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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS contract ("Contract") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City"), whose address is 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth TX 76102, acting by and
through Dale A. Fisseler, its duly authorized acting Assistant City Manager, and Ability
Resources, Inc. ("ARI"), whose address is 6040 Camp Bowie, Suite 31, Fort Worth, Texas
76016, acting by and through Jesse Seawell, its duly authorized Executive Director.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City") has received a grant from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Home Investment
Partnerships Program ("HOME"), Program No. M-03-MC-48-0204, Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance ("CFDA") No. 14.239, with which the City desires to promote activities that expand
the supply of affordable housing and the development of partnerships among -the City, local
governments, local lenders, private industry and neighborhood-based nonprofit housing
organizations;
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the HOME program ("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. ("NAHA") 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 and very-low income citizens by providing them
with affordable housing;
WHEREAS, ARI, a Texas nonprofit corporation managed by a volunteer Board of
Directors, is working to assist low and very low income individuals who are seniors or have
special needs by increasing the number of safe, accessible, affordable housing units available to
them; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City and the City Council have determined that the
development of safe, decent, accessible and affordable housing is needed for moderate, low, and
very low-income citizens who are seniors or persons with disabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT FURTHER WITNESSETH:
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Purpose
The express purpose of this Contract is to provide ARI with HOME funds ("HOME
Funds") not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) for
operating expenses to explore the development of a HUD funded market rate multi-family rental
housing project that would include units for seniors and persons with disabilities that—is--
affordable to low and very low-income persons (the "Program"). Under the Program, ARI will
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identify a real property site on which to develop a multi-family rental project in accordance with
the attached Exhibit A—"Program Summary".
The objective of this Contract is to assist ARI in the payment of eligible operating
expenses as defined in the HOME Regulations during ARI's development of a multi-family
rental housing project. The HOME Funds in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($50,000.00) provided under this Contract are designated as operating funds
("Operating Funds") and shall be used for operating expenses by ARI.
City hereby certifies that ARI is a Community Housing Development Organization
("CHDO") and acts a housing developer as defined by HUD.
The City shall act through its agent, the City Manager, or his or her duly authorized
representative, unless otherwise stated in this Contract. ARI agrees to comply with the HOME
Regulations and applicable City Codes and ordinances.
B. Duration
This term of this Contract begins on the date of its execution and terminates twelve (12)
months thereafter. This Contract may be extended for an additional one (1) -year term. ARI
shall request the extension in writing at least sixty(60) days prior to the end of the Contract term.
The request for extension shall include ABI's anticipated budget and goals and objectives for the
extended term. It is specifically understood that it is within the City's sole discretion whether to
approve or deny the request for an additional term. Any such extension must be in writing as an
amendment to this Contract and approved by the City Manager or his or her designee.
C. Independent Contractor
ARI shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of City. ARI 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, members, agents,
servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitee. The doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and ARI, its officers, members, agents,
servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitee, and nothing
herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and ARI. It is
expressly understood and agreed that no officer, member, agent, employee, subcontractor,
licensee or invitee of ARI, 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 tasks performed hereunder
by ARI, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees
or invitees.
City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property
belonging to ARI, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants,
licensees or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in any way damaged- and ARI -
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hereby indemnifies and holds harmless City and its officers, agents, and employees from and
against any and all claims or suits pertaining or connected with such property.
D. Termination
The City may terminate this Contract in the event of ARI's default, inability or failure to
perform, or otherwise whenever such termination is determined by the City to be in the City's
best interest. Likewise, this Contract may be temlinated by ARI if the City does not provide the
HOME Funds set forth in this Contract. The Contract may be terminated for mutual convenience
upon agreement of the parties.
The parties acknowledge that the HOME Funds paid hereunder as Operating Funds are
intended to provide only partial funding for ARI's general operations. City may terminate this
Contract if ARI does not obtain funds other than HOME Funds to implement the Program during
the Contract term.
City shall notify the ARI in writing of any breach of this Contract, and specify a
reasonable time within which to cure the particular breach. If ARI fails to cure the breach within
the time stated in the notice, this Contract shall automatically terminate at the expiration of the
stated time allowed for cure.
ARI will return to City any unused HOME Funds previously distributed under this
Contract within thirty (30) days of the effective date of Contract termination. City will have no
responsibility or liability for ARI's expenditures or actions occurring after the effective date of
Contract termination.
E. 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.
F. Written Instrument is Entire Agreement
All terms of this Contract shall apply to any and all subcontractors of ARI which are in
any way paid with HOME Funds or who perform any work in connection with ARI's Program.
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 hereof, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid
provision.
City's failure to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Contract or
to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any
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extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion.
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
approved by each party to this Contract.
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.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
A. Disbursement of Funds
The City will furnish HOME Funds for use as Operating Funds as more particularly
described herein. The City will monitor the use of such funds to ensure appropriate use. Funds
shall be disbursed after execution of this Contract and compliance with the provisions herein.
Disbursements of Operating Funds will be on an advance of funds basis to cover monthly
operating expenses and will require completion of. (1) Attachment 1 "Subgrantee's Request
For Funds", (2) Attachment II "Detail Statement of Costs" and (3) Attachment III
"Expenditures Worksheet". ARI may request an advance of one-twelfth (1/12"') of its
Operating Funds monthly; provided however, ARI may request an initial advance for two months
of Operating Funds to cover Program start-up expenses. Operating Funds will be disbursed
monthly thereafter. ARI may request additional Operating Funds; if necessary, to meet monthly
expenses that exceed 1/12th of the budgeted amount. No Operating Funds will be advanced if
City has not received the necessary financial reports that account for previously advanced
Operating Funds.
B. Amount of Funds
It is agreed that the total distribution of HOME Funds made available to or paid on behalf
of ARI during the term of this Contract shall not exceed the total sum of FIFTY THOUSAND
AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00).
3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARI
A. Statement of Work and Performance Objectives
ARI will utilize HOME Funds provided under this Contract to pay certain of its
operating expenses to promote the development of ARI and its efforts to produce affordable
housing for low and very-low income persons. By the end of the Contract term, ARI shall have
completed or performed the objectives and program measures in accordance with Exhibit A —
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"Program Summary".
The HOME Funds provided under this Contract are provided with the understanding that
ARI may expect to receive HOME project funding within twenty-four(24) months of receiving
HOME Funds for operating expenses. Funding by City of any application by ARI for HOME
project funding will be conditioned on City receiving sufficient funding from HUD for the
HOME Program, the quality of ARI's request for HOME project funding, and the applicability of
the request to then-existing HOME funded programs.
B. Budget
ARI agrees that the HOME Funds will be expended only for operating expenses in
compliance with the HOME Regulations, 24 CFR Part 92.208, and in accordance with Exhibit B
- "Program Budget". No change in the Program Budget shall be made without prior written
approval of the City. Under no circumstances shall the total amount of Program funds expended
by ARI from funds paid by the City exceed FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($50,000.00).
C. Time Line for Goals and Expenditures
ARI will work in accordance with the schedule set forth in the attached Exhibit C -
"Program Implementation Timeline", and ensure that Program goals and expenditures
correspond with the completion of the Program.
D. Reversion of Assets
ARI agrees to return to the City any HOME Funds remaining on hand at the end of the
Contract. If repayments, interest or other returns on investment attributable to HOME Funds are
received after the term of this Contract, they shall be returned to the City to be deposited in
accordance with HOME Regulations. .
E. Accounting, Records and Reports
ARI will establish and maintain an accounting system using uniform and established
principles of standard accounting in accordance with OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for
Non-Profit Organizations", for the documenting and controlling the expenditure of HOME Funds
used in the pursuit of Program objectives to be performed in this Contract.
ALL HOME FUNDS, AS DISTRIBUTED TO ARI, WILL BE IMMEDIATELY
DEPOSITED BY ARI IN A LOCAL, FEDERALLY-INSURED, INTEREST BEARING
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT, AND THEREAFTER DISBURSED BY CHECK BY
ARI FOR THE PURPOSES ALLOWED UNDER THIS CONTRACT ("ALLOWABLE
COSTS" HEREINAFTER DEFINED). ONLY HOME FUNDS WILL BE DEPOSITED
TO THIS ACCOUNT AND NO OTHER FUNDS WILL BE COMMINGLED WITH THIS
ACCOUNT. THE CITY SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDS RELATING-TO
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THIS ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF AUDITING ARI'S EXPENDITURES OF THE
HOME FUNDS, AND ARI WILL SO ADVISE APPROPRIATE BANK OFFICIALS.
ARI will only use HOME finds received to defray expenditures which are: (1) made in
conformance with the specified purposes set out in Exhibit A and all other provisions of this
Contract; (2) necessary to accomplish the Program objectives; (3) reasonable in amount of goods
and services purchased; (4) actual net costs to ARI (i.e., the price paid minus any refunds,
rebates, discounts or any other items of value received by ARI that have the effect of reducing the
cost actually incurred); (5) incurred after execution of this Contract unless specific authorization
from the City to the contrary is received; (6) satisfactorily documented; and (7) treated uniformly
and consistently under the accounting system established by ARI for these purposes.
All costs defrayed from HOME Funds will be supported by properly executed checks,
orders, payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, vouchers, or other accounting documents
evidencing in detail the nature and propriety of the charges. Such documentation will be clearly
identified, readily accessible and, to the extent possible, kept separate and apart from all other
such documents.
City expressly reserves, for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution of this
Contract, the right to audit compliance with the terms of this Contract, and any and all records
and documents relating to expenditures made for which HOME Funds are used, or relating to any
other activity under this Contract or use of HOME Funds. ARI agrees to retain all such records
and documents for the five(5) year period
By the 15th day of each month during which the Program is supported by HOME Funds
provided under this Contract (to be construed as including the use of any asset obtained through
the expenditure of HOME Funds), ARI will supply the City with a report detailing:
a. Program reports in accordance with Attachment IV — "Monthly Narrative Report"
and Attachment IV(a) -Performance Report;
b. Expenditure detail in accordance with Attachment I - "Request For Funds",
Attachment II - "Detail Statement of Costs", and Attachment III - "Expenditures
Worksheet".
Reports shall be submitted in the format specified by City. IF THE REQUIRED
REPORTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE, THE CITY RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENTS REQUESTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT AND
ANY OTHER CONTRACTS WITH ARI.
F. Cost Principles
ARI shall administer the Program in compliance with OMB Circular A-122, "Cost
Principles for Non-Profit Organizations", as amended from time to time and with the following:
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 in
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accordance with specific reference to OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations". The audit may cover either ARI'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. ARI's audit certification is attached hereto as Exhibit D — "Audit Certification
Form" and "Audit Requirements". The Audit Certification Form must be submitted to City
within sixty (60) days of the end of period being audited (ARI's fiscal year). Costs of preparation
of this audit may be an allowable expenditure of Federal funds in an amount proportional to that
of the Federal funds used in ARI's total agency operating budget. 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.
City reserves the right to perform an audit of ARI'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-133, and ARI agrees to allow access to all pertinent
materials as described in Section G. Record Retention and reports. If such audit reveals a
questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved within (15) days after notice
to ARI of such questioned practice or expenditure. If questions are not resolved within this
period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding under this Contract and/or future
contract(s) with ARI.
If as a result of any audit it is determined that ARI has misused, misapplied or
misappropriated all or any part of the HOME Funds, ARI agrees to reimburse the City the
amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the amount of any
sanctions, penalty or other charge levied against City by HUD because of such misuse,
misapplication or misappropriation.
G. Monitor Effectiveness of Services and Work
The City will review the activities and performance of ARI not less than annually as
required by the HOME Regulations. ARI agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by ARI in compliance with the terms of
this Contract. City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and records (dealing with
the use of the funds that are the basis of this Contract) of ARI, its officers, directors, agents,
employees, and subcontractors for the purpose of such monitoring. ARI agrees to likewise
monitor the effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by its subcontractors.
H. Compliance with All Applicable Laws and Regulations
ARI agrees to comply with the following laws and regulations as they are currently
written or are hereafter amended during performance of this Contract:
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(1) Federal
Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et seq.)
Title VIII of Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC 3601 et seq.)
Executive Orders 11063 and 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086
and as supplemented by 41 CFR Part 60
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 USC et seq.)
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 USC 6101 et seq.)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794 et seq.) and 24 CFR Part 8
where applicable
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 USC 4321 et seq. ("NEPA")
and the related authorities listed 24 CFR Part 58
The Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 USC 7401 et seq.), the Clean Water Act of 1977, as
amended (33 USC 1251 et seq.) and the related EPA regulations at 40 CFR Part 15, as
amended from time to time, and 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 USC 1101 et seq.) specifically including
the provisions requiring employer verifications of legal status of its employees
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, (42 USC 12101 et seq.), the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, (42 USC 4151 et seq), and the Uniform
Federal Accessibility Standards, 24 CFR Part 40, Appendix A
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. ("NAHA")
Regulations at 24 CFR Part 87 related to lobbying, including the requirement that
certifications and disclosures be obtained from all covered persons
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
(2) Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC
1701 u et seg.) and its related regulations at 24 CFR Part 135
As the work performed under this Contract is on a project assisted under a program
providing direct Federal financial assistance from HUD, Section 3 of 24 CFR 135.38 ("Section
3") requires that the following clause be inserted in all covered contracts ("Section 3 Clause"):
"A. The work to performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu
(Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic
opportunities generated by HUD assisted or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall,
to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very low-income persons, particularly
persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR
Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this cpntract,-thc -
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parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would
prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.
C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a
notice advising the labor organization or workers' 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 minimum
number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship 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 include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract
to comply with regulations 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, upon 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 filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is
executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 135
require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's
obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.
F. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in
sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD
assisted contracts.
G. With respect to work performed in connection with Section 3 covered Indian
housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
(25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b)
requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and
employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award 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 7(b) agree to
comply with Section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with
Section 7(b)."
ARI will comply with the provisions of Section 3 and the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135,
and all applicable rules and orders issued thereunder. ARI certifies and agrees that it is under no
contractual or other impediment that would prevent it from complying with these requirements.
ARI agrees that it will send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which it
has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising
the said labor organization or workers' representatives of its commitments under this Section 3
Clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment or training.
ARI agrees that it will include the Section 3 Clause in every subcontract for work in
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connection with the Program and will, at direction of City, take appropriate action pursuant to
such subcontract upon a fmding that any subcontractor is in violation of regulations pertaining to
Section 3. ARI agrees that it will not subcontract with any subcontractor where it has knowledge
that the latter has been found in violation of the regulations under 24 CFR Part 135 and will not
let any contract unless the subcontractor has first provided ARI with a preliminary statement of
activity to comply with the requirements of these regulations.
City and ARI 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 Program, binding upon the City and
ARI, and their respective successors, assigns and subcontractors. Failure to fulfill these
requirements shall subject ARI and its 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.
(3) Other Laws
ARI 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 City ordinances, rules and
regulations and the HOME Regulations. ARI further promises and agrees that it has read, and is
familiar with, the terms and conditions of the Federal grant under which HOME Funds are
granted and that it will fully comply with them. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls the
attention of ARI to any such violations on the part of ARI or any of its officers, members, agents,
employees, Program participants or subcontractors, then ARI shall immediately desist from and
correct such violation.
(4) Prohibition Against Discrimination
ARI, in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this Contract, will not
discriminate against any person because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or familial
status, nor will ARI permit its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors or Program
participants to engage in such discrimination.
During the performance of this Contract ARI agrees, and will require all its
subcontractors to agree, as follows:
ARI will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. ARI will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated fairly during
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 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. ARI agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
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applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
ARI will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
ARI, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
ARI 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 terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate
against persons because of their age or because of any handicap, except on the basis of a
bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
ARI further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, employees,
subcontractors, Program participants, 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.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), ARI warrants that it and any 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
employment with, or employees of ARI or any of its subcontractors. ARI 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
ARI's and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the above-referenced laws
concerning disability discrimination in the performance of this Contract.
This Contract is made and entered into with reference specifically to the ordinances
codified at Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3, "Discrimination in Employment Practices",
of the City Code and ARI hereby covenants and agrees that ARI, its officers, members,
agents, employees and subcontractors, have fully complied with all provisions of same
and that no employee, applicant or Program participant has been discriminated against by
the terms of such ordinances by either ARI or its officers, members, agents, employees or
subcontractors.
(5) Prohibition Against Interest
No member, officer or employee of City or its designees or agents; no member 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 tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any-interest; --
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direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be
performed hereunder. ARI shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language
prohibiting such interest in all contracts and subcontracts entered into in connection with the
Program.
No officer, employee, member or Program participant of ARI or its subcontractors shall
have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract or the HOME Funds transferred
hereunder or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to ARI of any land,
materials, supplies or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf
of ARI, as an officer, employee, member or Program participant. Any willful violation of this
paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of ARI or its subcontractors shall render
this Contract voidable by the City.
No officer, employee, agent, consultant, elected official or appointed official of the City,
ARI or its subcontractors who 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.
(6) Minority and Women Business Enterprise Commitment
ARI agrees to abide by the City's policy to involve Minority and Women Business
Enterprises ("M/WBEs") in all phases of its procurement practices 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. Therefore,
ARI agrees to incorporate City Ordinance No. 11923, and all amendments or successor policies
thereto, into all contracts and subcontracts and will further require all persons or entities with
whom it contracts to comply with said ordinance.
I. Assignment
ARI 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. It is agreed that the City has the right
to inspect and approve in writing any proposed subcontracts between ARI and any subcontractor
engaged in any activity in conjunction with this HOME funded project prior to any charges being
incurred.
J. Indemnification and Release
ARI 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 —
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PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER HIND 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 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 ARI 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
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. ARI 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 ARI, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR PROGRAM
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 ARI AND CITY,
THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR THIS SECTION INCLUDES INDEMNITY
BY ARI TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT CITY FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF
CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS ALLEDGED TO
BE THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY,DAMAGE OR DEATH.
ARI 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 INCIDENTIAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS
CONTRACT, EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY
THE CITY'S SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE.
ARI SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS SUBCONTRACTORS TO INCLUDE IN
THEIR SUBCONTRACTS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY IN FAVOR OF THE CITY
IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ABOVE.
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K. Waiver of Immunity
If ARI, 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, ARI 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.
L. Insurance and Bondin;
ARI will maintain blanket fidelity coverage in the form of insurance or bond in the
amount of $30,000, to insure against loss from the fraud, theft or dishonesty of any of ARI's
officers, agents, trustees, directors or employees. The proceeds of such bond shall be used to
reimburse City for any and all loss of HOME Funds occasioned by such misconduct. To
effectuate such reimbursement, such bond shall include a rider stating that reimbursement for any
loss or losses thereunder shall be made directly to City for the use and benefit of ARI.
ARI shall furnish to City, in a timely manner, certificates of insurance as proof that it has
secured and paid for policies of commercial insurance as specified herein. Such insurance shall
cover all insurable risks incident to or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted
performance or nonperformance of this Contract. ARI shall maintain the following coverages
and limits thereof.
Commercial General Liability(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"
Pending availability of the above coverage, and at the discretion of the ARI, the policy
shall be the primary responding insurance policy versus a personal auto insurance policy
if or when in the course of ARI's business as contracted herein.
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
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including but not limited to construction, demolition, and rehabilitation. ARI or its
subcontractors shall maintain coverages. In the event the respective subcontractors do not
maintain coverage, the ARI shall maintain the coverage on such subcontractor for each
applicable subcontract.
Directors and Officers Insurance
Optional (Highly Recommended)
Note: This insurance shall cover the ARI and any associated Board of Directors
members.
Additional Requirements
Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's option and that ARI shall
revise such amounts within thirty(30) days following notice to ARI of such requirements.
ARI will submit to City documentation that it has obtained insurance coverage and
has executed bonds as required in this Contract prior to payment of any monies provided
hereunder.
Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide City with a minimum sixty(60) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms or coverage.
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 the 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 the 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 ABI'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 the 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 the City of Fort
Worth.
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 Program, and such requirements exceed those specified herein, the former
shall prevail.
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ARI shall require its subcontractors to maintain applicable insurance coverages, limits,
and other requirements as those specified herein; and, ARI shall require its subcontractors to
provide ARI with certificate(s) of insurance documenting such coverage. Also, ARI shall require
its subcontractors to have City and ARI endorsed as additional insureds (as their interest may
appear) on their respective insurance policies.
ARI shall require its subcontractors to maintain builders risk insurance at the limit
of applicable project(s) costs when the value of materials involved exceeds $10,000 or at a
different limit value as specified by the City of Fort Worth.
M. Certification Regarding Lobb idng
The undersigned representative of ARI 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
ART, 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, ARI shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with 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 USC 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.
ARI shall require that the language of this certification be included in all
subcontracts or agreements involving the expenditure of Federal funds.
N. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
All terms of this Contract shall apply to any and all subcontractors of ARI who are in
any way paid with HOME Funds or who perform any work in connection with the Program.
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
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in a Untied 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 in the
preamble of this Contract or at such other address as the receiving party designates by proper
notice to the sending party.
If applicable, ARI must meet conditions and limitations for use of HOME Funds
involving a primarily religious entity as set forth in the HOME Regulations.
ARI shall notify City in writing of any changes in its 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status
during the term of this Contract as well as any other change that alters ARI's certification as a
CHDO under the HOME Regulations. ARI agrees to document its continued compliance,
including but not limited to an annual board roster and certification of continued compliance.
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have xecuted fo c pies of this Contract
in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this day of 1. 2004.
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
a
By:
City Secretary Dale A. Fisseler
Acting Assistant City Manager
APP VED AS TO AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ABILITY RESOURCES, INC.
! '7
Contract author zatioR
By: 1
Jesse �e well, Executive Director
Date
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on C l , 2004 by Dale
A. Fisseler, the Acting Assistant City Manager, of the City of Fort Worth, on behalf the City of
Fort Worth.
Notary Public, State of Texas
ROSELLA BARNES
NOTARY PUBLIC
tiState of Texas
iNYoF .f Comm. Exp. 03-31-2005
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on 2004 by
Jesse Seawell, the Executive Director of Ability Reso cInc., a Texas non-profit corporation,
on behalf of said corporation.
lea.
Nota Public, State of Texas
oPF Pia r SUZANNE C.MARSDEN
NOTARY PUBLIC ,
STATE OF TEXAS
ar�rf of My Comm.Exp.02-11-2006
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EXHIBIT A
PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM TITLE
ABILITY RESOURCES,INC.-RENTAL HOUSING FOR SENIORS OR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2003 DOME-CHDO
PERSONAL SERVICES SO
SUPPLIES $0.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES(SUPPORT FUNDS) $50,000.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0.00
TOTAL $50,000.00
DESCRIPTION:
Ability Resources, Inc. is a certified Community Housing Development Organization that provides decent, safe,
accessible and affordable rental housing for persons with special needs.
The performance period will begin on the date of contract execution and end twelve months thereafter.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To identify a property site on which to develop a multi-family rental project for seniors or persons with special.
special that is accessible and affordable to low and very low income persons.
PROGRAM MEASURES
Submission of:
Evidence of site control
Evidence of appropriate zoning and other due diligence activities
Obtain Appraisal
Conduct Market Study
Perform Feasibility Study
Development budget
Compliance with HUD site and neighborhood standards for new multi-family project
Develop plans and specifications
Obtain builder/developer
Obtain architect
Vlfritten construction quote from builder/developer
Qualifications and track record of proposed builder/developer
Secure funding and obtain letters of commitment from any permanent financing lender or funding provider
Proforma for the first five years
Identify for
service providers
Plans for marketing and outreach
Develop Lease Up Plan
Compliance with terms of affordability
EMBIT B
City of Fort Worth CHDO Support Fund Application
B. 4 OPERATING BUDGET FOR TWO FISCAL YEAR
1. Fiscal Year 09/01/04 to 08/31/05 2. Fiscal Year 09/01/05 to 08/31/06
Expense Category Total. C$DO . CDB;...Other Total CHDO CDBG Other
Budget $uciget G Sources Budget Bixdget Sources
0)* (2) (4)*** (2)x* (3) (4)***
3
Personnel Services
Salaries 137,200 5500 1 131,700 142,060 0 142,060
FICA 10,610 440 10,170 10,986 0 10,986
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Unemployment- State
Unemployment-Federal
Workers' Compensation
Retirement 6060 0 6060
Supplies 2,200 1100 1100 2400 0 2400
Office Supplies 2,500 1250 1 1250 2750 0 2750
Postage 1,000 500 500 1100 0 1100
Teaching Aids
Office Furniture
Other
Contractual Seryices
Telephone 5000 2500 2500 5.500 0 5500
Electric 6276 3138 3138 7128 0 7128
Gas 0 0 0 0 0 0
Water/Waste Disposal 1800 900 900 1800 0 1800
Rent 15,232 7616 7616 15232 0 15,232
Custodial Services
Copier
Other Equipment
Printing 200 100 100 220 0 220
Repairs 3000 1500 1500 3300 0 3300
Fidelity Bond 600 300 300 600 0 600
Liability Insurance 2700 1350 1350 2,700 0 2700
Legal & Accounting 7500 3750 3750 7,500 0 7500
Private Auto Allowance 2400 1200 1200 2400 0 2400
Conferences & Seminar 500 0 500 500 0 500
Other 37,964 18,856 19,108 41,760 0 41,760
TOTAL 236,682 50,000 316,682 253,996 0 253,996
Less payroll= 88,872 44,060-50%
* Should be the total of columns 2,3 and 4.
** CHDO Budget should not exceed $50,000 or 50% of the total budget, over a
two-year period or whichever is lower.
*** Indicate other funding sources in columns 4. Should equal total in Funding Source in C.
3 August 19, 2003
EXHIBIT C
ABILITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED
TIME LINE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
2003 CHDO Operating Funds PROJECT
July through December 2005-Locate suitable property
January through February 2006-Negotiate for purchase of property
April through May 2006-Develop CHDO funding application for purchase of property
and for HUD-Section 202 funding
June 2006-Closing on property
October 2006-notification of 202 funding
October 2006 through April 2007-Architectural and Engineering Plans
April 2007 through July 2007-Construction
July 2007 continuing-Marketing and Management
EXHIBIT D
CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Audit Certification Form
Subrecipient: Fiscal Year Ending:
Mo Day Yr
❑ 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 fiscal
year.
❑ We did not exceed the $500,000 federal expenditure threshold required for
a Single Audit or a Program Specific Audit to be performed this fiscal year. (Fill
out schedule below)
Federal Expenditure Disclosure
Federal Funds
Must be filled out if Single Audit or Program Audit is not required:
Pass Through Program Name & Contract
Federal Grantor Grantor CFDA Number Number Expenditures
Total Federal Expenditures for this Fiscal Year $
Printed Name Title (Must be CFO, CEO or equivalent)
Authorized Signature (Must be CFO, CEO or equivalent) Phone Number 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 Worth within 60 days after the end of your Fiscal year
CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING 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 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 Auditing 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"
Alf 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 organizations Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer
shall make the certification within 60 days of the end of the organization's
fiscal year.
The following items should be submitted to the City of Fort Worth Housing
Department within the required timeframe:
Due 60 days after organization's fiscal year end: (required for all subrecipients)
• Completed Audit Certification Form
Due within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months
after the end of the audit period.
• 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.
CITY OF FORT WORTH HOUSING 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 Reporting Based on
an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With
GovernmentAuditing 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 Findings and Questioned Costs (OMB A-133 §. 505d), including:
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings 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
CITI% OF FORT WOR-rLR aTT'ACD2V(F-N •I
HOUSING DE -A-RIMENT
SIMGRANTEE'S REQUEST FOR FUNDS.
Agency
Frown Name:
Contract Number Report P trod:
Date of Request:
CASH-BALANCE ANALYSIS FOR
1. Beginamg Cash Balance $ $
2. Amount Received:
Program Income $ $
City of Fort Worth $ $
Interest Earned
I Total Finds Available (1 +2)
4. Less Expenditure(detail statement cost) $ _ $
5. ENDING CASH BALANCE (3-4)
eaT. _
6. E dibated Expenditures $ _
7. Funds Needed(6-5) $ _
8. Less Estimated Program Income $
P. Unpaid Request for Payment Previously Submitted $
10.Amoun#of This Request(7-8 &9) $ —
[. 1lIAR$-P j:rCh aS-as R r:C1 T.3 eSt
MARS D�TPUT_ Vendor/PO Number/Requisition Namber
Find/Account/Center
Total Amount of this Request
VeriEcatiou
A. Model Blocks Planner:
E. Contract Manager_
C. Accounting:
Authorization
4. A gencp: I /
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3. Mgmt&Budget
A&ni-uistratoi
Causing Director / -
gov—tss,soo.00 ON -)
CITY OF FORT W ORTH A TTA CBMEIt'T la
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
MANAGMvIENT AND BUDGET DIVISION
DETAIL STATEMENT OF COSTS
CONTRACT No- DAZE
AGENCY
TO
PROGRAM REPORTPERTOD
PROGRAM MONTHLY CummATIYE
COST CATEGORY ACCOUNT BUDGET EXPENDITURES TO DATE BALANCE
PERSONAL SERVICES
Salaries 516010 f
FICA 518010.
L'elnsurmce 518050
Health InsnTance 518060
Un to ent-Federal 518090
Unem to ent Tax-State 518090
Worker's Corap 518040
Retirement 518070
SUPPLIES
Office Su lies 521010
Po
e 521020-
Teadhin Aids 522030
Food Supplies 52203.0
Other-ODeratin-Supplies 523300
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. .
T le honej 535040
nWater/Waste
535020
535010 j
Di oral 535030
u ) 537010
rvices 539220
menr Rental 537030
_ . 533030
Repairs' 53600
Fidehty..Bond 538210 .
Liability Iusurance 534020
egal.&Accountin .538060
'rivate Auto AIlowance-Local 532130
Udvmtsin 533010
;onferences&Ser nit= 5311.80
,6n=toal Services 539120
*direct Cost 5I7010
API'T'AL OUTLAY
rrmtare,Fixtures 541330
nce E went 541370 .
operty Insurance
)TAI
Sub-Contractors Gertification: I certify that the costs incun-ed afe taken from the books of accounts and that such costs are valid
and consistent with the terms of the agreement
VIE and TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICER SIGNATURE and DATE -- `—
CITY OF FORT WORTH A-TTACMym"T III
HCfUSI1NG DEPART Y=
M, 1—NAGEMFNT A r'M BUDGET DIPISIOIN
EXPENDMT ES WOKKSECEET
CMURACT NO. DATE
AGENCY
TO .
PROGRAM REPO1tTPERIOD
C13EC-K
NO. DATE PAYEE DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO: AMOUNT
. 1
2
3
d
6
7
8
9
10
11
H12
13
14
1s
.16
17
18
19
20
21
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'3
41 I
SI
TOTAL
Sub-Contractors Certification_ I certify that the costs actued are taken from the boobs of accounts and that Bach costs are valid
and consistent with the temps di the agzeement
vIR and TITLE OF AUTHt7RI7.'ED OFFICER SIGNATURE and DATE
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M01,7TH REPORTING
FROM: TO:
1 . ACCOMPLIS` MENTS
II_ ADDIT3:O1ZkL- COMMENTS REGARDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS 'TRIS MONTH:
Ill . PROj3LEMS 1NCOUNTERED .AND SOLUTIONS PROPOSED-
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/22/2004
DATE: Tuesday, June 22, 2004
LOG NAME: 05ARICHDO REFERENCE NO.: **C-20117
SUBJECT:
Reallocation of Community Housing Development Organization Support Funds for Ability
Resources, Inc. to Support Development of Housing Projects for Seniors and/or Persons with
Disabilities
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the reallocation and use of $50,000 in Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) funds under Federal HOME Program Year 2003; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ability Resources, Inc. (ARI), not to exceed a
total of $50,000, in Fiscal Year 2003 HOME CHDO Support Funds to assist the organization with payment
of operating costs; and
3. Authorize the contract performance period to begin on the date of contract execution and end twelve
months thereafter; and
4. Authorize extension or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if the organization requests an
extension; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, 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 HOME Investment Partnerships Program is intended to be a partnership between federal, state, local
governments, non-profit and for-profit agencies who, build, own, manage, finance and support low income
housing initiatives.
Participating Jurisdictions (PJs), such as the City of Fort Worth, are particularly encouraged to work with
existing community-based, non-profit housing organizations and to help develop new housing non-profits.
To ensure this participation, a minimum 15% of a PJ's HOME funds must be set-aside to be used for
Community Housing Development Corporations (CHDOs), and up to 5% may be set-aside to fund CHDOs'
operating expenses. CHDOs are certified by PJs according to- specific eligibility criteria. Commitments of
HOME funds must be made according to a timetable established by HUD.
The City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CHDO funds. ARI submitted a proposal for
Support Funds in response to the NOFA to explore the development of a HUD funded Senior Housing
Development or a multi-family, market rate development that would include units for persons with
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disabilities. ARI is in the process of locating an appropriate property site for this proposed
development. ARI's mission is to develop quality, accessible housing that is affordable to persons with
disabilities.
HOME rules require that in two years of receipt of CHDO Support Funds, the CHDO is to submit a request
for CHDO Program Funds to undertake the planned housing development activity.
The above recommendations were approved by the Housing and Workforce Development Committee at its
May 18, 2004 meeting.
ARI serves all Council Districts.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 539120 005206772510 $13,936.06 GR76 539120 005206772020 $13,936.06
GR76 539120 005206846510 36_06194 GR76 539120 005206846020 $36,063.94
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Reid Rector (6140)
Ori inating Department Head_ Jerome Walker (7537)
Additional Information Contact: Charles Cumby (7337)
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