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RESOLUTION NO. 9 1. t t 4.
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE INDIVIDUAL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, WITH SIX (6) NEIGHBORHOOD
BASED HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATIONS (CODEC, INC., EAST LITTLE HAVANA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ST. JOHN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TACOLCY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FLORIDA
HOUSING COOPERATIVE, INC. AND WYNWOOD
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION),
FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES TO
STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING
AFFORDABLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; FURTHER ALLOCATING
A TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
SEVENTY DOLLARS ($43,270) EACH IN SEVENTEENTH
(17TH) YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
SAID ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING GRANT TO THE
AFOREMENTIONED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATIONS.
WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Miami a severe shortage
of housing within the affordability range of families and
individuals of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that participation
of both the public and private sector is necessary to foster the
development of housing within the affordability range of the
City's low and moderate income families and individuals; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 1991, the City Commission, through
Resolution No. 91-365, approved the allocation of $43,270 each to
Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation, East Little Havana
Community Development Corporation, St. John Community Development
Corporation, CODEC, Inc., Florida Housing Cooperative, Inc. and
Wynwood Community Economic Development Corporation, in support of
the community based not -for -profit housing corporations' projects
for stimulating the development of housing affordable to the
City's low and moderate income families and individuals; and
WHEREAS, the roles and responsibilities of the City of Miami
and the aforementioned community development corporations will be
ATTACHMENTS
CONTAINED
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING 4F .
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set forth in the attached contractual agreements in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute six (6) individual contractual agreements, in
substantially the form attached hereto, with the community
development corporations listed in Section 3, below, for the
amount and contract period specified for each, for the purpose of
simulating the development of housing affordable to low and
moderate income families and individuals in the City of Miami,
subject to approval of each corporation's work program by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Section 3. Forty Three Thousand Two Hundred Seventy
Dollars ($43,270) from 17th Year Community Development Block
Grant funds is hereby allocated for the purpose of providing an
administrative funding grant to the following not -for -profit
community development corporations listed below:
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
CONTRACT
PERIOD
1)
Tacolcy Economic Development
$43,270
1
Year
Corporation
2)
East Little Havana Community
43,270
1
Year
Development Corporation
3)
St. John Community Development
43,270
1
Year
Corporation
4)
CODEC, Inc.
43,270
1
Year
5)
Florida Housing Cooperative, Inc.
43,270
1
Year
6)
Wynwood Community Economic
Development Corporation
43,270
1
Year
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th
1991.
ATTEST:
MATT'Y HIRAI, CITY CLERK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
AND APPROVAL:
FRANK-CASTANFd5A, DIRECTOR
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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JOEL E. MAXWELL
IEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JON . FERNANDEZ
CITI ATTORNEY
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No. 1
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of ,
1991, between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"), and
CODEC, INC., a Florida not for profit corporation, (hereinafter
referred to as the "CONTRACTOR").
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Fund
TERM OF AGREEMENT: July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,270.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jose Fabregas
ADDRESS: 300 Southwest 12th Avenue - Suite A - Miami, Florida 33130
TELEPHONE NO.: (305) 642-1381
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1.
A
description
of the work
to
be performed;
2.
A
schedule for
completing
the
work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
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1.3 Budget Summary, to include: completion of CONTRACTOR's
Program/Line-Item Budget/Expenditure Justification, Total
Actual and Projected Funds Disclosure, and Staff Salaries
Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in
part under this Agreement.
1.4 Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR's
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
1.5 CONTRACTOR's Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
1.6 Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
1.7 List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers) .
1.8 List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
1.9 Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
1.10 Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
1.11 A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR's internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
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1.15 Acceptance of Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-1101 Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B"
(Bonding and Insurance), "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CFR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
ARTICLE II
2.0 RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CFR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family size is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
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forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and
agrees to maintain documentation supporting these
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I) .
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in tine when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
household;
iv) For rental housing only:
A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after
assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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B) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208(a) (3) (i) .
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
i) The boundaries of the area; and
ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
designation in sufficient detail to
demonstrate how the area met the criteria in
570.208(b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
i) The local definition of "substandard";
ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted
rehabilitation, by structure.
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
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on the elimination of specific conditions of blight
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
a) Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
b) Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
c) Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CFR 570.904(c).
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2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
group and single -headed households (by gender of
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such
information shall be used only as a basis for
further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3) Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs.
5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.607(b) which implements
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section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the
basis of race or gender.
d) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
e) Agreements and other records related to lump sum
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
f) Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR.
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
j requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation must allocate in its budget sufficient
funds to secure an annual independent audit which must
include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Community Based Organization Agreement with the
Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
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ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 1991, to
June 30, 1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation
(hereinafter the "DEPARTMENT") will act on behalf of the
CITY in the fiscal control, programmatic monitoring, and
modification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document ' which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent details and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
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services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement.
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a) CONTRACTOR shall comply with its obligations as
described in its Management By Objectives (MBOs)
(Attachment IV) which is attached and incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement.
b) CONTRACTOR shall carry out its Work Program in
compliance with all Federal laws and regulations
described in Subpart K of the CDBG Program regulation 24
CFR 570.600-612, (Attachment I).
c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG
Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
12372 (Attachment I).
3.9 PROGRAM INCOME
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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Agreement expires or received after such expiration shall be
paid to the CITY, as required by 24 CFR 570.503(b) (8) of the
CDBG Program regulation.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
activities in which income was derived and how income has
been utilized.
3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
persons.
At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
written statements of CONTRACTOR's official policy on
specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities,
including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COKPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
j the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$430270.00.
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B) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to
any payments by CITY.
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
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expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts with the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
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allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (ii) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
4.6 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE
In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or
provided to primarily religious entities for any activities,
including similar activities, as directed by 24 CFR
570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
when entering into subcontracts.
ARTICLE V
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be delivered to CITY by said CONTRACTOR upon
completion of the services required pursuant to this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
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commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
5.5 NON-DELEGABILITY
The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
this Agreement.
5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to
CONTRACTOR shall be made only if said CONTRACTOR is not in
default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43-
44 of the CDDG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI
Herbert J. Bailey
Department of Development
and Housing Conservation
Suite 401
300 Biscayne Blvd. way
Miami, Florida 33131
CONTRACTOR
CODEC, Inc.
300 Southwest 12th Avenue
Suite A
Miami, Florida 33130
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
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shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
ATTEST:
RATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
CESAR H. ODIO
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTOR:
PRESIDENT
SEAL
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GUARANTEE
I , in consideration of
the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this day of 1991,
an individual By
individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of ,
1991, between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"), and
ST. JOHN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Florida not for
profit corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the
"CONTRACTOR").
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Funds
TERM OF AGREEMENT:____July 1 1991 to June 30 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,270.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.: 59-2657550
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: David E. Days
ADDRESS: 1328 Northwest 3rd Avenue - Miami Florida 33136
TELEPHONE NO.: (305) 372-0682
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1. A description of the work to be performed;
2. A schedule for completing the work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail, to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
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1.3 Budget Summary, to include: completion of CONTRACTOR's
Program/Line-Item Budget/Expenditure Justification, Total
Actual and Projected Funds Disclosure, and Staff Salaries
Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in
part under this Agreement.
1.4 Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR's
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
1.5 CONTRACTOR's Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
1.6 Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
1.7 List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers).
1.8 List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
1.9 Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
1.10 Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
1.11 A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR's internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
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1.15 Acceptance of Office of Management and Budget (0MB)
Circular A-110, Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B"
(Bonding and Insurance), "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CPR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
ARTICLE II
2.0 RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CPR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CPR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family size is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
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forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and
agrees to maintain documentation supporting these
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I) .
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in time when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
household;
iv) For rental housing only:
A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after
assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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B) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208(a) (3) (i) .
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
i) The boundaries of the area; and
ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
designation in sufficient detail to
demonstrate how the area met the criteria in
570.208 (b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
i) The local definition of "substandard";
ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted
rehabilitation, by structure.
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
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on the elimination of specific conditions of blight
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
a) Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
b) Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
c) Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CFR 570.904(c).
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2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
group and single -headed households (by gender of
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG Funds. Such
information shall be used only as a basis for
further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3) Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs.
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5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.607(b) which implements
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section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDHG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the
basis of race or gender.
d) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
e) Agreements and other records related to lump sum
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
f) Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR.
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation must allocate in its budget sufficient
funds to secure an annual independent audit which must
include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Community Based Organization Agreement with the
Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
Contractor at least three (3) years for audit purposes.
ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 1991, to
June 30, 1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation
(hereinafter the "DEPARTMENT") will act on behalf of the
CITY in the fiscal control, programmatic monitoring, and
modification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document ' which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent detdils and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
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services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement.
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a) CONTRACTOR shall comply with its obligations as
described in its Management By Objectives (MBOs)
(Attachment IV) which is attached and incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement.
b) CONTRACTOR shall carry out its Work Program in
compliance with all Federal laws acid regulations
described in Subpart K of the CDBG Program regulation 24
CFR 570.600-612, (Attachment I).
c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG
Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
12372 (Attachment I) .
3.9 PROGRAM INCOME
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
activities in which income was derived and how income has
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3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
persons.
At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
written statements of CONTRACTOR's official policy on
specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities,
including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COMPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$43,270.00.
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B) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to
any payments by CITY.
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
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declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts with the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (ii) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
4.6 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE
In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or
provided to primarily religious entities for any activities,
including similar activities, as directed by 24 CFR
570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
when entering into subcontracts.
ARTICLE V
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and -all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be delivered to CITY by said CONTRACTOR upon
completion of the services required pursuant to this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
5.5 NON-DELEGABILITY
The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
this Agreement.
5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to
CONTRACTOR shall be made only if said CONTRACTOR is not in
default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43-
44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI
Herbert J. Bailey
Department of Development
and Housing Conservation
Suite 401
300 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131
CONTRACTOR
St. Community Development Corp.
1328 Northwest 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
CORPORATE SECRETARY
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
CESAR H. ODIO
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTOR:
PRESIDENT
SEAL
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I , in consideration of
the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this __ day of , 19911,
an individual By
individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURA
APPROV
JORGE
CITY A
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No. 1
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of ,
1991, between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY'), and
WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Florida not
for profit corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the
"CONTRACTOR-).
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Funds
TERM OF AGREEMENT: July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,270.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.: 59-2152061
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: William Rios
ADDRESS: 225 Northeast 34th Street - Suite 209 - Miami, Florida 33137
TELEPHONE NO.: (305)576-0440
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1. A description of the work to be performed;
2. A schedule for completing the work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
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1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
Budget Summary, to include: completion of CONTRACTOR's
Program/Line-Item Budget/Expenditure Justification, Total
Actual and Projected Funds Disclosure, and Staff Salaries
Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in
part under this Agreement.
Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR Is
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
CONTRACTOR's Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers) .
List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR's internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
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1.15 Acceptance of Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-110, Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B"
(Bonding and Insurance) , "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CFR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
ARTICLE II
2.0 RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CFR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family sizu& is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
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forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and _
agrees to maintain documentation supporting these _
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I).
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in time when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
household;
iv) For rental housing only:
A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after
assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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B) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208(a) (3) (i) .
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
i) The boundaries of the area; and
ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
designation in sufficient detail to
demonstrate how the area met the criteria in
570.208 (b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
i) The local definition of "substandard";
ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted
rehabilitation, by structure.
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
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on the elimination of specific conditions of blight -
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
a) Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
b) Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
c) Fair housing and equal opportunity records ;ontaining:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CFR 570.904(c).
2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
group and single -headed households (by gender of
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such
information shall be used only as a basis for
further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3) Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs.
5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CPR 570.607(b) which implements
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d)
e)
f)
section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the
basis of race or gender.
Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
Agreements and other records related to lump sum
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR.
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation must allocate in its budget sufficient
funds to secure an annual independent audit which must
include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Community Based Organization Agreement with the
Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
Contractor at least three (3) years for audit purposes.
ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 1991, to
June 30, 1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation
(hereinafter the "DEPARTMENT") will act on behalf of the
CITY in the fiscal control, programmatic monitoring, and
modification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document ' which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management -
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions -
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve _
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent details and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
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services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement.
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a) CONTRACTOR shall comply with its obligations as
described in its Management By Objectives (MBOs)
(Attachment IV) which is attached and incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement.
b) CONTRACTOR shall carry out its Work Program in
compliance with all Federal laws and regulations
described in Subpart K of the CDBG Program regulation 24
CFR 570.600-612, (Attachment I).
c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG
Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
12372 (Attachment I) .
3.9 PROGRAM INCOME
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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paid to the CITY, as required by 24 CFR 570.503(b)(8) of the
CDBG Program regulation.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
activities in which income was derived and how income has
been utilized.
3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
persons.
At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
written statements of CONTRACTOR's official policy on
specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities,
including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COMPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$43,270.00.
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B) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to
any payments by CITY.
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is -
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling -
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts with the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
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allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (ii) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
4.6 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE
In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or
provided to primarily religious entities for any activities,
including similar activities, as directed by 24 CFR
570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
when entering into subcontracts.
ARTICLE V
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREK.ENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall. pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the -
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be delivered to CITY by said CONTRACTOR upon
completion of the services required pursuant to this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
5.5 NON-DELEGABILITY
The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
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5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to
CONTRACTOR shall be made only if said CONTRACTOR is not in
default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43-
44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI
Herbert J. Bailey
Department of Development
and Housing Conservation
Suite 401
300 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131
CONTRACTOR
Wynwood Community Economic
Development Corporation
225 Northeast 34th Street
Suite 209
Miami, Florida 33137
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
CORPORATE SE
GUARANTEE
I , in consideration of
the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this day of 1991,
an individual By
individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEME
1991, between the
State of Florida,
TACOLCY ECONOMIC
profit corporat
"CONTRACTOR-).
No. 1
NT entered into this day of ,
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
(hereinafter referred to as the *CITY'), and
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Florida not for
ion, (hereinafter referred to as the
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Funds
TERM OF AGREEMENT: July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,270.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.: 59-2246692
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Otis Pitts, Jr.
ADDRESS: 645 Northwest 62nd Street - Suite 300 - Miami, Florida 33150
TELEPHONE NO.: (305) 757-3737
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1. A description of the work to be performed;
2. A schedule for completing the work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in -
part under this Agreement.
1.4 Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR'S
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
1.5 CONTRACTOR'S Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
1.6 Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
1.7 List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers).
1„8 List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
1.9 Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
1.10 Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
1.11 A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR'S internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
1.15 Acceptance of Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-110, Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B"
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(Bonding and Insurance), "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CFR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
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Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
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2.1
ARTICLE II
RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records -
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CFR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family size is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
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a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
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agrees to maintain documentation supporting these
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I).
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in time when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
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will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
i ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
s CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
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iv) For rental housing only:
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assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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B) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208(a) (3) (i).
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
i) The boundaries of the area; and
ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
designation in sufficient detail to
demonstrate how the area met the criteria in
570.208 (b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
i) The local definition of "substandard";
ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted
rehabilitation, by structure.
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
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a)
b)
c)
on the elimination of specific conditions of blight
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CFR 570.904(c).
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2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
group and single -headed households (by gender of
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such
information shall be used only as a basis for
further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3) Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs.
5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.607(b) which implements
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section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25#000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the
basis of race or gender.
d) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
e) Agreements and other records related to lump sum
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
f) Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR.
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation must allocate in its budget sufficient
funds to secure an annual independent audit which must
include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Community Based Organization Agreement with the
Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
Contractor at least three (3) years for audit purposes.
ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The
term
of this
Agreement shall be from July .1,,1991, to
June
30,
1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation
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amodification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document ' which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
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Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent details and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
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services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement .
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a) CONTRACTOR shall comply with its obligations as
described in its Management By Objectives (MBOs)
(Attachment IV) which 12 attached and incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement.
b) CONTRACTOR shall carry out its Work Program in
compliance with all Federal laws and regulations
described in Subpart K of the CDBG Program regulation 24
CFR 570.600-612, (Attachment I).
c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG
Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
12372 (Attachment I).
3.9 PROGRAM INCOI4E
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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Agreement expires or received after such expiration shall be
paid to the CITY, as required by 24 CFR 570.503(b)(8) of the
CDBG Program regulation.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
activities in which income was derived and how income has
been utilized.
3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
persons.
At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
written statements of CONTRACTOR's official policy on
specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities,
including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COMPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$43,270.00.
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B) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to
any payments by CITY.
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts With the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
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allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (ii) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
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In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
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provided to primarily religious entities for any activities,
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570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
when entering into subcontracts.
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5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
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5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be delivered to CITY by said CONTRACTOR upon
completion of the services required pursuant to this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
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Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY. to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
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The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
this Agreement.
5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to
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default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43-
44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of. this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACTOR
Herbert J. Bailey Tacolcy Economic Development
Department of Development Corporation
and Housing Conservation 645 Northwest 62nd Street
Suite 401 Suite 300
300 Biscayne Blvd. Way Miami, Florida 33150
Miami, Florida 33131
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
CORPORATE SECRETARY
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
CESAR H. ODIO
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTOR:
PRESIDENT
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GUARANTEE
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the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this day of , 1991,
, an individual By
, individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of ,
1991, between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY'), and
EAST LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Florida
not for profit corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the
-CONTRACTOR-).
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Funds
TERM OF AGREEMENT: July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,270.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.: 59-2663181
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Manny Rivero
ADDRESS: 1699 Coral Way - Suite 512 - Miami, Florida 33145
TELEPHONE NO.: (305) 856-2547
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1. A description of the work to be performed;
2. A schedule for completing the work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
1.3 Budget Summary, to include: completion of CONTRACTOR's
Program/Line-Item Budget/Expenditure Justification, Total
Actual and Projected Funds Disclosure, and Staff Salaries
Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in
part under this Agreement.
1.4 Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR's
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
1.5 CONTRACTOR's Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
1.6 Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
1.7 List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers).
1.8 List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
1.9 Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
1.10 Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
1.11 A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR's internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
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1.15 Acceptance of office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-110, Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B"
(Bonding and Insurance), "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CFR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
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ARTICLE II
RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CFR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family size is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
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forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and
agrees to maintain documentation supporting these
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I) .
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in time when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
household;
iv) For rental housing only:
A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after
assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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3) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208(a)(3)(i).
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
( i) The boundaries of the area; and
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ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
+, designation in sufficient detail to
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570.208(b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
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ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
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describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
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rehabilitation, �by structure. �
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
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on the elimination of specific conditions of blight
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CPR 570.904(c).
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2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
group and single -headed households (by gender of -
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such
information shall be used only as a basis for
further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3) Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs.
5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.607(b) which implements
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section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are -
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the _
basis of race or gender.
d) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
e) Agreements and other records related to lump sum -
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
f) Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR. _
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
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include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
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financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
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CommunityBased organization Agreement with the
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Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
Contractor at least three (3) years for audit purposes.
ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 1991, to
June 30, 1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation -
(hereinafter the "DEPARTMENT") will act on behalf of the
CITY in the fiscal control, programmatic monitoring, and _
modification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document • which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent details and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
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services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement.
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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(Attachment IV) which is attached and incorporated
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c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
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Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
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3.9 PROGRAM INCOME
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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Agreement expires or received after such expiration shall be
paid to the CITY, as required by 24 CFR 570.503(b) (8) of the
CDBG Program regulation.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
activities in which income was derived and how income has
been utilized.
3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
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At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
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specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
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including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
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shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
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shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COMPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$43,270.00.
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B) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to -
any payments by CITY. •
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts with the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
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allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (ii) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
4.6 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE
In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or
provided to primarily religious entities for any activities,
including similar activities, as directed by 24 CFR
570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
when entering into subcontracts.
ARTICLE V
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be
delivered
to CITY
by said
CONTRACTOR
upon
completion
of the
services
required
pursuant to
this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
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that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
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contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
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It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
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this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
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and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
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whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
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agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
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commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
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5.5 NON-DELEGABILITY
The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
' other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of• the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
this Agreement.
5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this -
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to =
CONTRACTOR shall be made only if said CONTRACTOR is not in
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default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43- -
44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI
Herbert J. Bailey
Department of Development
and Housing Conservation
Suite 401
300 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131
CONTRACTOR
East Little Havana Community
Development Corporation
1699 Coral Way
Suite 512
Miami, Florida 33145
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
CESAR H. ODIO
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTOR:
PRESIDENT
SEAL
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GUARANTEE
I , in consideration of
the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this day of 1991,
an individual By
individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO)
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of ,
1991, between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"), and
FLORIDA HOUSING COOPERATIVE, INC., a Florida not for profit
corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR").
Seventeenth (17th) Year
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant Fund
TERM OF AGREEMENT: July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1992
AMOUNT: $ 43,720.00 VENDOR NUMBER:
TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.: 59-2399231
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Carlos Rodri uez-Quesada
ADDRESS: 900 Southwest 22nd Avenue - Miami, Florida 33135
TELEPHONE NO.: (305) 649-9750
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
_ obligations herein set forth, the parties understand and agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Corporate Resolution authorizing execution of this
Agreement.
1.2 Work Program (approved by the CITY).
The Work Program submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY
became an attachment to this agreement and shall include
the following:
1. A description of the work to be performed;
2. A schedule for completing the work; and
3. A budget.
These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a
sound basis for the CITY to effectively monitor performance
by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement.
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1.3 Budget Summary, to include: completion of CONTRACTOR's
Program/Line-Item Budget/Expenditure Justification, Total
Actual and Projected Funds Disclosure, and Staff Salaries
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Schedule (on forms supplied by the CITY); budget for
program -generated revenues; copies of all subcontracts
and/or management services Agreements funded in whole or in
part under this Agreement.
1.4 Certificate of Insurance which reflects CONTRACTOR's
current liability insurance, naming the CITY as primary or
additional insured as determined by the Risk Management
Division of the CITY; current Workers' Compensation
insurance; current Fidelity Bond (applicable for all
persons who are authorized to receive and disburse funds
under this Agreement); and other coverage as deemed
necessary, if applicable (i.e. automobile insurance).
1.5 CONTRACTOR's Corporate Seal (to be affixed to Signatory
Page, and Corporate Resolution).
1.6 Copy of CONTRACTOR's Article of Incorporation, Charter and
Bylaws.
1.7 List of Present Principal Governing Board Officers and
Members of the Board (names, addresses and telephone
numbers).
1.8 List of Key Staff Persons, with their titles, who will
carry out this program.
1.9 Completion of Authorized Representative Statement.
1.10 Completion of Statement of Accounting System.
1.11 A letter from an independent Certified Public Accountant
which expresses the opinion that the CONTRACTOR's internal
controls are adequate to safeguard the organization's
assets.
1.12 Copy of last Audit Report as performed by an independent
C.P.A.
1.13 Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
1.14 Job Description and Resumes for all positions funded in
whole or in part under this Agreement.
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1 .15 Acceptance of office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-110, Attachments "A" (Cash Depositaries), "B" -
(Bonding and Insurance), "C" (Retention and Custodial
Requirements for Records), "F" (Standards for Financial
Management Systems), "H" (Monitoring and Reporting Progress
Performance), "N" (Property Management Standards), and "0"
(Procurement Standards), as modified by 24 CFR Part 570.502
(b), "Applicability of Uniform Administrative
Requirements," of the Development and Housing Conservation
Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations, Final Rule, and
provided as an attachment to this Agreement (Attachment I).
1.16 Copy of last Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990).
ARTICLE II
2.0 RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain sufficient records
to enable the CITY to determine whether the CONTRACTOR has
met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the
following records are needed:
a) Records providing a full description of each activity
assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including
its location (if the activity has a geographical
locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated
and expended for the activity, and the provision in 24
CFR Subpart C under the CDBG Program regulations which
it is eligible.
b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken
meets one of the criteria set forth in 24 CFR 570.208
of the CDBG Program regulations. Where information on
income by family size is required, the CONTRACTOR may
substitute evidence establishing that the person
assisted qualified under another program having income
qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that
used in the definitions of "low and moderate income
person" and "low and moderate income household" as set
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forth by 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute
a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted
person that his or her family income does not exceed
the applicable income limit established in accordance
with 24 CFR 570.3; or the CONTRACTOR may substitute a
notice that the assisted person is a referral from a
state, to refer individuals it determines to be low and
moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and
agrees to maintain documentation supporting these
determinations. Such records shall include the
following information (Attachment I) .
1) For each activity determined to benefit low and
moderate income persons, the income limits applied
and the point in time when the benefit was
determined.
2) For each activity carried out for the purpose of
providing or improving housing which is determined
to benefit low and moderate income persons:
i) A copy of a written agreement with each
landlord or developer receiving CDBG
assistance indicating the total number of
dwelling units in each multifamily structure
assisted and the number of those units which
will be occupied by low and moderate income
households after assistance;
ii) The total cost of the activity, including both
CDBG and non-CDBG funds.
iii) For each unit occupied by low and moderate
income household, the size and income of the
household;
iv) For rental housing only:
A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after
assistance for each dwelling unit in each
structure assisted; and
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s) Such information as necessary to show the
affordability of units occupied (or to be
occupied) by low and moderate income
households pursuant to criteria
established and made public by the
recipient;
v) For each property acquired on which there are
no structures, evidence of commitments
ensuring that the criteria in 570.208(a)(3)
will be met when the structures are built; and
vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that
the activity qualifies under the special
conditions at 570.208 (a) (3) (i) .
3) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing one or more of the conditions which
qualified an area as a slum or blighted area;
i) The boundaries of the area; and
ii) A description of the conditions which
qualified the area at the time of its
designation in sufficient detail to
demonstrate how the area met the criteria in
570.208 (b) (1) .
4) For each residential rehabilitation activity
determined to aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area:
i) The local definition of "substandard";
ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report
describing the deficiencies in each structure
to be rehabilitated; and
iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted
rehabilitation, by structure.
5) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
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a)
b)
c)
on the elimination of specific conditions of blight
or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted
area:
i) A description of the specific condition of
blight or physical decay treated; and
ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this
category, a description of the specific
conditions detrimental to public health and
safety which were identified and the details
and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation
by structure.
6) For each activity determined to aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight based
on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal
area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in
effect at the time the activity is carried out,
including maps an supporting documentation.
Records which demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR
570.505 regarding any change of use of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG assistance.
Records which demonstrate compliance with the
requirements in 570.606 regarding acquisition,
displacement, relocation, and replacement housing.
Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing:
1) Documentation of the actions the recipient has
carried out with its housing and Development and
Housing Conservation and other resources to remedy
or ameliorate any conditions limiting fair housing
choice in the recipient's community, and
documentation of any other official actions the
recipient has taken which demonstrate its support
for fair housing, such as development of a fair
housing analysis described in 24 CFR 570.904(c).
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Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic
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group and single -headed households (by gender of
household head) have applied for, participated in,
or benefited from, any program or activity funded
in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such
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further investigation as to compliance with
nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is
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required to attain or maintain any particular
statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender
in covered programs.
3)
Data on employment in each of the recipients
operating units funded in whole or in part with -
CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the
categories prescribed on the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's EEO-4 form; and
documentation of any actions undertaken to assure
equal employment opportunities to all persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in operating units funded in whole or in
part under this part.
4)
Data indicating the race and ethnicity of
households (and gender of single heads of
households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded
activities, together with the address and census
tract of the housing units to which each displaced
household relocated. Such information shall be
used only as a basis for further investigation as
to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements.
No recipient is required to attain or maintain any
particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity,
or gender in covered programs. _
5)
Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the
requirements of 24 CFR 570.607(b) which implements
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section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968,
as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring
and training of low and moderate income persons and
the use of local businesses.
6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each
business entity receiving a contract or subcontract
of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG
funds, data indicating which of those entities are
women's business enterprises as defined in
Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract
or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's
affirmative steps to assure that minority business
and women's business enterprises have an equal
opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and
subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment,
construction and services. Such affirmative steps
may include, but are not limited to, technical
assistance open to all businesses but designed to
enhance opportunities for these enterprises and
special outreach efforts to inform them of contract
opportunity. Such steps shall not include
preferring any business in the award of nay
contract or subcontract solely or in part on the
basis of race or gender.
d) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable
requirements listed in 24 CFR 570.502.
e) Agreements and other records related to lump sum
disbursements to private financial institutions for
financing rehabilitation as prescribed in 24 CFR
570.513; and
f) Records required to be maintained in accordance with
other applicable laws and regulations set forth in
Subpart K of 24 CFR.
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2.2 As a necessary part of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
provide the following documents to the Department of
Development and Housing Conservation, in accordance with the
requirements of the Agreement:
a) Final Expenditure Report to be submitted no later than
thirty (30) days after contract expiration.
b) Certified Independent Audit to be submitted sixty (60)
days after contract expiration. CONTRACTORS receiving
monies from the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation must allocate in its budget sufficient
funds to secure an annual independent audit which must
include the expression of an opinion on the Contractor's
financial statements, and a compliance letter stating
whether the CONTRACTOR is in conformity with federal
grant regulations (Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-110). Said audit must be submitted no later
than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Community Based Organization Agreement with the
Department of Development and Housing Conservation. The
City of Miami's Department of Internal Audits and
Reviews shall have the authority to review CONTRACTOR's
records, including programmatic records and books of -
account, for a period of up to three (3) years from the
termination date of the Agreement. All books of account
and supporting documentation should be kept by the
Contractor at least three (3) years for audit purposes.
ARTICLE III
3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, �1991, to
June 30, 1992.
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3.2 CITY AUTHORIZATION
For the purpose of this Agreement, the City of Miami
Department of Development and Housing Conservation
(hereinafter the "DEPARTMENT") will act on behalf of the
CITY in the fiscal control, programmatic monitoring, and
modification of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided
by this Agreement.
3.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument and its attachments constitute the only
Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and
correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements,
promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
3.4 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the services as prescribed in
its Work Program (Attachment II), which is attached and
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement, in a
lawful, and proper manner, satisfactory to the CITY, in
accordance with the written policies, procedures, and
requirements as prescribed in this Agreement, as set forth
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and the City of Miami Department of Development and
Housing Conservation.
3.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
CONTRACTOR is aware and accepts the policies and procedures
manual (Attachment III) for Community Based Organizations as
the official document ' which outlines the fiscal,
administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall
regulate the day-to-day operations of the CONTRACTOR, which
is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
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3.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages
acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management Division of the
Personnel Management Department. Prior to commencing any
activity under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
to the CITY certificates of insurance and bonding indicating
that the CONTRACTOR is in compliance with the provisions of
this article.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following coverages:
a) Insurance coverage that reflects sound business
practices acceptable to the CITY's Risk Management
Division of the Personnel Management Department.
b) Fidelity bonding for all persons handling funds received
or disbursed under this Agreement in an amount equal to
or greater than the maximum amount of cash held at any
one time. CITY shall be a primary additional insured on
all insurance policies and there shall be no exclusions
in such policies to override the CITY coverage.
c) Current liability insurance shall be rated by A.M.
Best's as to "A" Classification and "V" as to financial
size.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve
the CONTRACTOR of its liability and obligations under this
section or under any other section of this Agreement.
3.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE
Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays
in service occur, the Department of Development and Housing
Conservation is to be notified in writing immediately,
giving all pertinent details and indicating when service
shall begin and/or continue. It is understood and agreed
that the level of services, activities, and expenditures by
the CONTRACTOR, in existence prior to the initiation of
services hereunder, shall be continued and shall not be
reduced in any way as a result of this Agreement. Programs
funded through this Agreement shall not result in the
displacement of employed workers, impair existing contracts
for services, or result in the substitution of funds
allocated under this Agreement for other funds in connection
with work which would have been performed in the absence of
this Agreement.
3.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a) CONTRACTOR shall comply with its obligations as
described in its Management By Objectives (MBOs)
(Attachment IV) which is attached and incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement.
b) CONTRACTOR shall carry out its Work Program in -
compliance with all Federal laws and regulations
described in Subpart K of the CDBG Program regulation 24
CFR 570.600-612, (Attachment I).
c) CONTRACTOR shall not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG
Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for
initiating the review process under Executive Order
12372 (Attachment I).
3.9 PROGRAM INCOME
Program income means gross income received by the CONTRACTOR
which has been directly generated via the use of CDBG funds.
When such income is generated by an activity that is only
partially assisted with CDBG funds, the income shall be
prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used.
Program income generated by CDBG funded activities shall be
retained by CONTRACTOR and shall by used to only undertake
those activities specifically approved by the CITY on the
Work Program. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply
to such activities. Any program income on hand when the
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paid to the CITY, as required by 24 CFR 570.503 (b) (S) of the
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CONTRACTOR shall submit a Program Income Report on a monthly -
basis along with the required monthly Work Program Status
Report. The Program Income Report will identify CDBG
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activities in which income was derived and how income has
been utilized.
3.10 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Federal Directive
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (USHUD) to document that program activities are
provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR
Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity
to determine that services benefit low and moderate income
persons.
At the request of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall transmit to CITY
written statements of CONTRACTOR's official policy on
specified issues relating to CONTRACTOR's activities. CITY
may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities,
including visits and observations by CITY staff; CONTRACTOR
shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board
members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information either received by the CITY or
obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY,
shall constitute good cause for the CITY to terminate this
Agreement at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE IV
4.0 FUNDING
4.1 COMPENSATION
A) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, as maximum compensation for
the services required pursuant to Article II hereof,
$434270.00.
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3) CITY shall have the right to review and audit the time
records and related records of CONTRACTOR pertaining to
any payments by CITY.
C) All payments shall be reimbursements for expenditures
incurred only during the term of this Agreement, and in
compliance with the previously approved Line -Item
Budget. Such written request shall contain a statement
declaring and affirming that all expenditures were made
in accordance with the approved budget. All
documentation in support of such request shall be
subject to approval by CITY at the time the request is
made and all invoices are required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR prior to submission. All reimbursements
must be in line -item form and be in accord with this
Agreement. All expenditures must be verified by
original invoice with a copy of the check which was
used to pay that specific invoice. Within 60 days of
submitting reimbursement request, copies of the
cancelled checks shall be submitted. In the event that
an invoice is paid by various funding sources, a copy
of the invoice may be submitted but must indicate the
exact amount paid by various funding sources equaling
the total of the invoice. No miscellaneous categories
shall be accepted as a line item in the budget.
Request for line -item changes are allowable, with prior
review and approval by the CITY. All line -item changes
must be made prior to the end of the term of the
Agreement.
D) Requests for payment should be made at least on a
monthly basis. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted to the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days
after the indebtedness has been incurred. Failure to
comply may result in the rejection for repayment of
those invoices within the reimbursement package which
do not meet this requirement.
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E) CONTRACTOR must submit the final request for payment to
the CITY within 30 calendar days following the
expiration date or termination date of this Agreement.
If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply, all rights to
payment are forfeited and the CITY shall not honor any
request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon
period.
F) Any payment due under this Agreement may be withheld
pending the receipt and approval by the CITY of all
reports due from the CONTRACTOR as a part of this
contract and any modifications thereto.
4.2 GENERATED REVENUES:
CONTRACTOR is required to generate revenues in the amount of
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500, by June 30,
1991, from approved revenue generating projects. These
funds are to be used in lieu of an advance on the fiscal
1991-92 City contract. Funds generated by grants (federal,
state and local) will be considered generated revenues. In
the event that GRANTEE fails to generate the above mentioned
revenues by June 30, 1991, future contracts with the GRANTEE
will not be negotiated or considered. GRANTEE must submit
proper documentation supporting the expenditure of such
program generated funds as per the Program/Line-Item Budget
Expenditure Justification.
4.3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONTRACTOR
at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for
a period of three years after final payment is made under
this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide all financial
and other applicable records and documentation of services
to CITY. Any payment made shall be subject to reduction for
amounts included in the related invoice which are found by
CITY, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute
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allowable expenditures. Any payments made to CONTRACTOR
are subject to reduction for overpayments on previously
submitted invoices.
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4.4 RECAPTURE OF FUNDS
CITY shall reserve the right to recapture funds when the
CONTRACTOR shall fail (i) to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or (it) to accept conditions imposed by CITY at
the direction of the federal, state and local agencies.
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4.5 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability
of funds and continued authorization for program activities
and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of
funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
4.6 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE
In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles,
CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or
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including similar activities, as directed by 24 CFR
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570.200(j). CONTRACTOR shall comply with this provision
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when entering into subcontracts.
ARTICLE V
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
and causes of action which may arise out of CONTRACTOR's
activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or
omissions to act on the part of CONTRACTOR, including any
person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any
relevant orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered
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against the CITY; and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the
defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof.
5.2 AMENDMENTS
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
5.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
j All documents developed by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
' shall be delivered to CITY by said CONTRACTOR upon
completion of the services required pursuant to this
Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without
restriction or limitation on its use. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties that any
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document which is given by CITY to CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY
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and shall not be used by CONTRACTOR for any other purposes
whatsoever without the written consent of CITY.
5.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or
agreed to pay any person employed by the CITY any fee,
commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
5.5 NON-DELEGABILITY
The obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in
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writing to the performance or assignment of such services or
any part thereof by another person or firm.
5.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
5.7 OBLIGATION TO RENEW
Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew
this Agreement.
5.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time prior to the completion of the services required
pursuant to this Agreement without penalty to CITY. In that
event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in
writing to CONTRACTOR, who shall be paid for those services
performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of
termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay CONTRACTOR
an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this
Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR
that any payment made in accordance with this Section to
CONTRACTOR shall be made only if said CONTRACTOR is not in
default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
in default, then CITY shall in no way be obligated and
shall not pay to CONTRACTOR any sum whatsoever.
It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43-
44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or
termination may occur if CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient
to terminate it.
5.9 REVERSION OF ASSETS
Upon expiration of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
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transfer to the CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the
use of CDBG funds.
Any real property that was acquired or improved by
CONTRACTOR in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 shall be either:
A) Used to meet one of the three (3) CDBG National
Objectives set forth by 24 CFR 570.208 of the CDBG
Program regulations, until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement, or such longer period of
time as determined appropriate by the City; or
B) Disposed of in a manner resulting in the CITY being
reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market
value of the property less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvements to, the property.
5.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) All notices or other communications which shall or may
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered by personal service, or by
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j registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed
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from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on
the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on
the f ifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACTOR
Herbert J. Bailey Florida Housing Cooperative,
Department of Development Inc.
and Housing Conservation 900 Southwest 22nd Avenue
Suite 401 Miami, Florida 33145
300 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131
B) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
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C) In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
control.
D) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
E) Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or
phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions,
paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect.
5.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR and its employees and agents shall be deemed to
be independent contractors and not agents or employees of
the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY or any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to the
Florida 'Worker's Compensation benefits and an employee of
the CITY.
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5.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
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This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
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their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
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ARTICLE VI
6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies that:
It possesses the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement by way of a resolution, motion, or similar action
that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
that CONTRACTOR's governing body, authorizing the execution
of the Agreement, including all understandings and
assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the
CONTRACTOR to act in connection with the Agreement and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized on the first date above written.
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI CESAR H. ODIO
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
ATTEST: CONTRACTOR:
CORPORATE SECRETARY PRESIDENT
SEAL
GUARANTEE
I , in consideration of
the City of Miami's execution of the foregoing Agreement, the
undersigned, guarantee the performance of the terms and
conditions in said Agreement required to be performed by the
CONTRACTOR including but not limited to the provisions relating
to default, assurances, and certifications.
Dated this day of , 1991,
an individual By
individually
WITNESS:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Honorable Mayor and Members
of the ty Commission
FROM Cesar H. Odlo
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE uN 2 71991 FILE
Resolution Authorizing
SUBJECT Execution of Agreements
Between City and CDC's
REFERENCES City Commission Agenda
Item - July 11, 1991
ENCLOSURES
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
individual contractual Agreements with the East Little Havana
Community Development Corporation, St. John Community Development
Corporation, Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation, CODEC,
Inc., Florida Housing Cooperative, Inc. and the Wynwood Community
Development Corporation, in furtherance of their efforts to
stimulate the development of housing affordable to low and
moderate income families and individuals in the City of Miami.
The attached resolution further directs the City Manager to
allocate and disburse administrative funding, in the amount of
$43,270 each, from 17th Year Community Development Block Grant
funds, to the aforementioned neighborhood based community
development corporations, for the purpose of undertaking housing
related activities in the City.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Development and Housing Conservation recommends
ratification of the attached resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute individual contractual Agreements with the
East Little Havana Community Development Corporation, St. John
Community Development Corporation, Tacolcy Economic Development
Corporation, CODEC, Inc., Florida Housing Cooperative, Inc. and
the Wynwood Community Development Corporation, in furtherance of
their efforts to stimulate the development of housing affordable
to low and moderate income families and individuals in the City
of Miami.
The attached resolution further directs the City Manager to
allocate and disburse administrative funding, in the amount of
$43,270 each, from 17th Year Community Development Block Grant
funds, to the aforementioned community based housing development
corporations in support of their efforts to stimulate the
development of housing affordable to low and moderate income
families and individuals in the.City of Miami.
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On May 9, 1991, the City Commission, through Resolution No. 91-
365, authorized the City Manager to submit the City's Approved
Grant Program Financial Statement to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in connection with the
City's request for funds in the amount of $12,613,000, for
implementation of the City's proposed Community Development Block
Grant Program during Fiscal Year 1991-1992.
Several of the CDBG funded housing related projects approved for
17th Year Community Development Block Grant funding involve the
provision of •$43,270 each in administrative funding to the
aforementioned community based housing development corporations
for the purpose of undertaking housing related activities in the
City of Miami.
City Commission ratification of the attached resolution is
recommended.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Agreements
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