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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS / Costa
FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon - -^ -
Director of Community Development J' County
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DATE: April 19, 1994
SUBJECT: Approval of certain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Project Agreements, FY
1994/95
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director Redevelopment or his Designee to execute the following
CDBG Program Project Agreements with payment limits as indicated on Exhibit A, during the period
beginning April 1, 1994 and ending March 31, 1995.
FISCAL IMPACT
None (100% U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds)
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The Community Development Block Grant is Federally funded at no cost to the County. The agreements
contained in this Board Order are all continuation agreements of projects funded in the prior Program Year.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE:
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR_RECOMM D tION OF BO D COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 19 , 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_��OTHER_
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Larry Jones
646-4208
cc: Community Development ATTESTED April 19 , 1994
CAO PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF
Auditor(Nona Garnett) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County Counsel AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contractor
BY ,DEPUTY
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EXHIBIT A
Activity No. Contractor Amount
20-2 City of San Pablo $154,000
20-4 Contra Costa County Housing Authority 150,000
20-6 Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation 20,000
20-7 SHELTER Inc. 20,000
20-8 Pacific Community Services Inc. 15,000
20-16 Contra Costa County Private Industry Council 40,500
20-20 City of San Pablo 22,500
20-22 Pacific Community Services Incorporated 27,000
20-21 Martinez Early Childhood Center 7,000
20-24 City of San Pablo 10,000
20-33 Cambridge Community Center 10,000
20-34 East Bay Center for the Performing Arts 16,000
20-35 Rape Crisis Center 20,000
20-36 Rape Crisis Center 15,000
20-37 Contra Costa Legal Assistance for the Elderly 10,000
20-39 SHELTER Inc. 27,500
20-40 Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation 15,000
20-41 City of San Ramon 27,000
20-42 Liberty Childcare 20,000
20-43 Center for'New Americans 35,000
20-44 Greater Richmond Interfaith Program 10,000
20-45 Family Stress Center 15,000
20-46 Contra Costa Food Bank 7,500
20-47 Contra Costa County Housing Authority 81,000
20-48 United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations 10,000
20-49 Battered Women's Alternatives 25,000
20-50 Hospice of Contra Costa 30,000
20-51 Pleasant Hill Park and Recreation District 11,000
20-52 Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity 7,000
20-53 Pacific Community Services Inc. 7,500
20-55 Crisis and Suicide Intervention 9,000
20-67 Family Stress Center 10,000
TOTAL $884,500
20-2 City of San Pablo, Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation Program
This program provides zero and low- interest deferred loans to rehabilitate owner-occupied housing for low-
moderate income households.
20-4 Contra Costa County Housing Authority, Rental Housing Rehabilitation Program
This program provides leveraged low interest and deferred housing rehabilitation loans to owners of rental
properties which are available at affordable rents throughout the Urban County.
20-6 Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation, Fair Housing Program
This funding permits the continuation of legal services to Urban County residents experiencing fair housing
problems and discrimination.
20-7 SHELTER Inc., Fair Housing Program
This funding permits continuation of fair housing services to residents of the Urban County, specifically
Supervisorial Districts I-IV.
20-8 Pacific Community Services Incorporated (PCSI), Fair Housing Program
This funding provides for the continuation of fair housing services to residents of the Urban County, specifically
Supervisorial District V.
20-15 Contra Costa County Private Industry Council, Business Management Assistance Program
This continuing program provides technical assistance and management counselling to small start-up and/or
expanding businesses in low income areas.
20-16 City of San Pablo, Commercial Area Revitalization H
This project will improve and upgrade the appearance of commercial properties in an effort to revitalize
commercial areas in the San Pablo Redevelopment Area.
20-17 Pacific Community Services Incorporated (PCSI), Loan Marketing and Packaging
This continuing project will provide for the marketing and packaging of loans to small businesses in the Urban
County. Loans are packaged for submission to the Small Business Administration. The project also funds direct
loans to start-up and ongoing businesses.
20-21 Martinez Early Childhood Center, Play Yard Pavement
This funding will accomplish playground pavement and other infrastructure improvements.
20-24 City of San Pablo, Drainage Improvement Project
This agreement is a continuation project to fund the completion of the Old Town storm drain system.
20-33 Cambridge Community Center, Homeless Assistance
This continuation project assists with operating funds for the Cambridge Community Center, which meets
emergency needs and assists homeless clients to prepare emergency housing grant applications.
20-34 East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, After School Outreach Program
This activity funds the continuation of an arts outreach program at Verde School in North Richmond and
Downey School in San Pablo. The project offers arts training and activities to low-income children.
20-35 Rape Crisis Center, Sexual Assault/Prevention Program
This activity funds the continuation of assistance in the operation of the Rape Crisis Center to provide supportive
services to rape victims and rape education and prevention programs in West, South, Central County.
20-36 Rape Crisis Center, Child Assault Prevention Program
This funding assists with the operating costs of a school outreach program which educates junior and senior high
school students on child assault and abuse issues and works with identified assault victims and their families in
West and Central County.
20-37 Contra Costa Legal Assistance for the Elderly,Prevent Loss of Basic Needs
Funding assists with the operation of this program which provides free legal assistance to the elderly population
of the Urban County. Services are focused on the frail elderly whose basic needs are at risk.
20-39 SHELTER Inc., Emergency Housing Services
Funding will allow the continuation of housing counseling and homeless referrals to Urban County residents,
primarily located in Central and West County.
20-40 Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation, Housing and Homeless Assistance Project
This continuation project provides legal fees and operating funds for the provision of supportive legal services to
low-income households who experience housing and homeless problems throughout the Urban County.
20-41 City of San Ramon, Con-Sery Program
This project will continue to subsidize the costs of congregate meals and other services for up to 24 low income
seniors and disabled persons at Villa San Ramon. This program is administered by the City of San Ramon.
20-42 Liberty Childcare Inc., Brentwood Preschool
This ongoing project supports staffing at Brentwood Preschool, serving low-income children in East County.
20-43 Center for New Americans, New American Support Services
This continuation project provides operating funds for a program which assists immigrants in coping with the
problems of assimilating into the American culture. $25,000 will fund services throughout the County; $10,000
will assist the North Richmond Laotian community.
20-44 Greater Richmond Interfaith Program,West County Adult Day Care
This continuation project provides operating funds for an adult day care center for frail elderly population of
West County.
20-45 Family Stress Center, Child Assault Prevention Program, (CAPP)
Funding continues to support operating costs of a school outreach program which educates children on child
assault and abuse issues and works with identified victims and their families in East and Central County.
20-46 Contra Costa Food Bank, Prepared Food Program
Funding assists with the operating costs of a program which picks up surplus ready-to-eat food from restaurants,
corporate cafeterias, and elsewhere throughout the Urban County for delivery to soup kitchens and other local
charities who feed the low income population of the County.
20-47 Contra Costa County Housing Authority, Homeless Shelter Program
This funding will assist with the operating costs of two homeless shelters, thereby allowing them to remain open
an additional 1-3 months.
20-48 United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Community Services Program
This project will partially support a community worker at the United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations'
Community Center Martinez. The Center provides translation and social services to low-income residents of
Central County.
20-49 Battered Women's Alternatives, Teens need Teens and Parents Program
This continuation project funds operating costs of a program which reaches out into schools to work with teens
on violence issues. The program educates youth on sexual violence issues, including date-rape, and teaches
appropriate alternative behavior models .
20-50 Hospice of Contra Costa, HIV/AIDS Nursing Facility
Funding will subsidize the cost of patient care in a skilled nursing facility for person in the terminal stages of
AIDS from throughout the Urban County.
20-51 Pleasant Hill Park and Recreation District, Senior Service Network
Funding will continue this model program which provides supportive service to low income elderly residents
from throughout the Urban County.
20-52 Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity,Senior Home Equity Conversion
Funding will support counseling of Urban County residents on the availability of Reverse Annuity Mortgage
programs, which allow seniors to receive monthly payments to supplement their incomes, based upon the equity
in their homes.
20-53 Pacific Community Services, Inc., Comprehensive Housing Counseling Services
This funding is for the continuation of Housing Counseling Services to low-income residents of the Urban
County, primarily in Supervisorial District V.
20-55 Crisis & Suicide Intervention, Crisis Lines for Urban County
This project will support the crisis hotline and supportive services for all residents of Contra Costa County.
20-67 Family Stress Center, Child/Parent Enrichment Program
This continuation project provides in-home services to pregnant women and families with young children who
are at high risk of child abuse and neglect in East and Central County.
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PROJECT AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, entered this 20th day of April 1994 by and between Contra Costa County (herein
called the "County") and the Cambridge Community Center (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 [20] Emergency
Services/Homeless Assistance Project 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:
The Subrecipient will operate a homeless assistance program, by proving information and
referral and assisting homeless individuals and families with housing and loan applications,
and transportation to various Social Service agencies.
Services will available at to all homeless individuals of the Urban County. The services will
be provided through a combination of trained volunteers and paid staff.
General Administration
Project oversight and direction will be provided by the project manager and administrative
support will be provided by the Cambridge Community Center's administrative staff.
B. Levels of Accomplishment
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient agrees to provide assistance to 1600 individuals each quarter.
C. Staffiniz
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 1 st day of April, 1994 and end on the 31 st
day of March, 1995. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein may be
extended to cover any additional time period during which the Subrecipient may remain in
control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income, at County's sole
discretion.
III. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the County under
this agreement shall not exceed $10,000. 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
with 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 Count v Subrecipient
Lawrence P. Jones Barbara Chase
Community Development Department Cambridge Community Center
651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing 1135 Lacey Lane
Martinez, CA 94553 Concord, CA 94520
(510) 646-4208 (510) 798-1078
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 to 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 Subrecipient 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.
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(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, 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.
E. 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.
F. 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.
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.
G. 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 per-
form 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
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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 hereunder.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; 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.
H. Cessation of Funding. In the event the Federal funding for this Agreement ceases, this
Agreement is terminated.
I. Extension of Term for Performance. Without requiring Subrecipient to provide consideration
in addition to that supporting this Agreement, the County of Contra Costa, through it's
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.
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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.
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 Objectives
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 excerpts 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. Reportingand nd 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.
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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.
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 up to the full amount of this contract. Payments will be adjusted
by the County in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in
Subrecipient accounts.
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 9 -
county San Francisco Bay Area with funds provided under this agreement.
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,
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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, the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, 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
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2. Nondiscrimination
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.
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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(51)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 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.
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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 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 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:
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"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. Assi nag bility
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.
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.
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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 competitive 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:
_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.
HCTD Environmental Review Procedures (24 CFR, Part 58).
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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 I-Estoric 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 Subrecipient remain in the County.
3. Dilutes. 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 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.
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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 times 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 Subreciyient
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 acknowledgment
from above, and if a corporation, designate
official capacity in business, execute
Acknowledgment forms and affix
Corporation seal.
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EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S DETAILED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
CONTRACTOR: Cambridge Community Center ACTIVITY NUMBER: 20-33
BUDGET PERIOD: 4/1/93-3/31/94
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Budget Item CD Funds - $ +Other Funds - $ =Total -
Homeless Assistance $10,000 $ 0 $10,000
-moving expenses
-truck rental
-lease payments
-utilities
-misc.
(e)
TOTAL $10,000 $0 $10,000
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.
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20-36
PROJECT AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, entered this 20th day of April 1994 by and between Contra Costa County (herein
called the "County") and the Rape Crisis Center(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 [20] Child Assault
Prevention Program - Teen Project (CAP,) 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 Subrecipient will provide the Teen Component of the Child Assault Prevention
Program to students in junior and senior high schools throughout the Urban County.
Subrecipient will provide the following services in a manner satisfactory to County and
consistent with the Subrecipient's approved CDBG proposal.
General Administration
Project oversight and direction will be provided by the Subrecipient's Executive Director
and Associate Director. Program delivery services will be provided by the Prevention
Manager, Workshop Leaders, Direct Services Coordinator, and Prevention Manager.
General administrative support will be provided by the Fiscal Manager, Data Entry
Operator, and Direct Services Coordinator.
B. Levels of Accomplishment
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient agrees to provide the following services:
64 presentations to 1,917 students, a majority of whom are from low-moderate income
households. 7 presentations to principals/teachers. Support service and follow-up services
to teens who are identified as sexually abused.
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 1 st day of April, 1994 and end on the 31 st
day of March, 1995. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein may be
extended to cover any additional time period during which the Subrecipient may remain in
control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income, at County's sole
discretion.
III. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the County under
this agreement shall not exceed $15,000. 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
with 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 Marybeth Carter
Community Development Department Rape Crisis Center
651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing 2023 Vale Road, Suite 2
Martinez, CA 94553 San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 646-4208 (510) 237-0113
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 to 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 Re ig ster, 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 Subrecipient 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.
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(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, 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.
E. 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.
F. 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.
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.
G. 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 per-
form 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
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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 hereunder.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; 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.
H. Cessation of Funding. In the event the Federal funding for this Agreement ceases, this
Agreement is terminated.
I. 'Extension of Term for Performance. Without requiring Subrecipient to provide consideration
in addition to that supporting this Agreement, the County of Contra Costa, through it's
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.
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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.
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 Objectives
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 excerpts 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.
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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 fin they 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.
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 up to the full amount of this contract. Payments will be adjusted
by the County in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in
Subrecipient accounts.
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 9 -
county San Francisco Bay Area with funds provided under this agreement.
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,
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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, the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, 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
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
Subrecipieni 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.
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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 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.
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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 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 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:
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"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.
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.
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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 competitive 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:
_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).
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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 Subrecipient 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.tions. 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 b, County. Subject to the disputes provision contained herein, inspections or approvals,
or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the County indicating the 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.
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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 times 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 acknowledgment
from above, and if a corporation, designate
official capacity in business, execute
Acknowledgment forms and affix
Corporation seal.
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EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S DETAILED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
CONTRACTOR: Rape Crisis Center Child Assault Prevention ACTIVITY NUMBER: 20-36
BUDGET PERIOD: 4/1/94-3/31/95
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Budget Item CD Funds - $ +Other Funds - $ =Total -
Child Assault
Prevention Program $ 15,000 $ 0 $ 15,000
-Salaries
-fringes
-operating expenses
-misc.
(e)
TOTAL $ 15,000 $ 0 $ 15,000
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.
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PROJECT AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, entered this 20th day of April 1994 by and between Contra Costa County (herein
called the "County") and Hospice of Contra Costa(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 [20] HIV/AIDS
Nursin�ity 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 Subrecipient will use funds to subsidize cost of patient care in a skilled nursing facility
located with the County for persons in the terminal stages of HIV/AIDS/ARC from
throughout Urban Contra Costa County.
General Administration
Project oversight and direction will be provided by the Project Director. General
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 provide subsidies on a sliding scale basis for at least 300 patient days
in an identified skilled nursing facility. CDBG funding will be utilized in such a manner as
to assure that the subsidies are made available on a priority basis to the neediest, most acute
patients. Funding will not replace funds available from any other source.
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 1 st day of April, 1994 and end on the 31 st
day of March, 1995. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein may be
extended to cover any additional time period during which the Subrecipient may remain in
control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income, at County's sole
discretion.
III. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the County under
this agreement shall not exceed $30,000. 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
with 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 Cindy Siljestrom
Community Development Department Hospice of Contra Costa
651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing 3480 Buskirk Ave, Suite 225
Martinez, CA 94553 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(510) 646-4208 (510) 295-1952
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 to 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 Subrecipient will defend any claims or litigation to which this
indemnification provision applies at the sole cost and expense of the Subrecipient.
D. Insurance and Bondine
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.
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(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, 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.
E. Grantor Reco mg 'tion
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.
F. 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.
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.
G. 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 per-
form 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
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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 hereunder.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; 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.
H. Cessation of Funding. In the event the Federal funding for this Agreement ceases, this
Agreement is terminated.
I. Extension of Term for Performance. Without requiring Subrecipient to provide consideration
in addition to that supporting this Agreement, the County of Contra Costa, through it's
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.
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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.
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 Objectives
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 excerpts 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.
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2. Projaram 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. Byway
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.
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 up to the full amount of this contract. Payments will be adjusted
by the County in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in
Subrecipient accounts.
5. Progress ss 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 9 -
county San Francisco Bay Area with funds provided under this agreement.
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,
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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, the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, 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
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.
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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/M BE
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 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.
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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 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 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:
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"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.
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.
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4. Subcontracts
a. Apnrovals
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 competitive basis. Executed copies of all subcontracts
shall be forwarded to the County along with documentation concerning the selection process.
5. Copyrijzht
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:
_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.
HLJD Environmental Review Procedures (24 CFR, Part 58).
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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 Subrecipient 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_ eement. 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.tions. 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 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.
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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 times for inspection by the Subrecipient during
regular business hours at the Offices of the Community Development Department, Martinez,
California.
8. Origin�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 Subrecivient
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 acknowledgment
from above, and if a corporation, designate
official capacity in business, execute
Acknowledgment forms and affix
Corporation seal.
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EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S DETAILED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE
CONTRACTOR: Hospice of Contra Costa ACTIVITY NUMBER: 20-50
BUDGET PERIOD: 4/1/94-3/31/95
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Budget Item CD Funds - $ +Other Funds - $ =Total -
Hospice Care of
AIDSAI=IIV Patients $ 30,000 $ 0 $ 30,000
-Subsidies
-Salaries
-fringes
-operating expenses
-misc.
(e)
TOTAL $180,000 $0 $180,000
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.
LJ9:20-50EXH.A