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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Costa
FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon r^ COW
County
Director of Community Development
DATE: June 22, 1993
SUBJECT: Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Project
Agreements, with the City of Pleasant Hill .
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve and authorize the Deputy Director or his Designee to execute
a CDBG Program Project Agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill,
implementing project number 19-27 . The payment limit is $35,000,
during the period beginning April 1, 1993 and ending March 31, 1994 .
FISCAL IMPACT
None ( 100% HUD Funds)
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Pleasant Hill will use the funds to make curb cuts in the
downtown area. This project will help ensure mobility impaired
residents have access to businesses and services located in downtown
Pleasant Hill .
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Contact: Larry Jones
646-4208
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CAO PHIL BAT LOR, CLERK OF
Auditor (Nona) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County Counsel AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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PROJECT AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 23rd day of June, 1993 by and between Contra Costa County
(herein called the "County") and the City of Pleasant Hill (herein called the "Subrecipient").
WHEREAS, the County has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist the County in utilizing such funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Activities
The Subrecipient will be responsible for administering a CDBG Year r 19
Handicapped Barrier Removal in a manner satisfactory to County and consistent with
any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will
include the following activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant
Program:
Program Delivery
The City of Pleasant Hill will be responsible for removing and rebuilding selected curb
intersection to accommodate handicapped persons.
General Administration
Project oversight and direction will be provided by the Project Manager and
administrative support will be provided by the Subrecipient's administrative staff.
B. Levels of Accomplishment
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient agrees to remove and rebuilding selected curb intersection to accommodate
handicapped persons.
C. Staffing
Provide name of employee(s), title, hourly rate of pay, and time spent on program per
pay period. This list is to be updated as necessary.
D. Performance Monitoring
The County will have the right to monitor the performance of the Subrecipient against
goals and performance standards established herein. Substandard performance as
determined by the County will constitute non-compliance with this Agreement. If
action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the Subrecipient within
thirty (30) days after being notified by the County, agreement suspension or termination
procedures may be initiated.
II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Subrecipient shall start on the 23rd day of June, 1993 and end on the
31st day of March, 1994. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein shall
be extended to cover any additional time period during which the Subrecipient remains
in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income.
III. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the County
under this agreement shall not exceed $22,000. Demands for the payment of eligible
expenses shall be based upon information submitted by the Subrecipient consistent
with the approved Agreement Budget, attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit A, and County policy concerning payments.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Subrecipient's financial
management system in accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular
A-110, Attachment F.
IV. NOTICES
Communication concerning this agreement and/or any amendments hereto shall be
directed to the following:
Contra Costa County Subrecipient
Lawrence P. Jones Bill Lightfoot
Community Development Department City of Pleasant Hill
651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing 100 Gregory Lane
Martinez, CA 94553 Pleasant Hill, CA 94598
(510) 646-4208 (510) 671-5264
V. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and all federal regulations and policies
issued pursuant to this regulations. The Subrecipient further agrees to utilize funds
available under this. Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise
available.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. General Compliance
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations governing public agencies with respect to its performance hereunder, including but
not limited to Federal regulations, guidelines, bulletins, and circulars pursuant to Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, including Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter V, Part 570 as published in the Federal Register, Vol. 30, No. 220, Tuesday,
September 6, 1988, as may be revised and amended; and which are incorporated herein by
reference. Documentation of such compliance shall be made available for review by the County
upon request.
B. Independent Subrecipient
Nothing contained in this agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as
creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The
Subrecipient shall at all times remain an independent subrecipient with respect to the services to
be performed under this agreement. The County shall be exempt from payment of all
Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers'
Compensation Insurance as the Subrecipient is an independent Subrecipient.
C. Indemnification
The Subrecipient shall defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the County and its officers and
employees from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness, death, or injury
to person(s) or property, including without limitation all consequential damages, from any cause
whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of the
Subrecipient or its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors hereunder, save and except
claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the County
or its officers or employees. The Subrecipient will reimburse the County for any expenditures,
including reasonable attorney's fees, the County may make by reason of the matters that are the
subject of this indemnification, and if requested by the County will defend any claims or
litigation to which this indemnification provision applies at the sole cost and expense of the
Subrecipient.
D. Insurance and Bonding
During the entire term of this Agreement and any extension of modification thereof, the
Subrecipient shall keep in effect insurance policies meeting the following insurance requirements
unless otherwise expressed in the Special Conditions:
(1) Liability Insurance. The Subrecipient shall provide comprehensive liability insurance,
including coverage for owned and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single
limit coverage of $500,000 for all damages, including consequential damages, due to bodily
injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person or damage to or destruction of property,
including the loss of use thereof, arising from each occurrence. Such insurance shall be endorsed
to include the County and its officers and employees as additional insureds as to all services
performed by the Subrecipient under this agreement. Said policies shall constitute primary
insurance as to the County, the State and Federal Governments, and their officers, agents, and
employees, so that other insurance policies held by them or their self-insurance program(s) shall
not be required to contribute to any loss covered under the Subreciepient's insurance policy.
(2) Workers' Compensation. The Subrecipient shall provide the County with a Certificate
of Insurance evidencing workers' compensation insurance coverage for its employees.
(3) The subrecipient shall provide a policy or policies of All Risk Property Damage Insurance
including Flood Plain Insurance whenever applicable, particularly where CDBG funds are used
in the acquisition of real property.
(4) Additional Provisions. The policies shall include a provision for thirty (30) days written
notice to County before cancellation or material change of the above specified coverage. Said
policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the County, the State and Federal Governments,
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their officers, agents, and employees, so that other insurance policies held by them shall not be
required to contribute to any loss covered under the Subrecipient's insurance policy or policies.
The Subrecipient shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect agreement assets from loss
due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum shall purchase a blanket
fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from the County. Not
later than the effective date of the Agreement, the Subrecipient shall provide the County
with a certificate(s) of insurance evidencing the above liability insurance.
The Subrecipient shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of Attachment B of
OMB Circular A-110, Bonding and Insurance.
F. Grantor Recognition
The Subrecipient shall ensure recognition of the role of the grantor agency in providing services
through this agreement. As appropriate, activities, facilities and items utilized pursuant to this
agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, the Subrecipient will
include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with funds
made available under this agreement.
G. Amendments
Contra Costa County or Subrecipient may amend this Agreement at any time provided that such
amendments make specific.reference to this Agreement, and are executed in writing, signed by
a duly authorized representative of both organizations, and approved by the County Board of
Supervisors. Such amendments shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor relieve or release County
or Subrecipient from its obligations under this Agreement.
Should Federal or State regulations, laws, policies or funding amounts touching upon the subject
of this Agreement be adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Agreement shall be deemed
amended to assure conformance with such Federal and State requirements. If such amendments
result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or schedule of, the activities to be
undertaken as part of this Agreement, such modifications will be incorporated only by written
amendment signed by both County and Subrecipient.
H. Suspension or Termination
In the event the Subrecipient fails to perform properly any of its obligations hereunder and such
failure of performance is not cured by the Subrecipient within thirty (30) days after receipt of
written notice from the County, the County may in addition to any other remedies, complete the
Subrecipient's obligations in any reasonable manner it chooses, take possession of any real or
personal property associated with the project, and construct, operate or maintain the project as
the County may deem necessary to fulfill requirements of the Federal Government. The
Subrecipient agrees to reimburse the County for any costs or expenses incurred by the County
because of said failure to perform and also agrees to convey title to any real property acquired
by Subrecipient with project funds should County request such title.
In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by Subrecipient
under this Agreement shall, at the option of the County, become the property of the County, and
Subrecipient shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work
completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination. Contra Costa County may
also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part.
Failure by the Subrecipient to perform properly any of its obligations under this Agreement may
be cause for suspension of all obligations of the County thereunder.
If the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or with any of
the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein; and the County may declare the
Subrecipient ineligible for any further participation in Contra Costa County agreements, in
addition to other remedies as provided by law.
I. Cessation of Funding. In the event the Federal funding for this Agreement ceases, this
Agreement is terminated.
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J. Administrative Amendments. Subject to the Payment Limit, only the Payment Provisions
and the Project Work Program may be amended by a written administrative amendment
executed by the Subrecipient and the head of the County Department for which this
Agreement is made or his designee, subject to any required State of Federal (United
States) approval, provided that such administrative amendments may not materially
change the Payment Provisions or the Project Work Program.
K. Extension of Term for Performance. Without requiring Subrecipient to provide
consideration in addition to that supporting this Agreement, the County of Contra Costa,
through its Community Development Director, may grant Subrecipient an extension of
time for performance, beyond that time specified above under "Term" (Paragraph 3). Any
such extension must be in writing and shall be at the sole discretion of the County.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Financial Management
1. Accounting Standards
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with Attachment F of 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.
2. Cost Principles .
The Subrecipient shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-122, "Cost
Principles for Non-Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions,"
as applicable; [and if the Subrecipient is a governmental or quasi-governmental agency, the
applicable sections of 24 CFR Part 85, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments,"] for all costs incurred whether
charged on a direct or indirect basis.
B. Documentation and Record-Keeping
1. Records to be Maintained
The Subrecipient shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations specified in 24
CFR Part 570.506, and satisfactory to County staff, and that are pertinent to the activities to be
funded under this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the National
Objectives of the CDBG program;
C. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or disposition of
real property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal opportunity
components of the CDBG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular A-110;
and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR 570.
2. Retention
The Subrecipient shall retain all records pertinent to services performed and expenditures incurred
under this agreement for a period of three (3) years after the termination of all activities funded
under this agreement, or after the resolution of all Federal audit findings, whichever occurs later.
Records for non-expendable property acquired with funds under this agreement shall be retained
for three (3) years after final disposition of such property. Records for any displaced person must
be kept for three (3) years after he/she has received final payment.
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3. Client Data
The Subrecipient shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided.
Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income level or other basis
for determining eligibility, and description of service provided. Such information shall be made
available to Contra Costa County monitors or their designees for review upon their request.
4. Property Records
The Subrecipient shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify properties
purchased, improved or sold with the grant monies. Properties retained shall continue to meet
eligibility criteria and shall conform with the "changes in use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR
Parts 570.503(b)(8).
5. National Obiectives
The Subrecipient agrees to maintain documentation that demonstrates that the
activities carried out with funds provided under this agreement meet one or more of the CDBG
Program's national objectives - (1) benefit low/moderate income persons; (2) aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (3) meet community development needs having a
particular urgency - as defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208.
6. Close-Outs
Subrecipient obligation to the County 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 receivable accounts to the County), and
determining the custodianship of records.
7. Audits & Inspections
All Subrecipient records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made
available to the County, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time
during normal business hours, as often as the County or grantor agency deems necessary, to
audit, examine, and make excepts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in
audit reports must be fully cleared by the Subrecipient within 30 days after receipt by the
Subrecipient. Failure of the Subrecipient to comply with the above audit requirements will
constitute a violation of this agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments.
The Subrecipient hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with
current County policy concerning subrecipient audits.
C. Reporting and Payment Procedures
1. Budgets
The Subrecipient will submit a detailed agreement budget of a form and content prescribed by
the County for approval by the County. The County and the Subrecipient may agree to revise
the budget from time to time in accordance with existing County policies.
2. Program Income
The Subrecipient shall report monthly all program income as defined at 24 CFR 570.500(a)
generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this agreement. The
use of program income by the Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements set forth at 24
CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, the Subrecipient may use such income during the
agreement period for activities permitted under this agreement and shall reduce requests for
additional funds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unused
program income shall be returned to the County at the end of the agreement period, unless
specific written amendments are made between the County and the Subrecipient. Any interest
earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury is not program income and shall be remitted
promptly to the County.
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3. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, the Subrecipient shall develop an indirect cost allocation plan for
determining the appropriate County share of administrative costs and shall submit such plan to
the County for approval.
4. Payment Procedures
The County will pay to the Subrecipient funds available under this agreement based upon
information submitted by the Subrecipient and consistent with any approved budget and County
policy concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances, payments will be made for
eligible expenses actually incurred by the subrecipient, and not to exceed actual cash
requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the County in accordance with advance fund and
program income balances available in Subrecipient accounts. In addition, the County reserves
the right to liquidate funds available under this agreement for costs incurred by the County on
behalf of the Subrecipient.
5. Progress Reports
The Subrecipient shall submit regular Progress Reports to the County in the form, content and
frequency as required by the County.
D. Procurement
1. Compliance
The Subrecipient shall comply with current County policy concerning the purchase of equipment
and shall maintain an inventory records of all non-expendable personal property as defined by
such policy as may be procured with funds provided herein. All program assets (unexpended
program income, property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the County upon termination of this
agreement.
2. OMB Standards
The Subrecipient shall procure materials in accordance.with the requirements of Attachment O
of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently follow Attachment N,
Property Management Standards, covering utilization and disposal of property.
3. Travel
The Subrecipient shall obtain prior written approval 'from the County for any travel outside the
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4. Relocation, Acquisition and Displacement
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with 24 CFR 570.606 relating to the acquisition and
disposition of all real property utilizing grant funds, and to the displacement of persons,
businesses, nonprofit organizations and farms occurring as a direct result of any acquisition or
rehabilitation of real property utilizing grant funds. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with
applicable county Ordinances, Resolutions, and Policies concerning displacement of individuals
from their residences.
VIII. PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
1. Compliance
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order
11063, and with Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086.
2. Nondiscrimination
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The Subrecipient will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or other handicap, age,
marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. The Subrecipient will take affirmative
action to ensure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such
employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion,
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms
of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Subrecipient agrees
to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices
setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
3. Confidentiality
Subrecipient agrees to comply and to require his employees to comply with all applicable State
and Federal statutes or regulations respecting confidentiality, including but not limited to, the
identify of recipients, their records, or services provided them, and assures that:
All applications and records concerning any individual made or kept by Subrecipient or any
public officer or agency in connection with the administration of or relating to services provided
under this Agreement will be confidential, to the extent permitted by law, and will not be open
to examination for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of such service.
No person will publish or disclose or permit or cause to be published or disclosed, any list of
persons receiving services, except as may be required in the administration of such service.
Subrecipient agrees to inform all employees, agents and partners of the above provisions, and that
any person knowingly and intentionally disclosing such information other than as authorized by
law may be guilty of misdemeanor.
4. Land Covenants
This agreement is subject to the requirements.of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.
.88-352) and 24 CFR 570, Part I. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of land acquired,
cleared or improved with assistance provided under this agreement, the Subrecipient shall cause
or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer,
prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use of
occupancy of such land, or in any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that
the County and the United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. The
Subrecipient, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees to
take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not itself so discriminate.
4. Section 504
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with any federal regulations issued pursuant to compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 706) which prohibits
discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted program. The County shall
provide the Subrecipient with any guidelines necessary for compliance with that portion of the
regulations in force during the term of this agreement.
B. Affirmative Action
1. Approved Plan
The Subrecipient agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the County's
specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in
President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965.
2. WBE/MBE
The Subrecipient will .use its best efforts to afford minority and women-owned business
enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this
agreement. As used in this agreement, the term "minority and women owned business enterprise"
means a business at least fifty-one (5 1) percent owned and controlled by minority group members
or women. For the purpose of this definition, "minority group members" are African-American,
Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans, and
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Native American. The Subrecipient shall use the County's determination regarding their status
as minority and female business enterprises.
3. Access to Records
The Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its sub-subrecipients to furnish all information
and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records and accounts by the
County, HUD or its agent, or other authorized federal officials for purposes of investigation to
ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein.
4. Notifications
The Subrecipient will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a
collective bargaining agreement or other agreement or understanding, a notice, advising the labor
union or worker's representative of the Subrecipient's commitments hereunder, and shall post
copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
5. EEO/AA Statement
The Subrecipient will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf
of the Subrecipient, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action employer.
6. Subcontract Provisions
The Subrecipient will include the provisions of Paragraphs VIII A, Civil Rights, and B,
Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, so that
such provisions will be binding upon each sub-Subrecipient or vendor.
C. Employment Restrictions
1. Prohibited Activities
The Subrecipient is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the
administration of the program for: political activities; sectarian, or religious activities; lobbying,
political patronage, or nepotism activities.
2. OSHA
Where employees are engaged in activities not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970, they shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or receive services in
buildings or surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or
dangerous to the participants' health or safety.
3. Right to Know
Participants employed or trained for inherently dangerous occupations, e.g., fire or police jobs,
shall be assigned to work in accordance with reasonable safety practices.
4. Labor Standards
The Subrecipient agrees to comply.with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in accordance
with the Davis-Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Agreement Work Hours, the Safety
Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. 276, 327-333) and all other
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as
those acts apply to the performance of this agreement. The Subrecipient shall maintain
documentation which demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part.
Such documentation shall be made available to the County for review upon request.
The Subrecipient agrees that, except with respect to the rehabilitation or construction of
residential property designed for residential use for less than eight (8) households, all
subrecipients engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction, renovation or
repair of any building or work financed in whole or in part with assistance provided under this
agreement, shall comply with federal requirements adopted by the County pertaining to such
agreements and with the applicable requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor,
under 29 CFR, Parts 3, 1, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and
trainees to journeymen; provided, that if wage rates higher than those required under the
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regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to relieve the
Subrecipient of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage. The Subrecipient
shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such agreements subject to such regulations,
provisions meeting the requirements of this paragraph, for such agreements in excess of
$2,000.00.
5. "Section 3" Clauses
a. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all
applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this agreement, shall be a
condition of the federal financial assistance provided under this agreement and binding upon the
County, the Subrecipient and any sub-Subrecipients. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall
subject the County, the Subrecipient and any sub-Subrecipients, their successors and assigns, to
those sanctions specified by the agreement through which federal assistance is provided. The
Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists which would prevent
compliance with these requirements.
The Subrecipient further agrees to comply with these "Section 3" requirements and to include the
following language in all subcontracts executed under this agreement:
"The work to be performed under this agreement is a project assisted under a program
providing direct federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements
of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C.
1701. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and
employment be given to lower income residents of the project area and agreements for
work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located
in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in, the areas of the project."
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists which would
prevent compliance with the requirements.
b. Notifications
The Subrecipient agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with
which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other agreement or understanding, if any, a
notice advising said labor organization or worker's representative 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.
C. Subcontracts
The Subrecipient will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will take appropriate
action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the sub-Subrecipient is in violation of
regulations issued by the Grantor Agency. The Subrecipient will not subcontract with any sub-
Subrecipient where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of
regulations under 24 CFR 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the sub-Subrecipient has
first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these
regulations.
D. Conduct
1. Assignability
The Subrecipient shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract without the prior written
consent of the County thereto; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due
to the Subrecipient from the County under this agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such assignment
or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the County.
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2. Hatch Act
The Subrecipient agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this agreement,
shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities in violation of
Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code.
3. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to conflicts
of interest, and covenants that it presently has no financial interest and shall not acquire any
financial interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of services required under this agreement. The Subrecipient further covenants that
in the performance of this agreement no person having such a financial interest shall be employed
or retained by the Subrecipient hereunder. These conflict of interest provisions apply to any
person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of
the County, or of any designated public agencies or subrecipients which are receiving funds under
the CDBG Entitlement program.
4. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The Subrecipient shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in the
performance of this agreement without the written consent of the County prior to the execution
of such agreement.
b. Monitoring
The Subrecipient will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular basis to assure contract
compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written reports and supported
with documented evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance.
C. Content
The Subrecipient shall cause all of the provisions of this agreement in its entirety to be included
in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of this agreement.
d. Selection Process
The Subrecipient shall undertake to ensure that all subcontracts let in the performance of this
agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis. Executed copies of all
subcontracts shall be forwarded to the County along with documentation concerning the selection
process.
5. Copyright
If this agreement results in any copyrightable material, the County agency reserves the right to
royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use and
to authorize others to use, the work for government purposes.
6. Religious Organization
The Subrecipient agrees that funds provided under this agreement will not be utilized for
religious activities, to promote religious interests, or for the benefit of a religious organization
in accordance with the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR 570.2000).
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the following regulations insofar as they apply to the
performance of this agreement:
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Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 1857, et seq.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, etc., as amended 1318
relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other
requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and
guidelines issued thereunder.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 CFR, Part 50, as
amended.
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
HUD Environmental Review Procedures (24 CFR, Part 58).
B. Flood Disaster Protection
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act
of 1973 (P.L. 2234) in regard to the sale,. lease or other transfer of land acquired, cleared or
improved under the terms of this agreement, as it may apply to the provisions of this agreement.
C. Lead-Based Paint
The Subrecipient agrees that any construction or rehabilitation or residential structures with
assistance provided under this agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations
at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, and in particular Sub-Part B thereof. Such regulations
pertain to all HUD-assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and tenants
or properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include lead-
based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the
symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint
poisoning.
D. Historic Preservation
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set forth in the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the procedures set
forth in 36 CFR, Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for Protection
of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance of this agreement.
In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all
rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that are
included on a Federal, State, or local historic property list.
X. OTHER PROVISIONS
1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the
parties. Except as expressly provided herein and in the "COOPERATION AGREEMENT,
H.C.D.A. 1974" effective November 24, 1981, and amendments relating thereto, if any, no other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed
to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
2. Retained Powers.' All powers not explicitly invested.in the Contractor remain in the County.
3. Disputes. Disagreements between the County and Subrecipient concerning the meaning,
requirements, or performance of this Agreement shall be subject to final determination in writing
by the head of the County Department for which this Agreement is made or his designee or in
accordance with the applicable procedures (if any) required by the Federal Government.
4. Law Governing Agreement. This Agreement is made in Contra Costa County and shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
5. Conformance with Federal and State Regulations. Should Federal or State regulations touching
upon this Agreement be adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Agreement is subject to
modification to assure conformance with such Federal or State requirements.
6. No Waiver by County. Subject to the disputes provision contained herein, inspections or
approvals, or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the County indicating the
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Subrecipient's performance or any part thereof complies with the requirements of this Agreement,
or acceptance of the whole or any part of said performance, or payments therefore, or any
combination of these acts, shall not relieve the Subrecipient's obligation to fulfill this Agreement
as prescribed; nor shall the County be thereby stopped from bringing any action for damages or
enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions thereof.
7. Available Copies. Copies of the County's Project documents (as specified in Paragraph 8,
Project, of this Agreement), and all pertinent Federal statues, regulations guidelines, bulletins, and
circulars applicable to this Agreement, shall be available at all rimes for inspection by the
Subrecipient during regular business hours at the Offices of the Community Development
Department, Martinez, California.
8. Original Agreement. The original copy of this Agreement and of any modification thereto is that
copy filed in the Community Development Department of Contra Costa County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this agreement as of the date first written above.
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA Subrecipient
By: By:
Deputy Director - Redevelopment (Designate Official Capacity in Organization)
ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, County Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
By:
(Designate Official Capacity in Organization)
Note to Subrecipient:
(1) If a public agency, designate official
capacity in public agency and attach a
certified copy of the governing body
resolution authorizing execution of this
agreement.
Form Approved: County Counsel (2) All others: execute acknowledgement
from above, and if a corporation, designate
official capacity in business, execute
acknowledgement form and affix
C:GENCONN.SHL
corporation seal.
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EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S DETAILED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
CONTRACTOR: City of Pleasant Hill ACTIVITY NUMBER: 19-27
BUDGET PERIOD: 6/23/93-3/31/94
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Budget Item CD Funds - $ +Other Funds - $ =Total -
Curb cuts $ 22,000 $ 0 $ 22,000
-construction
-materials
-fees
-misc.
(e)
TOTAL $ 22,000 $ 0 $ 22,000
Notes: (a) Detailed categories pursuant to OMB A-102.
(b) Items are eligible to be funded by CDBG funds.
(c) Estimate of other necessary expenditures that cannot be funded with CD
monies; and indication of anticipated sources.
(d) Sum of (b) and (C) above including both Community Development and
non-Community. Development funds.
(e) Contract Payment Limit for CD project.
LJ7:19-27EXHTTA