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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 26058 s. CITY SECRETARY U CONTRACT NO. U AMENDMENT TO CITY CONTRACT NO. 23885 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § THIS contract is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), acting by and through Libby Watson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation ("MBDC" or "Contractor"), by and through Gerald Shaw, its duly authorized President. Contractor's business address is 2517 Thannisch Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76105. WHEREAS, the City and MBDC have entered into a contract identified as City Contract No 23885 and amended by City contract No 24607 for a period beginning May 18, 1998 and ending May 18, 2000; and WHEREAS it is the mutual desire of the parties to amend and extend said City Contract No. 23885 NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT FURTHER WITNESSETH: That, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Contract Period This amendment extends the contract period until May 18, 2001. Written Instrument is Entire Agreement This written instrument together with Contract No. 23885 as amended by Contract No. 24607 on file at the City Secretary's office and the exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement for all purposes, constitutes the entire contract by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed under this agreement. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement, which purports to vary the terms of this agreement, shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this agreement must be in writing and must be approved by each party to this agreement. Unless specifically amended herein, all terms of Contract No. 23885 as amended by Contract No. 24607 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The provisions of this agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this agreement shall be determined to �j r'r y l 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. All terms of this agreement shall apply to any and all subcontractors of Contractor which are in any way paid with federal funds or who perform any work in connection with Contractor's Program. The failure of the City to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of the City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion. The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in reference to this agreement and are not intended to define or to limit the scope of any provision of this agreement. Scope of Services Section "Scope of Services" of City Contract No. 23885 as amended by City contract 24607, currently on file in the office of the City Secretary of Fort Worth is hereby further amended to read as follows: 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR The City hereby certifies that Contractor is a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) responsible for implementing the neighborhood revitalization strategy for the area. The area in which these programs will be available is the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks area. The MBDC will offer housing programs, lot acquisitions, park development and economic development programs in keeping with the comprehensive revitalization plan developed for the area and reflected in EXHIBIT"A" - PROGRAM SUMMARY. Funding and Reports Section "Funding and Reports" of City contract No. 23885 as amended by City contract 24607, currently on file in the office of the City Secretary of Fort Worth is hereby further amended to read as follows: 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY Disbursement of Funds The previously amended contract amount of $785,017 is further amended to add $80,000 in Year XXIV Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds reallocated from the City's (Model Blocks) Sidewalk Installation and Repair project fund and $18,124.77 z ($6,824.77 FY1997 HOME funds and $11,300 Year XXII CDBG funds) reallocated from the City's (Model Blocks) Home Improvement Loan Program fund. Therefore, the City will provide MBDC with funds in an amount not to exceed a total of eight hundred eighty-three thousand, one hundred forty-one dollars and seventy-seven cents ($883,141.77). Of the total amount, Contractor agrees that program operating support funds may not exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000); program funds for housing acquisition, rehabilitation and resale shall not exceed two hundred fifty-eight thousand, one hundred twenty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents ($258,124.77); program funds for lot acquisition shall not exceed sixty thousand, seventeen dollars ($60,017); program funds for neighborhood park development shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); program funds for the Exterior Home Improvement Grant program shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000); program funds for marketing shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000); and program funds for economic development shall not exceed three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000). Housing Funds Housing Purchase, Rehabilitation and Resale. Revolving Fund. The City will provide MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty-eight thousand, one hundred twenty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents ($258,124.77) from which the Contractor may draw funds to purchase vacant housing units suitable for rehabilitation and resale to first- time homebuyers. A Request for Funds for the purchase of an existing structure for the purpose of rehabilitation and resale must be accompanied by the results of an environmental review, work write-up, appraisal, Contract for Sale, and a copy of the Notice to the Seller. Funds received from the sale of rehabilitated housing shall be returned to the City to reimburse the fund for the cost of development. Funds received in excess of development cost may be returned to the Contractor for use in other eligible, housing projects. Funds returned to the City may be drawn down, by the Contractor, for use in future housing purchase /rehabilitation projects. All activities carried out through the use of these funds must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. Exterior Home Improvement Matching Grant Program. The City will provide MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed a total of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) to operate an Exterior Home Improvement Matching Grant Program. Monies will be disbursed to Contractor on an advance-of-funds basis following submission of Contractor's monthly reports and monthly request for funds. All activities carried out through the use of these funds must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. Lot Acquisitions. The City will provide MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed sixty thousand, seventeen dollars ($60,017) from which the Contractor may draw funds to purchase vacant lots for In-fill Housing development. Advance of funds for program activities will require submission of a "Request for Funds" and supporting documents as specified by HUD and the City. A Request for Funds for the purchase of vacant land must be accompanied by the results of an environmental review and site survey, Contract for Sell, and Notice to Seller. All activities carried out through the use of these funds must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. u L U-,k,u Economic Development Funds The City will provide the MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed Three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) from which the Contractor may draw funds to cover the cost associated with the expansion of economic development activities in the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks area. These activities must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. Community Facilities Funds City will provide the MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from which the Contractor may draw funds to cover the cost of developing a neighborhood park. Contractor will coordinate its efforts with the City's Parks and Community Services Department to ensure that the park, when completed, will conform to all applicable City and Federal codes and regulations. These activities must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. Public Services Funds City will provide the MBDC with CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed Five thousand dollars ($5,000) from which the Contractor may draw funds to cover the cost associated with marketing the neighborhood and its assets to prospective first-time homebuyers and businesses. These activities must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in 24 CFR 570. -1Ja U 4 -)A ?:2tii IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed four copies of this contract in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this—jqtk day of Ai , A.D. 2000. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: City Attorney 6l-)l/dlt� Date ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH By: ity ecreta 1- 4-00 Date By: Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager C- 196 3& Contract Authorization 5- 36-01) Date ATTEST: MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELO7)4/0- NT CORPORAT i By: � d Shaw, President STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigneeoautuuuuuuu 't a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Li a sorb, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the City of Fort Worth and that she executed the same as the act of said City of Fort Worth for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UN ER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of A.D. 2000. ROSELLA BARNES NOTARY PUBLIC ) "rqyte'j' State of Texas Comm. Exp. 03-31-2001 Notary Public in and for the State of Texas STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Gerald Shaw, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, as the act and deed of Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation and in the capacity therein stated as its duly authorized officer or representative. I N UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of A.D. 2000. g e Y`F VIVIAN LUCILLE CLARK MY CCM"AISSION r-XPIRES =� May 18,2003 Notary Public in and for the State of Texas pi ' "L 0,pl Exhibit A "PROGRAM SUMMARY" is hereby amended to read as follows: MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROGRAM SUMMARY Program Title MITCHELL BOULEVARD NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY DESCRIPTION: The Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation will provide staff, development services, acquisition and marketing to implement the neighborhood revitalization strategy in the areas of economic development, housing, community facilities, and public services. The period of performance extends until May 18, 2001. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: To effect community development of the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks area as outlined in the neighborhood revitalization strategy for the area, the MBDC will undertake the following programs: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT through 1) design and construction of a neighborhood retail center 2) assistance to area businesses; HOUSING through 1) acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of homes to low and moderate income families 2) purchasing of lots for new home construction; COMMUNITY FACILITIES through 1) the establishment of a neighborhood park; and PUBLIC SERVICES by development of a marketing plan and neighborhood newsletter to attract new homeowners and businesses to the area. PROGRAM MEASURES: Estimated 2000-2001 Economic Development 1. Development of neighborhood economic 1 site activities: construction of a neighborhood retail center 2. Businesses assisted 3-4 business Housing 1. Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of homes 4 homes to low and moderate income families in the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks area. 2. Accusation of lots for new home construction 8 COMMUNITY FACILITIES 1. Development of a neighborhood park. 1 park PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Design and execute a marketing plan for the 1 plan Mitchell Boulevard area, to include a neighborhood newsletter. ��� `7 y, '• City of Fort Worth, Texas "Avow And Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 5/30/00 **C-18036 1 05MITCH 1 of 4 SUBJECT APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to: 1. Extend City Secretary Contract (No. 23885), as amended by City Secretary Contract (No. 24607) with the Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation, Inc. (MBDC) for one year from the current expiration date of May 18, 2000; and 2. Reallocate $40,000.00 in Year XXIV Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds within the contract from the Exterior Home Improvement Matching Program Year XXIV CDBG Funds to the MBDC's Purchase/Rehabilitation/Resale Year XXIV CDBG Funds; and 3. Reallocate $20,000.00 in Year XXIII CDBG funds within the contract from the Exterior Home Improvement Matching Program to the Office and Commercial Facility Project Year XXIII CDBG Funds to help cover the cost of constructing a new retail facility; and 4. Amend City Secretary Contract (No. 23885) with the MBDC in the amount of $80,000.00 for the construction of a new retail facility, and reallocate $80,000.00 in Year XXIV CDBG Funds from the City's Sidewalk Installation and Repair project to the Office and Commercial Facility project; and 5. Amend City Secretary Contract (No. 23885) with the MBDC in the amount of $18,124.77 and reallocate $18,124.77 from the City's Home Improvement Loan Program ($6,898.00 FY1997 HOME funds and $11,300.00 Year XXIII CDBG Funds) to the MBDC's Purchase/Rehabilitation/Resale program; and 6. Amend the contract to achieve project goals, provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. DISCUSSION: The MBDC is the development arm of the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks program. After receiving the $1.2 million Model Blocks award, residents created and authorized the MBDC to carry out, on their behalf, housing and community development activities. In January 1998 (M&C G-12115), the City Council authorized a contract with the MBDC for $465,200.00 in CDBG funds. It also authorized $20,000.00 for park development and $11,300.00 for the Home Improvement Loan Program. The City contracted the amount of $465,200.00 with the MBDC on May 18, 1998, through City Secretary Contract (No. 23885). The contract was amended on November 3, 1998 (M&C C-17083), City Secretary Contract (No. 24607) to add an additional $319,817.00 for a new contract total of $785,017.00. C' City of Fort Worth, Texas •" "avow and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 5/30/00 **C-18036 1 05MITCH 2 of 4 SUBJECT APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. Because of the level of commitment of the Parks and Community Services Department (PACSD), the MBDC assumed responsibility for development of their neighborhood park with the assistance of the PACSD. In addition to the park, the MBDC is using its Model Blocks allocations to accomplish Housing Purchase/Rehab/Resale, exterior home beautification, and commercial facility construction (retail center). Current allocation for activities under contract with MBDC Commercial facility construction (retail center) $ 250,000.00 Housing purchase, rehabilitation and resale 200,000.00 Exterior home improvement grants 100,000.00 Neighborhood park development 100,000.00 MBDC operating support 70,000.00 Vacant lot purchase for housing development 60,017.00 Marketing 5.000.00 Sub total $ 785,017.00 City Administered Projects Home Improvement Program $ 334,983.00 New sidewalks 80,000.00 Sub total $ 414,983.00 GRAND TOTAL $1,200,000.00 The MBDC is currently making progress in all areas of their revitalization strategy. To complete its goals, the MBDC requests that City Secretary Contract (No. 23885), which expires May 18, 2000, be extended for one year. It also requests that all funds remaining from the Home Improvement Loan Program, totaling $18,124.77, be reallocated and contracted with the MBDC for its Purchase/ Rehabilitation/Resale Program. Initially the MBDC set aside $80,000.00 for sidewalk installation and repairs. However, the City has completed street reconstruction and sidewalk repair in the area using Capital Improvement Program funds. The MBDC requests that the $80,000.00 previously maintained by the City for sidewalk installation and repair be reallocated and contracted to the MBDC to provide additional funding for construction of its commercial facility. The MBDC also requests that $20,000.00 previously allocated to the Exterior Home Improvement program be reallocated to provide additional funding for construction of the commercial facility. City of Fort Worth, Texas "Agar And, Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 5/30/00 **C-18036 1 05MITCH 3 of 4 SUBJECT APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. The revised budget for the extended contract would be as follows: Revised allocations for activities under contract with MBDC Commercial facility construction (retail center) $ 350,000.00 Housing purchase, rehabilitation and resale 258,124.77 Neighborhood park development 100,000.00 Vacant lot purchase for housing development 60,017.00 MBDC operating support 70,000.00 Exterior home improvement grants 40,000.00 Marketing 5,000.00 Sub total $ 883,141.77 City Administered Projects Home Improvement Program $ 316,858.23 New sidewalks 0.00 Sub total $ 316,858.23 GRAND TOTAL $1,200,000.00 The Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8. The Safety and Community Development Committee approved this recommendation at its May 9, 2000 meeting. t . City of Fort Worth, Texas N "agar and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 5/30/00 **C-18036 1 05MITCH 4 of 4 SUBJECT APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. LW:k Submitted for City Manager's FUND JACCOUNTF CENTER I AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) 2)GR76 539120 005206122740 $40,000.00 Libby Watson 6183 4)GR76 539120 005206122730 $80,000.00 APPROVED Originating Department Head: 5)GR76 539120 005206112750 $11,300.00 CITY COUNCIL 5)GR76 539120 005206113580 $6,824.77 3)GR76 539120 005206112790 $20,000.00 MAY Jerome Walker 7537 (from) 2)GR76 539120 005206122760 $40,000.00 Additional Informatloa Contact: 4)GR76 539120 005206122780 $80,000.00 1 5)GR76 539120 005206112820 $11,300.00 CiC T F�1 7�%,V 5)GR76 539120 005206113540 $6,824.77 Jerome Walker 7537 3)GR76 539120 005206112870 $20,000.00