIT "A-1" FINAL ELEVATION AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS rHnn F�,»�� _ FYh�h;r� s� fi s � 5 � B Z 0 Q � �a �� �' 0 � � Z O Q � O� LL� � O O d' Z O Q � Wq Oa �� N O O d' $� €� �% E E 'e � C � $ � � a = g n Z O Q � Da �� M O O d' ao g • ba b � a5 z n '0 _ _ C a s � � :, g s � @ 6 0 � a � , 4 5 � � � � �} � 5 w s < < < < � �,� b ri y g p x � � o� � � �'3 �h " " � Q 8 � � W �a� ��a� M g " � ' � g � £ �m� v�Ug� �9� �J� � o�g E�r r ts �3m' m� � � �a .-.-_.-.� �: � M: + nm o 0 �$ Z Z � g g � �� � � � � � � � � o � �I����''� ��'��� '�I�i■I �i�� J � � � ; U �`� p � s�� e W B a � 6 �T � a � st � a � � � � � � � a � 0 8 & � o 0 c7-�0004 � a ,� � ���$ a��� t�-z �s� �¢�� g� &� ���� � �e � � p r� ffi�E � 8� �oa a:�a� ;_� e2- r� g�� 3s� _F�� s� X �k� UBE�E'na�nE £? & m 'Fi � � � b8g� a��g ��''a ��r� m 4 �>� %�4� � m � �Nrii � d � � � � � 9 m � 0 �'n V � � � � � � �3 �o -� a � ac.a�j o a+ c > aNi o.a' d�� N 0 0� ooc > > � c � o,_ �� E ��oo � v� �- � N N� �Ci oo=� � .� > � �, � o==� o�� o�=o o.« ,� 2 U p) W N �� O � � g O `$ �Y Z�v�o �o��a W�3$� � Q3 N m i_ � a w'n V � > N O � � n. � Oo O�; �� r O O � .or.c� s-.s .z-,I .i-.t .Z-A EXHIBIT "A-2" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Highland Park Addition - Ft Wth Blk 53 Lot 18 ('FITI(1 Fnnric _ Fvhihitc EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT AND REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE 1333 E. Jefferson Phase Activity Beginning Week — subject to weather ermittin PHASE I ACTNITIES: Contract signed May 13 Lot Acquisition/ Preparation May 20 (Demolition) August 12 Plumbing August 19 Foundation PHASE I DEADLINE: Au ust 23 lst Payment $36,443 PHASE II ACTIVIITES: Framing August 26 Roofing September 2 Insultation September 9 Siding / Brick September 16 Top-out Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC September 23 PHASE II DEADLINE: 2�d payment $38,500 October 4 PHASE III ACTIVIITES: Sheetrock, Tape/Bed/Texture/Trim-out October 7 Paint October 21 Cabinets, Countertops October 28 HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Finish- November 4 Out PHASE III DEADLINE: 3ra payment $28,500 November 8 PHASE IV ACTIVIITES: Landscape, Paving November 11 Flooring November 18 Appliances, Interiar trim-out/finish November 25 PHASE IV DEADLINE: Construction Final Payment $13,600 November 29 CONSTRUCTION TOTAL $117,043 DEVELOPER FEE Paid at time of home sale to HOME $11,704 Eligible Buyer *Developer will be reimbursed for eligible expenses only. The amounts are estimates and are subject to change. i': �IT�(.) Fli�l�is - T�.�tut�i�s Exhibit C Budget BUDGET — [1333 E. Jefferson] Total Cost: $ _117,043, Project HOME Funds Awarded: $_117,043 Operating Funds Awarded: $ TOTAL AWARDED FUNDS: $_117,043 * Please note that all funding will made on a reimbursable basis only. Development Budget Use of Funds Source of Funds Predevelopment Cost HOME $ OTHER $ SOURCES OF TOTAL $ FUNDS OTHERFUNDS FUNDS (1) (2) (Names) (1+2) 1. Market Stud 2. Feasibility (ie: preliminary work write-up, cost estimates, desi n 3. Other Total Predevelopment Cost (1+2=3) Development Cost 4. Land and/or building acquisition 2,143 2,143 5. Site Preparation 3,100 3,100 6. Construction Cost 99,200 99,200 7. Fence 4,300 4,300 8. Landscape 2,100 2,100 9. Contingency 10. Appraisal 475 Proceeds of Sale 475 11. Architect & Engineering Fees 2,500 z,5o0 12. Construction Management Fee 13. Construction Loan Interest 14. Property Survey 500 500 15. Legal Fees 250 Proceeds of Sale 250 16. Rea) Estate Fees 4,680 Proceeds of Sale 4,680 17. Utility Hookup/Impact Fees 3,200 3,200 18. Title & Recording Fees 78o Proceeds of Sale 780 19. Program Related Expenses 6,25o CHDO Operating Funds 6,250 20. Construction Management 21, Bond Fees Total Development Cost (Total of 117,043 129,478 items 4 — 21) Total Project Cost 117,043 12,435 129,478 ('NTl(1 F�mflc _ Fvhihitc EXHIBIT "D" AUDIT REQUIREMENTS Pages 1-2: Summary of Audit Requirements • Page 3: Single Audit Report Checklist • Page 4: Audit Certification Form runn F,,,,rl� _ Fvh;h;r� CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AUDIT REQUIREMENTS Organizations expending $500,000 or more in federal awards (from City of Fort Worth and other funding sources) during their fiscal years shall obtain either an annual single audit or a program specific audit. Organizations may have a program specific audit in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, or other standard set forth in the Contract if applicable, if they expended funds for only one federal program as listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). If funds are spent for more than one federal program, a single audit is required. The audited time period is the organization's fiscal year, and not the City of Fort Worth's funding period. The audit shall be conducted by a certified public accountant (CPA) that is licensed at the time of the audit by the appropriate regulatory body. The CPA shall meet all of the general standards concerning qualifications, independence, due professional care and quality control as required by Government ALcditing Standards, including the requirements for continuing professional education and external peer reviews. Auditor selection must adhere to federal procurement requirements. A separate supplementary schedule of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance for each City of Fort Worth contract is no longer required. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards should list City of Fort Worth 's contract numbers, the total expended for each individual federal program, and the CFDA number (OMB A-133 § .310). The independent auditor's report should include all of the relevant items listed on the "Audit Report Checklist." Additional guidance on the conduct and reporting of these audits is contained in the latest issuance of the following publications: Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, 2003 OMB Circular A-133 as revised 6/30/97 and amended June 2003 OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement AICPA's Statement of Position 98-3, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Not-for-Profit Organizations Receiving Federal Awards" Various AICPA audit guides for nonprofits, colleges and universities and health and welfare organizations AICPA's Audit Risk Alert "State and Local Governmental Developments" Government Auditing Standards by the Texas Department of Housing and Commzcnity Affairs for Properties Receiving Low Income Housifzg Tax Credits All organizations that receive a City of Fort Worth award must submit the provided Audit Certification Form which certifies whether you are subject to a single/program audit. Organizations receiving federal awards from the City of Fort Worth who are not required to have an audit shall certify in writing to the agency. The organization's Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer shall make the certification within 60 days of the end of the organization's fiscal year in the year that the project was completed. The following items should be submitted to the City of Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Department within the required timeframe: Due 60 days after or�anization's fiscal year end in the �ear that the project was completed: (required for all subreci�ients) Completed Audit Certification Form runn F,,,,�i� _ Fvh;h;r� Due within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit ep nod• Two copies of the entire audit report issued by the CPA Two copies of any management letter issued by the CPA in conjunction with the audit report Two copies of management's comments on all findings, recommendations, & questioned costs contained in the audit report and management letter, including a detailed corrective action plan Failure to submit any of these items by the required due date may result in holds on current draw requests, suspension of the organization's contract(s) and eligibility for future funding. If the organization does not meet the requirements of having a single/program audit conducted, records must still be kept available for review or audit by City of Fort Worth staff (OMB A-133 Subpart B Sec 200(d). If additional information is needed concerning the audit requirements, please call (817) 392-6141. runn F,,,,�� _ Fvh;h;r� CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SINGLE AUDIT REPORT CHECKLIST The Department developed this checklist to help organizations improve the quality and completeness of audit reports. General Purpose or Basic Financial Statements of the Organization Opinion/Report on Organization's Financial Statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards Notes to the General Purpose or Basic Financial Statements of the Organization A Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, including the Department's contract numbers, the total expended for the federal program, and the CFDA number (OMB A-133 Subpart C Sec 310). Opinion/Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards Report on Compliance and on Internals Control Over Financial Reportin� Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With GovernmentAacditing Standards. (OMB A-133 § 505 (b)) Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control over Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133. (OMB A-133 § 505 (c)) Schedule of Findin�s and Questioned Costs (OMB A-133 §. SOSd), including: Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findin�s reporting the status of all findings included in the prior audit's schedule of findings and questioned costs. (OMB A-133 Sec. 315 (a) and (b)) Corrective Action Plan including (OMB A-133 Sec. 315 (c)) name of person responsible for the corrective action, corrective action planned, anticipated completion date, and explanation and reason if auditee does not agree with findings or believes correction is not required. All reports are signed and dated by the auditor Two copies of the audit reports are submitted Two copies of the management letter, if issued in conjunction with the audit report. Two copies of comments by management concerning all findings and recommendations included in management letter, including a corrective action plan. (`NTl(1 Fnnilc _ Fvhihitc CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Audit Certification Form Subrecipient: _Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. Fiscal Year Ending: _9_/30 /13 Month Day Year � We have exceeded the federal expenditure threshold of $500,000. We will have our Single Audit or Program Specific Audit completed and will submit the audit report within nine (9) months after the end of the audited iiscal year. ❑ We did not exceed the $500,000 federal expenditure threshold required for a Single Audit or a Program Speciiic Audit to be performed this fiscal year. (Fill out schedi�le below) Must be filled otct if Single Audit or Program Audit is not required: Federal Expenditure Disclosure Federal Funds Pass Through Federal Grantor Grantor Program Name & Contract CFDA Number Number Expenditures Total Federal Expenditi�res.for this Fiscal Year Donna VanNess Printe utho ' e ature ( st be CF , EO or equivalent) � President Title (Must be CFO, CEO or equivalent) 817-924-5091 Phone Nuinber 5/10/13 Date Failure to submit this or a similar statement or failure to submit a completed single audit package as described in the audit requirements by the required due date will result in suspension of funding and will affect eligibility for future funding. Submit this form to the City of Fort Wortli Ho��sing and Economic Development Departinent within 60 days after the end of yoi�r Fiscal year runn F,�n.�� _ F„h;h;r� Exhibit E-1 INVOICE CHDO: Project Site Address: Period of Service: Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. 1333 E. Jefferson Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104 CHDO Certification: I certify that the costs incurred are valid and consistent with the terms and conditions of the contract between City and CHDO By signing this invoice, I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the data included in this report, Exhibit G, and in all backup documentation is true and accurate. It is acknowledged that the provision of false information could leave the certifying official subject to the penalties of federal, state, and local law. Signature and Date: Name: Title: � � � � U w O F z w w F � H � A W .a � F W A v c � � F s C 3 t � � a c 0 �7 K K � 9 a � .o a` � r t � a e c e z a c � W, b' F' Op S v � � > � � 0 F � .� 9a N .�3 ❑ � u O � p � .� .� ao � 1v� y A � � $ 3 � v a � � o o � � b � � � F � � a .� = X d �- ti C a �; w r a�o c 0 � QI 'o = o 'o � U i E ui �� � < N c �i' me ¢a EXHIBIT "F" STANDARD OF BACKUP DOCUMENTATION FORTWURTHo Standard of Documentation for Reimbursement of Development Costs Cost Type Documentation Standard Acquisition of Vacant Lots • Notice to Seller (date must be on or before the date of options agreement or sales contract and signed by the buyer and seller) • Recorded Deed of Trust • Purchase Agreement w/ Required HUD language � Master Settlement Statement • Appraisal or other document used to determine purchase price • Proof of Payment (bank statement/cancelled check) Soft Costs (Architect, Engineer, • Invoice Landscaping, Surveys, Appraisals, - Invoice should include: Environmental, Legal Fees, Other date; Consultants, Etc.) company's letterhead; address for which service is provided; description of service(s) and item(s); amount for itemized services; and total amount • Proof of Payment (ie. bank statement or cancelled check) • If applicable, fully executed contract/service agreements and applicable amendments - Provide printout from www.sam.�ov verifying contractor/subcontractor is not listed on the debarred and suspension list • If only a portion is being paid with City funds, then show calculation and documentation of how costs are allocated. CHDO Operating/Project Delivery • Invoice Expenses - Invoice should include: date; company's letterhead; address for which service is provided; description of service(s) and item(s); amount for itemized services; and total amount • Proof of Payment (i.e. bank statement or cancelled check) • Timesheet(s) Signed by Employee and Supervisor • Activity Log(s) Signed by Employee and Supervisor • Pay Period Dates Should be Reflected • If paying for rent or contract services, copy of executed agreements • If only a portion is being paid with City funds, then show calculation and documentation of how costs are allocated. Housing and Economic Development FINAL as of 4/24/2013 Page 1 FORTWORTH�� Standard of Documentation for Reimbursement of Development Costs Construction Costs (Contractors & • Invoice Subcontractors) - Invoice should include: date; company's letterhead; address for which service is provided; description of service(s) and item(s); amount for itemized services; and total amount • Proof of Payment (i.e. bank statement or cancelled check) • Timesheet(s) Signed by Employee and Supervisor - Activity Sheet(s) Signed by Employee and Supervisor - Pay Period Dates Should be Reflected � Copy of applicable inspection report(s) conducted by HED Inspector • Copy of executed agreements - Provide printout from www.sam.�ov verifying contractor/subcontractor is not listed on the debarred and suspension list • If only a portion is being paid with City funds, then show calculation and documentation of how costs are allocated. • For retainage for the prime contractor, lien waivers for the prime and all subcontractors. Materials Purchased by Developer • Invoice - Invoice should include: date; company's letterhead; address where materials will be used; description of service(s) and item(s); cost by quantity; and total amount • Proof of Payment (i.e. bank statement or cancelled check) Developer Fee • Final Invoice Reflecting Total Development Cost • Proof of payment for any other entity contributing to development costs. • Show calculation of agreed upon developer fee percentage • Copies of final lien releases from contractor/subcontractor • Complete Documentation required in contract for home/unit produced (i.e. income docs for eligible homebuyer, sales contract between developer/homebuyer, HAP Deed of Trust w/ required affordability period language, etc) Housing and Economic Development FINAL as of 4/24/2013 Page 2 EXHIBIT "G" 24 CFR PART 92 SUBPART F- PROJECT REQUIREMENTS two-year match reduction period in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a)(3) of this section. b. Reduction of match for participating jurisdictions in disaster areas. If a participating jurisdiction is located in an area in which a declaration of major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is made, it may request a reduction of its matching requirement. For a local participating jurisdiction, the HUD Field office may reduce the matching requirement speciiied in § 92.218 by up to 100 percent for the fiscal year in which the declaration of major disaster is made and the following fiscal year. For a State participating jurisdiction, the HUD Field office may ceduce the matching requirement specified in § 92.218, by up to 100 percent for the iiscal year in which the declaration of major disaster is made and the following fiscal year with respect to any HOME funds expended in an area to which the declaration of a major disaster applies. At its discretion and upon request of the participating jurisdiction, the HUD Field Of�ice may extend the reduction for an additional year. SUBPART F — PROJECT REQUIREMENTS § 92.250 Maximum Per-unit Subsidy Amount and Subsidy Layering a. �Ltaximum per-ernit subsidy amoasnt. The total amount of HOME fiinds and ADDI fiinds that a participating jurisdiction may invest on a per-unit basis in affordable housing may not exceed the per-unit dollar limitations established under section 221(d)(3)(ii) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1'7151(d)(3)(ii)) for elevator-type projects that apply to the area in which the housing is located. These limits are available from the Multifamily Division in the HUD Field Ofiice. If the participating jurisdiction's per-unit subsidy amount has already been increased to 210% as permitted under section 221(d)(3)(ii) of the National Housing Act, upon request to the Field Office, HUD will allow the per-unit subsidy amount to be increased on a program-wide basis to an amount, up to 240% of the original per unit limits. Sarbsidy layering. Before committing funds to a project, the participating jurisdiction must evaluate the project in accordance with guidelines that it has adopted for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds, in combination with other governmental assistance, than is necessary to provide affordable housing. § 92.251 Property Standards a. 1. Housing that is constructed or rehabilitated with HOME funds must meet a(1 applicable tocal codes, rehabilitation standards, ordinances, and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section. The participating jurisdiction must have written standards for rehabilitation that ensure that HOME-assisted housing is decent, safe, and sanitary. In the absence of a local code for new construction or rehabilitation, HOME-assisted new construction or rehabilitation must meet, as applicable: one of three model codes (Uniform Building Code (ICBO), National Building Code (BOCA), Standard 45 (Southern) Building Code (SBCCI)); or the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) one or two family code; or the Minimum Property Standards (MPS) in 24 CFR 200.925 or 200.926. To avoid duplicative inspections when FHA financing is involved in a HOME-assisted property, a participating jurisdiction may rely on a Minimum Property Standards (MPS) inspection performed by a qualified person. Newly constructed housing must meet the current edition of the Model Energy Code published by the Council of American Building Officials. 2. All other HOME-assisted housing (e.g., acquisition) must meet all applicable State and loca( housing quality standards and code requirements and if there are no such standards or code requirements, the housing must meet the housing qua(ity standards in 24 CFR 982.401. The housing must meet the accessibility requirements at 24 CFR part 8, which implements Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and covered multifamily dwellings, as de�ned at 24 CFR 100.201, must also meet the design and construction requirements at 24 CFR 100.205, which implement the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619). 4. Construction of all manufactured housing must meet the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards established in 24 CFR Part 3280. These standards pre-empt State and local codes covering the same aspects of performance for such housing. Participating jurisdictions providing HOME assistance to install manufactured housing units must comply with applicable State and local laws or codes. In the absence of such laws or codes, the participating jurisdiction must comply with the manufacturer's written instructions for installation of manufactured housing units. Manufactured housing that is rehabilitated using HOME funds must meet the requirements set out in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. b. The following requirements apply to housing for homeownership that is to be rehabilitated after transfer of the ownership interest: l. Before the transfer of the homeownership interest, the participating jurisdiction must: Inspect the housing for any defects that pose a danger to health; and ii. Notify the prospective purchaser of the work needed to cure the defects and the time by which defects must be cured and applicable property standards met. 2. The housing must be free from all noted health and safety defects before occupancy and not later than 6 months after the transfer. 3. The housing must meet the property standards in paragraph (a)(1) of this section not later than 2 years after transfer of the ownership interest. An owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must maintain the housing in compliance with al( applicable State and local housing qua(ity standards and code requirements and if there are no such standards or code requirements, the housing must meet the housing quality standards in 24 CFR 982.401. 46 d. All housing occupied by tenants receiving HOME tenant-based rental assistance must meet the housing quality standards in 24 CFR 982.401. § 92.252 Qualification as Affordable Housing: Rental Housing The HOME-assisted units in a rental housing project must be occupied only by households that are eligible as low-income famities and must meet the following requirements to qualify as affordable housing. The affordability requirements also apply to the HOME-assisted non- owner-occupied units in single-family housing purchased with HOME fi�nds in accordance with § 92.254. a. Rent limitcrtion. HUD provides the following maximum HOME rent limits. The maximum HOME rents are the lesser of: The fair market rent for existing housing for comparable units in the area as established by HUD under 24 CFR 888.111; or 2. A rent that does not exceed 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose annua( income equals 65 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for number of bedrooms in the unit. The HOME rent (imits provided by HUD will include average occupancy per unit and adjusted income assumptions. b. Additional Rent limitations. In rental projects with iive or more HOME-assisted rental units, twenty (20) percent of the HOME-assisted units must be occupied by veiy low- income families and meet one of following rent requirements: 1. The rent does not exceed 30 percent of the annua( income of a family whose income equals 50 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families. HUD provides the HOME rent limits which include average occupancy per unit and adjusted income assumptions. However, if the rent determined under this paragraph is higher than the applicable rent under (a) of this section, then the maximum rent for units under this paragraph is that calculated under paragraph (a). 2. The rent does not exceed 30 percent of the family's adjusted income. If the unit receives Federal or State project-based rental subsidy and the very low-income family pays as a contribution toward rent not more than 30 percent of the family's adjusted income, then the maximum rent (i.e., tenant contribution plus project- based rental subsidy) is the rent allowable under the Federal or State project-based rental subsidy program. Initial rent schedule and astiliry allowances. The participating jurisdiction must establish maximum monthly allowances for utilities and services (excluding telephone). The participating jurisdiction must review and approve rents proposed by the owner for units subject to the maximum rent (imitations in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section. For all units subject to the maximum rent limitations in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section for which the tenant is paying utilities and services, the participating jurisdiction must ensure 47 that the rents do not exceed the maximum rent minus the monthly allowances for utilities and services. d. Nondiscrimination against rental assistance sirbsidy holders. The owner cannot refuse to lease HOME-assisted units to a certificate or voucher holder under 24 CFR part 982— Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance: Unified Rule for Tenant-Based Assistance under the Section 8 Rental Certificate Program and the Section 8 Rental Voucher Program or to the holder of a comparable document evidencing participation in a HOME tenant-based rental assistance program because of the status of the prospective tenant as a holder of such certi�icate, voucher, or comparable HOME tenant-based assistance document. e. Periods ofAffordability. The HOME-assisted units must meet the affordability requirements for not (ess than the applicable period specified in the following table, beginning after project completion. The affordability requirements apply without regard to the term of any loan or mortgage or the transfer of ownership. They must be imposed by deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, or other mechanisms approved by HUD, except that the affordability restrictions may terminate upon foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure. The participating jurisdiction may use purchase options, rights of tirst refusal or other preemptive rights to purchase the housing before foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure to preserve affordability. The affordability restrictions shall be revived according to the original terms if, during the original affordability period, the owner of record before the foreclosure, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, or any entity that includes the former owner or those with whom the former owner has or had family or business ties, obtains an ownership interest in the project or property. Rental Housing Activity Minimum period of affordability in years Rehabilitation or acquisition of existing 5 housing per unit amount of HOME funds: Under $15,000 $15,000 to $40,000 10 Over $40,000 or rehabilitation involving 15 cefinancing New Construction or acquisition of newly 20 constructed housing f. Subsequent rents during the affordabiliry periocl. The maximum HOME rent limits are recalculated on a periodic basis after HUD determines fair market rents and median incomes. HUD then provides the new maximum HOME rent timits to participating jurisdictions. Regardless of changes in fair market rents and in median income over time, the HOME rents for a project are not required to be lower than the HOME rent limits for the project in effect at the time of project commitment. 48 2. The participating jurisdiction must provide project owners with information on updated HOME rent limits so that rents may be adjusted (not to exceed the maximum HOME rent limits in paragraph (t)(1) of this section) in accordance with the written agreement between the participating jurisdiction and the owner. Owners must annually provide the participating jurisdiction with information on rents and occupancy of HOME-assisted units to demonstrate compliance with this section. Any increase in rents for HOME-assisted units is subject to the provisions of outstanding leases, and in any event, the owner must provide tenants of those units not less than 30 days prior written notice before implementing any increase in rents. g. A�� ustment of HOME rent limits for u particarlar project. L Changes in fair market rents and in median income over time should be sufficient to maintain the financial viability of a project within the HOME rent limits in this section. 2. HUD may adjust the HOME rent limits for a project, only if HUD finds that an adjustment is necessary to support the continued financial viability of the project and on(y by an amount that HUD determines is necessary to maintain continued financial viability of the project. HUD expects that this authority will be used sparingly. h. Tenant income. The income of each tenant must be determined initially in accordance with § 92.203(a)(1)(i). In addition, each year during the period of affordability the project owner must re-examine each tenant's annual income in accordance with one of the options in § 92.203 selected by the participating jurisdiction. An owner of a multifamily project with an affordability period of 10 years or more who re-examines tenant's annual income through a statement and certification in accordance with � 92.203(a)(1)(ii), must examine the income of each tenant, in accordance with � 92.203(a)(1)(i), every sixth year of the affordability period. Otherwise, an owner who accepts the tenant's statement and certification in accordance with � 92.203(a)(1)(ii) is not required to examine the income of tenants in multifami(y or single-family projects unless there is evidence that the tenant's written statement failed to completely and accurately state information about the family's size or income. Over-income tenants. HOME-assisted units continue to qualify as affordable housing despite a temporary noncompliance caused by increases in the incomes of existing tenants if actions satisfactory to HUD are being taken to ensure that all vacancies are �lled in accordance with this section until the noncompliance is corrected. 2. Tenants who no longer qualify as low-income families must pay as rent the lesser of the amount payable by the tenant under State or local (aw or 30 percent of the family's adjusted income, except that tenants of HOME-assisted units that have been allocated low-income housing tax credits by a housing credit agency pursuant to section 42 of the [nternal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 42) must pay rent governed by section 42. In addition, in projects in which the HOME units are designated as floating pursuant to paragraph (j), tenants who no tonger qualify as 49 low-income are not required to pay as rent an amount that exceeds the market rent for comparable, unassisted units in the neighborhood. Fixed and floating HOME units. In a project containing HOME-assisted and other units, the participating jurisdiction may designate fixed or floating HOME units. This designation must be made at the time of project commitment. Fixed units remain the same throughout the period of affordability. Floating units are changed to maintain conformity with the requirements of this section during the period of affordability so that the total number of housing units meeting the requirements of this section remains the same, and each substituted unit is comparable in terms of size, features, and number of bedrooms to the originally designated HOME-assisted unit. § 92.253 Tenant and Participant Protections a. Lease. The lease between a tenant and an owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must be for not less than one year, unless by mutual agreement between the tenant and the owner. Prohibited lease terms. The lease may not contain any of the following provisions: Agreement to be sued. Agreement by the tenant to be sued, to admit guilt, or to a judgment in favor of the owner in a lawsuit brought in connection with the lease; 2. Tr•eatment of properry. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may take, hold, or sell personal property of household members without notice to the tenant and a court decision on the rights of the parties. This prohibition, however, does not apply to an agreement by the tenant concerning disposition of personal property remaining in the housing unit after the tenant has moved out of the unit. The owner may dispose of this personal property in accordance with State law; Excusing owner from responsibiliry. Agreement by the tenant not to hold the owner or the owner's agents legally responsible for any action or failuce to act, whether intentional or negligent; 4. GVaiver of notice. Agreement of the tenant that the owner may institute a lawsuit without notice to the tenant; Waiver of legal proceedings. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may evict the tenant or household members without instituting a civil court proceeding in which the tenant has the opportunity to present a defense, or before a court decision on the rights of the parties; Waiver of a jasry trial. Agreement by the tenant to waive any right to a trial by jury; 7. YVaiver of right to appeal court decision. Agreement by the tenant to waive the tenanYs right to appeal, or to otherwise challenge in court, a court decision in connection with the lease; and Tenant chargeable with cost of legal actions regardless of oartcome. Agreement by the tenant to pay attorney's fees or other legal costs even if the tenant wins in a 50 court proceeding by the owner against the tenant. The tenant, however, may be obligated to pay costs if the tenant loses. c. Termination of terrancy. An owner may not terminate the tenancy or refuse to renew the lease of a tenant of rental housing assisted with HOME titnds except for serious or repeated violation of the terms and conditions of the lease; for violation of applicable Federal, State, or local law; for completion of the tenancy period for transitional housing; or for other good cause. To terminate or refuse to renew tenancy, the owner must serve written notice upon the tenant specifying the grounds for the action at (east 30 days before the termination of tenancy. d. Tenant selectzon. An owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must adopt written tenant selection policies and criteria that: l. Are consistent with the purpose of providing housing for very low-income and low- income fami(ies; 2. Are reasonably related to program eligibility and the applicants' ability to pecform the ob(igations of the lease; 3. Provide for the se(ection of tenants from a written waiting list in the chronological order of their application, insofar as is practicabte; and 4. Give prompt written notification to any rejected app(icant of the grounds for any cejection. § 92.254 Qualification as Affordable Housing: Homeownership a. Acqa�isition with or without rehabilitafion. Housing that is for acquisition by a family must meet the affordability reauirements of this paragraph (a). The housing must be single-family housing. 2. The housing must be modest housing as follows: In the case of acquisition of newly constructed housing or standard housing, the housing has a purchase price for the type of sing(e family housing that does not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area, as described in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) of this section. [n the case of acquisition with rehabilitation, the housing has an estimated value after rehabilitation that does not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area, described in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) of this section. iii. If a participating jurisdiction intends to use HOME funds for homebuyer assistance or for rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family properties, the participating jurisdiction may use the Single Family Mortgage Limits under Section 203(b) of the National Housing Act ( l2 U.S.C. 1'709(b)) (which may be obtained from the HUD Field Of�ice) or it may determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price for single family housing in the jurisdiction, as 51 follows. The participating jurisdiction must set forth the price for different types of single family housing for the jurisdiction. The 95 percent of inedian area purchase price must be established in accordance with a market analysis tivhich ensured that a sufiicient number of recent housing sales are included in the survey. Sales must cover the requisite number of months based on volume: For 500 or more sales per month, a one-month reporting period; for 250 th►•ough 499 sales per month, a two-month reporting period; for less than 250 sales per month, at least a three-month reporting period. The data must be listed in ascending order of sales price. The address of the listed properties must include the location within the participating jurisdiction. Lot, square and subdivision data may be substituted for the street address. The housing sales data must reflect all, or nearly all, of the one-family house sales in the entire participating jurisdiction. To determine the median, take the middle sale on the list if an odd number of sales and if an even number, take the higher of the middle numbers and consider it the median. After identifying the median sales price, the amount should be multiplied by .95 to determine the 95 percent of the median area purchase price. This information must be submitted to the HUD Field Ofiice for review. The housing must be acquired by a homebuyer whose family quali�ies as a low- income family and the housing must be the principal residence of the family throughout the period described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. 4. Periods of affordability. The HOME-assisted housing must meet the affordability requirements for not less than the applicable period speciiied in the following tab(e, beginning after project completion. The per unit amount of HOME funds and the affordability period that they trigger are described more fully in paragraphs (a)(5)(i) (resale) and (ii) (recapture) of this section. Homeownership assistance HOME amount Minimum period of affordability in years per-unit Under $15,000 5 $15,000 to $40,000 10 Over $40,000 15 5. Resale and recapture. To ensure affordability, the pai�ticipating jurisdiction must impose either resale or recapture requirements, at its option. The participating jurisdiction must establish the resale or recapture cequirements that comply with the standards of this section and set forth the requirements in its consolidated plan. HUD must determine that they are appropriate. i. Resale. Resale requirements must ensure, if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability, that the housing is made available for subsequent purchase only to a buyer whose family qualifies as a low-income family and will use the 52 property as its principal residence. The resale requirement must also ensure that the price at resale provides the original HOME-assisted owner a fair return on investment (including the homeowner's investment and any capital improvement) and ensure that the housing will remain affordable to a ►•easonable range of low-income homebuyers. The period of affordability is based on the total amount of HOME funds invested in the housing. A. EYcept as provided in paragraph (a)(5)(i)(B) of this section, deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, or other similar mechanisms must be used as the mechanism to impose the resale requirements. The affordability restrictions may terminate upon occurrence of any of the following termination events: foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure or assignment of an FHA insured mo��tgage to HUD. The participating jurisdiction may use purchase options, rights of iirst refusal or other preemptive rights to purchase the housing before foreclosure to preserve affordability. The affordability restrictions shall be revived according to the original terms if, during the original affordabiliiy peciod, the owner of record before the termination event, obtains an ownership interest in the housing. B. Certain housing may be presumed to meet the resa(e restrictions (i.e., the housing will be available and affordable to a reasonable range of low- income homebuyers; a tow-income homebuyer will occupy the housing as the family's principal residence; and the original owner wil( be afforded a fair return on investment) during the period of affordability without the imposition of enforcement mechanisms by the participating jurisdiction. The presumption must be based upon a market analysis of the neighborhood in which the housing is located. The market analysis must include an evaluation of the (ocation and characteristics of the housing and residents in the neighborhood (e.g., sale prices, age and amenities of the housing stock, incomes of residents, percentage of owner-occupants) in relation to housing and incomes in the housing market area. An analysis of the current and projected incomes of neighborhood residents for an average period of affordability for homebuyers in the neighborhood must support the conclusion that a reasonable ►•ange of low-income families wi(I continue to qualify for mortgage financing. For example, an analysis shows that the housing is modestly priced within the housing market area and that families with incomes of 65% to 80% of area median can afford monthly payments t�nder average FHA terms without other government assistance and housing will remain affordable at least during the next five to seven years compared to other housing in the market area; the size and amenities of the housing are modest and substantial rehabilitation will not significantly increase the market value; the neighborhood has housing that is not currently owned by the occupants, but the participating jurisdiction is encouraging homeowttership in the neighborhood by providing homeownership assistance and by making improvements to the streets, sidewalks, and other public facilities and services. If a participating jurisdiction in preparing a neighborhood revitalization strategy under § 91.215(e)(2) of its consolidated plan or Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community application under 24 CFR 53 part 597 has incorporated the type of market data described above, that submission may serve as the required analysis under this section. If the participating jurisdiction continues to provide homeownership assistance for housing in the neighborhood, it must periodically update the market analysis to verify the original presumption of continued affordability. ii. Recapture. Recapture provisions must ensure that the participating jurisdiction recoups all or a portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyers, if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability. The participating jurisdiction may structure its recapture provisions based on its program design and market conditions. The period of affordability is based upon the total amount of HOME funds subject to recapture described in paragrlph (a)(5)(ii)(A)(5) of this section. A. The following options for recapture requirements are acceptable to HUD. The participating jurisdiction may adopt, modify or develop its own recapture requirements for HUD approval. In establishing its recapture cequirements, the participating jurisdiction is subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds oc the net proceeds are insufficient to repay the HOME investment due, the participating jurisdiction can only recapture the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs. Recaptcrre entire amount. The participating jurisdiction may recapture the entire amount of the HOME investment from the homeowner. 2. Reduction during affordability period. The participating jurisdiction may reduce the HOME investment amount to be recaptured on a prorata basis for the time the homeowner has owned and occupied the housing measured against the required affordability period. Shared net proceeds. If the net proceeds are not sufficient to recapture the fiill HOME investment (or a reduced amount as provided for in paragraph (a)(5)(ii)(A)(2) of this section) plus enable the homeowner to recover the amount of the homeowner's downpayment and any capital improvement investment made by the owner since purchase, the participating jurisdiction may share the net proceeds. The net proceeds are the sales price minus loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and closing costs. The net proceeds may be divided proportionally as set forth in the following mathematical formulas: 54 HOME InvestmendHOME Investment HOME amount to be + homeowner investment x Net Proceeds = recaptured 0 � � � � � � � � m � � � i� 0 0 �IHOME Investment x Net Proceeds = amount to homeowner + homeowner investment 4. Owner investment retz�rned frrst. The participating jurisdiction may permit the homebuyer to recover the homebuyer's entire investment (downpayment and capital improvements made by the owner since purchase) before recapturing the HOME investment. Amount subject to recapture. The HOME investment that is subject to recapture is based on the amount of HOME assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit. This includes any HOME assistance that reduced the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price, but excludes the amount between the cost of producing the unit and the market value of the property (i.e., the development subsidy). The recaptured fiinds must be used to carry out HOME-eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of this part. If the HOME assistance is only used for the development subsidy and therefore not subject to recapture, the resale option must be used. Special considerations for single family properties with more than one arnit. If the HOME funds are only used to assist a low-income homebuyer to acquire one unit in single-family housing containing more than one unit and the assisted unit will be the principal residence of the homebuyer, the affordability requirements of this section apply only to the assisted unit. If HOME funds are also used to assist the low-income homebuyer to acquire one or more of the rental units in the single-family housing, the affordability requirements of § 92.252 1pply to assisted rental units, except that the participating jurisdiction may impose resale or recapture restrictions on all assisted units (owner-occupied and rental units) in the single family housing. If resale restrictions are used, the affordability requirements on all assisted units continue for the period of affordability. If recapture restrictions are used, the affordability requirements on the assisted rental units may be terminated, at the discretion of the participating jurisdiction, upon recapture of the HOME investment. (If HOME funds are used to assist only the rental units in such a property then the requirements of § 92.252 would apply and the owner-occupied unit would not be subject to the income targeting or affordability provisions of § 92.254.) 55 Lease-pzrrchase. HOME funds may be used to assist homebuyers through lease-purchase programs for existing housing and for housing to be constructed. The housing must be purchased by a homebuyer within 36 months of signing the lease-purchase agreement. The homebuyer must qualify as a low-income family at the time the lease-purchase agreement is signed. If HOME funds are used to acquire housing that will be resold to a homebuyer through a lease-purchase program, the HOME affordability requirements for rental housing in § 92.252 shall apply if the housing is not transferred to a homebt�yer within forty-two months after project completion. 8. Contract to patrchase. If HOME fiinds are used to assist a homebuyer who has entered into a contract to purchase housing to be constructed, the homebuyer must qualify as a low-income family at the time the contract is signed. 9. Pr•eserving affordabiliry. (i) Notwithstanding § 92.214 (a)(6), to preserve the affordability of housing that was previously assisted with HOME funds and subject to the requirements of § 92.254(a), a participating jurisdiction may use additional HOME fimds to acauire the housing through a purchase option, right of �irst refusal, or other preemptive right before foreclosure, or to acquire the housing at the foreclosure sale, to undertake any necessary rehabilitation, and to provide assistance to another homebuyer. The housing must be sold to a new eligible homebuyer in accordance with the requirements of § 92.254(a). Additional HOME funds may not be used if the mortgage in default was funded with HOME funds. (ii) The total amount of original and additional HOME assistance may not exceed the maximum per-unit subsidy amount established under § 92.250. Alternatively to charging the cost to the HOME program under § 92.206, the participating jurisdiction may charge the cost to the HOME program under § 92.207, as a reasonable administrative cost of its HOME program, so that the additional HOME funds for the housing are not subject to the maximum per-unit subsidy amount. b. Rehabilitation not involving acquisition. Housing that is currently owned by a family qualifies as affordable housing only if: i. The estimated value of the property, after rehabilitation, does not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area, described in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) of this section; and 2. The housing is the principal residence of an owner whose family qualifies as a low- income family at the time HOME fiinds are committed to the housing. 56 c. Otivnership interest. The ownership in the housing assisted under this section must meet the de�inition of "homeownership" in � 92.2. d. New co»struction without acqasisition. Newly constructed housing that is built on property currently owned by a family which will occupy the housing upon completion, qualifies as affordable housing if it meets the requirements under paragraph (a) of this section. § 92.255 Converting Rental Units to Homeownership Units for Existing Tenants The participating jurisdiction may permit the owner of HOME-assisted rental units to convert the rental tmits to homeownership units by selling, donating, or otherwise conveying the units to the existing tenants to enable the tenants to become homeowners in accordance with the requirements of § 92.254. If no additiona( HOME fi�nds are used to enable the tenants to become homeowners, the homeownership units are subject to a minimum period of affordability equal to the remaining affordable period if the units continued as rental units. If additional HOME fiinds are used to directly assist the tenants to become homeowners, the minimum period of affordability is the affordability period under § 92.254(a)(4), based on the amount of direct homeownership assistance provided. § 92.256 Reserved § 92.257 Religious Organizations a. Organizations that are religious or faith-based are eligible, on the same basis as any other ocganization, to participate in the HOME program. Neither the federal government nor a state or (ocal government receiving funds under HOME programs shall discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character or affiliation. b. Organizations that are directly fimded under the HOME program may not engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or prose(ytization, as part of the assistance funded under this part. If an organization conducts such activities, the activities must be offered separately, in time or location, from the assistance fiinded under this part, and participation must be voluntary for the bene�iciaries of the assistance provided. c. A religious organization that participates in the HOME program will retain its independence from federal, state, and local governments, and may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that it does not use direct HOME funds to support any inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Among other things, faith-based ocganizations may use space in their facilities, without removing religious art, icons, scriptures, or other religious symbols. In addition, a HOME-funded religious o►•ganization retains its authority over its internal governance, and it may retain religious terms in its oeganization's name, se(ect its board members on a religious basis, and include religious references in its organization's mission statements and other governing documents. Fil d. An organization that participates in the HOME program shall not, in providing program assistance, discriminate against a program beneiiciary or prospective program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief. e. HOME funds may not be used for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of structures to the extent that those structures are used for inherently religious activities. HOME funds may be used for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of structures only to the extent that those structures are used for conducting eligible activities under this part. Where a structure is used for both eligible and inherently religious activities, HOME funds may not exceed the cost of those portions of the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation that are attributable to eligible activities in accordance with the cost accounting requirements applicable to E-IOME funds in this part. Sanctuaries, chapels, or other rooms that a HOME-funded religious congregation uses as its principal place of worship, however, are ineligible for HOME-funded improvements. Disposition of real property after the term of the grant, or any change in use of the property during the term of the grant, is subject to government-wide regulations governing real property disposition (see 24 CFR parts 84 and 85). If a state or local government voluntarily contributes its own fimds to supplement Federally funded activities, the state or local government has the option to segregate the federal funds or commingle them. However, if the funds are commingled, this section applies to all of the commingled funds. § 92.258 Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Units a. General. HOME funds may be used for the initial purchase and initial placement costs of elder cottage housing opportunity (ECHO) units that meet the requirements of this section, and that are small, free-standing, barrier-free, energy-efiicient, removab(e, and designed to be installed adjacent to existing single-family dwellings. b. Eligible owners. The owner of a HOME-assisted ECHO unit may be: 1. The owner-occupant of the single-family host property on which the ECHO unit will be located; 2. A participating jurisdiction; or A non-profit organization. Eligible terrants. During the affordability period, the tenant of a HOME-assisted ECHO unit must be an elderly or disabled family as defined in 24 CFR 5.403 and must also be a low-income family. d. Applicable reqasirements. The requirements of § 92.252 of this part apply to HOME- assisted ECHO units, with the following modifications: Only one ECHO unit may be provided per host property. 2. The ECHO unit owner may choose whether or not to charge the tenant of the ECHO unit rent, but if a rent is charged, it must meet the requirements of § 92.252. 58 EXHIBIT "H" DAVIS BACON REQUIREMENTS Federal Labor Standards Provisions u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of �abor Relations Appllcablllty The Project or Program to which the construction work covered by this conlract pertains is being assisted by the United States of America and lhe following Federal Labor Standards Provisions are included in this Contracl pursuant to the provisions applicable to such Federal assistance. A. 1. (I) Minimum Wages. Ali laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work, will be paid unconditionally and not less oiten than once a week, and without subsequent deductlon or rebate on any account (except such payroll deduclions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR Part 3), the full amounl of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due al time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage delermination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual reiationship which may be alieged to exist between ►he contractor and such laborers and mechanics. Contributions made or costs reasonabiy anticipated for bona fide frfnge benefits under Section I(b)(2) ot the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages pafd to such laborers or mechanics, subjecl to the provisions of 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv); also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less otten than quarterly) under plans, fu�ds, or programs, which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers a�d mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, wilhout regard to skili, except as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or meChanics performing work in more than one classificalion may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actuaily worked therein: Provided, Thal the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determinatfon (including any additionai classification and wage rates conformed under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) and the Davis-Bacon posler (WH- 1321) shall be posted al ail times by the contractor and its subcontractors at fhe site of the work in a promineM and accessible, place where it can be easily seen by the workers. (II) (a) Any class of laborers or mechanics which is not lisled in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. HUD shall approve an additionai classiTicalion and wage rate and fringe benefits therefor only when the foilowing criteria have been met: (1) The work to be performed by the classificatlon requested is not per(ormed by a classification In lhe wage determination; and (2) The classification is utilfzed in the area by ihe construction industry; and (3) 7he proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship lo the wage rates contained in the wage determination. (b) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in lhe classiffcation (if known), or their representatives, and HUD or ils designee agree on the classificalion and wage rate (inciuding the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by HUD or its designee to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representalive, wiil approve, modity, or disapprove every additional classificalion action wilhin 30 days ot receipt and so advise HUD or its designee or will notify HUD or its designee within the 30•day period ihat additfonal lime is necessary. (Approved by the Oitice of Management and Budget under OMB controi number 1215- 0140.) (c) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechaniCs to be employed in the classiflcation or their representatives, and HUD or its designee do not agree on the proposed classificalion and wage rate (including the amount designated for iringe bene(its, where approprfate), HUD or its designee shall refer the questions, including the v(ews oi ail interested patties and Ihe recommendation of HUD or its designee, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise NUD or its designee or will notify HUD or its designee within the 30-day period that additlonal time is necessary. (Approved by lhe Oftice of Managemenl and Budget under OMB Conlrol Number 1215-0140.) (d) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determfned putsuant to subparagrephs (t)(ii)(b) or (c) of this paragraph, shall be pafd to all workers periorming work in the classitication under lhis contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classificalion. (111) Whenever Ihe minimum wage rate prescribed in the conlract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a tringe benefit which is not expressed as an houriy rate, lhe contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay anolher bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof. (iv) If the contraclor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as parl form HUD-4010 (06/2009) Previous edilions are obsolete Page 1 of 5 ref. Handbook 1344.1 of the wages of any laborer or meChanic the amount of any communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics costs reasonably anlicipated in providing bona fide fringe affected, and records whfch show the costs anifcipated or benefits under a plan or program. Provided, That the the actual cost incurred in providing such benefita. Secretary ot l.abor has found, upon the written req�est of Contractors employing apprentices or trafnees under the coniractor, that the applicable slandatds of the Davis- approved programs shall mai�tain written evidenCe of the Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may registration ot apprenticeship programs and certification ot require the contractor to set aside in a separate account trainee programs, the registration of lhe apprentices and assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the p�ogram. (Approved by the Office of Management and applicable programs. (Approved by the Office of Budget under OMB Control Number 1215-0140.) Management and Budget under OMB Control Numbers 2. Withhoiding. HUO or its designee shall upon its own 1215-0140 and 1215-0017.) action or upon written request ot an authorized (II) (a) The contractor shail submlt weekly for each week representative of the Department o( Labor withhold or in which any contract work is performed a copy oi all cause to be withheld irom the conlractor u�der this payrolls to HUD or its designee if the agency ia a parly to contract or any other Federal coMract with the same prime the contract, but ii ihe agency is not such a party, lhe contractor, or any other Federally-assisted conlract contractor wili submit the payrolis to the applicant subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, sponsor, or owner, as the case may be, for iransmisston to which is held by the same prime contractor so much of the HUD or its designee. The payrolis submitted shall set out accrued payments or advances as may be considered accurately and completely all of ihe information required necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(f) except that full apprentices, trainees and helpers, employed by the social security numbers and home addresses shafl not be contractor or any subcontractor ihe full amounl of wages included on weekly transmitlals. Instead the payrolls shali required by the contract In the event of faflure to pay any only need to include an individuaily identifying number for laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee or each employee (e.g., the last four digits of Ihe employes's helper, employed or working on the site of the work, ail or social security number). The required weekly payroll parl of lhe wages required by the conlract, HUO or its information may be submftted in any form desired. designee may, aHer written notice to the contractor, Optional Form WH-347 is avaiiable for this purpose from sponsor, applicant, or owner, lake such action as may be the Wage and Hour Division Web site at necessary to cause the suspension of any (urther http�//www dol aov/esa/wh,4t/forms/wh347instr htm or fts payment, advance, or guarantee ot funds untii such successor site. The prime contractor is responsible for violatfons have ceased. HUD or its designee may, after the submission of copies of payrolls by ail subcontractors. written notice to lhe contractor, disburse such amounts Contractors and subcontractors shall maintain the fuil withheid for and on account of the contractor or sociai security number and current address of each subcontractor to the respective empioyees to whom they covered worker, and shall provide them upon requesl to are due. The Comptroller General shall make such HUD or its dealgnee It the agency is a party to lhe disbursements in lhe case of direct Davis-Bacon Act contracl, but i( the agency is not such a parly, the coMracts. contractor will submil the payrolis to the applicant 3. (I) Payrolis and basic records. Payrolis and basic sponsor, or owner, as the case may be, for transmiasfon to records relating thereto shali be maintained by the HUD or iis designee, the contractor, or lhe Wage and Hour co�lractor during the course of the work preserved (or a Division of the Department ot Labor for purposes of an period of three years thereaiter for all laborers and investigation or audit of compliance wilh prevailing wage mechanics working at the site of the work. Such records requlrements. It is not a violation of this subparagraph for shali contain the name, address, and social security a prime contractor to require a subcontractor to provide number of each such worker, h(s or her correct addresses and socia) security numbers lo the prime classification, houriy rales of wages paid (including rates contractor for Its own records, without weekly subm(ssfon of contributions or costs aniicipated for bona tide fringe to HUD or its designee. (Approved by lhe Otfice of benefits or cash equivaients lhereof ot the types described Management and Budget under OMB Control Number in Section I(b)(2)(8) of the Davis-bacon Act), daily and 1215-0149.) weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and (b) Each payroll submitted shail be accompanfed by a actual wages paid. Whenever the Secrelary oi Labor has "Statement of Compliance," signed by the contraclor or found under 29 CFR 5.5 (a)(1)(Iv) lhat the wages of any subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises laborer or mechanic include the amount ot any cosls the payment of the persons employed under the Conlract reasonably anticipated in providing benefils under a plan and shall certify ihe following: or program described in Section i(b)(2)(B) of the Davis- (�) That the payroll for the payroil period contains the eacon Act, the conl�ector shali maintain records which information required lo be provided under 29 CFR 5.5 show thal the commilment to provide such benefils is enforceable, that the (a)(3)(ii), the appropriate information is being maintained plan or program is financially under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), and that such information is responsibie, and that lhe plan or program has been correct a�d complete; Previous editlons are obsolete form HUD-t010 (O6I2009) Page 2 of 5 ref. Handbook 1344.1 (2) That each labo►er or mechanic (inciuding each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contracl during the payroll period has been paid the tuil weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirecUy, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirecUy from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductlons as set forth in 29 CFR Part 3; (3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less lhan the applicabie wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalenls for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicabie wage determfnation incorporated into the contract. (c) The weekly submission of a properly execuied cerfification set (o�th on the reverse side oi Optionai Form WH-347 shail satisfy the requiremeni for submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by subparagraph A.3.(ii)(b). (d) The (alsificalion of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or subcontractor to civil or criminal proseculion under Section tOQ1 of Title 18 and Section 231 of Title 31 of the United States Code. (III) The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records requtred under subparagraph A.3.(i) availabie for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatfves of HUD or its designee or the Department of labor, and shali permil such representatives io interview employees during working hours on the job. If the conUactor or subcontractor lails to submit lhe required records or to make them available, HUD or its designee may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant or owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any furlher payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or (o make such records available may be grou�ds tor debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12. 4. Apprentices and Tralnees. is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be pafd not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the ciassificalion of work actually pertormed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess ot the ralio permitted under the regisiered program shail be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determi�ation for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is performing conslruction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages ot the journeyman's hourly rate) specified fn the contractor's or subcontractor's regislered program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at not less lhan the rate specitied in the registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentage oi the journeymen hourly rate specified in lhe applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenliceship program. if the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amounl of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicabie classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classificalion, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Oftice of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office, withdraws approval oi an apprenticeship program, lhe contractor will no longer be permltted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate Tor the work pertormed unlil an acceptable program is approved. (II) 7ralnees. Excepl as pravided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitled to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant ',to and individuaily regislered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certi(ication by lhe U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on lhe job site shail not be greater than parmitted under the plan approved by the Employmenl and Training Administration. Every irainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the lrainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage ofthe journeyman hou�ly �ate specifled In the applicable wage determi�ation. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance wilh the provisions of the tralnee program. Ii the trainee program does not mention fringe bene(its, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenttceship program associated wilh the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination which provides for less than fuli fringe benetits for apprentices. Any employee listad on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by (i) Apprentices. Apprentices will be permilted to work at less Ihan the predetermined rate for the work they performed when lhey are employed pursuant to and individualiy registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program regislered with the U.S. Departmen! of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, OFfice of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services, or with a State Appreniiceship AgenCy recognized by the Office, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certiNed by the O(Iice of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services or a State App�enticeship Agency (where appropriale) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The ailowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site ln any cratt classification shall not be greater than the ralio permitted to Ihe co�tractor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who Previous editfons are obsolete form HUD-4010 (06/2009) Page 3 oi 5 ref. Handbook 1344.1 the Employment and Training Administration shall be paid not less lhan the appiicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually periormed. In additfon, any trainee performing work on the Job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on lhe wage determination for lhe work actuaily per(ormed. In the event the Empioyment and Training Adminisiration withdraws approval of a lraining program, lhe contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the appUcable predetermined rate tor the work performed untii an acceptable program is approved. (I11) Equai empioymont opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees and journeymen under 29 CFR Part 5 shall be in conformity with the equal employment opporlunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR Part 30. 5. Compllance wHh Copeland Act requirements, The coniractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR Part 3 which are inCorporated by reterence in ihis contract 6. Subcontracts. The co�traclor or subcontractor will insert in any subcontracts the ciauses contained fn subparagraphs t through 11 in this paragraph A and such other ciauses as HUD or its designee may by appropriale instructions require, and a copy of the appiicable prevailing wage decision, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any Iower tier subcontracts. The p�ime contraCtor shall be responsible for the compiiance by any subcontraclor or lower tier subcontractor w(lh all the contract ciauses in this paragraph. 7. Contract terminatlon; debarment, A breach of the contracl clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for terminatlon of the contract and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12. 8. Compllance wlth Davis-Bacon and Related Act Requlrements. All rulings and interpretalions of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract 9. Disputea concerning labor standards. Disputes arising out of lhe Iabor siandards provisions of this contract shall not be subjecl lo lhe general disputes clause of this contract. Such dispules shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR Parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of lhis clause include disputes belween Ihe contractor (or any ot its subcontractors) and HUD or its designee, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives. 10. (1) Certlflcatlo� of Eligibillty. By entering into this conlract the conlractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an inlerest in lhe contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virlue of Section 3(a) ot the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1) or to be awarded HUD contracts or participate in HUD programs pursuant to 24 CFR Pari 24. (II) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue oi Section 3(a) oi the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1) or to be awarded NUD co�tracts or parlicipate in HUD programs pursuant to 24 CFR Part 24. (III) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, U.S. Criminal Code, Section 1 01 0, Title 18, U.S.C., "Federal Housing Administration lransactions", provides in parl: "Whoever, for the purpose oi ... InfluenCing in any way the action oi such Administration..... makes, utters or publishes any stalement knowing the same to be false..... shall be fined nol more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than lwo years, or both." 11. Complalnta, Proceedings, or Testlmony by Employeea. No laborer or mechanic to whom the wage, salary, or other labor standards provisions of this Contract are applicable shall be discharged or in any other manner discriminated against by the Contractor or any subcontractor because such employee has fiied any complaint or instituted or caused to be insliluted any proceeding or has testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under or relating to the labor standards applicable under this Contract to his employer. B. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act The provisions of this paragraph B are applicable where the amount ot the prime contract exceeds $100,000. As used in lhis paragraph, the tertns "Iaborers" and "mechanics" include watchmen and guards. (1) Overtime requlreme�ts, No coniractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contraCt work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or pe�mit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which ihe individual is employed on such woric to woric in excess oi 40 hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rale not less lhan one and one-haif times lhe basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess ot 40 hours in such workvreek. (2) Vlolatfon; Ilabllity for unpald waqes; Ilquldated damages. In the event of any violation of lhe ciause sel forth in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shail be liable for the u�paid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in lhe case ot work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shail be computed with respect to each individual labore� or mechanic, inciudfng walchmen and guards, employed in violation of the ciause set forth in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek oi 40 hours without paymenl of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in sub paragraph (1) of this paragraph. Previous editions are obsolete fortn HUD-4010 (O6l2009) Page 4 of 5 ref. Handbook 1344. t (3) Withholding for unpaid wages and Ilquidated damagea. HUD or ita desfgnee shall upon its own action or upon written requeat of an authorized representative ot the Department of Labor wlthhoid or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payabis on account of work performed by the confracta� or subcontractor under any suCh conlract or any other Federal contraot with the same prime contraGt, or any other Federally-assisted contract subJect to the Contracl Work Nours a�d Safety Standards Act which Is held by the same prEme contractor auch sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any Ilabflittes of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and Ilquidated damages as provided in the clause set fo�th in aubpatagraph (2) of this paragraph. (4) Subcontracta. The contractor or subconlractor shall fnsert in any subContracts the clausas set forlh in subparagraph (1) through (4) of this paragraph and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clausea in any lower Uer subconlracts. 7he prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower lier subcontractor with the clauses set to�ih in subparagraphs (1) lhrough (4) of this paragraph. C. Health and Sefety. The provisions of this paragraph C are applicable where the amount of the prima contract exceeds $100,000. (1) No laborer or meohanic sha�l be required to wotk in surroundings o� under working condit(ons which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous lo his health and safety as determined under construction safety and healih standarda promulgated by the Secretary of Labor by regulatlon. (2) 7he Contractor shal� comply with all regulations issued by lhe Secretary of Labor pursuant to Title 29 Part 1926 and fallure to comply may resuit In imposition of sanctlons pursuant to the Confract Work Hou�s a�d Safety Standarda Act, (Public Law 91-54, 83 Slat 98). 40 USC 3�1a et sea. (3) The contracior shali include the provisions of this paragraph In every subcontracl so that such provisions wiil ba binding on each subContractor. The contraCtor shall lake such action wfth respect to any subcontractor as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Labor shall direct as a means of enforcing such provislans. Previoua editions are obsolete form HUD�401Q (OS/2W9) Page 5 of 5 ret. Wandbook 1344.1 EXHIBIT "H-1" WAGE DECISION Pa�e l af 4 G�neral Decision Number: TX1300�5 C11f0�i/Z013 TX25 5uperseded General D�aision Numb�r: `PX2U12tl025 5tate: Ts,ea� Cor�s.tructian '�ype: t2esiciential C+�untie�: �7ohnson, P�rker �nc� "�az�ant ��iun�ies in T�xa�. Residential Prcrjects c:onsi.��ing of s�:nc�le f�mily homes and apartments up t�s and in�luding 4�te�r�.es. Modification Numb�r Publication Dat� 0 Ol/09/2013 * SUTX3�9Q-020'09/O1t199d Rat"es E"ringes �AEtPEN2ER {excludiriq drywall hanging ane! form sa�tting).......5 9.315 CGI�3ENT P4ASONlCON�RET� FINiSHER tGxcludtng form se�tinq) ........................$ 9.48 DRYW�iLL HANGEf2 ...................5 9.00 �'LECTRtCIAi� ......................5 10.219 Earm Setter ......................5 �.194 HVAC MECHANIC (ineludinq duct, excluding Fi�e work).......5 �.337 C.abarer, common ..................5 `1.25 Painters: Brush .......................5 8.85 :�pxay .......................$ lO.aCi I�LUMB�it f includinq HVAC `�70RK} . . . . $ itl . �8'7 :it7t�FER, Tncluding 8uilt U�, !��mpasit ion and �inqle� C�ly �rc�ofs ............................$ t3.ei�(� ;i1��t t•9et31 1da=ker t r��xcluding i{CIAC-ciUCC atbCiC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 1'S . 1i�3 "TL� 5�TT�R ......................5 1.1.5q YRtJCK GRIVEft .....................� 7.25 ;�F�LDE�iS -�ecei*�e rate prescriberi for �rafG performin� ;cerat.ion tca •�h.ich ��reLciinq is inei�ienfial. --....___W_�.___�.....W__________..__�..�._____�._____..�..�____.���._..��.__..__ .__.htip.11wwur.wciot.t�dvlwdoll�catile�lc�s�visbac;c�tv"C�CZS.clvb?v� tl....__.._._.__.�_._._.., . ,w..._._......v..__.. 3! 19/2U13 _. ,,.__-------n Page 2 of 4 WELDERS - Iteceive rate prescribed for craEt performing operation to which welding is incidental. _���__=_=�=���s======_===__�����______________________��=��_��== Unlisted classifications neetied Eor work not included within the scope o£ the classificatians listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a} (1) (ii)). ---------------------------------------------_--_--------------- The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The cl.assifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is union or non-union. Union Tdentifie�s An identifier enclosed in do�ted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" denotes that the union classification and rate have found to be prevailing for that classification. �xample: PLUM0198-005 07/Ol/2011. The first four letters , PLUM, indic�te the international union and the Pour-digit number, 0198, that follows indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable , i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The.next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/O1/2011, following these char�cters is the effective date of the most current negotiiated rate/collective bargaining aqreement which would be July 1, 2011 in the above example. Union prevailing wage rates will be updated to reflect any changes in the collective bargaining agreements governing the rates. 0000/9999: weighted union wage rates will be published annually each January. �Ion-Union Identifiers Classifications listed under an "SU" identifier were derived from survey data by computing average rates and are not union rates; however, the data used in computing these rates may include both union and non-union data. Example: SULA2004-007 5/13/?_010. SU indicates the rates are not union majority rates, LA indicates the State of Louisiana; 2004 is rhe year of the survey; and 00'l is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. A 1993 or later date, 5/13/2010, indicat�s the classifications and rates under that identifier were issued http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/sca%les/davisbacDn/TX25.dvb?v=0 4/ 19/2013 Page 3 of 4 as a General Wage Determination on that date. Survey wage rates will remain in effect and will not change until a new survey is conducted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WAGE DETERMINATiON APPEALS PROCESS 1.} Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be: * an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination * a Wage and Hour Division letter setCing forth a position on a waqe determination matter * a conformance (additional cLassification and rate) ruling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests Eor summaries of su�veys, should be with the Wage and Hour Reqional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for tihe Davis-Bacon survey program. I� the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to: Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Divieion U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. �riashington, DC 20210 2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CER Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write tio: Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 'Phe request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (waqe payment data, project description, area practice material, eCc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to: Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitutian Avenue, N.W. �rlashington, DC 20210 http://wwu�.wdol.gov/wdoUscafiles/davisbacc�n/TX25.dvb7v=Q �/ 19/2013 Page 4 of 4 4.) A1]. decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. -____________________�_�,�____=���_��===�_��_�_��_��W�_�������� END OE GENERAL DECISION http:/lwww.wdol.gov/wdQUscafiles/davisbacon/TX25.dvb?u=0. 4/ 1.9�2D 1-3 EXHIBIT "H-2" CONTRACTOR INFORMATION FORM City af Fort Worth Community Developrnent Block Grant (CDBG) Construction Projects CONTRACTOR INFORMATION Date: Project: Contractor: Address: City: Telephone: Federal I,D. #: Officers of the Corporation: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: If sole ownership or partnership, list owner(s): Fax: I certify at the time of execution, hereof, neither my cornpany nor my corporate officers (if incorporated) are listed in the list of Debarred, Suspended, and Ineligible Contractors maintained by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD}, Signature: EXHIBIT "H-3" SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION FORM City of Fort Worth Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Constraction Projects SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION Date: Project: Subcontractor: Address: City: Telephone: Federal I.D. #: Officers of the Corporation: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Fax: If sole ownership or partnership, list owner(s): I certify at the time of execution, hereof, neither my cornpany nor rny corporate officers (if incorporated) are listed in the list of Debarred, Suspended, and Tneligible Contractors maintained by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Signature: EXHIBIT "H-4" LABOR RELATIONS GUIDE �NENTp���� N�G ' N t � * 0 ( (�I "'��� eM� oEvwy° ''` �'�,�, � �� .. _ . r � �� � ���' �� � � ��,,�� G�� ��� �,� � , � r �� � ��i � ��, fi �:�� � �>k;�, � ��u U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Labor Relations Desk Guide LA01.DG �.` � �.; � , � � �; � � ��.< � � `` � f � � � � ' " ' � �� � �` � E' � � � � i: �; � , ; � � �.. � .:: ; " �` �, � _" . . . . .;, � , � �� � , January 2012 � Previous versions obso/ete ��w� �� � �. _ �''� � �. .� =` �.`: �; � �, � ����.� � , � F�.� � �.�_� ,1 ��� � ,} � ��'�) �' This Guide has been prepared for you as a contractor performing work on construction projects that are assisted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and subject to Davis- Bacon prevailing wage requirements. This Guide does not address contractor requirements involved in direct Federal contracting where HUD or another Federal agency enters into a procurement contract. In this latter case, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are appli- cable. While the guidance contained in this Guide is generally applicable to any Davis-Bacon covered project, specific questions pertaining to direct Federal contracts should be addressed to the Contracting Officer who signed the contract for the Federal agency. Our objective here is to provide you with a guide which is simple and non-bureaucratic yet comprehensive and which will help you better understand and comply with Davis-Bacon labor standards. HUD's Office of Labor Relations worked closely with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to make sure that the labor standards provisions in your contract and the specifics of complying with them represent the latest information. It is the Department of Labor which has general administrative oversight of all Federal contracting agencies, such as HUD, which administer the day-to-day responsibilities of enforcing Davis-Bacon provisions in construction contracts they either fund or assist in funding. There are three chapters in this Guide. The first chapter offers a brief description of the laws and regulations associated with Federal labor standards administration and enforcement and discusses both what's in your contract that requires Davis-Bacon compliance and your respon- sibilities. The second chapter deals with labor standards and payroll reporting requirements. The third chapter discusses what can happen in the event there is a dispute about the wage rates that should be (or have been) paid and any back wages that may be due. Finally, not all HUD construction projects are covered by Davis-Bacon wage rates. For the pur- pose of this Guide, we are assuming that a determination has already been made that Davis- Bacon wage rates are applicable. Should you wish assistance in determining whether Davis- Bacon wage rates apply to a particular project or if you need other related technical assistance, please consult with the HUD Labor Relations Field staff for your area. If you don't know which staff to contact, a list of Labor Relations field offices and their geographic areas and telephone numbers can be found on HUD's Home Page at the address below. Visit the Office of Labor Relations on-line: ntfp://www.hud. c�ov/offic�s/olr Obtain additional copies of this Guide and other publications at our website or by telephone firom HUD's Customer Service Center at (800)767-7468. �� �, � . � � : , . INiRODUCiION................................................................................................................ I , . . �, � � : � , � �� .. � � , A ., 1-1 DAVIS-BACON AND OTHER LABOR LAWS . ....................................................... a. The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) ............................................................................... b. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWNSSA) ...................... c. The Copeland Act (Anti-Kickback Act) ................................................................ d. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ................................................................ DAVIS-BACON REGU�ATIONS ............................................................................. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROVISIONS ....................................................... RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR ...................................... 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR .................................1-4 :. � � � � - x ��•� � �+-� ., � •� *�� • - 11 - SECTION - I THE BASICS 2-1 � 2-3 2-4 THEWAGE DECISION ...........................................................................................2-1 a. The work classifications and wage rates ............................................................2-1 b. Posting the wage decision ..................................................................................2-2 ADDITIONAL "TRADE" CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGE RATES .......................2-2 a. Additional classification rules .............................................................................2-2 b. Making the request .............................................................................................2-3 c. H U D review ........................................................................................................ 2-3 d. DOL decision ...................................................................................................... 2-3 CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTS ..........................................................................2-4 a. Payroll formats ...................................................................................................2-4 b. Payroll certifications ...........................................................................................2-4 c. "No work" payrolls ..............................................................................................2-4 d. Payroll review and submission ...........................................................................2-5 e. Payroll retention .................................................................................................2-5 f. Payroll inspection ...............................................................................................2-5 DAVIS-BACON DEFINITIONS .................................................�---------- -- - �-5 a. Laborer or mechanic ..........................................................................................2-5 b. Employee ...........................................................................................................2-6 c. Apprentices and trainees ....................................................................................2-6 d. Prevailing wages or wage rates .........................................................................2-7 e. Fringe benefits ....................................................................................................2-7 f. Overtime ............................................................................................................. 2-7 g. Deductions .........................................................................................................2-8 h. Proper designation of trade ................................................................................2-8 i. Site of work .........................................................................................................2-8 � SECTION - II REPORTING REQUIREMENT 2-5 COMPLETING A PAYROLL REPORT ....................................................................2-9 a. Project and contractor/subcontractor information ...............................................2-9 b. Employee information ..........................:..............................................................2-9 c. Work classification ..............................................................................................2-9 d. Hours worked .....................................................................................................2-10 e. Rate of pay .........................................................................................................2-10 f. Gross wages earned .......................................................................................... 2-10 g. Deductions .........................................................................................................2-11 h. Net pay ...............................................................................................................2-11 i. Statement of compliance ....................................................................................2-11 j. Signature ............................................................................................................2-11 SECTION III - PAYROLL REVIEWS AND CORRECTIONS 2-6 COMPLIANCE REVIEWS .......................................................................................2-12 a. On-site interviews ...............................................................................................2-12 b. Project payroll reviews .......................................................................................2-12 2-7 TYPICAL PAYROLL ERRORS AND REQUIRED CORRECTIONS .......................2-12 a. Inadequate payroll information ...........................................................................2-12 b. Missing identification numbers ...........................................................................2-12 c. Incomplete payrolls ............................................................................................2-13 d. Classifications ....................................................................................................2-13 e. Wage Rates ........................................................................................................2-13 f. Apprentices and trainees ....................................................................................2-13 g. Ove rti me .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-13 h. Computations .....................................................................................................2-13 i. Deductions .........................................................................................................2-13 j. Fringe benefits ....................................................................................................2-14 k. Signature ............................................................................................................2-14 I. On-site interview comparisons ........................................................................... 2-14 m. Correction certified payroll ..................................................................................2-14 2-8 RESTITUTION FOR UNDERPAYMENT OF WAGES .............................................2-14 a. Notification ..........................................................................................................2-14 b. Computing wage restitution ................................................................................2-15 c. Correction certified payrolls ................................................................................2-15 d. Review of correction CPR ..................................................................................2-15 e. Unfound workers ................................................................................................2-15 iv � � � � � ' • � � � � _ _ � � � , � . i � `, � '� a° � �• M w: � * � 3-1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ON LABOR STANDARDS DISPUTES .....................3-1 a. Additional classifications and wage rates ...........................................................3-1 b. Findings of underpayment ..................................................................................3-2 3-3 WITHHOLDING .......................................................................................................3-2 3-4 DEPOSITS AND ESCROWS ..................................................................................3-3 3-5 ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS ............................................................................3-4 a. DOL debarment ..................................................................................................3-4 b. HUD sanctions ...................................................................................................3-4 3-6 FALSIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTS ........................................ 3-5 „-. ACRONYMS AND SYMBOLS ...........................................................................................A-1 DAVIS-BACON - RELATED WEB SITES* ........................................................................ A-2 HUD-4720, Project Wage Rate Sheet ..............................................................................A-3 WH-347, Payroll Form/Statement of Compliance ..........................................................A-4 u � ,; �, - � < .�, � � � � The following paragraphs describe what the labor standards laws and regulations actually say and what they mean to you on HUD projects: 1-1 DAVIS-BACON AND OTHER LABOR LAWS. a. ihe Davis-Bacon Act �DBAL The Davis-Bacon Act requires the payment of prevailing wage rates (which are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000. Construction includes alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings or public works. \ Most HUD construction work is'not covered by the DBA itself since HUD seldom contracts directly for construction services. Most often, if Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to a HUD project it is because of a labor provision contained in one of HUD's "Related Acts" such as the U. S. Housing Act of 1937, the National Housing Act, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. The Related Acts are often referred to as the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts or DBRA. _ J b. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA� CWHSSA requires time and one-half pay for overtime (O/T) hours (over 40 in any workweek) worked on the covered project. The CWHSSA applies to both direct Federal contracts and to indirect Federally-assisted contracts except where the assistance is solely in the nature of a loan guarantee or insurance. CWHSSA violations carry a liquidated damages penalty ($10/day per violation). Intentional violations of CWHSSA standards can be considered for Federal criminal prosecution. CWHSSA does not apply to prime contracts of $100,000 or less. In addition, some HUD projects are not covered by CWHSSA because some HUD programs only provide loan guarantees or insurance. CWHSSA also does not apply to construction or rehabilitation contracts that are not subject to Federal prevailing wage rates (e.g., Davis-Bacon wage rates, or HUD-determined rates for operation of public housing and Indian block grant- assisted housing). However, even though CWHSSA overtime pay is not required, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay is probably still applicable. (See also Labor Relations Letter SL-95-01, CWHSSA Coverage threshold for overtime and health and safety provision, available on-line at the HUD Labor Relations Library at: www.hud.gov/ o�ces/olr/library.cfm) 1-1 c. The Copeland Act (Anti-Kickback Act�, The Copeland Act makes it a Federal crime for anyone to require any laborer or mechanic (employed on a Federal or Federally- assisted project) to kickback (i.e., give up or pay back) any part of their wages. The Copeland Act requires every employer (contractors and subcontractors) to submit weekly certified payroll reports (CPRs) and regulates permissible payroll deductions. d. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSAL The FLSA contains Federal minimum wage rates, overtime (O/T), and child labor requirements. These requirements generally apply to any labor performed. The DOL has the authority to administer and enforce FLSA. HUD will refer to the DOL any possible FLSA violations that are found on HUD projects. 1-2 DAVIS-BACON REGULATIONS. The Department of Labor (DOL) has published rules and instructions concerning Davis-Bacon and other labor laws in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations can be found in Title 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. Part 1 explains how the DOL establishes and publishes DBA wage determinations (aka wage decisions) and provides instructions on how to use the determinations. Part 3 describes Copeland Act requirements for payroll deductions and the submission of weekly certified payroll reports. Part 5 covers the labor standards provisions that are in your contract relating to Davis- Bacon Act wage rates and the responsibilities of contractors and contracting agencies to administer and enforce the provisions. Part 6 provides for administrative proceedings enforcing Federal labor standards on construction and service contracts. Last, Part 7 sets parameters for practice before the Administrative Review Board. These regulations are used as the basis for administering and enforcing the laws. DOL Regulations are available on-line on the World Wide Web: http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/Title_29. htm � � 1-3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROVISIONS Each contract subject to Davis-Bacon labor standards requirements must contain labor standards clauses and a Davis-Bacon wage decision. These documents are normally bound into the contract specifications. a. The labor standards clauses. The labor standards clauses describe the responsibilities of the contractor concerning Davis-Bacon wages and obligate the contractor to comply with the labor requirements. The labor standards clauses also provide for remedies in the event of violations, including withholding from payments due to the contractor to ensure the payment of wages or liquidated damages which may be found due. These contract clauses enable the contract administrator to enforce the Federal labor standards applicable to the project. HUD has standard forms that contain contract clauses. For example, the HUD-2554, Supplementary Conditions to the Contract for Construction, which is issued primarily for FHA multifamily housing and other construction projects 1-2 administered by HUD; the HUD-4010, Federal Labor Standards Provisions, which is used for CDBG and HOME projects, and the HUD-5370, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction or the HUD-5370-EZ (construction contracts <_$100,000) which are used for Public and Indian Housing projects. HUD program labor standards forms are available on-line at: www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/index.cfm b. Davis-Bacon Wage Decisions. The Davis-Bacon wage decision (or wage determination) is a listing of various construction work classifications, such as Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber and Laborer, and the minimum wage rates (and fringe benefits, where prevailing) that people performing work in those classifications must be paid. Davis-Bacon wage decisions are established by the DOL for various types of construction (e.g., residential, heavy, highway) and apply to specific geographic areas, usually a county or group of counties. Wage decisions are modified from time to time to keep them current. In most cases, when the contract is awarded or when construction begins, the wage decision is "locked-in" and no future modifications are applicable to the contract or project involved. All current Davis-Bacon wage decisions can be accessed on-line at no cost at: http://www.wdol.gov 1-4 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL CONT CTOR The principal contractor (also referred to as the prime or general contractor) is responsible for the full compliance of all employers (the contractor, subcontractors and any lower-tier subcontractors) with the labor standards provisions applicable to the project. Because of the contractual relationship between a prime contractor and his/her subcontractors, subcontractors generally should communicate with the contract administrator only through the prime contractor. (See Contract Administrator, below.) To make this Guide easier to understand, the term "prime contractor" will mean the principal contractor; "subcontractor" will mean all subcontractors including lower-tier subcontractors; and the term "employer" will mean all contractors as a group, including the prime contractor and any subcontractors and lower-tier subcontractors. 1-3 1-5 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR The contract administrator is responsible for the proper administration and enforcement of the Federal labor standards provisions on contracts covered by Davis-Bacon requirements. We use this term to represent the person (or persons) who will provide labor standards advice and support to you and other project principals (e.g., the owner, sponsor, architect), including providing the proper Davis-Bacon wage decision (see 2-1, The Wage Decision) and ensuring that the wage decision and contract clauses are incorporated into the contract for construction. The contract administrator also monitors labor standards compliance (see 2-6, Compliance Reviews) by conducting interviews with construction workers at the job site and reviewing payroll reports, and oversees any enforcement actions that may be required. The contract administrator could be an employee or agent of HUD, or of a city or county or public housing agency. For HUD projects administered directly by HUD staff, usually FHA- insured multifamily projects, the contract administrator will be the HUD Labor Relations field staff. But many HUD-assisted projects are administered by local contracting agencies such as Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), Indian tribes and tribally-designated housing entities (TDHEs), and States, cities and counties under HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. In these cases, the contract administrator will likely be local agency staff. In either case, the guidance for you remains essentially the same. The DOL also has a role in monitoring Davis-Bacon administration and enforcement. In addition, DOL has independent authority to conduct investigations. A DOL investigator or other DOL representative may visit Davis-Bacon construction sites to interview construction workers or review payroll information. 1-4 ��i,��i�� 2 ��� 1'� ��MPLY �I`TH Lla��R �TANDA�DS ��1D Pp►YROLL REP��I'ING R�QUIR�I�ENiS WHERE TO START? Now that you know you're on a Davis-Bacon project and you know some of the legal and practical implications, what's next? SECTION I - THE BASICS 2-1 THE WAGE DECISION. Davis-Bacon labor standards stipulate the wage payment requirements for Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers, Laborers, and other construction work classifications that may be needed for the project. The Davis-Bacon wage decision that applies to the project contains a schedule of work classifications and wage rates that must be followed. If you don't have it already (and by now you should), you'll want to get a copy of the applicable Davis-Bacon wage decision. Remember, the wage decision is contained in the contract specifications along with the labor standards clauses. See 1-3, Construction Contract Provisions. a. The work classifications and wage rates. A Davis-Bacon wage decision is simply a listing of different work classifications and the minimum wage rates that must be paid to anyone performing work in those classifications. You'll want to make sure that the work classification(s) you need are contained in the wage decision and make certain you know exactly what wage rate(s) you will need to pay. Some wage decisions cover several counties and/or types of construction work (for example, residential and commercial work) and can be lengthy and difficult to read. Contact the contract administrator (HUD Labor Relations field staff or local agency staf� if you have any trouble reading the wage decision or finding the work classification(s) you need. _- -- To make reading lengthy wage decisions easier for you, the contract administrator may prepare a Project Wage Rate Sheet (HUD-4720). This Sheet is a one-page transcript that will show only the classifications and wage rates for a particular project. A blank copy of a Project Wage Rate Sheet is provided for you in the appendix. Also, a fillable version of this form is available on-line at HUDCIips (see web address in the Appendix). Contact the contract administrator monitoring your project for assistance with a Project Wage Rate Sheet. __—� 2-1 b. Posting the wage decision. If you are the prime contractor, you will be responsible for posting a copy of the wage decision (or the Project Wage Rate Sheet) and a copy of the DOL Davis-Bacon poster titled Employee Rights under the Davis-Bacon Act (Form WH- 1321) at the job site in a place that is easily accessible to all of the construction workers employed at the project and where the wage decision and poster won't be destroyed by wind or rain, etc. The Employee Rights under the Davis-Bacon Act poster is available in English and Spanish on-line at HUDCIips (see address in the Appendix). The Employee Rights under the Davis-Bacon Act poster (WH-1321) replaces the Notice to all Employees. The new poster is available in English and Spanish on-line at HUDCIips (see address in the Appendix). i �-2 ADDITIONAL "TRADE" CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGE RATES. What if the work classification you need isn't on the wage decision? If the work classification(s) that you need doesn't appear on the wage decision, you will need to request an additional classification and wage rate. This process is usually very simple and you'll want to start the request right away. Basically, you identify the classification you need and recommend a wage rate for DOL to approve for the project. There are a few rules about additional classifications; you'll find these rules in the DOL regulations, Part 5, and in the labor clauses in your contract. The rules are summarized for you here: a. Additional classification rules. Additional classifications and wage rates can be approved if: 1. The requested classification is used by construction contractors in the area of the project. (The area is usually defined as the county where the project is located). 2. The work that will be performed by the requested classification is not already performed by another classification that is already on the wage decision. (In other words, if there already is an Electrician classification and wage rate on the wage decision you can't request another Electrician classification and rate.) 3. The proposed wage rate for the requested classification "fits" with the other wage rates already on the wage decision. (For example, the wage rate proposed for a trade classification such as Electrician must be at least as much as the lowest wage rate for other trade classifications already contained in the wage decision.) And, 4. The workers that will be employed in the added classification (if it is known who the workers are/will be), or the workers' representatives, must agree with the proposed wage rate. 2-2 b. Making the request. A request for additionai classification and wage rate must be made in writing through the contract administrator. (If the contract administrator is a local agency, the agency will send the request to the HUD Labor Relations staff.) If you are a subcontractor, your request should also go through the prime contractor. All you need to do is identify the work classification that is missing and recommend a wage rate (usually the rate that employer is already paying to the employees performing the work) for that classification. You may also need to describe the work that the new classification will perform. c. HUD review. The HUD Labor Relations field staff will review the requested classification and wage rate to determine whether the request meets the DOL rules outlined in paragraph 2-2(a), above. If additional information or clarification is needed, the staff will contact the prime contractor (or contract administrator for local agency projects) for more information, etc. If the Labor Relations review finds that the request meets the rules, the staff will give preliminary approval on the request and refer it to the DOL for final approval. The staff will send to you a copy of the preliminary approval/referral letter to the DOL. If the HUD Labor Relations staff doesn't think the request meets the rules and if agreement can't be reached on the proper classification or wage rate for the work described, the HUD Labor Relations staff will not approve the request. In this case, the staff will send your request to the DOL with an explanation why HUD believes that the request shouldn't be approved. The DOL still has final decision authority. You will receive a copy of the disapproval/referral letter to the DOL. d. DOL decision. The DOL will respond to HUD Labor Relations in writing about the additional classification and wage rate request. HUD Labor Relations will notify you of the DOL decision in writing. If the DOL approves the request, the prime contractor must post the approval notice on the job site with the wage decision. If the DOL does not approve the request, you will be notified about what classification and wage rate should be used for the work in question. You will also receive instructions about how to ask for DOL reconsideration if you still want to try to get your recommendation approved. It's always a good idea to talkto the contract administrator before submitting an additional classification and wage rate request. The contract administrator can offer suggestions and advice that may save you time and increase the likelihood that DOL will approve your request. Usually, the contract administrator can give you an idea about what the DOL will finally decide. 2-3 2-3 CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTS. You'll need to submit a weekly certified payroll report (CPR) beginning with the first week that your company works on the project and for every week afterward until your firm has completed its work. It's always a good idea to number the payroll reports beginning with #1 and to clearly mark your last payroll for the project "Final." a. Payroll formats. The easiest form to use is DOL's WH-347, Payroll. A sample copy of the WH-347 is included in the back of this Guide. You may access a fillable version of the WH-347 on-line at HUDCIips (see web address in the Appendix). Also, the contract administrator can provide a few copies of the WH-347 that you can reproduce. You are not required to use Payroll form WH-347. You are welcome to use any other type of payroll, such as computerized formats, as long as it contains all of the information that is required on the WH-347. b. Payroll certifications. The weekly payrolls are called certified because each payroll is signed and contains language certifying that the information is true and correct. The payroll certification language is on the reverse side of the WH-347. If you are using another type of payroll format you may attach the certification from the back of the WH- 347, or any other format which contains the same certification language on the WH-347 (reverse). DOL's website has Payroll Instructions and the Payroll form WH-347 in a"fillable" PDF format at this address: www. dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347. pdf c. "No work" payrolls. "No work" payrolls may be submitted whenever there is a temporaty break in your work on the project, for example, if your firm is not needed on the project right now but you will be returning to the job in a couple of weeks. (See tip box, for "no work" payroll exemption!) However, if you know that your firm will not be working on the project for an extended period of time, you may wish to send a short note to the contract administrator to let them know about the break in work and to give an approximate date when your firm will return to the project. If you number payrolls consecutively or if you send a note, you do not need to send "no work" payrolls. ; If you number your payroll reports consecutively, you do not need to submit "no work" payrolls! ��,. / 2-4 d. Payrollreviewandsubmission.Theprimecontractorshouldrevieweachsubcontractor's payroll reports for compliance prior to submitting the reports to the contract administrator. Remember, the prime contractor is responsible for the full compliance of all subcontractors on the contract and will be held accountable for any wage restitution that may be found due to any laborer or mechanic that is underpaid and for any liquidated damages that may be assessed for overtime violations. All of the payroll reports for any project must be submitted to the contract administrator through the prime contractor. An alert prime contractor that reviews subcontractor payroll submissions can detect any misunderstandings early, prevent costly underpayments and protect itself from financial loss should underpayments occur. e. Payroll retention. Every contractor (including every subcontractor) must keep a complete set of their own payrolls and other basic records such as employee addresses and full SSNs, time cards, tax records, evidence of fringe benefit payments, for a Davis-Bacon project for at least 3 years after the project is completed. The prime contractor must keep a complete set of all of the payrolls for every contractor (including subcontractors) for at least 3 years after completion of the project. f. Payroll insaection. In addition to submitting payrolls to the contract administrator, every contractor (including subcontractors) must make their own copy of the payrolls and other basic records available for review or copying to any authorized representative from HUD or from DOL. 2-4 DAVIS-BACON DEFINITIONS. Before we discuss how to complete the weekly payroll forms, we need to review a couple of definitions. These definitions can help you understand what will be required of you: a. Laborer or mechanic. "Laborers" and "mechanics" mean anyone who is performing construction work on the project, including trade journeymen (carpenters, plumbers, sheet metal workers, etc.), apprentices, and trainees and, for CWHSSA purposes, watchmen and guards. "Laborers" and "mechanics" are the two groups of workers that must be paid not less than Davis-Bacon wage rates. 1. Working foremen. Foremen or supervisors that regularly spend more than 20% of their time performing construction work and do not meet the exclusions in paragraph 2 below are covered "laborers" and "mechanics" for labor standards purposes for the time spent performing construction work. 2. Exclusions. People whose duties are primarily administrative, executive or clerical are not laborers or mechanics. Examples include superintendents, office staff, timekeepers, messengers, etc. (Contact the contract administrator if you have any questions about whether a particular employee is excluded.) 2-5 b. Employee. Every person who perForms the work of a laborer or mechanic is "employed" regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between a contractor or subcontractor and such person. This means that even if there is a contract between a contractor and a worker, the contractor must make sure that the worker is paid at least as much as the wage rate on the wage decision for the classification of work they perform. Note that there are no exceptions to the prevailing wage requirements for relatives or for self-employed laborers and mechanics. For more information about working subcontractors, ask the contract administrator or your HUD Labor Relations Field Staff for a copy of Labor Relations Letter LR-96-01, Labor standards compliance requirements for self-employed laborers and mechanics. Labor Relations Letters and other helpful Labor Relations publications are available at HUD's Labor Relations web site (see the list of web site addresses in the Appendix). � / c. Apprentices and trainees. The only workers who can be paid less than the wage rate on the wage decision fortheirwork classification are "apprentices" and "trainees" registered in approved apprenticeship or training programs. Approved programs are those which have been registered with the DOL or a DOL-recognized State Apprenticeship Council (SAC). Apprentices and trainees are paid wage rates in accordance with the wage schedule in the approved program. Most often, the apprentice/trainee wage rate is expressed as a series of percentages tied to the amount of time spent in the program. For example, 0-6 months: 65%; 6 months ' - 1 year: 70%; etc. The percentage is applied to the journeyman's wage rate. On Davis- Bacon projects, the percentage must be applied to the journeyman's wage rate on the applicable wage decision for that craft. j _ / 1. Probationary apprentice. A"probationary apprentice" can be paid as an apprentice (less than the rate on the wage decision) if the DOL or SAC has certified that the person is eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. 2. Pre-apprentice. A"pre-apprentice", that is, someone who is not registered in a program and who hasn't been DOL- or SAC-certified for probationary apprenticeship is not considered to be an "apprentice" and must be paid the full journeyman's rate on the wage decision for the classification of work they perform. 3. Ratio of aparentices and trainees to journeymen The maximum number of apprentices or trainees that you can use on the job site cannot exceed the ratio of apprentices or trainees to journeymen allowed in the approved program. � d. Prevailing wages or wage rates. Prevailing wage rates are the wage rates listed on the wage decision for the project. The wage decision will list a minimum basic hourly rate of pay for each work classification. Some wage decisions include fringe benefits which are usually listed as an hourly fringe rate. If the wage decision includes a fringe benefit rate for a classification, you will need to add the fringe benefit rate to the basic hourly rate unless you provide bona fide fringe benefits for your employees. 1. Piece-work. Some employees are hired on a piece-work basis, that is, the employee's earnings are determined by a factor of work produced. For example, a Drywall Hanger's earnings may be calculated based upon the square feet of sheetrock actually hung, a Painter's earnings may be based upon the number of units painted. Employers may calculate weekly earnings based upon piece rates provided the weekly earnings are sufficient to satisfy the wage rate requirement based upon actual hours, including any overtime, worked. Accurate time records must be maintained for any piece-work employees. If the weekly piece rate earnings are not sufficient, the employer must recompute weekly earnings based upon the actual hours worked and the rate on the wage decision for the work classification(s) involved. e. Fringe benefits Fringe benefits can include health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, life insurance, vacation and other paid leave as well as some contributions to training funds. Fringe benefits do not include employer payments or contributions required by other Federal, State or local laws, such as the employer's contribution to Social Security or some disability insurance payments. Note that the total hourly wage rate paid to any laborer or mechanic (basic wage or basic wage plus fringe benefits)' may be no less than the total wage rate (basic wage or basic wage plus fringe benefits) on the wage decision for their craft: If the value of the fringe benefit(s) you provide is less than the fringe benefit rate on the wage decision, you will need to add the balance of the wage decision fringe benefit rate to the basic rate paid to the employee. For example, if the wage decision requires $10/hour basic rate plus $5/ hour fringe benefits, you must pay no less than that total ($15/hour) in the basic rate or basic rate plus whatever fringe benefit you may provide. You can meet this obligation in several ways: you could pay the base wage and fringe benefits as stated in the wage decision, or you could pay $15 in base wage with no fringe benefits, or you could pay $12 basic plus $3 fringe benefits. You can also off-set the amount of the base wage if you pay more in fringe benefits such as by paying or $9 basic plus $6 fringe benefits; as long as you meet the total amount. The amount of the base wage that you may off-set with fringe benefits is limited by certain IRS and F�SA requirements. f. Overtime. Overtime hours are defined as all hours worked on the contract in excess of 40 hours in any work week. Overtime hours must be paid at no less than one and one- half times the regular rate of basic pay plus the straight-time rate of any required fringe benefits. 2-7 g. Deductions. You may make payroll deductions as permitted by DOL Regulations 29 CFR Part 3. These regulations prohibit the employer from requiring employees to "kick-back" (i.e., give up) any of their earnings. Allowable deductions which do not require prior DOL permission include employee obligations for income taxes, Social Security payments, insurance premiums, retirement, savings accounts, and any other legally-permissible deduction authorized by the employee. Deductions may also be made for payments on judgments and other financial obligations legally imposed against the employee. ` Referring, again, to our example above where the wage decision requiring a$15 total wage obligation ($10 basic wage plus $5 fringe benefits) was met by paying $9 base wage plus $6 fringe benefits: Note that overtime rates must be based on one and one-half times the basic rate as stated on the wage decision. In the above example, the employer must pay for overtime: $15/hr ($9 basic +$6 fringe) plus $5 (one-half of $10, the wage decision basic rate) for a total of $20 per hour. � h. Pro�er designation of trade. You must select a work classification on the wage decision for each worker based on the actual type of work he/she performed and you must pay each worker no less than the wage rate on the wage decision for that classification regardless of their level of skill. In other words, if someone is perForming carpentry work on the project, they must be paid no less than the wage rate on the wage decision for Carpenters even if they aren't considered by you to be fully trained as a Carpenter. Remember, the only people who can be paid less than the rate for their craft are apprentices and trainees registered in approved programs. 1. Split-classification. If you have employees that perform work in more than one trade during a work week, you can pay the wage rates specified for each classification in which work was performed only if you maintain accurate time records showing the amount of time spent in each classification of work. If you do not maintain accurate time records, you must pay these employees the highest wage rate of all of the classifications of work performed. Site of work. The "site of work" is where the Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. Usually, this means the boundaries of the project. "Site of work" can also include other adjacent or virtually adjacent property used by a contractor or subcontractor in the construction of the project, like a fabrication site that is dedicated exclusively, or nearly so, to the project. : SECTION II - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2-5 COMPLETING A PAYROLL REPORT. What information has to be reported on the payroll form? The weekly payroll form doesn't ask for any information that you don't already need to keep for wage payment and tax purposes. For example, you need to know each employee's name; his or her work classification (who is working for you and what do they do?), the hours worked during the week, his or her rate of pay, the gross amount earned (how much did they earn?), the amounts of any deductions for taxes, etc., and the net amount paid (how much should the paycheck be made out for?). No more information than you need to know in order to manage your work crew and make certain they are paid properly. And, certainly, no more information than you need to keep for IRS, Social Security and other tax and employment purposes. r . For many contractors, the Weekly Certified Payroll is the only Davis-Bacon paperwork you need to submit! � � You are required to submit certified payrolls to illustrate and document that you have compliedwiththeprevailingwagerequirements. Thepurposeofthecontractadministrator's review of your payrolls is to verify your compliance. Clearer and complete payroll reports will permit the contract administrator to complete reviews of your payroll reports quickly. a. Project and contractor/subcontractor information. Each payroll must identify the contractor or subcontractor's name and address, the project name and number, and the week ending date. Indicate the week dates in the spaces provided. Numbering payrolls is optional but strongly recommended. b. Employee information. Effective January 18, 2009, payrolls shall not report employee addresses or full Social Security Numbers (SSNs). Instead, the first payroll on which each employee appears shall include the employee's name and an individually identifying number, usually the last 4 digits of the employee's SSN. Afterward, the identifying number does not need to be reported unless it is necessaty to distinguish between employees, e.g., if two employees have the same name. Employers (prime contractors and subcontractors) must maintain the current address and full SSN for each employee and must provide this information upon request to the contracting agency or other authorized representative responsible for federal labor standards compliance monitoring. Prime contractors may require a subcontractor(s) to provide this information for the prime contractor's records. DOL has modified form WH- 347, Payroll, to accommodate these reporting requirements. c. Work classification. Each employee must be classified in accordance with the wage decision based on the type of work they actually perform. 2-9 1. A�,arentices or trainees. The first payroll on which any apprentice or trainee appears must be accompanied by a copy of that apprentice's ortrainee's registration in a registered or approved program. A copy of the portions of the registered or approved program pertaining to the wage rates and ratios shall also accompany the first payroll on which the first apprentice or trainee appears. 2. Split classifications. For an employee that worked in a split classification, make a separate entry for each classification of work performed distributing the hours of work to each classification, accordingly, and reflecting the rate of pay and gross earnings for each classification. Deductions and net pay may be based upon the total gross amount earned for all classifications. d. Hours worked. The payroll should show ONLY the regular and overtime hours worked on this project. Show both the daily and total weekly hours for each employee. If an employee performs work at job sites otherthan the project forwhich the payroll is prepared, those "other job" hours should not be reported on the payroll. In these cases, you should list the employee's name, classification, hours for this project only, the rate of pay and gross earnings for this project, and the gross earned for all projects. Deductions and net pay may be based upon the employee's total earnings (for all projects) for the week. e. Rate of pay. Show the basic hourly rate of pay for each employee for this project. If the wage decision includes a fringe benefit and you do not participate in approved fringe benefit programs, add the fringe benefit rate to the basic hourly rate of pay. Also list the overtime rate if overtime hours were worked. 1. Piece-work. For any piece-work employees, the employer must compute an effective hourfy rate for each� employee each week based upon the employee's piece-work earnings for that week. To compute the effective hourly rate, divide the piece-work earnings by the total number of hours worked, including consideration for any overtime hours. The effective hourly rate must be reflected on the certified payroll and this hourly rate may be no less than the wage rate (including fringe benefits, if any) on the wage decision for the classification of work performed. It does not matter that the effective hourly rate changes from week-to-week, only that the rate is no less than the rate on the wage decision for the classification of work performed. Remember, the overtime rate is computed at one and one-half times the basic rate of pay plus any fringe benefits. For example, if the wage decision requires $10/hour basic plus $5/hour fringe benefits, the overtime rate would be: ($10 x 1'/2) +$5 =$20/hour. f. Gross waqes earned. Show the gross amount of wages earned for work performed on this project. Note: For employees with work hours and earnings on other projects, you may show gross wages for this project over gross earnings all projects (for example, $425.40/$764.85) and base deductions and net pay on the "all projects" earnings. 2-10 g. Deductions. Show the amounts of any deductions from the gross earnings. "Other" deductions should be identified (for example, Savings Account or Loan Repayment). Any voluntary deduction (that is, not required by law or by an order of a proper authority) must be authorized in writing by the employee or provided for in a collective bargaining (union) agreement. A short note signed by the employee is all that is needed and should accompany the first payroll on which the other deduction appears. Only one employee authorization is needed for recurring (e.g., weekly) other deductions. Written employee authorization is not required for income tax and Social Security deductions. h. Net a. Show the net amount of wages paid. i. Statement of compliance. The Statement of Compliance is the certification. It is located on the reverse side of a standard payroll form (WH-347). Be sure to complete the identifying information at the top, particularly if you are attaching the Statement of Compliance to an alternate payroll form such as a computer payroll. Also, you must check either 4(a) or 4(b) if the wage decision contains a fringe benefit. Checking 4(a) indicates that you are paying required fringe benefits to approved plans or programs; and 4(b) indicates that you are paying any required fringe benefit amounts directly to the employee by adding the fringe benefit rate to the basic hourly rate of pay. If you are paying a portion of the required fringe benefit to programs and the balance directly to the employee, explain those differences in box 4(c). Only one Statement of Compliance is required for each employer's weekly payroll no matter how many pages are needed to report the employee data. � Signature. Make sure the payroll is signed with an original signature in ink. The payroll must be signed by a principal of the firm (owner or officer such as the president, treasurer or payroll administrator) or by an authorized agent (a person authorized by a principal in writing to sign the payroll reports). Signature authorization (for persons other than a principal) should be submitted with the first payroll signed by such an agent. Signatures in pencil; signature stamps; xerox, pdf and other facsimiles are not acceptable. 2-11 SECTION III - PAYROLL REVIEWS AND CORRECTIONS 2-6 COMPLIANCE REVIEWS The contract administrator or other inspector may visit the project site and interview some of the workers concerning their employment on the project. The DOL may also independently conduct its own reviews (see 1-5). In addition, the contract administratorwill periodically review payrolls and related submissions, comparing the interview information to the payrolls, to ensure that the labor standards requirements have been met. You will be notified by the contract administrator if these reviews find any discrepancies or errors. You will be given instructions about what steps must be taken to correct any problems. a. On-site interviews. Every employer (contractor, subcontractor, etc.) must make their employees available for interview at the job site with the contract administrator or other agency representative, or HUD or DOL representative. The interviews are confidential and the employee will be asked about the kind of work they perform and their rate of pay. Every effort will be made to ensure that these interviews cause as little disruption as possible to the on-going work. The interviewer will record the interview information, usually on a form HUD-11, Record of Employee Interview, and forward the interviews to the contract administrator. b. Project payroll reviews. The contract administrator will compare the information on the interview forms to the corresponding payrolls to ensure that the workers are properly listed on the payrolls for the days and hours worked on the job site, work classification and rate of pay. The contract administrator will also review the payroll submissions to make certain that the payrolls are complete and signed; that employees are paid no less than the wage rate for the work classification shown; apprentice and trainee certifications are submitted (where needed); employee or other authorizations for other deductions are submitted (where needed); etc. 2-7 TYPICAL. PAYROLL ERRORS AND REQUIRED CORRECTIONS. The following paragraphs describe common payroll errors and the corrective steps you must take. a. Inadequate payroll information. If an alternate payroll format used by an employer (such as some computer payrolls) is inadequate, e.g., does not contain all of the necessary information that would be on the optional form WH-347, the employer will be asked to resubmit the payrolls on an acceptable form. b. Missing identification numbers. If the first payroll on which an employee appears does not contain the employee's individually identifying number, the employer will be asked to supply the missing information. This information can be reported on the next payroll submitted by the employer if the employer is still working on the project. Otherwise, the employer will be asked to submit a correction certified payroll. 2-12 c. Incom Ip ete payrolis. If the information on the payroil is not complete, for example, if work classifications or rates of pay are missing, the employer will be asked to send a correction certified payroll. d. Classifications. If the payrolls show work classifications that do not appear on the wage decision, the employer will be asked to reclassify the employees in accordance with the wage decision or the employer may request an additional classification and wage rate (see 2-2). If reclassification results in underpayment (i.e., the wage rate reported on the payroll is less than the rate required for the new classification), the employer will be asked to pay wage restitution to all affected reclassi�ed employees. (see 2-8 for instructions about wage restitution.) e. Wage rates. If the wage rates on the payroll are less than the wage rates on the wage decision for the work classifications reported, the employer will be asked to pay wage restitution to all affected employees. f. Aaarentices and trainees. If a copy of the employee's registration or the approved program ratio and wage schedule are not submitted with the first payroll on which an apprentice or trainee appears, the employer will be asked to submit a copy of each apprentice's or trainee's registration and/or the approved program ratio and wage schedule. If the ratio of apprentices or trainees to journeymen on the payroll is greater than the ratio in the approved program, the employer will be asked to pay wage restitution to any excess apprentices or trainees. Also, any apprentice or trainee that is not registered in an approved program must receive the journeyman's wage rate for the ctassification of work they performed. g. Overtime. If the employees did not receive at least time and one-half for any overtime hours worked on the project, the following will occur: 1. If the project is subject to CWHSSA overtime requirements, the employer will be asked to pay wage restitution for all overtime hours worked on the project. The employer may also be liable to the United States for liquidated damages computed at $10 per day per violation. Or, 2. If the project is not subject to CWHSSA, the employer will be notified of the possible FLSA overtime violations. Also, the contract administrator may refer the matter to the DOL for further review. h. Computations. If the payroll computations (hours worked times rate of pay) or extensions (deductions, net pay) show frequent errors, the employer will be asked to take greater care. Wage restitution may be required if underpayments resulted from the errors. i. Deductions. If there are any "Other" deductions that are not identified, or if employee authorization isn't provided, or if there is any unusual (very high, or large number) deduction activity, the employer will be asked to identify the deductions, provide employee authorization or explain unusual deductions, as necessary. 2-13 HUD does not enforce or attempt to provide advice on employer obligations to make deductions from employee earnings for taxes or Social Security. However, HUD may refer to the IRS or other responsible agency copies of certified payroll reports that show wages paid in gross amounts (i.e., without tax deduction) for its review and appropriate action. Frinqe benefits. If the wage decision contains fringe benefits but the payroll does not indicate how fringe benefits were paid [neither 4(a) nor 4(b) is marked on the Statement of Compliance], the employer may be asked to submit correction certified payrolls and will be required to pay wage restitution if underpayments occurred. However, if the basic hourly rates for the employees are at least as much as the total wage rate on the wage decision (basic hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate), no correction is necessary. k. Signature. Ifthe payroll Statement of Compliance is not signed or is missing, the employer will be asked to submit a signed Statement of Compliance for each payroll affected. If the Statement of Compliance is signed by a person who is not a principle of the firm and that person has not been authorized by principle to sign, the employer will be asked to provide an authorization or to resubmit the Statement(s) of Compliance bearing the signature of a principle or other authorized signatory. On-site interview comparisons. If the comparison of on-site interviews to the payrolls indicates any discrepancies (for example, the employee does not appear on the payroll for the date of the interview), the employer will be asked to submit a correction certified payroll report. m. Correction certified payroll. Any and all changes to data on a submitted payroll report must be reported on a certified correction payroll. In no case will a payroll report be returned to the prime contractor or employer for revision. 2-8 RESTITUTION FOR UNDERPAYMENT OF WAGES. Where underpayments of wages have occurred, the employer will be required to pay wage restitution to the affected employees. Wage restitution must be paid promptly in the full amounts due, less permissible and authorized deductions. All wages paid to laborers and mechanics for work performed on the project, including wage restitution, must be reported on a certified payroll report. a. Notification to the Employer/Prime contractor. The contract administrator will notify the employer and/or prime contractor in writing of any underpayments that are found during payroll or other reviews. The contract administrator will describe the underpayments and provide instructions forcomputing and documenting the restitution to be paid. The employer/ prime contractor is allowed 30 days to correct the underpayments. Note that the prime contractor is responsible to the contract administrator for ensuring that restitution is paid. If the employer is a subcontractor, the subcontractor will usually make the computations and restitution payments and furnish the required documentation through the prime contractor. 2-14 ` The contract administrator may communicate directly with- a subcontractor when the underpayments are plainly evident and the subcontractor is cooperative. It is best to work through the prime contractor when the issues are complex, when there are significant underpayments and/or the subcontractor is not cooperative. In all cases, the subcontractor must ensure that the prime contractor receives a copy of the required corrective documentation. b. Computing wage restitution. Wage restitution is simply the difference between the wage rate paid to each affected employee and the wage rate required on the wage decision for all hours worked where underpayments occurred. The difference in the wage rates is called the adjustment rate. The adjustment rate times the number of hours involved equals the gross amount of restitution due. You may also compute wage restitution by calculating the total amount of Davis-Bacon wages earned and subtracting the total amount of wages paid. The difference is the amount of back wages due. c. Correction certified �ayrolls. The employer will be required to report the restitution paid on a correction certified payroll. The correction payroll will reflect the period of time for which restitution is due (for example, Payrolls #1 through #6; or a beginning date and ending date). The correction payroll will list each employee to whom restitution is due and their work classification; the total number of work hours involved (daily hours are usually not applicable for wage restitution); the adjustment wage rate (the difference between the required wage rate and the wage rate paid); the gross amount of restitution due; deductions and the net amount actually paid. A properly signed Statement of Compliance must accompany the correction payroll. a HUD no longer requires the signature of the employee on the correction payroll to evidence employee receipt of restitution payment. In addition, except in the most extraordinary cases, HUD no longer requires employers to submit copies of restitution checks (certified, cashiers, canceled or other), or employee-signed receipts or waivers. i d. Review of correction CPR. The contract administrator will review the correction certified payroll to ensure that full restitution was paid. The prime contractor shall be notified in writing of any discrepancies and will be required to make additional payments, if needed, documented on a correction certified payroll within 30 days. e. Unfound workers. Sometimes, wage restitution cannot be paid to an affected employee because, for example, the employee has moved and can't be located. After wage restitution has been paid to all of the workers who could be located, the employer must submit a list of any workers who could not be found and paid (i.e., unfound workers) providing their names, Social Security Numbers, last known addresses and the gross amount due. In such cases, at the end of the project the prime contractor will be required 2-15 to place in a deposit or escrow account an amount equal to the total gross amount of restitution that could not be paid because the employee(s) could not be located. The contract administrator will continue attempts to locate the unfound workers for 3 years after the completion of the project. After 3 years, any amount remaining in the account for unfound workers will be credited and/or forwarded by the contract administrator to HUD. 2-16 �'` °�� �~ �� ��; ��"� � "=� �� ° =�� �. • � �� �� N =�' • � � �N � � ' � ��: • � ! �, � WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS GO WRONG? 3-1 INTRODUCTION. Even in the best of circumstances, things can go wrong. In a Davis-Bacon context, "things going wrong" usually means there's a difference of opinion or a dispute about whether and to what extent underpayments have occurred. These disputes are usually between the contract administrator and one or more employers (the prime contractor and/ or a subcontractor). The dispute may involve something simple such as an additional classification request that is pending before the DOL; or something as significant as investigative findings following a complaint of underpayment. This chapter discusses some of what you may expect and what you can do to make your views known and to lessen any delays in resolving the problem or issue. 3-2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ON LABOR STANDARDS DISPUTES. As mentioned in the Introduction above, a dispute about labor standards and compliance can arise for a number of reasons. The labor standards clauses in your contract and DOL regulations provide for administrative review of issues where there is a difference of views between the contract administrator and any employer. The most common circumstances include: a. Additional classifications and wage rates. Additional classification and wage rate requests are sometimes denied by the DOL. An employer that is dissatisfied with the denial can request reconsideration by the DOL Wage and Hour Administrator. The employer may continue to pay the wage rate, as requested, until a final decision is rendered on the matter. When the final decision is known, the employer will be required to pay any additional wages that may be necessary to satisfy the wage rate that is established. 1. Reconsideration. The DOL normally identifies the reasons for denial in its response to the request. Any interested person (for example, the contract administrator, employer, representatives of the employees) may request reconsideration of the decision on the additional classification request. The request for reconsideration must be made in writing and must thoroughly address the denial reasons identified by the DOL. Employer requests for reconsideration should be made through the contract administrator but may be made directly to the DOL. (See 2-2(d), and also DOL Regulations 29 CFR 1.8.) All requests initiated by or made through the contract administrator or HUD must be submitted through the HUD Headquarters Office of Labor Relations. 3-1 2. Administrative Review Board. Any interested party may request a review of the Administrator's decision on reconsideration by the DOL's Administrative Review Board. DOL regulations 29 CFR Part 7 explain the procedures for such reviews. (See also 29 CFR 1.9.) b. Findings of underpayment. Compliance reviews and other follow-up enforcement actions may result in findings of underpayment. The primary goal in every case and at every step in this process is to reach agreements about who may have been underpaid and how much wage restitution may be due and, of course, to promptly deliver restitution to any underpaid workers. The contract administrator will usually work informally with you to reach such agreements. You will have an opportunity to provide additional information to the contract administrator that may explain apparent inconsistencies and/or resolve the discrepancies. If informal exchanges do not result in agreement, the final determination and schedule of back wages due will be presented to you in writing and you will be permitted 30 days in which to correct the underpayment(s) or to request a hearing on the matter before the DOL. The request for hearing must be made in writing through the contract administrator and must explain what findings are in dispute and the reasons. In such cases, HUD is required to submit a report to DOL for review and further consideration. All requests for DOL hearing must be submitted through the HUD Headquarters Office of Labor Relations. 1. DOL review. The DOL will review the contract administrator's report and the arguments against the findings presented in the hearing request. The DOL may affirm or modify the findings based upon the materials presented. You will be notified in writing by the DOL of the results of its review. If DOL concludes that violations have occurred, you will be given an opportunity to correct any underpayments or to request a hearing before a DOL Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). (See DOL Regulations 29 CFR 5.11 (b) and 29 CFR Part 6, Rules of Practice forAdministrative Proceedings.) 2. Administrative Review Board. Contractors and/or subcontractors may request a review by the Administrative Review Board of the decision(s) rendered by the DOL ALJ in the administrative hearing process. See DOL regulations 29 CFR Part 7 for more information about this proceeding. 3-3 WITHHOLDING. The contract administrator shall cause withholding from payments due to the prime contractor to ensure the payment of wages which are believed to be due and unpaid, for example, if wage underpayments or other violations are not corrected within 30 days after written notification to the prime contractor. DOL may also direct the withholding of contract payments for alleged wage underpayments. Withholding is considered to be serious and is not taken unless warranted. If withholding is deemed necessary, you will be notified in writing. Only the amounts needed to meet the contractor's (and/or subcontractors') liability shall be withheld. 3-2 3-4 DEPOSITS AND ESCROWS. In every case, we attempt to complete compliance actions and resolve any disputes before the project is completed and final payments are made. Sometimes, corrective actions or disputes continue after completion and provisions must be made to ensure that funds are available to pay any wage restitution that is ultimately found due. In these cases, we allow projects to proceed to final closing and final payments provided the prime contractor deposits an amount equal to the potential liability for wage restitution and liquidated damages, if necessary, in a special account. The deposit or escrow account is controlled by the contract administrator. When a final decision is rendered, the contract administrator makes disbursements from the account in accordance with the decision. Deposit/escrow accounts are established for one or more of the following reasons: 1 Remember, the prime contractor is responsible and will be held liable foranywage restitution that is due to any worker employed in the construction of the project, including workers employed by subcontractors and any lower-tier subcontractors. See 1-4, Responsibility of the Principal Contractor, and 2-8, Restitution for Underpayment of Wages. � a. Where the parties have agreed to amounts of wage restitution that are due but the employer hasn't furnished evidence yet that all of the underpaid workers have received their back wages, e.g., some of the workers have moved and could not be located. The amount of the deposit is equal to the total gross amount of restitution due to workers lacking payment evidence. As these workers are paid and proper documentation is provided to the contract administrator, amounts corresponding to the documented payments are returned to the depositor. Amounts for any workers who cannot be located are held in the deposit/escrow account for three years and disposed as described in 2-8(fl of this Guide. b. Where underpayments are suspected or alleged and an investigation has not yet been completed. The deposit is equal to the amount of wage restitution and any liquidated damages, if applicable, that are estimated to be due. If the final determination of wages due is less than the amount estimated and placed in the escrow account, the escrow will be reduced to the final amount and the difference will be returned to the depositor. If the parties agree to the investigative findings, the amounts due to the workers will be paid by the employer. As these workers are paid and proper documentation is provided to the contract administrator, the gross amounts corresponding to the documented payments are returned to the depositor. 1. If the employer is unable to make the payments to the workers, e.g., lacks the funds necessary, the contract administrator may make disbursements directly to the workers in the net amounts calculated by the employer. The amounts withheld from the workers for tax deduction will be returned to the employer as payments to workers are made. The employer shall be responsible for reporting and transmitting withholdings to the appropriate agencies. 3-3 2. If the employer is not cooperating in the resolution, the contract administrator shall make disbursements to the workers in accordance with the schedule of wages due. Amounts for unfound workers will be retained as described above (See 2-8(fl and 3-4(a)). If the parties do not agree and an administrative hearing is requested, the escrow will be maintained as explained in 3-4(c), below. Remember, ifyou haveanyquestionsorneed assistanceconcerning laborstandards requirements help is always available. Contact the contract administrator for the project you're working on or the HUD Field Labor Relations staff in your area. c. Where the parties are waiting for the outcome of an administrative hearing that has been or will be requested contesting a final determination of wages due. The deposit shall be equal to the amount of wage restitution and liquidated damages, if applicable, that have been determined due. Once a final decision is rendered, disbursements from the escrow account are made in accordance with the decision. 3-5 ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS. Contractors and/or subcontractors that violate the labor standards provisions may face administrative sanctions imposed by HUD and/or DOL. a. DOL debarment. Contractors and/or subcontractors that are found by the Secretary of Labor to be in aggravated or willful violation of the labor standards provisions of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) will be ineligible (debarred) to participate in any DBRA or Davis-Bacon Act contracts for up to 3 years. Debarment includes the contractor or subcontractor and any firm, corporation, partnership or association in which the contractor or subcontractor has a substantial interest. Debarment proceedings can be recommended by the contract administrator or can be initiated by the DOL. Debarment proceedings are described in DOL regulations 29 CFR 5.12. b. HUD sanctions. HUD sanctions may include Limited Denials of Participation (LDPs), debarments and suspensions. Limited Denial of Partici atp ion• HUD may issue to the employer a limited denial of participation (LDP) which prohibits the employer from further participation in HUD programs for a period up to one year. The LDP is usually effective for the HUD program in which the violation occurred and for the geographic jurisdiction of the issuing HUD O�ce. HUD regulations concerning LDP's are found at 24 CFR 24.700-24.714. 3-4 2. Debarment and susaensions. In certain circumstances, HUD may initiate its own debarment or suspension proceedings against a contractor and/or subcontractor in connection with improper actions regarding Davis-Bacon obligations. For example, HUD may initiate debarment where a contractor has been convicted for making false statements (such as false statements on certified payrolls or other prevailing wage certifications) or may initiate suspension where a contractor has been indicted for making false statements. HUD regulations concerning debarment and suspension are found at 24 CFR Part 24. 3-6 FALSIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTS. Contractors and/or subcontractors that are found to have willfully falsified payroll reports (Statements of Compliance), including correction certified payroll reports, may be subject to civil or criminal prosecution. Penalties may be imposed of $1,000 and/or one year in prison for each false statement (see Section 1001 of Title 18 and Section 231 of Title 31 of the United States Code). Remember, ifyou haveanyquestionsorneed assistanceconcerning laborstandards requirements help is always available. Contact the contract administrator for the project you're working on or the HUD Field Labor Relations staff in your area. 3-5 ` w , i; � : � 'CDBG - Community Development Block Grant CFR - Code of Federal Regulations I CPR - Certified Payroll Report CWHSSA - Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act DBA - Davis-Bacon Act DBRA - Davis-Bacon and Related Acts ' DO� - Department of Labor O/T - Overtime PHA - Public Housing Agency S/T - Straight-time ` SAC - State Apprenticeship Council/Agency TDHE - Tribally-Designated Housing Entity § '- Section � - Paragraph A-1 FHA- FLSA - HUD- IHA - LCA - Federal Housing Administration Fair �abor StandardsAct Housing and Urban Development (Department ofl Local Contracting Agency '� � • m � : ` HUD Office of Labor Relations: www. hud.gov/offices/olr HUD Regulations: � http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collectionCfr.action?collectionCode=CFR HUDCIips (HUD Forms and Publications): www. hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/index.cfm DOL Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Homepage: http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/dbra.htm DOL Regulations: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collectionCfr.action?collectionCode=CFR Davis-Bacon Wage Decisions: www.wdol.gov DOL Forms: www.dol.gov/whd/programs/dbra/forms.htm *Web addresses active as of January 2012 A-2 U.S. Department of Housing �r�ject V11a�e �ate �heet and Urban Development Office of Labor Relations Project Name: Wage Decision Number/Modification Number: Project Number: Project County: Work Basic prin e Total ; ` Laborers Hourly g ' Hourly ' Fringe $ Classification Benefits Rate, (BHR) Wage Rate Benefits Brickiayers $ Group # BHR Total Wage Carpenters $ $ Cement Masons $ $ Drywall Hangers $ $ Electricians $ $ Iron Workers $ $ Painters $ Operators Fringe Beneflts: $ Plumbers $ Group # BHR Total Wage Roofers $ $ Sheet Metal Workers $ $ Soft Floor Workers $ $ Tapers $ $ Tile Setters � Truck Drlvers Fringe Beneflts: ` $ Other Classifications ' Group # BHR Total Wage $ $ $ Additional Classifications (HUD Form 4230-A) Work Basic Frin e Total Date of Date'of Hourly g Hourly HUD Submission� DO� Classification ' Benefits. ` Rate (BHRj Wage Rate to DOL Approval $ $ $ � S � �� � � 3 � �ri � � � 0 � a a O � 0 C1 � �> 6 o. i �� � y �� � ' n Q n m � m � � � � ., O � �g� +��g � � � � h � Vi � ?t (] ffi i � S � I �� ���� ss'�� � O �Y 5 � e g� i�8" u � `o g 39 �� ���� n � 8 � �$�� ;s'sa .�8� ���� �<�� ���� ��Q� m��= $ �;s� v� �5 �o ag��: �S € g � 6 � S � tl ���� r Lo L � s� �� aa�m �LLfi g� o� Y. � m $ � �+ � a� So � o b � b �c o � � % " o � � � m L � � � .��s ra` � !'�4° S� no C � � � s m��� t'-°`-'� LL� �� C � � � °�r �� � � "' � V .� V! 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Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination Washington, DC 20410 Email: www.OfficeofLaborRelations�hud.gov Labor Relations Desk Guide LROI.DG P�MENiOF ��e* O� �� *`� � 9y�� II II�I ��� 9 pQ EQVALHOUSINa AqN DEVE�' OPPORTUNITY EYHIBIT "H-5" START OF CONSTRUCTION FOItM Clty of Fort Worth Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Construction Projects START C1F CONSTRUCTION (Date) Project Name: Location: Project Number: U.S. Deparhnent of Labar Wage Decision: This is to inform you that of (Address) (Name of Company) � (City/Town) , , has started work on the above referenced project covered by our (State) (Zip} contract with you, as of (Date) Respectfully yours, (Name of Company) : (Signature) � (Title) EXHIBIT "H-6" CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE FORM City of Fort Worth Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Construction Projects CONSTI2UCTION C�MPLETE Date: Project Name: Project Locatinn: Project Number: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision: This to inform you that the: of (Address) (Name of Company) (CitylTown) , has terminated work on the above referenced project covered (State) (Zip) by our contract with you, as of Respectfully yours, I: (Narne of Company) (Signature) (Titte) EXHIBIT "H-7" EEO STATEMENT STATEMENT OF POLICY ON EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It will be the policy of this firm to not discrirninate against any applicant for employment, or any employee, because of race, creed, color, age, sex, or natural origin. This firm will insure that this policy is continually enforced with regard to employment, promotion, up�rading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, and recruitrnent advertising, lay off and termination, compensation, training, and working conditions. We will make it understood by all with whom we deal, and in all our employrnent opportunity announcements that the foregoing is our policy. All applicants and employees will be judged solely on the basis of their skill, devotion loyalty, reliability and integrity. Company Name Signature Date EXHIBIT "H-8" PAYROLL DEDUCTION AUTHORIZATION FORM Pavroll Deduction Au#horization This is the authorization to the to deduct fram my paycheck $ is for item number: REPAYMENT OF: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. �oan Retirement Advance on Wages Savings Savings Bonds Uniforms *This deduction is to be made: CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX Employee's Signature Printed or Typed Name: Project Name and Number: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Credit Univn Profit Sharing Donations to Agencies Insurance Premiums Union Dues ❑ One time only ❑ Weekly ❑ Bi-weekly ❑ For weeks ❑ Date: .* This K PAYROLL DEOUCT(ON AUTHORIZATION.00C EXHIBIT "H-9" OFFICER APPOINTMENT FORM U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CERTIFICATE FROM �ONTR.ACTOR APPOINTING OFFICER OR ENiPLOYEE TO SUPERVISE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES in connection with construetion of the above-mentioned I'roject, and that (I) (we} have appointed whose si�nature �nvears below to sunervise the payment of (my our) emplovees beginnin� , 20�; that he/she is in a position to have futl knowledge of the facts set forth in the payroll documents and in the statement of compliance required by the so-called Kick-Back Statute which he/she is to execute with (my) (our) full authority and approval until such time as (I) (we) submit to a new certificate appointing some other person for the purposes hereinabove stated. Attest (if required): (Signature} (Titte) �: (Title) ------------------------------------------------------------------------�-------------------------------------- NOTE: This certificate must be executed by an authorized ot�'tcer of a corporation, by a member of a partnership, or the sole owner and shall be executed priar to and be submitted with the first payroll. Shnuld the appointee be changed, a new certificate must accompany the first payroll for which the new appointee executes a statement of compliance required by the Kick-Back Statute. DALDAO- [ 340.3/2 (6-79) (I) (We) hereby certify that (I �m) (we are) (the prime contractor) (a subcantractor) for EXHIBIT "I" DEED OF TRUST FORM NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT SEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER DEED OF TRUST Terms Date: Grantor: m Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. a Texas non-proiit corporation. Grantor's Mailing Address: 3204 Collinsworth Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76107 Trustee: Vicki S. Ganske or Leann Guzman Trustee's Mailing Address: GO City Attorney's Office 1000 Throcicmorton St. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76102 Lender: City of Fort Worth, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation Lender's Mailing Address: C/O Housing Department 1000 Throcicmorton St. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76102 Loan Authority: The loan evidenced by the Note and secured by this Deed of Trust is being made pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program authorized under Title II of the Cranston- Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, 42 USC 12701 et seq. (the "HOME Program") and the HOME Investment Partnership Program Final Rule, as amended, 24 CFR Part 92 et seq. (the "HOME Regulations") with HOME funds. Obligation Note Sorrower: Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., a Texas non-proiit corporation Date: , 20 Original principal amount: $117,043.00 DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 1 CSC No. C-24714 Rev. 5-17-13 Lender: City of Fort Worth, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation Maturity Date: , 20 Property (including any improvements): SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES Prior Lien: None Other Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty: Easements, rights-of-way, and prescriptive rights, whether of record or not; all presently recorded and validly existing recorded instruments other than conveyances of the surface fee estate that affect the Property; liens described in this Deed of Trust; and, taxes for the current year. For value received and to secure payment of the Obligation, Grantor conveys the Propei�ty to Trustee in trust. Grantor warrants and agrees to defend the title to the Property, subject to the Other Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty. On payment of the Obligation and all other amounts secured by this Deed of Trust, this Deed of Trust will have no further effect, and Lender will release it at Grantor's expense. Clauses and Covenants A. Grantor's Obligations Grantor agrees to- 1. keep the Property in good repair and condition; 2. pay all taxes and assessments on the Property before delinquency and provide proof of payment of same upon request by Lender; 3. defend title to the Property subject to the Other Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty and preserve the lien's priority as it is established in this Deed of Trust; 4. maintain, in a form acceptable to Lender, an insurance policy that— a. covers all improvements for their full insurable value as determined when the policy is issued and renewed, unless Lender approves a smaller amount in writing; b. contains an 80 percent coinsurance clause; DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 2 CSC No. C-24714 Rev. 5-17-13 c. provides all-risk coverage; d. protects Lender with a standard mortgage clause; e. provides flood insurance at any time the Property is in a flood hazard area; and f. contains such other coverage as Lender may reasonably require; 5. comply at all times with the requirements of the 80 percent coinsurance clause; 6. deliver the insurance policy to Lender within ten days of the date of this Deed of Trust and deliver renewals to Lender at least fifteen days before expiration; 7. obey all laws, ordinances, and restrictive covenants applicable to the Property; 8. lceep any buildings occupied as required by the insurance policy; 9. if the lien of this Deed of Trust is not a first lien, pay or cause to be paid all prior lien notes and abide by or cause to be abided by all prior lien instruments; and, 10. notify Lender of any change of address. B. Lender's Rights l. Lender may appoint in writing a substitute trustee, succeeding to all rights and responsibilities of Trustee. 2. If the proceeds of the Obligation are used to pay any debt secured by prior liens, Lender is subrogated to all the rights and liens of the holders of any debt so paid. 3. Lender may apply any proceeds received under the insurance policy either to reduce the Obligation or to repair or replace damaged or destroyed improvements covered by the policy. If the Property is Grantor's primary residence and Lender reasonably determines that repairs to the improvements are economically feasible, Lender will malce the insurance proceeds available to Grantor for repairs. 4. Notwithstanding the terms of the Note to the contrary, and unless applicable law prohibits, all payments received by Lender from Grantor with respect to the Obligation or this Deed of Trust may, at Lender's discretion, be applied first to amounts payable under this Deed of Trust and then to amounts due and payable to Lender with respect to the Obligation, to be applied to late charges, principal, or interest in the order Lender in its discretion determines. 5. If Grantor fails to perform any of Grantor's obligations, Lender may perform those obligations and be reimbursed by Grantor on demand for any amounts so paid, including attorney's fees, plus interest on those amounts from the dates of payment at the rate stated in the DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 3 CSC No. C-24714 Rev. 5-17-13 Note for matured, unpaid amounts. The amount to be reimbursed will be secured by this Deed of Trust. 6. If there is a default on the Obligation or if Grantor fails to perform any of Grantor's obligations and the default continues after any required notice of the default and the time allowed to cure, Lender may— a. deciare the unpaid principal balance and earned interest on the Obligation immediately due; b. direct Trustee to foreclose this lien, in which case Lender or Lender's agent will cause notice of the foreclosure sale to be given as provided by the Texas Property Code as then in effect; and c. purchase the Property at any foreclosure sale by offering the highest bid and then have the bid credited on the Obligation. 7. Lender may remedy any default without waiving it and may waive any default without waiving any prior or subsequent default. 8. If the Property is acquired by Lender by foreclosure, Grantor's right to any insurance policies and proceeds resulting from damage to the Property prior the acquisition shall pass to Lender to the extent of the sums secured by this Deed of Trust immediately prior to the acquisition. 9. Lender or its agents may malce reasonable entries upon and inspections of the Property. Lender shall give Bor�ower notice at the time of or prior to an inspection giving reasonable cause for the inspection. C. Trustee's Rights and Duties If directed by Lender to foreclose this lien, Trustee will- 1. either personally or by agent give notice of the foreclosure sale as required by the Texas Property Code as then in effect; 2. sell and convey ali or part of the Property "AS IS" to the highest bidder for cash with a general warranty binding Grantor, subject to the Prior Lien and to the Other Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty and without representation or warranty, express or implied, by Trustee; 3. from the proceeds of the sale, pay, in this order— a. expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable commission to Trustee; DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 4 CSC No. G24714 Rev. 5-17-13 b. to Lender, the full amount of principal, interest, attorney's fees, and other charges due and unpaid; c. any amounts required by law to be paid before payment to Grantor; and d. to Grantor, any balance; and 4. be indemnified, held harmless, and defended by Lender against all costs, expenses, and liabilities incurred by Trustee for acting in the execution or enforcement of the trust created by this deed of trust, which includes all court and other costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by Trustee in defense of any action or proceeding taken against Trustee in that capacity. D. General Provisions 1. If any of the Property is sold under this Deed of Trust, Grantor must immediately surrender possession to the purchaser. If Grantor fails to do so, Grantor will become a tenant at sufferance of the purchaser, subj ect to an action for forcible detainer. 2. Recitals in any trustee's deed conveying the Property will be presumed to be true. 3. Proceeding under this Deed of Trust, filing suit for foreclosure, or pursuing any other remedy will not constitute an election of remedies. 4. This lien wili remain superior to liens later created even if the time of payment of all or part of the Obligation is extended or part of the Property is released. 5. If any poi-tion of the Obligation cannot be lawfully secured by this Deed of Trust, payments will be applied first to discharge that portion. 6. Grantor assigns to Lender all amounts payable to or received by Grantor from condemnation of all or part of the Property, from private sale in lieu of condemnation, and from damages caused by public worlcs or construction on or near the Property. After deducting any expenses incurred, including attorney's fees and court and other costs, Lender will either release any remaining amounts to Grantor or apply such amounts to reduce the Obligation. Lender will not be liable for failure to collect or to exercise diligence in collecting any such amounts. Grantor will immediately give Lender notice of any actual or threatened proceedings for condemnation of all or part of the Property. 7. Grantor assigns to Lender absolutely, not only as collateral, all present and future rent and other income and receipts from the Property. Grantor warrants the validity and enforceability of the assignment. Grantor may as Lender's licensee collect rent and other income and receipts as long as Grantor is not in default with respect to the Obligation or this Deed of Trust. Grantor will apply all rent and other income and receipts to payment of the Obligation and DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 5 CSC No. C-24714 Rev. 5-17-13 performance of this Deed of Trust, but if the rent and other income and receipts exceed the amount due with respect to the Obligation and the deed of trust, Grantor may retain the excess. If Grantor defaults in payment of the Obligation or performance of this Deed of Trust, Lender may terminate Grantor's license to collect rent and other income and then as Grantor's agent may rent the Property and collect all rent and other income and receipts. Lender neither has nor assumes any obligations as lessor or landlord with respect to any occupant of the Property. Lender may exercise Lender's rights and remedies under this paragraph without talcing possession of the Property. Lender will apply all rent and other income and receipts collected under this paragraph first to expenses incurred in exercising Lender's rights and remedies and then to Grantor's obligations with respect to the Obiigation and this Deed of Trust in the order determined by Lender. Lender is not required to act under this paragraph, and acting under this paragraph does not waive any of Lender's other rights or remedies. If Grantor becomes a voluntary or involuntary debtor in banlcruptcy, Lender's filing a proof of claim in banicruptcy will be deemed equivalent to the appointment of a receiver under Texas law. 8. Interest on the debt secured by this Deed of Trust will not exceed the maximum amount of nonusurious interest that may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged, or received under law. Any interest in excess of that maximum amount will be credited on the principal of the debt or, if that has been paid, refunded. On any acceleration or required or permitted prepayment, any such excess will be canceled automatically as of the acceleration or prepayment or, if already paid, credited on the principal of the debt or, if the principal of the debt has been paid, refunded. This provision overrides any conflicting provisions in this and all other instruments concerning the debt. 9. In no event may this Deed of Trust secure payment of any debt that may not lawfully be secured by a lien on real estate or create a lien otherwise prohibited by law. 10. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. 1l. The term Note includes all extensions, modifications, and renewals of the Note and all amounts secured by this Deed of Trust. 12. This Deed of Trust binds, benefits, and may be enforced by the successors in interest of all parties. 13. If Grantor and Borrower are not the same person, the term Gr•antor includes Borrower. 14. Grantor and each surety, endorser, and guarantor of the Obligation waive all demand for payment, presentation for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, protest, and notice of protest, to the extent permitted by law. 15. Grantor agrees to pay reasonable attorney's fees, trustee's fees, and court and DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 6 CSC No. C-24714 Rev. 5-17-13 other costs of enforcing Lender's rights under this Deed of Trust if this Deed of Trust is placed in the hands of an attorney. 16. If any provision of this Deed of Trust is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of any other provision will not be affected. 17. The term Lender includes any mortgage servicer for Lender. 18. Grantor represents that this Deed of Trust and the Note are given for the following purposes: The debt evidenced by the Note is in payment of the purchase price of the Property; the debt is secured both by the Deed of Trust and by a vendor's lien on the Property, which is expressly retained in a deed to Grantor of even date. This Deed of Trust does not waive the vendor's lien, and the two liens and the rights created by this Deed of Trust are cumulative. Lender may elect to enforce either of the liens without waiving the other or may enforce both. 19. If the Property is transferred by foreclosure, the transferee will acquire title to all insurance policies on the Property including all paid but unearned premiums. 20. Lender may declare the debt secured by this Deed of Trust immediately payable and involce any remedies provided in this Deed of Trust for default if Grantor transfers any of the Property to a person who is not a permitted transferee without Lender's prior written consent. "Permitted transferee" means any other person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with Grantor. Lendei• shall not exercise this option if federal law as of the date of this Deed of Trust prohibits such exercise. 21. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE AND ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: The Note is the Note required in City Secretary Contract No. between Grantor and Lender dated , 20 and has been executed and delivered in accordance with that contract (the "Contract"). The funds advanced by Lender are HOME funds and the Contract requires that the residential housing located on the Property and constructed with a portion of the HOME funds must qualify and remain affordable housing in accordance with the HOME Program and the HOME Regulations for a specified time period as more particularly described in the Contract (the "Affordability Period"). The loan evidenced by the Note and secured by this Deed of Trust will be in default and the Principal Amount and any other sums due thereunder may be declared immediately payable if all of the residential housing located on the Property is not sold to eligible homebuyers as more particularly described in the Contract and the HOME Regulations. This Deed of Trust has also been executed and delivered pursuant to the terms of the DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 7 CSC No. G24714 Rev. 5-17-13 Contract. Grantor agrees to perform each and every obiigation set forth therein and will not permit a default to occur thereunder. Any default in the performance of Grantor's obligations under the terms of the Contract or the HOME Program or HOME Regulations shail be deemed a default in the terms of the Note and Lender may declare the debt secured by this Deed of Trust immediately payable and involce any remedies provided herein for default. 22. Provided that Grantor is not in default under any of the terms and conditions of this Deed of Trust, the Note, or the Contract, and provided no event has occurred that, with notice, passage of time, or both, will become an event of default, Grantor is entitled to partial releases of the lien of this Deed of Trust. 23. THE NOTE AND THE DEED OF TRUST CONSTITUTE THE FINAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED SY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC. Donna VanNess, President STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 20_ by Donna VanNess, the President of Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, on behalf of said corporation. NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF TEXAS AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: City of Fort Worth C/O Housing and Economic Development Department 1000 Throcicmorton St. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76102 DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 8 CSC No. G24714 Rev. 5-17-13 I� i � 1333 E. Jefferson Avenue; Lot 18, Blocic 53, Highland Parlc Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume , Page _, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. DEED OF TRUST — TCHP Page 9 CSC No. G24714 Rev. 5-17-13 PROMISSORY NOTE Date: ►31� Borrower: Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. a Texas non-profit corporation Borrower's Mailing Address: 3204 Collinsworth Street, For�t Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76107 Lender: City of Fort Worth, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation Place for Payment: C/O Director of Housing and Economic Development Department 1000 Throcicmorton St. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX 76102 or at any other place that Lender may designate in writing Principal Amount: ONE HiJNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND FORTY THREE/100 DOLLARS ($117,043.00) Loan Authority: The loan evidenced by this Note is being made pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, 42 USC 12701 et seq. ("HOME Program") and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Final Rule, as amended, 24 CFR Part 92 et seq. (the "HOME Regulations") with HOME funds. Annual Interest Rate: Zero Percent (0%) Maturity Date: , 20 Annual Interest Rate on Matured, Unpaid Amounts: Six Percent (6%) Terms of Payment (principal and interest): This Note is the Note required in City Secretary Contract No. between Borrower and Lender dated , 20 and has been executed and delivered in accordance with that contract (the "Contract"). The funds advanced by Lender are HOME funds and the Contract requires that the residential housing located on the Property and constructed with a portion of the HOME funds must qualify and remain affordable housing in accordance with the HOME Program and the HOME Regulations for a specified time period as more particularly described in the Contract (the "Affordability Period"). The loan evidenced by this Note will be in default and the Principal Amount and any other sums due hereunder may be declared immediately payable if all of the residential housing located on the Property is not sold to eligible homebuyers as more particularly described in the Contract and the HOME Regulations. PROMISSORY NOTE — TCHP Page 1 CSC No. rev. OS-17-13 The Principal Amount is due and payable on , 20_ and any interest is due and payable at maturity. Payments will be applied first to accrued interest and the remainder to reduction of the Principal Amount. Security for Payment: This Note is secured by a Deed of Trust of even date fi�om Borrower to Vicici S. Ganslce or Leann Guzman, Trustee, both of which cover the following real property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES Other Security for Payment: Other real property acquired by Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Contract to construct a total of one (1) residential home for sale to an eligible low-income homebuyer. Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the Principal Amount. This Note is payable at the Place for Payment and according to the Terms of Payment. All unpaid amounts are due by the Maturity Date. After maturity, Borrower promises to pay any unpaid principal balance plus interest at the Annual Interest Rate on Matured, Unpaid Amounts. If Borrower defaults in the payment of this Note or in the performance of its obligations under the Contract or the HOME Program or the HOME Regulations or any other obligation in any instrument securing or collateral to this Note, Lender may declare the unpaid principal balance, earned interest, and any other amounts owed on the Note immediately due. Borrower and each surety, endorser, and guarantor waive all demand for payment, presentation for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, protest, and notice of protest, to the extent permitted by law. Borrower also promises to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court and other costs if this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney to collect or enforce the Note. These expenses will bear interest from the date of advance at the Annual Interest Rate on Matured, Unpaid Amounts. Borrower will pay Lender these expenses and interest on demand at the Place for Payment. These expenses and interest will become part of the debt evidenced by the Note and will be secured by any security for payment. Borrower may prepay this Note at any time before the Maturity Date without penalty or premium so long as the residential housing located on the Property and any other real property acquired by Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Contract and constructed with a portion of the HOME funds qualifies and remains affordable housing in accordance with the HOME Program and the HOME Regulations for the applicable Affordability Period specified in the Contract. Interest on the debt evidenced by this Note will not exceed the maximum rate or amount of nonusurious interest that may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged, or received under law. Any interest in excess of that maximum amount will be credited on the Principal Amount or, if the Principai Amount has been paid, refunded. On any acceleration or 2•equired or permitted prepayment, any excess interest will be canceled automatically as of the acceleration or prepayment or, if the excess interest has already been paid, credited on the Principal Amount or, PROMISSORY NOTE — TCHP Page 2 CSC No. rev. OS-17-13 if the Principal Amount has been paid, refunded. This provision overrides any conflicting provisions in this Note and all other instruments concerning the debt. Each Borrower is responsible for all obligations represented by this Note. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC. Donna VanNess, President PROMISSORY NOTE — TCHP Page 3 CSC No. rev. OS-17-13 1333 E. Jefferson Avenue; Lot 18, Blocic 53, Highland Parlc Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume , Page _, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. PROMISSORY NOTE — TCHP Page 4 CSC No. rev. OS-17-13 EXHIBIT "J" ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION ACTION NOT APPLICABLE EXHIBIT "K" SECTION 3 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS EXHIBIT "K" �ection 3 Summary lteport Economic Opportunities for Low — and Very Low-Income Persons Section back of page (or Pub�ic Repoding Burden statement U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing And Equal Opportunity OMB Approval No: 2529-0043 (exp. 11/30/2010) NUD Field Office: 1. Redpienl Name & Address: (street, city, state, zip) 2. Federal IdentiBcation: (granl no.) 3. Tota� Amount of Award: 4. Contact Person 5. Phone: (InGude area code) 6. Lenglh of Grant: 7. Reporting Period: 8. Date Report Submilted: 9. Program Code: (Use separate sheet 10. Program Name: for each program code) Part I: Em lo ment and Trainin *` Columns B, C and F are mandato fields. Include New Hires in E&F A B C D E F Number of Number of New % of Aggregate Number % of Totai Staff Hours Number of Section 3 Job Category New Hires Hires lhat are of Staff Hours of New Hires for Sectlon 3 Employees Trainees Sec. 3 Residents thal are Sec. 3 Residenls and Tralnees Professionals Technicians OfficelClerical Construction by Trade (List) Trade Trade Trade Trade Trade Other List Total ' Program Codes 1 = FlexiWe Subsidy 2 = Section 202/811 3 = Publi�llndian Housing A = Development, e = Operadon C = Modemization Page t of 2 4 = Home�ess Assislance 5=HOME 6 = HOME Slate Administered 7 = CDBG Entitlement 8 = CDBG State Administered 9 = Other CD Programs 10 = Olher Housing Programs tartn HUD 60002 (6/2001) Ref 24 CPR 135 Part II: Contracts Awarded 1. Construction Contracts: A. Totai doliar amount of all contracts awarded on the project B. Totai dollar amount of contracts awarded to Section 3 businesses C. Percentage of the total dollar amount that was awarded to SecBon 3 businesses D. Total number of Section 3 businesses receiving contracts 2. Non-Construction Contracts: A. Total dollar amount all non-construction contracts awarded on the projectlactivity 8. Total dollar amount of non-construction contracts awarded to Section 3 businesses C. Percentage of the total doilar amount that was awarded to Section 3 businesses D. Toial number of Section 3 businesses receiving non-construction contracts Part III: Summary Indicate the efforts made to direct the employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD financial assistance for housing and communiry development programs, to the greatest extent feasible, toward low-and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing. (Check all that appiy.) Attempted to recruit low-income residents through: local advertising media, signs prominently displayed at the project site, contracts with the community organizations and public or private agencies operating within the metropolitan area (or nonmetropolitan county) in which the Section 3 covered program or project is located, or similar methods. Participated in a HUD program or other program which promotes the training or employment of Section 3 residents. Participated in a HUD program or other program which promotes ihe award of contracts to business concerns which meet the definition of Section 3 business concerns. Coordinated with Youthbuild Programs administered in the metropolitan area in which the Section 3 covered project is located. Other; describe below. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the coliection of information. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB number. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 u, mandates that the Department ensures ihat employment and other economic opportunities generated by its housing and community development assistance programs are directed toward low- and very-low income persons, particulariy those who are recipients of government assistance housing. The regulations are found at 24 CFR Part 135. The information will be used by the Department to monitor program recipients' compliance with Section 3, to assess the results of the DepartmenPs efforts to meet the statutory objectives of Section 3, to prepare reports to Congress, and by recipients as self-monitoring tool. The data is entered into a database and will be analyzed and distributed. The collection of information involves recipients receiving Federal financial assistance for housing and community development programs covered by Section 3. The information wili be coliected annually to assist HUD in meeting its reporting requirements under Section 808(e)(6) of the Fair Housing Act and Section 916 of the HCDA of 1992. An assurance of confidentiality is not applicable to this form. The Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-108 are not applicabfe. The reporting requirements do not contain sensitive questions. Data is cumulative; personal identifying information is not included. Page 2 of 2 (omt HUD 60002 (11/2010) Ref 24 CFR 135 Form HUD-60002, Section 3 Summary Report, Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low•Income Persons. Instructiona: This form is to be used to report annuai accomplishmenls regarding employment and other economic opportunities provided to low- and very low-income persons under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, The Section 3 regulations appiy to any pub/lc and Ind/an housing programs that receive: (1) development assistance pursuant to Section 5 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937; (2) operating assistance pursuant to Section 9 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937; or (3) modernization grents pursuant to Section 14 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 and to reciplents of hous(ng and community development assistance In exceas of 5200,000 expended for: (1) housing rehabilitation (including reduclion and abatement of lead-based paint hazards); (2) housing construcUon; or (3) other public construction projects; and to contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000 awarded in connecqon with the Section-3-covered activity. Form HUD-60002 has three parts, which are to be completed for all programs covered by Section 3. Part I relates to employment and tratning. The recipient has the option to determine numerical employmenUtraining goals either on the basis of the number of hours worked by new hires (columns 8, D, E and F). PaR II of the form reiates to contracting, and Part III summarizes recipients' eHoris to compiy with Section 3. Recipients or contractors subject to Section 3 requirements must maintain appropriate documentation to establish that NUD flnancial assistance for housing and community development programs were directed toward low- and very Iow-income persons.' A recipient of Section 3 covered assistance shall submit one copy of this report to HUD Headquarters, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Where the program providing assistance requires an annual performance report, this Section 3 report is to be submitted at the same time the program performance report is submitted. Where an annual performance report is not required, this Section 3 report is to be submitted by January 10 and, if the project ends before December 31, within 10 days of project completion. Only Prlme Recfpients are requJred to report to HUD. The report must include accomplishments o/ all reciplents and fhe/r Sectlon 3 covered contractors and subcontracfors. HUD Field Office: Enter the Field Office name . 1. Recipient: Enter the name and address of the recipient submitting this report. 2. Federal Identification: Enter the number that appears on the award form (with dashes). The award may be a grant, cooperative agreement or contract. 3. Doliar Amount of Award: Enter the doilar amount, rounded to the nearest dollar, received by ihe recipient. 4& 5. Contact Person/Phone: Enter the name and telephone number of the person with knowledge of the award and the recipienPs implementatio� of Section 3. 6. Reporting Period: Indicate the time period (months and year) this report covers. 7. Date RepoR Submitted: Enter the appropriate date. 8. Program Code: Enter the appropriate program code as listed at the bottom of the page. 9. Program Name: Enter the name of HUD Program corresponding with the "Program Code° in number 8. Part I: Employment and Training Oppo►tunitiea Column A: Contains various job categories. Professionals are detined as people who have special knowiedge of an occupation (i.e. supervisors, architects, surveyors, planners, and computer programmers). For construction positions, list each trade and provide data in coiumns 8 through F for each irade where persons were employed. The category of "OtheT includes occupations such as service workers. Column B: (Mandatory Field) Enter the number of new hires for each category of woricers identified in Column A in connection wilh this award. New hire re(ers to a person who is not on the contractor's or recipienYs payroll for employment at the time of selection for the Section 3 covered award or at the time of receipt of Section 3 covered assistance. Column C: (Mandatory Pieid) Enter the number of Seciion 3 new hires for each category of workers identi/ied in Column A in connection with this award. Section 3 new hire refers to a Section 3 resident who is not on the contractor's or recipienPs payroll for employment at the time of selection for the Section 3 covered award or at the time of receipt of Section 3 covered assistance. Column D: Enter lhe percentage of all tha staff hours of new hires (Section 3 residents) in connection wiih this award. Column E: Enter the percentage of the total staff hours worked for Section 3 employees and trainees (including new hires) connected with this award. Inciude staff hours for part-time and full-time positions. Column F: (Mandatory Pield) Enter ihe number of Section 3 residents that were trained in connection wiih this award. Part II: Contract OppoKunities Biock 1: Construction Contracts Item A: Enter the total dollar amount of all contracts awarded on the projecflprogram. Item B: Enter the total dollar amount of contracts connected with this projecUprogram that were awarded to Section 3 businesses. Item C: Enter the percentage of the total doliar amount of contracts connected with this projecf/program awarded to Section 3 businesses. item D: Enter ihe number of Section 3 businesses receiving awarcis. Black 2: Non-Construction Contracts Item A: Enter the total dollar amount of all contracts awarded on ihe projecUprogram. Item B: Enter the total dollar amount of contracts connected with this project awarded to Section 3 businesses. Item C: Enter the percentage of the total doilar amount of contracts connected with this projecUprogram awarded to Section 3 businesses. Item D: Enter the number of Section 3 businesses receivi�g awards. Part III: Summary of Efforts — Self -explanatory Submit one (1) copy of ihis repoR to ihe HUD Headquarters Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportu�ity, at the same time the performance report is submitted to the program office. The Section 3 report is submitted by January 10. Include only contracts executed during the period specified in item 8. PHAsIIHAs are to report all c o n tra cts/s u b co n t racts. ' The terms "low-income persons" and very low-income persons" have the same meanings given the terms in section 3(b) (2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Low•income persons mean families (including single persons) whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that The Secretary may estabiish income ceilings higher or lower ihan 80 percent of the media� for the area on the basis of the Secretary's findings such that variations are necessary because of prevailing levals of construction costs or unusually high- or low-income families. Very low•income persons mean low-income families (including single persons) whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median family income area, as determined by the Secretary with adjustments or smaller and larger families, except that the Secretary may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 50 percent of the median for ihe area on the basis of the Secretary's findings that such variations are necessary because of unusuaily high or low family incomes. Page i form HUD 60002 (11/2010) Ref 24 CFR 135 M&C - Council Agenda City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL. ACTIQN: Appraved on 3l27/2012 DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 LOG NAME: 17TCHP HILLSIDE\MORNINGSIDE 10 SUBJECT: REFERENCE NO.: C-25531 Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $1,115,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for the Development of Ten Single Family Houses in the Hillside-Morningside Neighborhood, Authorize Execution of Conditional Commitments and Contracts (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize substitution of funding years in order to meet commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines for grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; 2. Authorize expenditure of $1,115,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds as allocated in the 2011-2012 Action Plan to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., a certified Community Housing Development Organization, for the development of up to ten single family houses in the Hillside-Morningside neighborhood; 3. Authorize execution of conditional commitments with Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., that conditions funding, among other things, on satisfactory completion of HOME Investment Partnerships Program requirements; 4. Authorize execution of contracts with the Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for the project for a three year term beginning on the date of execution of the contract; http://apps.cfwnet.org/ecounciUprintmc.asp?id=16625&print=true&DocType=Print[5/1/2012 3:45:33 PM] M&C - Council Agenda 5. Authorize extension or renewal of the conditional commitment(s) or the contract(s) if Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the project; and 6. Authorize amendment of the conditional commitment(s) or the contract(s) if necessary to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds. DISCUSSION: On May 14, 2011, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to award and expend up to $1,261,931.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds. On November 18, 2011, the Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., (TCHP) submitted a response requesting $617,884.00 of the available HOME funds to acquire 17 sites on which it proposed to construct single family houses. The request also included funds for CHDO operating expenses. Staff reviewed all RFP submissions and recommended the award to TCHP of $1,115,000.00 in HOME funds to the Community Development Council (CDC) at its meeting held on May 25, 2011. The CDC agreed with Staff s funding recommendation for the Project. Up to $100,000.00 of the awarded funds will be used for operating expenses and $1,008,943.10 for construction of 10 houses and other development expenses including the developer fee, which is based on the cost of construction. TCHP plans to develop up to 10 single family houses to be located in the Hillside-Morningside neighborhood. There are three floor plan options available varying in square footage from approximately 1300 to 1600 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths and a rear detached garage. The houses will be sold to an individual or family that earns 80 percent or less of Area Median Income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Buyers must meet all HOME Program requirements, including applying for and receiving at least $1,000.00 in down payment and/or closing cost assistance from the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program and occupying the house as their primary residence for five years. City Staff recommends the following Contract terms: i. Construction must begin within six months of date of contract execution; ii. TCHP's performance under the contract and use of the HOME funds will be secured by a recorded Deed of Trust; iii. Houses must be sold to a HOME eligible buyer; and iv. TCHP will be allowed a 10 percent developer's fee based on the cost to construct the houses. The exr�enditure of HOME funds is conditioned u�on the following: i. Satisfactory completion of the environmental review per 24 CFR Part 58; and ii. Authorization to use grant funds from HUD. The Action Plan's funding years for federal funds selected may vary and be substituted based on the principle of First In, First Out (FIFO) in order to expend oldest grant funds first. The HOME funds may be used for any eligible costs related to the development. Staff recommends the expenditure up to $1,115,000.00 in HOME funds for the Project to benefit low and very low income citizens by providing affordable housing. A public comment period on the expenditure of these HOME funds was held from June 28, 2011 to July 27, 2011. Any comments are maintained by the Housing and Economic Development Department in accordance with federal regulations. http://apps.cfwnet.org/ecouncil/printmc.asp?id=16625&print=true&DocType=Print[5/1/2012 3:45:33 PM] M&C - Council Agenda This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. FUND CENTERS; TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GR76 539120 017206531090 $100.000.00 GR76 539120 017206531030 $100.000.00 GR76 539120 017206531100 $1.008.943.10 GR76 539120 017206531040 �1.008.943.10 GR76 539120 005206123100 $6.056.90 GR76 539120 005206123970 �6.056.90 : ' •► •u -. . 1���-.- • � - . • . . . - . . :L��I Additional Information Contact: Fernando Costa (6122) Jay Chapa (5804) Cynthia Garcia (8187) Fabiola Suarez (6811) ATTACHMENTS 1. 17TCHP.MAP.pdf (Public) 2. Additional Available Funds.�,r1f (CFw Interna�) 3. Available Funds.PDF (CFW Internal) http://apps.cfwnet.org/ecouncil/printmc.asp?id=16625&print=true&DocType=Print(5/I/2012 3:45:33 PM]