1997-0707_ORANGE , COUNTY OF_Memorandum of Contract No. EC419731
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
and regulations governing the funds provided under this contract.
B. Independent Contractor
Nothing contained in this Contract is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as
creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The
SUBRECIPIENT shall at all times remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to
be performed under this Contract. The COUNTY shall be exempt from payment of all
Jnemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers'
Insurance as the SUBRECIPIENT is an independent contractor.
C. Hold Harmless
The SUBRECIPIENT shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the GRANTEE f
any all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out of
SUBRECIPIENT's performance or nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for
this Contract.
D. Workers' Compensation
The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for
involved in the performance of this contract.
E. Insurance & Bondine
The SUBRECIPIENT shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract
from loss due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum shall purchase
blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from
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The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements
Attachment B of OMB Circular A-110, Bonding and Insurance.
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1 F. Grantor Recognition
2 The SUBRECIPIENT shall insure recognition of the role of the grantor agency in
3 providing services through this Contract. All activities, facilities and items utilized pursuant to this
4 Contract shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, the SUBRECIPIENT will
5 include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with funds made
6 available under this Contract.
7 G. Amendments
8 COUNTY or SUBRECIPIENT may amend this Contract at any time provided that such
9 amendments make specific reference to this Contract, and are executed in writing, signed by a duly
10 authorized representative of both organizations. Such amendments shall not invalidate this Contract,
11 nor relieve or release COUNTY or SUBRECIPIENT from its obligations under this Contract. Any
12 proposed amendment to this Contract shall be submitted to and approved by the COUNTY, prior to
13 commencement by COUNTY of any activity covered by said amendment.
14 COUNTY may, in its discretion, amend this Contract to conform with federal, state or
15 local governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for other reasons. If such
16 amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or schedule of, the activities to
17 be undertaken as part of this Contract, such modifications will be incorporated only by written
18 amendment signed by a duly authorized representative of both organizations.
19 H. Suspension or Termination
20 In the event of SUBRECIPIENT s failure to comply with the provisions of this Contract
21 and pursuant to 24 CFR 85.43 and 85.44, COUNTY may withhold or require SUBRECIPIENT
22 reimbursement of funds, and/or terminate this Contract, and/or allocate funds previously assigned to
23 this Contract to another eligible project(s) within the Urban County.
24 Either party may terminate this Contract at any time by giving written notice to the other
25 party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least 30 days before the effective
26 date of such termination. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished
27 documents, data, studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared
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1 the COUNTY, and SUBRECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for
2 any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination.
3 COUNTY may also suspend or terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, if
4 SUBRECIPIENT materially fails to comply with any term of this Contract, or with any of the rules,
5 regulations or provisions referred to herein; and the COUNTY may declare the SUBRECIPIENT
6 ineligible for any further participation in COUNTY contracts, in addition to other remedies as
7 provided by law. In the event there is probable cause to believe the SUBRECIPIENT is in
8 noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, the COUNTY may withhold funds until
9 such time as the SUBRECIPIENT is found to be in compliance by the COUNTY, or is otherwise
10 adjudicated to be in compliance.
11 H. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
12 A. Financial Management
13 1. Accounting Standards
14 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Attachment C of OMB Circular A-110
15 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate
16 internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
17 2. Cost Principles
18 The SUBRECIPIENT shall administer its program in conformance with OMB
19 Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for
20 Educational Institutions," (and if the SUBRECIPIENT is a governmental or quasi -governmental
21 agency, the applicable sections of 24 CFR Part 85, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for
22 Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments,") as applicable. These
23 principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
24 B. Documentation and Record -Keening
25 1. Records to be Maintained
26 The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain all records required by the federal regulatic
27 specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(2), 570.506, 570.507 and 570.508 and that are pertinent
28 the activities to be funded under this Contract. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
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a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the
National Objectives of the CDBG program;
c. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or
disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the CDBG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular
A-110; and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR
570.
These records shall be kept available at SUBRECIPIENT's office during the project's
period and thereafter for three (3) years from the date SUBRECIPIENT receives final)
from this contract.
2. Retention
The SUBRECIPIENT shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred un
this contract for a period of three (3) years after the termination of all activities funded under
Contract, or after the resolution of all Federal audit findings, which ever occurs later. Records
non -expendable property acquired with funds under this Contract shall be retained for three (3) yt
after final disposition of such property. Records for any displaced person must be kept for three
years after he/she has received final payment.
3. Client Data
The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for
services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income level
or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided Such information shall
be made available to COUNTY monitors or their designees for review upon request.
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The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly)
identify properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet eligibility
criteria and shall conform with the "changes in use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR Parts
570.503(b)(8).
5. National Objectives
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to maintain documentation that demonstrates
activities carried out with funds provided under this Contract meet one or more of the
program's national objectives: 1) benefit low/moderate income persons, 2) aid in the prevention
elimination of slums or blight, 3) meet community development needs having a particular urgency
defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208.
SUBRECIPIENT obligation to the COUNTY shall not end until all close-out
are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited
to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials
and equipment), unspent cash advances, program income balances, and receivable accounts to the
COUNTY and detemtining the custodianship of records.
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All SUBRECIPIENT records with respect to any matters covered by this
shall be made available to the COUNTY, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal Government,
at any time during normal business hours, as often as the COUNTY or grantor agency deems
necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies
noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by the SUBRECIPIENT within 30 days after receipt by
the SUBRECIPIENT. Failure of the SUBRECIPIENT to comply with the above audit requirements
will constitute a violation of this Contract and may result in the withholding of future payments. The
SUBRECIPIENT hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with
current COUNTY policy concerning SUBRECIPIENT audits.
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C. Reporting and Payment Procedures
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The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a detailed contract budget (the form and content
be prescribed by the COUNTY) for approval by the COUNTY. The COUNTY and
SUBRECIPIENT may agree to revise the budget from time to time in accordance with existing
COUNTY policies.
2. Program Income
The SUBRECIPIENT shall report quarterly all program income as defined at 24 CFR
570.500(a) generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this Contract.
use of program income by the SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements set forth at
24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitation, the SUBRECIPIENT may use such income during
the contract period for activities permitted under this Contract and shall reduce requests for additional
funds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unused program income
shall be returned to the COUNTY at the end of the contract period. Any interest earned on cash
advances from the U.S. Treasury is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the
COUNTY.
Program income generated from cash advance and/or the mere holding of
funds must be paid to the COUNTY per 24 CFR 570.504(c) for subsequent return to HUD.
Any program income generated from the sale, transfer or change in the use of assets
(e.g. real property) acquired or improved in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be returned to the
COUNTY in proportion to the CDBG contribution thereof.
The SUBRECIPIENT may retain all program income only if that program income is
used exclusively for eligible activities, as determined by the "DIRECTOR" , and in accordance with
applicable CDBG requirements.
SUBRECIPIENT shall keep and maintain appropriate records on the use of any
income as may be required by EMA staff since the COUNTY has the responsibility
monitoring and reporting program income to HUD.
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In the event of SUBRECIPIENT close-out or change in status of the participati
SUBRECIPIENT in the Urban County CDBG Program, any program income at that time or
subsequent to the close-out or change in status shall be paid by SUBRECIPIENT to the
COUNTY within 90 days thereafter.
3. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, the SUBRECIPIENT will develop an indirect
allocation plan for determining the appropriate COUNTY share of administrative costs and shall
submit such plan to the COUNTY for approval.
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a. The COUNTY will pay to the SUBRECIPIENT funds available under this
Contract based upon information submitted by the SUBRECIPIENT and consistent with an}
approved budget and COUNTY policy concerning payments. With the exception of certair
advances, payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by the SUBRECIPIENT
and not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the COUNTY it
accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in SUBRECIPIENT accounts
In addition, the COUNTY reserves the right to liquidate funds available under this Contract for cost:
incurred by the COUNTY on behalf of the SUBRECIPIENT.
b. Payment by the COUNTY to SUBRECIPIENT shall be on a reimbursable basis
unless SUBRECIPIENT has been authorized and issued a cash advance at the discretion of the
DIRECTOR under this Contract.
c. The SUBRECIPIENT is permitted one (1) cash advance under this Contract
may be made by the DIRECTOR to SUBRECIPIENT if the following conditions are met:
(1) SUBRECIPIENT has demonstrated to DIRECTOR through certification
a form prescribed by DIRECTOR and subsequently through performance, its willingness
to establish SUBRECIPIENT financial procedures that will minimize the time
between the receipt of funds and proper disbursement of such funds.
(2) SUBRECIPIENT certifies to DIRECTOR, that S
financial management system meets the standards for fund control and accountability as directed
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1 24 CFR 570.502(a), if a governmental Subrecipient, and 24 CFR 570.502(b), if a non -
2 governmental recipient; and as prescribed in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87, if a
3 governmental Subrecipient, and Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-122 and A-21 if a
4 non-governmental Subrecipient, as periodically amended.
5 (3) SUBRECIPIENT complies with EMA financial cash advance procedures
6 as defined by HUD in 24 CFR 85.21 Payment regulations and the United States Treasury
7 regulations described in 31 CFR Part 205. These procedures require that upon written receipt of
8 funds from the COUNTY, SUBRECIPIENT shall disburse payment(s) to vendor(s) within five (5)
9 working days and submit evidence of such disbursement(s) (i.e., warrant copies, etc.) to the
10 DIRECTOR.
11 d. If SUBRECIPIENT is subsequently found, by DIRECTOR, to be in
12 noncompliance with Section II.C.4.c.(1) through Section II.C.4.c.(3), SUBRECIPIENT shall in the
13 future be paid on a reimbursable basis.
14 e. Reimbursable basis payments, as referred to in Section 6.a. and/or cash advance
15 described in Section 6.b. shall be made in accordance with EMA financial procedures. In the event
16 of conflict between EMA financial procedures and any applicable statutes, rules or regulations of
17 HUD, including Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-87, if a governmental
18 Subrecipient, and Office of Management Budget Circular's A-122 and A-21 ,if a non-governmental,
19 the latter shall prevail.
20 Where contract funds are withheld, and at the request and expense of SUBRECIPIENT,
21 COUNTY will accept securities equivalent to the amount withheld. Such substituted security,
22 meeting the requirements of Government Code Section 4590, shall be deposited with COUNTY,
23 with a State or Federally chartered bank as escrow agent. If security is deposited with an escrt
24 agent, it shall be covered by an escrow agreement.
25 5. Progress Reports
26 The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit regular Progress Reports to the COUNTY in t
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1 D. Procurement
2 1. Compliance
3 The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with current COUNTY policy concerning the
4 purchase of equipment and shall maintain an inventory record of all non -expendable personal
5 property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided herein. All program
6 assets (unexpended program income, property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the COUNTY upon
7 termination of this Contract.
8 2. OMB Standards
9 The SUBRECIPIENT shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements of
10 Attachment O of OMB Circular A-110. Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently follow
11 I Attachment N, Property Management Standards, covering utilization and disposal of property.
12 3. Travel
13 The SUBRECIPIENT shall obtain written approval from the COUNTY for any travel
14 outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Contract.
15 4. Relocation. Acquisition and Displacement
16 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with 24 CFR 570.606 relating to the
17 acquisition and disposition of all real property utilizing grant funds, and to the displacement of
18 persons, businesses, nonprofit organizations and farms occurring as a direct result of any acquisition
19 of real property utilizing grant funds. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with applicable
20 COUNTY Ordinances, Resolutions, and Policies concerning displacement of individuals from their
21 residences.
22 III. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
23 A. Civil Rights
24 1. Compliance
25 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
26 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of the Title I of the
27 Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
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the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive
11063, and with Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086.
2. Nondiscrimination
The SUBRECIPIENT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or
handicap, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. The SUBRECIPIENT
affirmative action to insure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination.
Such employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion,
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms
and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be
provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with any federal regulations issued
to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 706) which prohi
discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted program. The COUNTY sl
provide the SUBRECIPIENT with any guidelines necessary for compliance with that portion of
regulations in force during the term of this Contract.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to
COUNTY specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in
President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The (Grantee) shall provide Affirmative
Action guidelines to the SUBRECIPIENT to assist in the formulation of such program. The
SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for approval prior to the
award of funds.
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1 2. WZMBE
2 The SUBRECIPIENT will use its best efforts to afford minority and women -owned
3 business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this
4 Contract. As used in this contract, the term "minority and female business enterprise" means a
5 business at least fifty-one (5 1) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women.
6 For the purpose of this definition, "minority group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish
7 speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and American
8 Indians. The SUBRECIPIENT may rely on written representations by SUB-SUBRECIPIENT's'
9 regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent
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11 3. Access to Records
12 The SUBRECIPIENT shall furnish and cause each of its sub-SUBRECIPIENT's to
13 furnish all information and reports required herein and will permit access to its books, records and
14 accounts by the COUNTY, HUD or its agents, or other authorized Federal officials for purposes of
15 investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein.
16 4. Notifications
17 The SUBRECIPIENT will send to each labor union or representative of workers with
18 which it has a collective bargaining Contract or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be
19 provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the
20 SUBRECIPIENT's commitments herein, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
21 available to employees and applicants for employment.
22 5. EEO/AA Statement
23 The SUBRECIPIENT will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed
24 by or on behalf of the SUBRECIPIENT, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action
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6. Subcontract Provisions
The SUBRECIPIENT will include the provisions of Paragraphs VIII A, Civil Rights,
and B, Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, sol
that such provisions will be binding upon each sub-SUBRECIPIENT or vendor.
C. Employment Restrictions
1. Prohibited Activity
The SUBRECIPIENT is prohibited from using funds provided herein, or
employed in the administration of the program for: political activities, sectarian or religious
lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. OSHA
Where employees are engaged in activities not covered under the Occupational
and Health Act of 1970, they shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or receive
services in buildings or surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous
or dangerous to the participants' health or safety.
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The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary
in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours,
the Safety Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. 276, 327-333) and all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as
acts apply to the performance of this Contract. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain documen
which demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documen
shall be made available to the COUNTY for review upon request.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that, except with respect to the rehabilitation or
construction of residential property designed for residential use for less than eight (8) households, all
contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction, renovation or repair of
any building or work financed in whole or in part with assistance provided under this contract, shall
comply with federal requirements adopted by the COUNTY pertaining to such contracts and with the
requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR, Parts 3, 1, 5
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and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeymen;
provided, that if wage rates higher than those required under the regulations are imposed by state or
local law, nothing herein is intended to relieve the SUBRECIPIENT of its obligation, if any, to
require payment of the higher rate. The SUBRECIPIENT shall cause or require to be inserted in
full, in all such Contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements of this
paragraph, for such Contracts in excess of $10,000.00.
4. "Section 3" Clause
a. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24
135, and all applicable rules and orders issued herein prior to the execution of this Contract, shall be
a condition of the federal financial assistance provided under this Contract and binding upon the
COUNTY, the SUBRECIPIENT and any sub -SUB RECIPIENT. Failure to fulfill these
requirements shall subject the COUNTY, the SUBRECIPIENT and any sub -SUB RECIPIENT, their
successors and assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Contract through which federal assistance
is provided. The SUBRECIPIENT certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists
which would prevent compliance with requirements.
The SUBRECIPIENT further agrees to comply with these "Section 3"
and to include the following language in all subcontract executed under this Contract:
"The work to be performed under this Contract is a project assigned under
providing direct federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701.
Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be
given to lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the
project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by
persons residing in the areas of the project."
The SUBRECIPIENT certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability
exists which would prevent compliance with the requirements.
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b. Notifications
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to send to each labor organization or representative
workers with which it has a collective bargaining Contract or other contract or understanding,
any, a notice advising said labor organization or worker's representative of its commitments under
this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees
and applicants for employment or training.
The SUBRECIPIENT will include Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will
take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the sub-SUBRECIPIENT is in
violation of regulations issued by the Grantor Agency. The SUBRECIPIENT will not subcontract
with any sub-SUBRECIPIENT where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in
violation of regulations under 24 CFR 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the sub-
SUBRECIPIENT has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the
requirements of these regulations.
D. Conduct
1. A signment/Transfer
The SUBRECIPIENT shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract without
the prior written consent of the COUNTY thereto; provided, however, that claims for money due or
to become due to the SUBRECIPIENT from the COUNTY under this Contract may be assigned to a
bank, trust company, or other financial institution without much approval. Notice of any such
assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the COUNTY.
2. Hatch Act
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed
this Contract, shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities
violation of Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code.
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3. Conflict of Interest
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with
respect to conflicts of interest, and covenants that if presently has no financial interest and shall not
acquire any financial interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with
the performance of services required under this Contract. The SUBRECIPIENT further covenants
that in the performance of this Contract no person having such a financial interest shall be employed
or retained by the SUBRECIPIENT herein. These conflict of interest provisions apply to any person
who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of the
COUNTY or of any designated public agencies or SUBRECIPIENTS which are receiving funds
under the CDBG Entitlement program.
4. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The SUBRECIPIENT shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency
individual in the performance of this Contract without the written consent of the COUNTY prior
the execution of such Contract.
b. Monitoring
The SUBRECIPIENT will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular
to assure contract compliance. Result of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written rep
and supported with documented evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of
noncompliance.
c. Content
The SUBRECIPIENT shall cause all of the provisions of this Contract in
entirety to be included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of
Contract.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall undertake to insure that all subcontracts awarded
the performance of this Contract shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis.
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copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to the COUNTY along with documentation
the selection process.
5. Copyright
If this contract results in any copyright able material, the COUNTY and/or
agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce,
or otherwise use and to authorize others to use, the work for government purposes.
6. Religious Organization
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that funds provided under this contract will not be utilized
for religious activities, to promote religious interest, or for the benefit of a religious organization in
accordance with the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR 570.2000).
7. Drug Free Workplace
SUBRECIPIENT certifies that it will maintain a drug-free workplace as defined by
on project(s) funded by this Agreement.
8. Excessive Force
All parties to this Agreement certify to a policy against use of excessive force as
defined by HUD.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the following regulations insofar as
apply to the performance of this Contract:
o Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 1857, et seq.
o Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.,
amended 1318 relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as
requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines i
thereunder.
o Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 C.F.R, Parts
50 and 58, as amended.
o National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
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1 o HUD Environmental Review Procedures (24 CFR, Part 58).
2 B. Flood Disaster Protection
3 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the requirements of the Flood Disaster
4 Protection act of 1973 (P.L. 2234) in regard to the sale, lease or other transfer of land acquired,
5 cleared or improved under the terms of this contract, as it may apply to the provisions of this
6 contract.
7 C. Tread -Based Paint
8 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential
9 structures with assistance provided under this contract shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based Paint
10 Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, and in particular Sub -Part B thereof. Such
11 regulations pertain to all HUD -assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and
12 tenants or properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include
13 lead-based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the
14 symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint
15 poisoning.
16 D. Historic Preservation
17 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set
18 forth in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the
19 procedures Set forth in 36 CFR, Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for
20 Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance of this contact.
21 In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all
22 rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that are included
23 on a Federal, State, or local historic property list.
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V. SPECIAL HOME PROVISIONS
If this Agreement is funded by HOME Investment Partnership Program, the following is
applicable:
A. Section 92.252 Oualification as Affordable Housing and Income Targeting; Rental
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All applicable housing assisted with HOME Investment Partnership Funds must meet the
following Affordability requirements:
1. Rent Limitation
A rental housing project (including the non -owner -occupied units in
purchased with HOME funds in accordance with 92.254) qualifies as affordable housing under
part only if the project:
a. Bears rents not greater than the lesser of
(1) The fair market rent for existing housing for comparable units in the area
established by HUD under 888.111 of this title, less the monthly allowance for the utilities
services (excluding telephone) to be paid by the tenant; or
(2) The rent that does not exceed 30 percent of the adjusted income of a
whose gross income equals 65 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by
with adjustments for number of bedrooms in the unit, except that HUD, which may establish
ceilings higher or lower than 65 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's
that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair
rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. In determining the maximum monthly rent that
be charged for a unit that is subject to this limitation, the owner or participating jurisdiction
subtract a monthly allowance for any utilities and services (excluding telephone) to be paid by
tenant. HUD will provide average occupancy per unit and adjusted income assumptions to be
in calculating the maximum rent allowed under this paragraph I.A.(2) of this section;
b. Has not less than 20 percent of the rental units
(1) Occupied by very low-income families who pay as a contribution toward reni
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1 percent of the family's monthly adjusted income as determined by HUD. To obtain the maximum
2 monthly rent that may be charged for a unit that is subject to this limitation, the owner or participating
3 jurisdiction multiplies the annual adjusted income of the tenant family by 30 percent and divides by
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5 telephone) to be paid by the tenant; or
6 (2) Occupied by very low-income families and bearing rents not greater than 30
7 percent of the gross income of a family whose income equals 50 percent of the median income for
8 the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustment for smaller and larger families, except that HUD,
9 may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 50 percent of the median for the area on the basis
10 of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction
11 costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. In determining the maximum
12 monthly rent that may be charged for a unit that is subject to this limitation, the owner or participating
13 jurisdiction must subtract a monthly allowance for any utilities and services (excluding telephone) to
14 be paid by the tenant. HUD will provide average occupancy per unit assumptions to be used in
15 calculating the maximum rent allowed under paragraph l.b.(2) of this section;
16 c. Is occupied only by households that qualify as low-income families;
17 d. Is not refused for leasing to a holder of a Certificate of Family Participation under
18 24 CFR part 882 (Rental Certificate Program) or a rental voucher under 24 CFR part 887 (Rental
19 Voucher Program) or to the holder of a comparable document evidencing participation in a HOME
20 tenant -based assistance program because of the status of the prospective tenant as a holder or such
21 certificate of family participation, rental voucher, or comparable HOME tenant -based assistance
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e. Will remain affordable without regard to the term of any mortgage or the
Df ownership, pursuant to deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, or other
approved by HUD for not less than the appropriate period, beginning after project completion,
specified in Table A, below.
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2. Rent schedule and utility allowances
The participating jurisdiction must review and approve rents proposed by the
for units with "flat rents," i.e., units subject to the maximum rent limitations in paragraph l.a.(1
I.a.(2), I.b.(l), or l.b.(2) of this section, and, if applicable, must review and approve, for all uni
subject to the maximum rent limitations paragraph (a) of this section, the monthly allowance
proposed by the owner, for utilities and services to be paid by the tenant. The owner mu
the income of each tenant household living in low-income units at least annually. The
monthly rent must be recalculated by the owner and reviewed and approved by the
jurisdiction annually, and may change as changes in the applicable gross rent amounts,
income adjustments, or the monthly allowance for utilities and services warrant. Any increase in
for lower income units is subject to the provisions of outstanding leases, in any event, the
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owner must provide tenants of those units not less than 30 days prior written notice before
implementing any increase in rents.
3. Increases in tenant income
Rental housing qualifies as affordable housing despite a temporary noncompliance
with paragraph (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this section, if the noncompliance is caused by increases in the
incomes of existing tenants and if actions satisfactory to HUD are being taken to ensure that all
vacancies are filled in accordance with this section until the noncompliance is corrected. Tenants
who no longer qualify as low-income families must pay as rent not less than 30 percent of the
family's adjusted monthly once, as re -certified annually.
4. gdiustment of qualifying rent
HUD may adjust the qualifying rent established for a project under paragraph (a)(1)
of this section, only if HUD finds that an adjustment is necessary to support the continued financial
viability of the project and only by an amount that HUD determines is necessary to maintain
continued financial viability of the project. HUD expects that this authority will be used sparingly.
Adjustments in fair market rents and in median income over time should help maintain the financial
of a project within the qualifying rent standard as specified in paragraph 1. of this section.
The lease between a tenant and an owner of rental housing assisted with
funds must be for not less than one year, unless by mutual agreement between the tenant and
owner.
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The lease may not contain any of the following provisions:
a. Agreement to be sued. Agreement by the tenant to be sued, to admit guilt, or to a
in favor of the owner in a lawsuit brought in connection with the lease;
b. Treatment of property. Agreement by tenant that the owner may take, hold,
sell personal property of household members without notice to the tenant and a court decision on the
of the parties. This prohibition, however, does not apply to an agreement by the tenant
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1 concerning disposition of personal property remaining in the housing unit after the tenant has moved'
2 out of the unit. The owner may dispose of this personal property in accordance with state law;
3 c. Excusing owner from responsibility. Agreement by the tenant not to hold the
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d. Waiver of notice. Agreement of the tenant that the owner may institute a
without notice to the tenant;
e. Waiver of legal proceedings. Agreement by the tenant that the owner may
the tenant or household members without instituting a civil court proceeding in which the tenant has
the opportunity to present a defense, or before a court decision on the rights of the parties;
f. Waiver of a jury trial. Agreement by the tenant to waive any right to a trial
g. Waiver of right to appeal court decision. Agreement by the tenant to waive
tenant's right to appeal, or to otherwise challenge in court, a court decision in connection with
lease; and
h. Tenant chargeable with cost of legal actions regardless of outcome. Agreement
by the tenant to pay attorney's fees or other legal costs even if the tenant wins in a court proceeding
by the owner against the tenant. The tenant, however, may be obligated to pay costs if the
loses.
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housing assisted with HOME funds except for serious or repeated violation of the terms and
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service upon the tenant of a written notice specifying the grounds for the action.
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An owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must maintain the premises
compliance with all applicable housing quality standards and local code requirements.
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1 5. Tenant selection
2 An owner of rental housing assisted with HOME funds must adopt written tenant
3 selection policies and criteria that-
4 a. Are consistent with the purpose of providing housing for very low-income and
5 low-income families,
6 b. Are reasonably related to program eligibility and the applicants' ability to perform
7 the obligations of the lease,
8 c. Give reasonable consideration to the housing needs of families that would have a
9 preference under 960.211 (Federal selection preferences for admission to Public Housing) of this
10 title; and
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12 (1) The selection of tenants from a written waiting list in the chronological
13 order of their application, insofar as is practicable; and
14 (2) The prompt written notification to any rejected applicant of the grounds
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16 C. Section 92,254 Oualification As Affordable Housing: Homeownership
17 1. Purchase with or without rehabilitation
18 Housing that is for purchase by a family qualifies as affordable housing only if the
19 housing:
20 a. Has an initial purchase price that does not exceed 95% of the medium purchase
21 price for the type of single family housing (1-to 4-family residence, condominium unit, combination
22 manufactured home and lot, or manufactured home lot) for the local jurisdiction (including any
23 applicable high-cost mortgage limit published by HUD in the FEDERAL REGISTER) under HUD's
24 single family insuring authority under the National Housing Act. For a cooperative unit, the
25 purchase price for a cooperative share may not exceed the balance remaining after subtracting from
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b. Has an estimated appraised value after any repair needed to meet
standards in 92.251 that does not exceed the appropriate mortgage limit described in
(a)(1)(i) of this section;
c. Is the principal residence of an owner whose family qualifies as a low-income
family at the time of purchase;
residence; and
d. Is made available for initial purchase only to first-time homebuyers; and
e. Is made available for subsequent purchase only -
(1) To a low-income family that will use the property as its principal
(2) At a price consistent with guidelines that are established by the
participating jurisdiction and determined by HUD to be appropriate -
improvements, and
(i) To provide the owner with a fair return on investment, including any
(ii) To ensure that the housing will remain affordable to a
range of low-income homebuyers for a period of 20 years for newly constructed housing
otherwise for 15 years. Housing remains affordable if the subsequent purchaser's
payments of principal, interest, taxes, and insurance do not exceed 30 percent of the gross income
a family with an income equal to 75 percent of median income for the area, as determined by HL
with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
2. Rehabilitation not involving purchase
Housing that is currently owned by a family qualifies as affordable housing only if -
a. The value of the property, after rehabilitation, does not exceed the mortgage lin
for the type of single family housing (1- to 4 -family residence condominium unit, combing
manufactured home and lot, or manufactured home lot) for the area (including any applicable I
cost mortgage limit published by HUD in the FEDERAL REGISTER) under HUD's single fa.
insuring authority under the National Housing Act (see 24 CFR 201.10, 203.18, 203.18a, 203.
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b. The housing is the principal residence of an owner whose family qualifies as al
low-income family at the time HOME funds are committed to the housing.
D. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A -102
Federal Management Circular 74-7 has been replaced with Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) A -102. In the event it is determined that subject project(s) does not substantially
meet all the requirements of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, SUBRECIPIENT will
cooperate with County in the return of any funds expended on ineligible activities.
Funds so returned shall be made available for other Housing Rehabilitation Activities as
per terms of this agreement.
E. Monitoring
SUBRECIPIENT will cooperate in the County monitoring of HOME Investm
Partnership Funds annually. In particular, SUBRECIPIENT will cooperate with County
monitoring all rental projects funded.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY ADMINISTERED
HOME Program Year V
TITLE OF PROJECT: City of San Juan Capistrano - "First Time Home Buyer Program"
(FTHB)
MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT entered into this day of 1997
BY AND BETWEEN
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City of San Juan Capistrano, a municipal
corporation, in the State of California, and
hereinafter referred to as "CITY".
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political sub-
division of the State of California and
recognized Urban County under the Federal
Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974 (Public Law 93-383), as amended,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY".
This Contract is made with reference to the following facts;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has applied for and received funds from the United
States Government pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnership Program
(enacted by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990), hereinafter referred to as
"HOME"; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY previously entered into a Cooperation Agreement
dated July 21, 1993 in which both parties agreed to cooperate in the undertaking, or
assist in the undertaking, of community development and housing assistance
activities; and
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WHEREAS, CITY was previously awarded funding under the HOME Program,
which on September 10, 1996 was re -programmed for use in the First Time Home -
Buyer program by action of the Orange County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, CITY has submitted to COUNTY an application for funding of a
project described herein; and
WHEREAS, HUD has accepted and certified the aforementioned Final Annual
Action Plan, on July 16, 1996; as well as the reprogramming for this activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the parties that the following
provisions as well as all applicable Federal Regulations, including 24 CFR Part 92, and
appropriate State and County laws and regulations including the attached GENERAL
CONDITIONS, identified as Exhibit "A", and Exhibit `B" are part of this Contract.
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. ACTIVITIES
CITY will act as PROJECT MANAGER and will be responsible for
administering a Year V HOME project described as follows in a manner satisfactory to the
COUNTY and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds:
Prot Description:
The City of San Juan Capistrano will utilize HOME funding for its "First Time Home -
Buyer Program" (FTHB). The program will provide assistance with down payments
for households with annual incomes pursuant to HUD regulations.
Program Deliver
Activity No. 1: Second mortgage loan/Down payment
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General Administration: CITY shall provide the oversight, administration and
project management necessary to accomplish all contracted activities.
Housing Affordability: The housing which is for acquisition by a family must be
affordable as defined in 24 CFR Part 92.254. The resale/recapture requirements are
intended to assure that affordable housing is maintained in the community pursuant to HUD
regulations. Deed restrictions regarding affordability will be placed on each property.
B. LEVELS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Activity Level of Accomplishment
Activity No. 1: Second trust deed/mortgage loans 20 Home Buyers
C. BUDGET
1. This contract is in an amount not to exceed $265,000.00 (Two Hundred
Sixty-five Thousand Dollars and 00 cents).
2. Funds shall be used for the following items: Costs relating to assisting with
down payments for first time homebuyers.
Furthermore, compensation may be reallocated to address any costs incurred for previously
unbudgeted uses eligible under the applicable State and Federal regulations upon written request
from CITY and written approval by the DIRECTOR, particularly the Federal regulations at 24 CFR
Parts 92.205 - 92.215 and 254(a).
ll. PERFORMANCE MONITORING
The COUNTY will, in accordance with Section LILA. of this Contract, monitor the performance of
the CITY against the goals and performance standards required herein. Substandard performance
as determined by COUNTY will constitute non-compliance with this Contract and COUNTY may
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thereafter terminate the Contract pursuant to Section H of Exhibit A "General Conditions", attached
hereto.
CITY agrees:
1. To comply with all applicable Federal and COUNTY regulations, as may be
periodically revised by HUD, Office of Management and Budget, or other Federal agencies and
COUNTY.
2. To fully cooperate with the COUNTY on matters concerning the scheduled
completion and submittal of materials, information and documentation requested by the COUNTY
to comply with Federal Grantee Performance Reporting requirements. Failure to do so may result
in the COUNTY withholding future payment.
3. To comply with COUNTY procedures concerning the Grantee
Performance Report (GPR) Form. The CITY also acknowledges that the GPR FORM is
a monitoring tool that will be reviewed and evaluated by County to determine CITY's level of
accomplishments relative to this Contract.
4. To fully comply with the terms and conditions of the subject agreement. Failure to
do so may result in the suspension or termination of said agreement. Any terms or conditions
proposed subsequent to the effective date of this contract are invalid until such time that the
DIRECTOR has considered and approved said terms and conditions in writing. Any revisions to
the terms and conditions set forth herein shall be incorporated into this agreement in accordance
with Section I.G. (Amendments) of Exhibit "A" attached.
H. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the CITY shall begin on September 10, 1996 and funds shall be committed by
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June 30, 1998. The term of this contract and provisions herein may be extended to cover an
additional time period as specified in Section V.B. of this Contract.
III. PAYMENTS
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It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the COUNTY under this
Contract shall not exceed the amount stated in Section I.C. of this Contract.
B. REIMBURSEMENT
On a monthly basis CITY may invoice COUNTY for reimbursement of eligible costs (See Exhibit
A). Concurrently with its request for the aforementioned funds, CITY shall submit to the
COUNTY the following support documentation: Copies of paid invoices, receipts, payroll records,
bank statements, canceled checks and other items adequate to document project expenditures.
CITY shall also provide a performance report for the time period identified in the aforementioned
reimbursement invoice, including Grantee Performance Direct Benefit Activity Information
addressing its level of performance with each activity undertaken relative to the scope of services
set forth in Section I., herein. Compensation of CITY reimbursement invoices will depend upon
appropriate and timely performance of objectives as set forth above. COUNTY may withhold
payment if CITY fails to meet measurable objectives as set forth in Sections I.A. and I.B. above.
No payment will be authorized if any preceding month's reports or invoices are not submitted to
COUNTY.
V. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Contract the following definitions shall apply:
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1. PROJECT MANAGER: The City of San Juan Capistrano
2. DIRECTOR: Director of the Orange County Housing and Community
Development Department, or his designee.
3. REIMBURSABLE BASIS: The CITY will provide the funds for the project
and will submit proof of payment to COUNTY, whereupon after approval by COUNTY,
COUNTY will repay the CITY.
B. PROJECT FUNDING
1. CITY shall submit any invoices for expenditure under this Contract within 90 days
of the Contract expiration date.
2. The date for PROJECT completion and expenditure of all funds may be
extended by the DIRECTOR for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from June 30, 1998.
Any such extension must be in writing and signed by the DIRECTOR. In the event of such
extension the deadline for submittal of invoice shall be 90 days after the new completion date.
After Contract expiration, all unexpended funds remaining from this Contract may be allocated by
COUNTY to other eligible programs.
3. Prior to the DIRECTOR authorizing any contract extension, the COUNTY
must receive a written request from an officially recognized CITY representative (i.e. Director,
Mayor, City Manager) to extend this contract. Said written request must include a revised budget
for funds being extended, if that budget is different in scope of services from the originally agree
upon scope of services.
4. Any request for the extension of this contract must be received by the
DIRECTOR at least forty-five (45) days prior to June 30, 1998.
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5. Failure to extend this contract prior to the agreed upon termination date may result in
the COUNTY withholding payment of future payments, terminating this contract and/or
reallocating all unobligated funds to be used on other eligible projects managed through the HOME
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6. After Contract expiration, all unexpended funds remaining from this Contract may
be allocated by COUNTY to other eligible programs.
C. PROGRAM INCOME
1. The CITY shall comply with regulations set forth in TITLE 24 CFR 570.504,
as well as related federal, state or County regulations concerning the reporting and payment
procedures for program income, as set forth in Section II.C. of the attached Exhibit "A".
2. All Program Income accrued shall be drawn down prior to the CITY receiving
any reimbursement from grant funds administered by COUNTY.
D. CITY agrees:
1. That DIRECTOR shall periodically evaluate the CITY's progress in complying with
the terms of this Contract. CITY shall cooperate fully during such monitoring. DIRECTOR shall
report the findings of each monitoring to the CITY. DIRECTOR may, at his discretion, report said
findings to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. If it is determined by the Board of
Supervisors that CITY performance to or progress on performance is unsatisfactory, the Board of
Supervisors may terminate this Contract. In addition, the Board of Supervisors may require the
CITY to reimburse the COUNTY any funds that it determined to be improperly expended or not
expended on the project in a timely manner based on applicable HOME Program Regulations.
2. That this Contract is conditional upon COUNTY being funded by HUD, and
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3. To comply with HUD Environmental Review pursuant to 24 CFR, Part 50 which
implements Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
4. To comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.
5. That funds may not be disbursed until the required environmental
documentation clearance has been issued.
6. To comply with all applicable HUD regulations concerning administrative
requirements, as set forth in Section 11. (ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS) of the attached
Exhibit "A" (General Conditions), and maintain records as to services provided and total number of
persons served through the project, including percentage of: low income persons and very -low
income persons as defined by HUD; persons by ethnicity; female -headed households. Such
information shall be available for periodic monitoring by representatives of the County or HUD and
shall be submitted in report form to COUNTY per County of Orange procedures.
E. MODIHCATIONS/TRANSFERS
1. Any proposed modification or change in use of real property acquired in whole or in
part by HOME funds from the use planned at the time of the acquisition, including disposition,
must be reported by CITY to the COUNTY within ten (10) day of such change, and receive written
approval by DIRECTOR prior to modification or change in use.
2. Housing assisted with HOME funds that does not meet the affordability
requirements for the period specified in Section I.A. above, must be repaid as follows:
Any repayment of HOME funds (including repayment required if the housing no longer qualified as
affordable housing), and any payment of interest or other return on the investment of HOME funds,
must be deposited in Orange County's HOME Investment Trust Fund local account, except that if
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Orange County is not a participating jurisdiction when the payment or repayment is made, the funds
must be remitted to HUD and reallocated in accordance with 24 CFR Section 92.454.
F. AMENDMENTS
Any amendment to this contract shall be completed in accordance with
Section I.G. (Amendments) of Exhibit "A" attached.
G. AUDITS
1. The Federal government requires that Cities receiving $25,000 or more in Federal
assistance in a fiscal year must secure an audit. Agencies receiving $25,000 or more must meet this
requirement through one of the following methods. Failure to meet this requirement will result in
the COUNTY denying CITY reimbursement requests.
A. If CITY currently conducts audits of all its funding sources, including
HOME, CITY must submit a copy of its most recent audit to the COUNTY.
B. If CITY currently conducts audits of its other funding sources but has
neither received nor included HOME in the past, the scope of the audit would be modified to
incorporate HOME audit requirements.
C. If CITY does not have a current audit process in place, CITY will be
required to develop a process that meets the DIRECTOR's approval.
2. CITY agrees to obtain an annual audit within 180 days after the end of each
accounting year. Copies of said audit shall be transmitted to the COUNTY within 30 days
after being received and approved by the CITY. DIRECTOR shall have the right to ensure
that necessary corrective actions are made by the CITY for any audit findings pertinent to
CITY handling of funding attributable to the HOME Program per Federal requirements.
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3. All CITY records with respect to any matters covered by this Contract shall be
made available to the COUNTY or the United States government at any time during the
normal business hours, as often as the COUNTY deems necessary to audit, examine or make
excerpts or transcripts of relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully
cleared by the CITY within 30 days after the receipt by the CITY. Failure of the CITY to
comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and
may result in the withholding of future payments. The CITY hereby agrees to have an
annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current COUNTY policy concerning
CITY audits and, as applicable, OMB Circulars A-133 and OMB Circular A-128.
VI. NOTICES
Any communication concerning this Contract shall be directed as follows:
For the COUNTY:
County of Orange
Housing and Community Development
1770 North Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92706
Attn: Chief, Grant Management Section
For the CITY:
City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92677
Attn: Tom Tomlinson
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY has caused this Contract to be executed by its Mayor
and attested by its Clerk; COUNTY has caused this Contract to be executed by the
Director of Housing and Community Development, all having been duly authorized
by the City Council of CITY and the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
LAURENCE WATSON, COUNTY COUNSEL
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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HOME Year V
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City of San Juan Capistrano a
municipal corporation in the State of
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Mayor Date
COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: lL 4%" 7.7-97
Bob Wilson, Director
Housing and Community Development
July 16, 1997
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City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92677
Bob Wi(sonYltlirector
Housing & Community
Devebpment
LOCATION:
1770 NORTH BROADWAY
SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA 92706
TELEPHONE:
(714) 480-2900
FAX: (714) 480-2803
Attention: Tom Tomlinson
Subject: HOME Contract No. EC41973
Dear Mr. Tomlinson:
Please find enclosed the executed First Time Home Buyer Contract for the City of San
Juan Capistrano.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Grant Management
Enclosure