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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHOUSING AUTHORITY - CDBG - Childrens' Work Incentive ProgramAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR THE CHHARENS' WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on &�sZ' /0 , 1996, by and between the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo, a public housing agency (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"), and the City of San Luis Obispo, a charter municipal organization in the State of California (hereinafter referred to as "City".) WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on April 2, 1996 the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approved its 1996 Community Development Block Grant program, which includes the use of closed -out State CDBG grant program income in the amount of $12,000.00 for a work incentive program for children at Housing Authority residential complexes in the City of San Luis Obispo. WHEREAS, on April 23, 1996, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors initially approved the 1996 CDBG Consolidated Plan pursuant to applicable federal regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 570), and then amended said program on August 6, 1996 to reflect revised, final funding figures adopted by Congress; hereinafter referred to as the "Final Statement;" WHEREAS, on July 9, 1996 the City of San Luis Obispo entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo to implement the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, herein called the "Act". Said Act is omnibus legislation relating to federal involvement in a wide range of housing and community development activities; WHEREAS, HUD has approved the 1996 Consolidated Plan by executing CDBG Grant agreement number B -96 -UC -06-0508 (hereinafter referred to as "the Grant Agreement"); WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has entered into a Subrecipient Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo to comply with the Act; and CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 2 WHEREAS, the Children's Work Incentive Program, administered by the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo meets the federal eligibility criteria by funding a work experience and recreation program for at -risk children, of whom at least 51 percent are from low or moderate income households, according to 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1); and is an eligible activity for CDBG funding according to 24 CFR 570.201 (e); and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants, conditions, promises and agreements herein set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. Scope of Activities Refer to attached workscope, Exhibit "A." 2. City Responsibilities City shall be responsible for fulfilling responsibilities of the Grantee pursuant to the Grant Agreement. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute approval of the project by the City Community Development Department, Planning Commission or City Council. 3. Relationship to Grant Agreement Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is subject to the obligations and limitations imposed on the City by the Grant Agreement and all future amendments to Grant Agreement and is intended to be in conformance and harmony with it. Contractor further acknowledges that if the Grant Agreement is terminated by the United States Government, prior to its implementation by appropriation and/or funding, the City shall have the right to terminate or amend this Agreement by giving written notice of the termination or amendment of this Agreement to Contractor. Contractor hereby expressly agrees to the provisions of the Grant Agreement and further expressly agrees that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to require the City to perform an obligation in conflict with the Grant Agreement. Contractor CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 3 further agrees that the County's rights to enter into amendments to the Grant Agreement is not, and shall not be restricted or impaired, in any way, by this Agreement. 4. Compliance with other agreements Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is subject to the obligations and limitations imposed on the City by Cooperative Agreement and the Subrecipient Agreement between City and the County of San Luis Obispo. 5. Compensation The City of San Luis Obispo shall authorize payment of the closed -out State CDBG funds in the amount of $12,000 ('Twelve Thousand Dollars) to the Contractor for completion of eligible activities stated in the Exhibit "A" of this agreement. 6. Obligations and Limitations The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is subject to the obligations and limitations imposed on City by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). City shall have the right to terminate or amend this Agreement by giving written notice of the termination or amendment of this Agreement to the Contractor. 7. Term The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first above written and shall terminate two (2) years from that date or upon successful completion of the program, whichever comes first, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. City Planning Director may extend the term 90 days upon receiving a written request from the Contractor. CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 4 S. Termination for cause If City determines that the Contractor has incurred obligations or made expenditures for purposes which are not permitted or are prohibited under the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or if the City determines that the Contractor has failed to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement in a timely and professional manner, or if the Contractor is in violation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement, or if the City is given notice by the County that it is terminating its Cooperative and Subrecipient agreements with the City, or if the Contractor is found to be adjudged to be bankrupt, or if the Contractor makes a general assignment for the benefit of the Contractor's creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed in the event of the Contractor's insolvency, then the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon giving written notice thereof to the Contractor Termination shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of any transaction occurring prior to effective date of such termination. If the City's termination of this Agreement for cause is defective for any reason, including but not limited to the City's reliance on erroneous facts concerning the Contractor's performance, or any defect in the notice thereof, City's maximum liability shall not exceed the amounts payable to the Contractor under paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Agreement. 9. Termination for convenience Either party may terminate this agreement at any time by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice of such termination. Termination shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of any transaction occurring prior to the effective date of such termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily completed prior to the effective date of said termination. CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 5 10. Sources and Availability of Funds It is understood by the parties hereto that the funds being used for the purposes of this Agreement are funds controlled by and currently available to City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the liability of the City shall be limited to CDBG funds available for the project. 11. Reimbursement of Improper Expenditures If at any time within applicable statutory periods of limitation it is determined by City or its duly authorized representatives, the County or its duly authorized representatives, or by the United States Secretary of Treasury or his duly authorized representatives that funds provided for under the terms of this Agreement have been used by or on behalf of the Contractor in a manner or for purposes not authorized or prohibited by said Act or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Contractor hereby obligate themselves, at the City's request, to pay to the City an amount equal to one hundred percent of the amount improperly expended. 12. Employment Status Nothing in this Agreement is intended nor shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship or a joint venture relationship between the City and the Contractor. Neither the Contractor nor any of the Contractor's agents, employees or contractors are or shall be considered to be agents or employees of the City, the County, or HUD in connection with the performance of the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement. 13. Inspections The City reserves the right to inspect any work performed hereunder to ensure that the work is being and has been performed in accordance with the applicable federal, state and/or local requirements, and this Agreement. Contractor agrees that all work found by such inspections CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 6 not to conform to the applicable requirements shall be corrected and that City may withhold payment until such corrections are completed. 14. Reporting Contractor shall submit quarterly reports to the City describing the progress made toward accomplishing the project objectives. Contractor further agrees to submit to the City a final report within 60 days of completing the project, describing the project objectives and activities that have been accomplished. The report shall contain sufficient detail to enable the City to properly evaluate contractor performance in completing the objectives and activities of the project. 15. Recordkeeping a. All records, accounts, documentation and all other materials relevant to a fiscal audit or examination, as specified by the City, the County or HUD, shall be retained by the Contractor for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of termination of this Agreement. If so directed by the City or HUD upon termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall cause all records, accounts, documentation and all other materials relevant to the work to be delivered to the City as depository. The Contractor understands that they shall be subject to the examination and audit by the City Auditor and/or the Auditor General for a period of three (3) years after the final payment under this Agreement. b. All records, accounts, documentation and other materials deemed to be relevant to the undertaking enabled by this Agreement shall be accessible at any time to the authorized representatives of the City, the County or federal government, on reasonable prior notice, for the purpose of examination or audit. Any expenditure which is not authorized by this Agreement or which cannot be adequately documented shall be disallowed and must be CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 7 reimbursed to the City or its designee by the Contractor. Expenditures for work not described in this Agreement shall be deemed authorized if the performance of such work is approved in writing by the City prior. to the commencement of such work. Absent fraud or mistake on the part of the City, the County and HUD, the determination by the City, the County and HUD of allowability of any expenditures shall be final. 16. Indemnification The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, judgements, or liability occasioned by the performance or attempted performance of the provisions hereof, or in any way arising out of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, (a) those predicated upon theories of violation of statute, ordinance or regulation, violation of civil rights, (b) any adverse determination made by the Internal Revenue Service or the State Franchise Tax Board with respect to the Contractor that would establish a City liability for failure to make social security and income tax withholding payments, ® inverse condemnation, (d) equitable relief, or (e) any wrongful act or any negligent act or omission to act on the part of the Contractor or of agents, employees, or independent contractors directly responsible to the Contractor; providing further that the foregoing obligations to defend, indemnify and save harmless shall apply to any wrongful acts, or any actively or passively negligent acts or omissions to act, committed jointly or concurrently by the Contractor their agents, employees, or independent contractors and the City, its agents, employees, or independent contractors. Nothing contained in the foregoing indemnity provisions shall be construed to require the Contractor to indemnify the City against any responsibility or liability in contravention of Section 2782 of the Civil Code. 17. Insurance CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 8 The Contractor shall obtain and maintain for the entire term of this Agreement and the Contractor shall not perform any work under this Agreement until the Contractor has obtained comprehensive general liability insurance, in companies acceptable to the City, and authorized to issue such insurance in the State of California. Said insurance shall consist of the following: a. The Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect, for the period covered by this Agreement, comprehensive liability insurance. This comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance shall include, but not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of the Contractor's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amount of insurance shall be not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit coverage for bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage. The following endorsements shall be attached to the policy: (1) If the insurance policy covers an "accident" basis, it must be changed to "occurrence." (2) The policy must cover personal injury as well as bodily injury. (3) Blanket contractual liability must be afforded and the policy must contain a cross liability or severability of interest endorsement. (4) The City, its officers, agents, and employees shall be named as additional insured under the policy, and the policy shall provide that insurance will CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 9 operate as primary insurance and that no other insurance affected by the City will be called upon to contribute to a loss hereunder. b. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code section 3700, The Contractor is required to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self- insurance for any individuals working as their employees. The Contractor agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement. c. The following requirements apply to all insurance to be provided by the Contractor: (1) A certified copy of each insurance policy and a certificate of insurance shall be furnished to the City within sixty (60) days after execution of this Agreement. A certificate alone is not acceptable. Provided, however, a certificate of insurance shall be furnished City prior to the approval of any advances by the Auditor of the City pursuant to this Agreement. (2) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. (3) Approval of the insurance by City shall not relieve or decrease the extent to which the Contractor may be held responsible for payment of damages resulting from the Contractor's services or operations pursuant to this Agreement. d. If the Contractor fails or refuses to procure or maintain the insurance required by this paragraph, or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, City shall have the right, at City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 10 18. Equal Employment Opportunity During the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor agrees that they will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and specifically agrees to comply with the provisions of Section 202 of Presidential Executive Order No. 11246 19. Entire Agreement and Modification This Agreement sets forth the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the matter set forth herein, and any other prior or existing understandings or agreements by the parties, whether formal or informal, regarding any matters are hereby superseded or terminated in their entirety. No changes, amendments, or alterations shall be effective unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto. The Contractor specifically acknowledges that in entering into and executing this Agreement, the Contractor relies solely upon the provisions contained in this Agreement and no others. 20. Funding for Additional Services Funding of any programs, projects, or services beyond the term of this Agreement, by any new agreement or amendment or extension of this Agreement, have not been authorized and will depend upon County's determination of satisfactory performance of this Agreement by the Contractor and upon the availability to City of additional grant funds allocated for such purposes. Neither the City nor any employee of City has made any promise or commitment, express or implied, that any additional funds will be paid or made available to the Contractor for the purpose of this Agreement over and above the funds expressly allocated under the terms of this Agreement. _ J 1 CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 11 21. Laws and Regulations The Contractor agrees that they are familiar with and will comply with all local and State laws and regulations that pertain to construction, health and safety, labor, fair employment practices, equal opportunity and all other matters applicable to the Contractor, their subcontractors, and the undertaking enabled by this Agreement. The Contractor agrees that they are familiar with and will comply with all federal laws and regulations applicable to the CDBG program. 22. Contractors and Subcontractors Contractor agrees to, and shall require its subcontractors to agree to: (a) Perform the work in accordance with federal, state and local housing and building codes as applicable. (b) Comply with the Labor Standards described in 24 CFR 570.603 and with the provisions of the California Labor Code, as applicable. m Comply with the applicable Equal Opportunity requirements described in 24 CFR 570.607. (d) Maintain at least the minimum state -required workers' compensation insurance for those employees who will perform the work or any part of it. (e) Maintain, if so required by law, unemployment insurance, disability insurance and liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the State which is reasonable to compensate any person, firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor or any subcontractor in performing the work or any part of it. CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 12 23. Non -Assignment of Agreement Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of the Contractor, the Contractor shall not have the right to assign or transfer this Agreement, or any part hereof or monies payable hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City, and any such assignment or transfer without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. 24. Law and Governing Venue This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California, and the validity, enforceability and interpretation of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the law of the State of California. All duties and obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in San Luis Obispo County, and such County shall be that venue for any action, or proceeding that may be brought, or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 25. Enforceability If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. 26. Agreement Binding All provisions of this Agreement shall be binding on the parties and their heirs, assigns and successors in interest. CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 13 27. Waivers City's waiver or breach of any one term, covenant or other provision of this Agreement shall not be a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same term, covenant or provision of this Agreement or of the breach of any other term, covenant or provision of this Agreement. 28. Notices Unless otherwise provided, all notices herein required shall be in writing, and delivered in person or sent by United States first class mail, postage prepaid. Notices required to be given to the City shall be addressed as follows: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 Notices required to be given to the Contractor shall be addressed as follows: George Moylan, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo 487 Leff Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Provided that any party may change such address by notice in writing to the other parties and thereafter notices shall be transmitted to the new address. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. Contractor. City: IM c�Ian, Executive Director John)Dunn, City Administrative Officer CDBG Contractor Agreement Page 14 (Notary) APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL EFFECT: Dated:1?--/ 2 —16 Attachment: Exhibit "A': Program Description JWL:oab W*a8M3.dM X g1tt31 FUSING AUTHORITY OF THE 1996 CDBG Application Organization: CITY. OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 10. Description of proposed project or activity, including schedule ut milcstuttcs and description of how project will benefit the t<u-get population: The Children's Work Incentive Program provides children from low and very low-income families with structured, productive activities that promote personal development and offers -opportunities for these children to learn and earn. Participants in the program assist with grounds maintenance and beautification projects on their public housing sites and earn fun prizes and treats, "scholarships", local outings, group patties, field trips,.awards, and other incentives. On a typical work day, a group of children ages 5 to 15 will wort: together with Housing Authority staff and volunteers to clean up and beautify their low-income housing developments by removing litter, raking, sweeping, painting, planting, and completing tasks that improve the immediate neighborhood. Weekly projects are accomplished by small group teams with specific assignments, and duties are matched to the age and ability of each participant. The youngest children are involved in litter removal and basic clean up projects that are guided and closely supervised by adults. Older children assist clean up crews, but may also plant flowers, shrubs, or trees, paint, and perform landscape maintenance tasks. These children receive information and training on how to complete beautification projects safely and efficiently. Participants who are at least 14 years old receive hands-on training in the use of more advanced tools and equipment used for landscape maintenance and construction projects. Three of these oldest participants will be selected to take part in Private Industry Council and Housing Authority programs that result in full-time summer employment with the grounds department of the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo. Successful candidates will receive job training, wages, and applicable school credit. - Incentives and rewards earned by participating children range from end of the work day treats to large group educational outings. Future plans include trips to Cal Poly, local zoos, libraries and museums, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, State and National Parks, and a variety of public events. Young workers have earned pizza parties, movie tickets, admission to amusement centers and parks, scholarships to recreational classes and programs, and recognition awards. Youth of all ages involved in the Children's Work Incentive Program increase their self-confidence and self-esteem and acquire life skills and experiences that will be useful throughout their lives. The beautification work provided by the children improves the appearance of their neighborhood and creates a stronger sense of community among the residents of public housing complexes. Goodwill between the Housing Authority, its tenants, and the community of San Luis Obispo is enhanced by working together ,o develop a program that provides immediate and long term benefits for everyone involved. The accomplishments of children participating in the Children's Work LZcentive Program have been so impressive that they have been featured by KSBY, KCOY, KSMA, and the Telegram Tribune. HOUSING AUTI-IORITY OF THE 1996 CDBG Application Organization: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO `. 10. Description of proposed project or activity, including schedule of milestones and description of how project will benefit the target population: --continued-- Because they are engaged in a structured program and productive activities, participants in the Children's Work Incentive Program are less likely to be involved with non- productive or criminal activities and more likely to become contributing members of the community and working adults. This helps to alleviate problems associated with juvenile delinquency and may provide the means to break the cycle of poverty. The program is working and progress is being made. 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