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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 24177
THIS contract is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth
("City"), acting and through Charles Boswell, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
and Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation. ("Contractor"), by and through Mr.
Larry McNatt, its duly authorized Executive Director. Contractor's business address is
1150 South Freeway, Suite 215, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth received Section 108 Loan funds from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and,
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the Section 108 Loan Program is to provide low
interest loans to businesses which employ low and moderate income citizens of Fort
Worth; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fort Worth, the Community Development Council, and the
City Council of Fort Worth have determined that Economic Development Programs are
needed by low and moderate income citizens of Fort Worth; and
WHERAS, the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation entered into City Secretary Contract No. 24177 ("Contract") in order to
deliver loan origination services to business who create jobs for low and moderate
income citizens of the City of Fort Worth, a copy of the Contract is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation would like to extend the Contract to May 31, 2002;
NOW, IT IS THEREFORE AGREED THAT:
I. That the Contract, City Secretary No Contract No. 24177 is extended to May 31,
2002.
All other terms and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged and in full force
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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 Charles Boswell, 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
ity of Fort Worth for the purposes and consideration therein
he executed the same as the act of said C
expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this k4 day of A.D. 20.LL.
POSELLA BARNES
40TARY PUBLIC
'3tate of Texas;
Exp,03-31-200-5 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 Mr. Larry McNatt, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he\she executed the same for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed, as the act and deed for Southeast Economic Development Corporation,
Inc. and in the capacity therein stated as its duly authorized officer or representative.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 151k day of a.CA" �-D.20 C'
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS contract is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth("City"), acting and
through Ramon Guajardo,its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and FWEDC("Contractor"),
by and through Danny Coleman,its duly authorized President. Contractor's business address is 100
East 15`' Street, Suite 500-136,Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has been notified that it will receive Section 108 Loan funds
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD"); and,
WHEREAS,the primary purpose of the Section 108 Loan Program is to provide low-interest loans
to businesses which employ low and moderate income citizens of Fort Worth; and,
WHEREAS,the citizens of Fort Worth,the Community Development Council,and the City Council
of Fort Worth have determined that Economic Development Programs are needed by low and
moderate income citizens of Fort Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT FURTHER WITNESSETH: THAT, the parties
covenant and agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
a. Contractor will deliver loan origination services to citizens of the City of Fort Worth under
the program name Mercado Fort Worth Program("Program"), from 1 July 1998 to 30 June
2001 in accordance with applicable laws and special conditions set forth in the contract for
loan guarantee assistance between HUD and the city.
b. Contractor will provide loan portfolio management services for a period equal to the life of
the loans completed under this program and comply with the contract for loan guarantee
assistance in Attachment IV.
c. Contractor will perform job tracking services related to this program following job tracking
procedures outlined in Attachment III.
d. Contractor agrees to meet the National Objective of activities that will benefit low and
moderate income individuals through job creation/retention or area benefit and to maintain
full documentation supporting fulfillment of the National objective in its files.
e. City will monitor the performance of the Contractor against the goals and performance
standards required herein. Substandard performance as determined by City will constitute
non-compliance with this Agreement, If action to correct such substandard performance is
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not taken by Contractor within thirty (30) days after being notified in writing by City,
contract suspension of termination procedures will be initiated.
2. PAYMENT
a. The contractor is required to collect a$250.00 loan application fee from the borrower prior
to consideration of loan application.
b. City will reimburse Contractor for customary office costs, such as staff time, obtaining
financial reports,and filing fees in an amount up to$10,000 on a$250.00 per loan application
basis. Payment will be processed by City following receipt from Contractor of the Sub-
Grantee's Request For Funds(Attachment I& 11).
c. Contractor agrees to keep all Section 108 monies, received in the form of loan repayments,
on hand in interest bearing accounts.All interest earned shall be reported to City on a monthly
basis, at the same time as submission of monthly report following the end of the contract
month during which the interest was earned. These amounts must be reported on the monthly
financial statements filed pursuant to this contract.
d. Repayment of Section 108 proceeds to the City shall be made on a quarterly basis. Contractor
will not commingle Section 108 or CDBG monies with any other funds in any manner that
would prevent City from readily identifying program expenditures for operation of the
Program.
e. The City acknowledges that the Contractor will assess a one and one-half percent(1.5%)loan
processing fee and other fees such as appraisal,title insurance,etc.,to the borrower upon loan
approval. This fee may be collected at the time of the closing or added to the total loan
amount, at the option of the borrower.
f. The Contractor will also assess a one-half percent (0.5%) loan servicing charge to all
approved borrowers monthly,based on outstanding loan balances.
3. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
STANDARDS
a. Financial Management
i. Accounting Standards
The contractor agrees to comply with OMB Circular A-110 and agrees to adhere to the
accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls,
and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
ii. Cost Principles
Contractor shall administer the Program in conformance with OMB Circular A-122,"Cost
Principles for Non-Profit Organizations"and attachments and revisions thereto,regarding
principles for determining cost for the Program.
b. Documentation and Record Keeping
i. Requirement
Contractor Shall maintain all records pertinent to the activities to be funded under this
Agreement required by HUD regulations specified in 24 CFR 570.506. In addition,
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Contractor agrees to keep records to fully document all expenditures charged to the
Section 108 program. The documentation must support the amounts charged to Program
and demonstrate that the expenditures were appropriate to the stated goals of the Program
and allowable under applicable federal, state and City guidelines.
ii. Retention
(1) All records pertaining to Program shall be retained for five(5)years following the
date of termination of this contract. Contractor may destroy Program records at the
end of this five(5)year period if no outstanding audit finding exists.
(2) Contractor will retain Program loan records until five (5)year after the expiration
of the loan.
iii. Property Records
The Contractor shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify
properties purchased,improved,or sold. Properties retained shall meet eligibility criteria
and shall conform with 24 CFR 570.505.
iv. Close Outs
The Contractor's obligation to the City shall not end until all close-out requirements are
completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited to:
making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused
materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and accounts
receivable to City), and determining the custodianship of records.
v. Audits and Inspections
(1) City, HUD, and the United States Comptroller General, or their representatives,
shall have access to any books, documents, records and papers relating to the
operations of Contractor under this Agreement for the purpose of audit,
examination, exception and exception at all reasonable hours at all offices of
Contractor.
(2) For all contracts in the amount of$300,000 or more,Contractor must submit to City
an annual audit prepared in accordance with 24 CFR Sections 570.502 - 570.503
generally,with specific reference to OMB Circulars (with attachments) A-122 and
A-133 as appropriate. The audit may cover either Contractor's fiscal year during
which this contract is in force or cover the period of this contract. The audit must
be prepared by an independent certified public accountant, be completed within
twelve(12)months following the end of the period being audited and be submitted
to City within thirty(30) days of its completion.
(3) City reserves the right to perform an audit of Contractor's program operations and
finances at any time during the term of this contract, if City determines that such
audit is necessary for City's compliance with OMB Circular A-128. Contractor
agrees to allow access to all pertinent materials. If such audit reveals a questioned
practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved within fifteen (15) days
after notice to Contractor. If questions are not resolved within this period, City
reserves the right to withhold further fimding under this and/or future contract(s).
(4) If as a result of any audit it is determined that Contractor has misused, misapplied
or misappropriated all or any part of the grant funds described herein, Contractor
agrees to reimburse the City the amount of such monies so misused,misapplied aor
misappropriated; plus the amount of any sanction, penalty or other charge levied
against City because of such misuse,misapplication or misappropriation.
4. REPORTING PROCEDURES
a. Program Income
Contractor agrees that all program income from operation of the Program shall be reported
to the City on a monthly basis and remitted to the City on at least a quarterly basis.
b. Progress Reports
i. Compliance
The Contractor shall comply with City policy concerning the purchase of equipment
and shall maintain inventory records of all non-expendable personal property, as
defined by such policy,procured with funds provided herein.
ii. OMB Standards
The contractor shall procure all materials,property,or services in accordance with the
requirements of OMB Circular A-114,Procurement Standards,and shall subsequently
comply with Attachment N,Property Management Standards as modified by 24 CFR
570.502(b)(6), covering utilization and disposal of property.
S. REVERSION OF ASSETS
Contractor agrees to return to City any Section 108 funds remaining on hand at the end of the
Contract.
6 APPLICABLE LAWS
a. Federal
Contractor agrees to comply with the following laws and the regulations issued thereunder
as they are currently written or are hereafter amended during performance of this contract:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 USC 2000d et seq)
• Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC 3601 et seq)
* Executive Orders 11063, 11246, as amended by 11375 and as supplemented by
Department of Labor regulations(41 CFR, Part 60)
* Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794)
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986(Pub. L 99-603, 100 Stat. 3359, as
ended.), specifically including the provisions requiring employer verification of the
legal status of its employees
• The Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-242, 101 Stat.
1815, as amended)
* The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 USC 12101 et seq)
b. Other Laws]
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Contractor covenants and agrees that its officers,members, agents, employees,program
participants and subcontractors shall abide by and comply with all other laws, federal,
state and local,relevant to the performance of this contract,including all ordinances,rules
and regulations of the City of Fort Worth and the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974(Pub. L. 93-383, 885 Stat. 633), as amended, and all regulations pertaining
thereto. Contractor f rther promises and agrees that it has read, and is familiar with,terms
and conditions of the Section 108 Loan Program under which funds are granted and that
it will fully comply with same. It is agreed and under-stood that,if City calls the attention
of Contractor to any-such violation of the part of Contract or any of its officers,members,
agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors, then Contractor shall
immediately desist from and correct such violations.
7. NONDISCRIMINATION
a. Contractor, in the execution,performance or attempted performance of this contract and
agreement,will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of sex,
race, religion, age, disability, color or national origin, nor will contractor permit its
offices,members agents, employees, subcontractors or program participants to engage in
such discrimination.
b. In accordance with the policy of the Executive branch of the federal government,
Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees,
program participants or subcontractors,while engaged in performing this contract, shall,
in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of employees or 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 except on the basis of bona fide occupational
qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
c. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify, in
solicitations of advertisements 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.
d. In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), Contractor wan-ants that it and any and all of its subcontractors 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 employnient with Contractor, or employees of Contractor or any of its
subcontractors. Contractor 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 subcontractors against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply
with the above-referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in the performance
of this agreement.
e. This agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to the ordinances
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codified at Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3 ("Discrimination in Employment
Practices"), of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth, and Contractor hereby covenants
and agrees that Contractor,its officers,members, agents, employees and subcontractors,
have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee, employee-
applicant or program participant has been discriminated against by the terms of such
ordinances by either the Contractor or its officers, members, agents, employees or
subcontractors.
8. PROHIBITION AGAINST INTEREST
a. No member, officer or employee of City or its designees or agents; no members of the
governing body of the locality in which the Program is situated; and no other public
official of such locality or localities,who exercises any functions or responsibilities with
respect to the Program funded hereunder during his or her tenure of for one year
thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect,in any contract or subcontract, or the
proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder. Contractor shall incorporate, or
cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such interest in all contracts and
subcontracts hereunder.
b. No member, officer, employee,or program participant of Contractor or its subcontractors
shall have a financial interest,direct or indirect, in this contract or the monies transferred
hereunder or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of
any land,materials, supplies or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder,
except on behalf of Contractor, as an officer, employee,member or program participant.
Any willful violation of the paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of
Contractor or its subcontractors shall render this contract voidable by the City of Fort
Worth.
9. MINORITYAND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITMENT
Contractor agrees to abide by the City of Fort Worth's policy to involve disadvantaged
business enterprises(MIWBEs) in all phases its procurement practices and to provide them
an 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.
10. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Contractor will not assign any or all of its rights or responsibilities under this contract without
the prior written approval of City. Any purported assignment without such approval will be
a breach of this contract and void in all respects.
IL INDEPENDENT COA17 CTOR
a. Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer,
agent, servant or employee of City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of, and the
exclusive right to control,the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and
all persons perfortning same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions
of its officers, members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program
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participants, licensees or invitee. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as
between City Contractor, its officer, members agents, servants, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be
construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is
expressly understood and agreed that no officer,member,agent,employee, subcontractor,
licensee,or invitee of the Contractor,nor any program participant hereunder,is in the paid
service of City and that City does-not have the legal right to control the details of the task
performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors,program participants, licensees or invitees.
b. City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property
belonging to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors,
program participants, licensees or invitees,which may be lost, stolen,destroyed or in any
way damaged; and Contractor hereby indemnifies and holds harmless City and its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims or suites.
12. INSURANCE AND BONDING
a. Contractor 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 kinds or character,whether real or asserted, arising out
of or in connection with execution, performance, attempted performance or
nonperformance of this contract and agreement and/or the operations, activities and
services of the Program described herein,whether or not caused, in whole or in part,by
alleged negligence of officers, agents, servants, employees,contractors or subcontractors
of City; and Contractor 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 non-performance of this contract and
agreement and/of the operations,activities and services of the programs described herein,
whether or not caused in whole- or in part, by alleged negligence of officers, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of City. Contractor 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 Contractor, its officers, members, agents,
employees, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, or prograin participants, or caused, in
whole or in part, by alleged negligence of officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors or subcontrators of City.
b. Contractor will maintain a blanket fidelity coverage in the form of an insurance bond in
the amount of$100,000,to insure against loss from the fraud,theft or dishonesty of any
of contractor's officers, agents trustees, directors or employees. The proceeds of such
bond shall be used to reimburse City for any and all loss of Section 108 monies
occasioned by such misconduct. To effecuate such reimbursement, such bond shall
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include a rider stating that reimbursement for any loss or losses thereunder shall be made
directly to City for the uses and benefit of Contractor.
c. In the case of loan default(s)in this program on loans approved by the Contractor,neither
the Contractor nor the Contractor's agents or officers shall be held financially responsible
for losses sustained by the City in this program; unless the defaults are a result of willful
misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Contractor, its agents, officers, or
employees.
d. Contractor shall fimiish a certificate of insurance as proof that it has secured and paid for
policies of public liability and automobile liability insurance covering risks incident to or
in connection with the execution,performance,attempted performance or nonperformance
of this contract and agreement.
e. The amounts of such insurance shall not be less than the maximum liability which can be
imposed on City under the laws of the State of Texas. Contractor understands and agrees
that such insurance amounts may be revised upward at City's option and that Contractor
shall revise such amounts within thirty (30)days following notice to Contractor of such
requirements.
f. Contractor will submit documentation to City that it has obtained insurance coverage and
has executed bond as required in this contract within thirty(30) days of the executing of
this contract and prior to payment of any monies hereunder.
g. Contractor shall furnish proof that it has secured and paid for workers compensation
insurance and commercial general liability insurance. Requirements under this section
are subject to change upon thirty (30)day notice by the City.
13. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
If Contractor, 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; Contractor hereby expressly waivers 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. TERMINATION
a. In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement regarding
the provision of public services with Section 108 funds,pursuant to Title I of the Housing
and community Development Act of 1974, as amended, it is expressly understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that this agreement is wholly conditioned upon
the actual receipt by City of Federal Section 108 funds; that all monies distributed to
contractor hereunder shall be exclusively from Federal monies received under said grant
and not from any monies of City; and that if such funds under said grant are not timely
forthcoming, in whole or in part City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this contract
and agreement and City shall not be liable for payment for any work or services
performed by Contractor under or in connection with this contract.
b. City may tenninate this contract whenever such tennination is deterniined to be in the best
interest of City, in event of Contractor's default, inability or failure to perfonn or to
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comply with any of the terms herein, or for other good cause. The parties acknowledge
that Section 108 funds paid hereunder are intended to provide only partial funding for
Contractor's program operations. If non-CDBG funds included in the Operation Budget
are not forthcoming to Contractor during the contract term, City may terminate this
contract.
c. Termination will be effected by written notice to Contractor, specifying the portions of
the contract affected and the effective date of termination. Upon Contractor's receipt of
such termination notice, Contractor will:
• Stop work under the contract on the date and to the extent specified by City;
• Cease expenditures of Section 108 monies, except as necessary for completion of the
portions of the contract not terminated; and
• Terminate all orders and contracts to the extent that they relate to terminated portions
of the contract.
d. Contractor will return to City any unused monies previously advanced to City under this
contract within thirty (30) days of the effective date of contract termination. City will
have not responsibility or liability for Contractor's expenditures or actions occurring after
the effective date of contract termination.
15. CERTIFICATE REGARDING.LOBBYING
a. The undersigned representative of Contractor hereby certifies,to the best of big or her
her knowledge and belief,that:No federal appropriated funds have been paid of will
be paid,by or on behalf of Contractor,to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with
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,
contiutation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal of any federal
contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. Contractor shall require that the
language of this certification be included in all subcontracts or agreement involving
the expenditure of federal funds.
b. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant loan or
cooperative agreement, Contractor shall complete and submit Standard Fo -LLL,
"Disclosure Forin to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
16, MISCELLANEO US PROVISIONS
a. All terms of this contract shall apply to any and all subcontractors of Contractor who are
in any way paid with Section 108 funds or who perform any work in connection with
Contractor's program.
b. The provisions of this agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragTaph or other part of this agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a court or
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federal or state agency,board of commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter
thereof,such invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without
tile invalid provision.
c. 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 City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right
on any future occasion.
d. Should any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity,arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this contract and agreement,
venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant County,Texas.
e. This written instrument-and the exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated by
reference and made a part of this contract for all purposes,constitute the entire agreement
between the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder,
and any prior or contemporaneous,oral or written agreement which purports to vary from
the terms hereof shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this contract must be in
writing and must be approved by each part to this contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed four copies this contra qt in Fort
Worth,Tarrant County,Texas,this_ C day of ,�
A. D. 1998.
CITY OF FORT WORTH FORT WORTH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Ramon Guajardo Danny C an
Assistant City Manager President
APPROVED S TO FOW AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization(M&C Number)
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Date Date
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City Secretary
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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 Ramon Guajardo,know 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 he executed the same as the act of City of Fort For the purposes and consideration therein
expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this '4"v\-- day of
A. D. 1998.
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Notary Public in*for the State of Texas
SARAH JANE ODLE
NOTARY PUBLIC
•Of State of Texas
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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 Mr. Danny Coleman, 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 for Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation and in the capacity therein stated as its duly authorized officer or representative.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this ,4 day of Ot
A. D. 1998.
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SUBJE CT AWAOAORIGINATION AND LOAN SERVICING CONTRACT TO THE FORT
WORTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE MERCADO FORT
WORTH PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve the transfer of $10,000 in Community Development Block Grant Year Sixteen (16) Funds
to the Mercado Fort Worth Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation for a fee not to exceed $10,000 for loan origination and loan servicing activities for the
Mercado Fort Worth project.
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DISCUSSION:
On March 11, 1998, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that
the City has been approved for $5 million in Section 108 Loan Guarantees. The low-interest loan funds
will be made available to eligible businesses in north Fort Worth which are a part of, or compliment, the
Mercado Fort Worth project, located in the 1400 block of North Main Street.
It is proposed that the Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation (FWEDC) process and review
loan applications on behalf of the City based on underwriting criteria to be determined by the City. A
processing fee of $500.00 will be charged for each application (112 to be paid by the City) to offset
incidental costs, such as staff time, obtaining credit reports and title information. Prior to application,
potential borrowers will have access to free or low-cost loan packaging assistance through the Fort
Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC), and its affiliated agencies.
The $10,000 appropriated by the City will be used to pay $250 per application processing fee for forty
(40) clients. Successful loan applicants will be charged a 0.5% loan servicing fee, which will be
assessed monthly for the life of the loans. Additional one-time fees due at loan closing are:
Loan processing fee (1,5% of total loan amount) f
Appraisal fee ($1,000 to $1,500) E
Construction management fee 1$500 or I% of construction budget)
Title and legal fees
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At the borrower's option. these fees can be rolled into the loan balance and paid over time,
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
"agor and Council communiclntion
DATE 6/2/98 REFERENCE NUMBER C-1 6807 1 1-66 NAME 02MERCADO 2 of 2
--§-u—E3jEcT –AWARD OF LOAN ORIGINATION AND LOAN SERVICING CONTRACT TO THE FORT
WORTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE MERCADO FORT
WORTH PROJECT
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of the Department of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grant Fund.
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Submitted for pity Manager's FUND ACICOUNT
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