Res 126-2009 9/15/2009 RESOLUTION NO. 126-2009
Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract
With Habitat For Humanity Of Wichita Falls, Inc. Acting As An Eligible
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Under The
HOME Investment Partnership Program, in an amount of up to
$76,079.00 of FY 2007 HOME funds
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc. has met the federal
regulatory criteria to qualify as a Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO); and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, acting as a Participating Jurisdiction under
the HOME Investment Partnership Program, is required to allocate 15% of each year's
funding authorizations to an eligible CHDO; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc. has been previously
approved and designated as a CHDO for the City of Wichita Falls and has submitted
plans for using the CHDO set-aside funds in an affordable housing project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute the attached Contract with Habitat
for Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc., acting as an approved Community Housing
Development Organization, with changes to form as approved by the City Attorney, and
awards $76,079.00 from the Fiscal Year 2007 HOME Investment Partnership Program
set-aside to said entity.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of September, 2009.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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i Clerk
CONTRACT
between
City of Wichita Falls, Texas
and
Habitat For Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc.
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This contract is made and entered into this, the 15th da,y of September, 2009 by and between the City
of Wichita Falls, Texas, whose address is 1300 Seventh Street, Wichita Falls, TX, hereinafter
referred to as "Ciry" and Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc. whose address is 1206 Lamar
Street, Wichita Falls, TX, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor."
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Whereas the City is approved as a Participating Jurisdiction through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to implement eligible activities under the HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME Program), and, federal regulations require that I S% of each year's
HOME Program funding appropriation to the City be set aside for qualified Community Housing
Development Organizations' (CHDO's) use in housing-related activities within the community.
WITNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties do hereby agree as
follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Contractor agrees to perform the following in a satisfactory and proper
manner as determined by the City:
a. Undertake an affordable housing project that proposes to construct within the next federal
fiscal year approximately 7-10 new single family dwellings on individual vacant lots within the city
limits of Wichita Falls. The project proposes to use CHDO set-aside funding to pay for HOME
Program eligible items such as direct project delivery costs, project administration directly related to
the construction of the homes, or for "non bricks and sticks" items such as driveway and approach,
building permits, pre-construction site work, fencing, gas & sewer lines, landscaping, mowing,
portable toilet, rough-in plumbing, power usage, sidewalk, porch, storage building and slab
construction, landfill & tap fees.
b. Prior to the start of construction of a HOME-assisted project, provide to the City
evidence of ownership to land acquired for the project.
c. Provide to the City building plans for the project after they become available to the
Contractor and prior to the start of construction.
d. Insure that construction of the project conforms to all applicable local building and
housing codes and to federal Property Standards referenced in 24 CFR 92.251, including the
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and provide to the City copies of various required
City Building Inspection Division approvals for electrical, plumbing, building, etc. at the completion
of construction, a verification of compliance with IECC as well as a final Certificate of Occupancy.
e. Maintain adequate, experienced staff and/or consultants to successfully perform the
responsibilities of the project to its completion.
f. Provide to the City dates of scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors and make
available during on-site monitoring, copies of Board/committee minutes that document actions
related to the projects undertaken.
g. Provide to the City certification that potential buyers of the individual dwellings meet
Habitat requirements and are eligible Habitat applicants, and meet current low to moderate annual
income requirements (at or below 80% of inedian income) for the Wichita Falls area as established
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
h. Direct Habitat applicants to call the City for the purpose of making an appointment with
staff in order to begin the City required and City administered HOME Program qualification process,
including income verification, for the purpose of determining eligibility for buyer mortgage buy-
down assistance to the Habitat-qualified applicant.
i. Provide to the City, by individual property addresses, a list of volunteers and individual
hours worked on that property and an accounting of any contributions of materials or financial
support made for the construction of each home built with HOME Program assistance.
j. Comply with all applicable federal regulations governing the HOME Program related to
CHDO's as contained in the most recently published 24 CFR Part 92 including but not limited to
CHDO provisions found in 92.300 and 92.301.
k. Comply with requirements found in 24 CFR 92, Subpart F, which includes project
requirements addressing maximum per-unit subsidy amounts and qualification as affordable housing.
1. If the project contains 5 or more HOME-assisted units, comply with affirmative marketing
responsibilities as enumerated by 24 CFR 92.351 and submit an affirmative marketing plan for
review by the City within 90 days of the effective date of this Contract.
m. Notify the City of Habitat's proposal or intent to build a dwelling on a specified lot in a
timely manner and prior to any commitment of funds and prior to the start of any construction related
activity so that an environmental review of the property can be conducted. Each proposed Habitat
construction project must pass environmental requirements to be eligible to receive assistance
through the HOME Program.
n. In the event of Habitat's knowledge of a possible or impending foreclosure, action on
HOME-assisted dwellings or of voluntary intent or actions by the HOME Program-assisted
owner/occupant to resale the property to another buyer, notify the City of such circumstances in a
prompt and timely fashion and keep the City informed of the process of any foreclosure or resale
proceeding.
2. Term of Contract. The term of this agreement shall begin from the date of execution of the
contract and remain in effect for the duration of the project's Period of Affordability as determined
by 24 CFR 92.254.
3. Com�ensation. The City agrees to pay to the Contractor a maximum amount of Seventv seven
thousand, two hundred thirtv dollars and 35/100 cents ($76,079.00), which shall constitute full
compensation for the Contractor's actual services and expenses incurred in the performance of
services described under this contract.
4. Method of Pa,�. Payments will be made by the City as a reimbursement to the Contractor
based upon the Contractor's invoice reflecting actual itemized costs for allowable project expenses.
Payment shall be processed upon receipt of an invoice and evidence of payment by the Contractor
for such expenses.
5. Bud�et. For each home built, provide to the City a budget of costs by activity to include
estimated itemized costs and uses of HOME funds. In performing the services called for under the
provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall conform expenditures to the approved budget items
for construction of the specified properties. Said budget and any account set out herein can be
altered, amended or modified as mutually agreeable between the two parties hereto, so that the full
intent and purpose of this contract can be carried out. Upon request of the Contractor, line item
changes may be made in the budget referred to herein without further City Council action if
approved by the City; provided, however, no such change may alter the intent or purpose of this
contract.
6. Contractor's Contribution. In the event that the total sum to be paid by the City on behalf of the
Contractor under the terms of this agreement is not sufficient for the Contractor to continue
performance of his obligations thereunder until termination date hereof, the Contractor shall
contribute sufficient funds for continued performance to fulfill terms of the contract.
7. Refund. At the termination date hereof, the Contractor shall pay to the City any sums paid to or
on behalf of the Contractor by the City for the project that have not been expended or committed as
budgeted.
8. Proceeds. Any proceeds that derive from the project will be retained by the Contractor but must
be used for HOME-eligible or other housing activities for the benefit of low to moderate-income
families. However, funds recaptured because housing no longer meets the affordability requirements
under 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5)(ii) are subject to the requirements of 24 CFR 92.503 as applicable to
CHDO's.
9. Project Completion. Contractor must complete the project in total no later than September 30,
2011 in order to comply with 24 CFR 92.500 (d) (3). Completion includes the expenditure of
HOME funds for the project.
10. Sanctions for Non-Performance. Should the Contractor fail to complete any
project in whole or in part described within this contract by the specified Project Completion Date
for which HOME Program funds have been expended, or fail to comply with Affordability
Requirements for any purchaser subsequent to the initial qualified purchaser during the Period of
Affordability, Contractor shall reimburse the City in the amount of such funds applied to said
incomplete or non-complying project within 90 days of Notice given to the Contractor by the City,
unless an extension of the Project Completion Date is granted. In such event, provisions of this
paragraph apply following the date of extension.
11. Financial Re�orts. A budget and expenditure report, including sources and uses of funds, and
containing financial information and data as required by the City, shall be submitted by the
Contractor as requested by the City, but no less than quarterly, and shall include and/or account for
all activity through the end of the previous quarter. The Contractor shall keep and make available to
the City all necessary documentation that corresponds to budget and financial reports.
12. Future Fundin�. The funding of this project in no way commits the City to future funding of this
program beyond the current contract period. The Contractor understands and agrees that the
assistance made available under this agreement is contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate
federal funds to meet the City's liabilities under this contract. It is expressly understood that this
agreement in no way obligates the General Fund or any other monies or credit of the City of Wichita
Falls.
13. Technical Assistance and Monitorin�. The City will serve as a resource to the Contractor for
technical advice and assistance in the implementation of the project. The City is responsible for
monitoring the performance of the Contractor to ensure that the program is delivered in accordance
with federal regulations that govern the HOME Program. Thus, in addition to the budget and
expenditure reports described above, the City will conduct an annual review of the Contractor's
performance under the contract. In addition, during the period of construction of each dwelling, the
City may conduct periodic on-site inspections for the purpose of monitoring the progress of the
project.
14. Environmental Review. The City is responsible for conducting any required environmental
reviews of the project implemented with HOME Program funds. Habitat will notify the City of its
intent to build a dwelling on a specified lot in a timely manner and prior to the start of any
construction-related activity. Each Habitat dwelling proposed for construction must pass
environmental requirements (as specified in 24 CFR Part 58) to be eligible to receive assistance
through the HOME Program.
15. Affordabilitv and Recapture. The Contractor agrees to ensure that applicable HOME resale or
affordability requirements as described in 24 CFR 92.254 are met. The CHDO shall reimburse the
City's Local HOME Trust account, from non-federal funds, if the resale or affordability requirements
are not met as set forth in 24 CFR 92.254. To ensure compliance with this requirement, Contractor
will use only contractual documents related to project funding that are approved by the City.
16. Termination of the Contract.
a. This agreement shall continue in full force and effect until the expiration of the term set
forth above. If either party fails to fulfill their obligations under this contract in a timely and proper
manner, the other party shall have the right to terminate this contract for cause. Written notice
stating the grounds for termination will be given the other party not less than thirty (30) days prior to
the effective date of such termination. This contract shall at all times be subject to any corrective
actions taken or directives issued by HUD in relation to the City's HOME Program. The Contractor
shall comply with any and all such communications received by the City from HUD, including
elimination of this contract, as if such communication were made a part hereof.
b. If either party to the contract should desire to terminate the contract prior to the date of
expiration, they may do so by giving written notice to the other party not less than sixty (60) days
prior to the intended termination date.
c. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for
damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the Contractor.
17. Chan� The City and/or the Contractor may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope
of Services of the Contractor as may be mutually agreed to be performed hereunder. Such changes,
including any increase or decrease in the amount of funds provided to or on behalf of the Contractor,
which are mutually agreed upon by and between the City and the Contractor, shall be incorporated
by written amendments to the contract.
18. Assi�nabilit� The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this contract, and shall not transfer
any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written consent of the
City; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to the Contractor from the City
under this contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without
such approval. Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the City.
19. Records.
a. Establishment and Maintenance of Records. The Contractor shall maintain, prepare and
disseminate records and reports as reyuired by federal regulations governing the HOME Program.
Contractor shall maintain records relating to the project to include documentation of client income in
accordance with HOME Program guidelines, affirmative marketing activities, compliance with
property standards, documentation of project costs by individual property, transfer of property
ownership, enforcement of affordability, resale or recapture requirements, foreclosure proceedings,
minutes of the Board of Directors and financial records. Except as otherwise authorized by the City,
the Contractor shall retain such records for the duration of the Period of Affordability.
b. Documentation of Costs. All costs shall be supported by properly executed payrolls, time
records, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, loan documents, settlement statements, and/or any
other accounting, legal or financial documents. Any of the above, related in whole or in part to this
contract, shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.
c. Reports and Information. In a timely manner and well before any transfer of title to a low
to moderate income program applicant of any project property that is or will be HOME-assisted, the
Contractor shall provide to the City a Habitat approval letter for each applicant. The Contractor at
such time and in such forms as the City may require, shall furnish to the City such statements,
records, reports, data, and information as the City may request pertaining to matters covered by this
contract. All of the reports, information, data and other related materials, prepared or assembled by
the Contractor under this contract are confidential and shall not be made available to anyone without
the prior written approval of the City, with the exception that such materials shall be made available
to the Comptroller General of the United States (Comptroller General), and/or the Department of
Housing & Urban Development (HUD), or their authorized designees. Information restricted by law
or Contractor policy and relating to personal, medical and financial data will be treated as
confidential and will not be released by the City except as may be required by law.
d. Audits and Inspections. The Contractor shall at any time during normal business hours
and as often as the City may deem necessary, make available to the City, the Comptroller General or
(HUD), or their authorized designees, its records and data with respect to all matters covered by this
contract and shall permit the City, Comptroller General, HUD, or their designated authorized
representatives to audit and inspect all invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel conditions
of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this contract. In addition, the
Contractor shall submit to the City an audit report which is in compliance with the provisions of the
Single Audit Act of 1984 as amended and OMB Circular No. A-133. The audit shall be prepared by
an independent Certified Public Accountant and shall include as supplemental information
statements of compliance and internal control with respect to federal financial assistance provided to
the Contractor by the City. The audit report shall be submitted no later than 180 days following the
end of the Contractor's fiscal year. If the Contractor receives less than $500,000 in federal funds in a
given fiscal year, the Contractor is not required to submit an audit; however, the Contractor shall
submit year-end financial reports and assedliability reports and asset/liability reports for review by
the City.
e. Accountin�. The Contractor shall establish and maintain on a current basis an adeyuate
accounting system on an accrual or other accounting basis in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and standards.
20. Limitation on Compensation for Personal Services. Compensation for personal services
includes, but is not limited to, wages, salaries, and supplementary compensation and benefits.
Compensation for employees of the Contractor shall not exceed that paid for similar work paid by
the City. In cases where the kinds of personal services provided have no counterpart in local
governmental agencies, compensation shall not exceed that paid for similar work in the labor market
in which the Contractor competes for the kinds of personal services involved or the compensation
level established by the Contractor's primary funding source.
21. Compliance with Local Laws. The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws, ordinances,
and codes of the State and local governments and the Contractor shall save and hold harmless the
City with respect to damages arising from any tort committed in performing any of the work
embraced by this contract.
22. Compliance with Federal Laws. It is expressly understood by the Contractor that this assistance
is made available as part of the City's HOME Program, and as such, the activities undertaken must
comply with all of the rules and regulations established by said program, including those assurances
and conditions which are incorporated as Part II of this contract and hereby adopted for all purposes.
Contractor agrees that the services provided by the Contractor under this agreement shall be devoted
to assist low and moderate income households.
23. Political Activity Prohibited. None of the funds, materials, properly or services provided
directly or indirectly under this contract shall be used in the performance of this contract for any
partisan political activity.
24. Lobbying,prohibited. None of the funds provided under this contract shall be used for publicity
or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before any governmental
entity.
25. Equal Employment O�portunit� During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees
as follow:
a. The Contractor will not discriminate against any applicant for assistance because of race,
color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. The Contractor agrees to post in
conspicuous places publicly accessible to all applicants for assistance, notices setting forth the
provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants placed by or on
behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for assistance
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin.
c. The Contractor shall keep such records concerning the racial and ethnic origin of
qualified applicants and make available such reports to the City as required by the City.
26. Rene�otiation. This contract may be renegotiated at the request of either party in the event
alternate sources of funding become available during the term of the contractual agreement for the
project. The Contractor must notify the City of all occurrences where alternate funding becomes
available.
27. Liabilit,y Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability
insurance in the amount of $250,000 for bodily injury or death to any individual and in the amount of
$500,000 for any single occurrence for bodily injury or death. Liability insurance for injury or
destruction to property shall also be maintained in the amount of $100,000. The City shall be named
as a co-insured and a certificate of insurance evidencing the above liability limits shall be furnished
and kept on file with the City Clerk during the duration of this agreement. Such liability policy shall
further provide that in the event the insurance is canceled for any reason that the City shall be
immediately notified of the intent to terminate coverage by the insurance provider.
This agreement, with the attachments adopted herein by reference, constitutes and expresses the
entire agreement between the parties hereto and shall not be amended or modified except by written
instrument signed by both parties.
This agreement is made and entered into the 15th day of September, 2009.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
BY:
Darron Leiker, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lydia Ozuna
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Miles Risley
City Attorney
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WICHITA FALLS, INC.
BY:
Dan Gray, Executive Director
CONTRACT
between
City of Wichita Falls, Texas
and
Habitat For Humanity of Wichita Falls, Inc.
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� This contract is made and entered into this, the 15th dav of September, 2009 by and
between the City af Wichita Falls, Texas, whose address is 1300 Seventh Street,
Wichita Falls, TX, hereinafter referred to as Cit� and Habitat for Humanity of Wichita
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Falls, Inc. whose address is 1206 Lamar Street, Wichita Falls, TX, hereinafter referred
to as "Contractor."
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Whereas the City is approved as a Participating Jurisdiction through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement eligible activities under
the HONIIE Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program), and, federal
regulations require that 15% of each year's HOME Program funding appropriation to
the City be set aside for qualified Community Housing Development Organizations'
(CHDO's) use in housing-related activities within the community.
WITNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Contractor agrees to perform the following in a satisfactory
and proper manner as determined by the City:
a. Undertake an affordable housing project that proposes to construct within
the next federal fiscal year approximately 7-10 new single family dwellings on
individual vacant lots within the city limits of Wichita Falls. The project proposes to use
CHDO set-aside funding to pay for HOME Program eligible items such as direct
project delivery costs, project administration directly related to the construction of the
homes, or for "non bricks and sticks" items such as driveway and approach, building
permits, pre-construction site work, fencing, gas & sewer lines, landscaping, mowing,
portable toilet, rough-in plumbing, power usage, sidewalk, porch, storage building and
slab construction, landfill & tap fees.
b. Prior to the start of construction of a HOME-assisted project, provide to the
City evidence of ownership to land acquired for the project.
c. Provide to the City building plans for the project after they become available
to the Contractor and prior to the start of construction.
d. Insure that construction of the project conforms to all applicable local
building and housing codes and to federal Property Standards referenced in 24 CFR
92.251, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and provide to
the City copies of various required City Building Inspection Division approvals for
electrical, plumbing, building, etc. at the completion of construction, a verification of
compliance with IECC as well as a final Certificate of Occupancy.
e. Maintain adequate, experienced staff and/or consultants to successfully
perform the responsibilities of the project to its completion.
f. Provide to the City dates of scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors
and make available during on-site monitoring, copies of Board/committee minutes that
document actions related to the projects undertaken.
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g. Provide to the City certification that potential buyers of the individual
dwellings meet Habitat requirements and are eligible Habitat applicants, and meet
current low to moderate annual income requirements (at or below 80% of inedian
income) for the Wichita Falls area as established by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
h. Direct Habitat applicants to call the City for the purpose of making an
appointment with staff in order to begin the City required and City administered HOME
Program qualification process, including income verification, for the purpose of
determining eligibility for buyer mortgage buy-down assistance to the Habitat-qualified
applicant.
i. Provide to the City, by individual property addresses, a list of volunteers
and individual hours worked on that property and an accounting of any contributions
of materials or financial support made for the construction of each home built with
HOME Program assistance.
j. Comply with all applicable federal regulations governing the HOME
Program related to CHDO's as contained in the most recently published 24 CFR Part
92 including but not limited to CHDO provisions found in 92.300 and 92.301.
k. Comply with requirements found in 24 CFR 92, Subpart F, which includes
project requirements addressing maximum per-unit subsidy amounts and qualification
as affordable housing.
I. If the project contains 5 or more HOME-assisted units, comply with
affirmative marketing responsibilities as enumerated by 24 CFR 92.351 and submit an
affirmative marketing plan for review by the City within 90 days of the effective date of
this Contract.
m. Notify the City of Habitat's proposal or intent to build a dwelling on a
specified lot in a timely manner and prior to any commitment of funds and prior to the
start of any construction related activity so that an environmental review of the
property can be conducted. Each proposed Habitat construction project must pass
environmental requirements to be eligible to receive assistance through the HOME
Program.
n. In the event of Habitat's knowledge of a possible or impending foreclosure,
action on HOME-assisted dwellings or of voluntary intent or actions by the HOME
Program-assisted owner/occupant to resale the property to another buyer, notify the
City of such circumstances in a prompt and timely fashion and keep the City informed
of the process of any foreclosure or resale proceeding.
2. Term of Contract. The term of this agreement shall begin from the date of
execution of the contract and remain in effect for the duration of the project's Period of
Affordability as determined by 24 CFR 92.254.
3. Compensation. The City agrees to pay to the Contractor a maximum amount of
76 079 which shall constitute full compensation for the Contractor's actual services
and expenses incurred in the performance of services described under this contract.
4. Method of Payment. Payments will be made by the City as a reimbursement to
the Contractor based upon the Contractor's invoice reflecting actual itemized costs for
allowable project expenses. Payment shall be processed upon receipt of an invoice
and evidence of payment by the Contractor for such expenses.
5. Budaet. For each home built, provide to the City a budget of costs by activity to
include estimated itemized costs and uses of HOME funds. In perForming the services
called for under the provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall conform
expenditures to the approved budget items for construction of the specified properties.
Said budget and any account set out herein can be altered, amended or modified as
mutually agreeable between the two parties hereto, so that the full intent and purpose
of this contract can be carried out. Upon request of the Contractor, line item changes
may be made in the budget referred to herein without further City Council action if
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approved by the City; provided, however, no such change may alter the intent or
purpose of this contract.
6. Contractor's Contribution. In the event that the total sum to be paid by the City on
behalf of the Contractor under the terms of this agreement is not sufficient for the
Contractor to continue performance of his obligations thereunder until termination date
hereof, the Contractor shall contribute sufficient funds for continued performance to
fulfill terms of the contract.
7. Refund. At the termination date hereof, the Contractor shall pay to the City any
sums paid to or on behalf of the Contractor by the City for the project that have not
been expended or committed as budgeted.
8. Proceeds. Any proceeds that derive from the project will be retained by the
Contractor but must be used for HOME-eligible or other housing activities for the
benefit of low to moderate-income families. However, funds recaptured because
housing no longer meets the affordability requirements under 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5)(ii)
are subject to the requirements of 24 CFR 92.503 as applicable to CHDO's. �
9. Project Completion. Contractor must complete the project in total no later than
September 30, 2011 in order to comply with 24 CFR 92.500 (d) (3). Completion
includes the expenditure of HOME funds for the project.
10. Sanctions for Non-Performance. Should the Contractor fail to complete any
project in whole or in part described within this contract by the specified Project
Completion Date for which HOME Program funds have been expended, or fail to
comply with Affordability Requirements for any purchaser subsequent to the initial
qualified purchaser during the Period of Affordability, Contractor shall reimburse the
City in the amount of such funds applied to said incomplete or non-complying project
within 90 days of Notice given to the Contractor by the City, unless an extension of the
Project Completion Date is granted. In such event, provisions of this paragraph apply
following the date of extension.
11. Financial Reports. A budget and expenditure report, including sources and uses
of funds, and containing financial information and data as required by the City, shall
be submitted by the Contractor as requested by the City, but no less than quarterly,
and shall include and/or account for all activity through the end of the previous
quarter. The Contractor shall keep and make available to the City all necessary
documentation that corresponds to budget and financial reports.
12. Future Fundinq. The funding of this project in no way commits the City to future
funding of this program beyond the current contract period. The Contractor
understands and agrees that the assistance made available under this agreement is
contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate federal funds to meet the City's
liabilities under this contract. It is expressly understood that this agreement in no way
obligates the General Fund or any other monies or credit of the City of Wichita Falls.
13. Technical Assistance and Monitorinq. The City will serve as a resource to the
Contractor for technical advice and assistance in the implementation of the project.
The City is responsible for monitoring the pertormance of the Contractor to ensure that
the program is delivered in accordance with federal regulations that govern the HOME
Program. Thus, in addition to the budget and expenditure reports described above,
the City will conduct an annual review of the Contractor's performance under the
contract. In addition, during the period of construction of each dwelling, the City may
conduct periodic on-site inspections for the purpose of monitoring the progress of the
project.
14. Environmental Review. The City is responsible for conducting any required
environmental reviews of the project implemented with HOME Program funds. Habitat
will notify the City of its intent to build a dwelling on a specified lot in a timely manner
and prior to the start of any construction-related activity. Each Habitat dwelling
proposed for construction must pass environmental requirements (as specified in 24
CFR Part 58) to be eligible to receive assistance through the HOME Program.
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15.. Affordabilit,y and Recapture. The Contractor agrees to ensure that applicable
HOME resale or affordability requirements as described in 24 CFR 92.254 are met.
The CHDO shall reimburse the City's Local HOME Trust account, from non-federal
funds, if the resale or affordability requirements are not met as set forth in 24 CFR
92.254. To ensure compliance with this requirement, Contractor will use only
contractual documents related to project funding that are approved by the City.
16. Termination of the Contract.
a. This agreement shall continue in full force and effect until the expiration of
the term set forth above. If either party fails to fulfill their obligations under this
contract in a timely and proper manner, the other party shall have the right to
terminate this contract for cause. Written notice stating the grounds for termination
will be given the other party not less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of
such termination. This contract shall at all times be subject to any corrective actions
taken or directives issued by HUD in relation to the City's HOME Program. The
Contractor shall comply with any and all such communications received by the City
from HUD, including elimination of this contract, as if such communication were made
a part hereof.
b. If either party to the contract should desire to terminate the contract prior to
the date of expiration, they may do so by giving written notice to the other party not
less than sixty (60) days prior to the intended termination date.
c. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to
the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the Contractor.
17. Chanqes. The City and/or the Contractor may, from time to time, request
changes in the Scope of Services of the Contractor as may be mutually agreed to be
performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the
amount of funds provided to or on behalf of the Contractor, which are mutually agreed
upon by and between the City and the Contractor, shall be incorporated by written
amendments to the contract.
18. Assignabilitv. The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this contract, and
shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without
the prior written consent of the City; provided, however, that claims for money due or
to become due to the Contractor from the City under this contract may be assigned to
a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of
any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the City.
19. Records.
a. Establishment and Maintenance of Records. The Contractor shall maintain,
prepare and disseminate records and reports as required by federal regulations
governing the HOME Program. Contractor shall maintain records relating to the
project to include documentation of client income in accordance with HOME Program
guidelines, affirmative marketing activities, compliance with property standards,
documentation of project costs by individual property, transfer of property ownership,
enforcement of affordability, resale or recapture requirements, foreclosure
proceedings, minutes of the Board of Directors and financial records. Except as
otherwise authorized by the City, the Contractor shall retain such records for the
duration of the Period of Affordability.
b. Documentation of Costs. All costs shall be supported by properly executed
payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, loan documents,
settlement statements, and/or any other accounting, legal or financial documents.
Any of the above, related in whole or in part to this contract, shall be clearly identified
and readily accessible.
c. Reports and Information. In a timely manner and well before any transfer
of title to a low to moderate income program applicant of any project property that is or
will be HOME-assisted, the Contractor shall provide to the City a Habitat approval
letter for each applicant. The Contractor at such time and in such forms as the City
may require, shall furnish to the City such statements, records, reports, data, and
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information as the City may request pertaining to matters covered by this contract. All
of the reports, information, data and other related materials, prepared or assembled
by the Contractor under this contract are confidential and shall not be made available
to anyone without the prior written approval of the City, with the exception that such �
materials shall be made available to the Comptroller General of the United States
(Comptroller General), and/or the Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD), or their authorized designees. Information restricted by law or Contractor
policy and relating to personal, medical and financial data will be treated as
confidential and will not be released by the City except as may be required by law.
d. Audits and Inspections. The Contractor shall at any time during normal
business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary, make available to the
City, the Comptroller General or (HUD), or their authorized designees, its records and
data with respect to all matters covered by this contract and shall permit the City,
Comptroller General, HUD, or their designated authorized representatives to audit and
inspect all invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel conditions of
employment and other data �elating to all matters covered by this contract. In
addition, the Contractor shall submit to the City an audit report which is in compliance
with the provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984 as amended and OMB Circular No.
A-133. The audit shall be prepared by an independent Certified Public Accountant
and shall include as supplemental information statements of compliance and internal
control with respect to federal financial assistance provided to the Contractor by the
City. The audit report shall be submitted no later than 180 days following the end of
the Contractor's fiscal year. If the Contractor receives less than $500,000 in federal
funds in a given fiscal year, the Contractor is not required to submit an audit; however,
the Contractor shall submit year-end financial reports and asset/liability reports and
asseUliability reports for review by the City.
e. Accountinq. The Contractor shall establish and maintain on a current basis
an adequate accounting system on an accrual or other accounting basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
20. Limitation on Compensation for Personal Services. Compensation for personal
services includes, but is not limited to, wages, salaries, and supplementary
compensation and benefits. Compensation for employees of the Contractor shall not
exceed that paid for similar work paid by the City. In cases where the kinds of
personal services provided have no counterpart in local governmental agencies,
compensation shall not exceed that paid for similar work in the labor market in which
the Contractor competes for the kinds of personal services involved or the
compensation level established by the Contractor's primary funding source.
21. Compliance with Local Laws. The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws,
ordinances, and codes of the State and local governments and the Contractor shall
save and hold harmless the City with respect to damages arising from any tort
committed in performing any of the work embraced by this contract.
22. Compliance with Federal Laws. It is expressly understood by the Contractor that
this assistance is made available as part of the City's HOME Program, and as such,
the activities undertaken must comply with all of the rules and regulations established
by said program, including those assurances and conditions which are incorporated
as Part II of this contract and hereby adopted for all purposes. Contractor agrees that
the services provided by the Contractor under this agreement shall be devoted to
assist low and moderate income households.
23. Political Activitv Prohibited. None of the funds, materials, property or services
provided directly or indirectly under this contract shall be used in the performance of
this contract for any partisan political activity.
24. Lobbvinq prohibited. None of the funds provided under this contract shall be
used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation
pending before any governmental entity.
25. Equal Emplovment Opportunitv. During the performance of this contract, the
Contractor agrees as follow:
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a. The Contractor will not discriminate against any applicant for assistance
because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. The
Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places publicly accessible to all applicants
for assistance, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants
placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for assistance without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status,
disability, or national origin.
c. The �ontractor shall keep such records concerning the racial and ethnic
origin of qualified applicants and make available such reports to the City as required
by the City.
26. Reneqotiation. This contract may be renegotiated at the request of either party in
the event alternate sources of funding become available during the term of the
contractual agreement for the project. The Contractor must notify the City of all
occurrences where alternate funding becomes available.
27. Liabilitv Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract
liability insurance in the amount of $250,000 for bodily injury or death to any individual
and in the amount of $500,000 for any single occurrence for bodily injury or death.
Liability insurance for injury or destruction to property shall also be maintained in the
amount of $100,000. The City shall be named as a co-insured and a certificate of
insurance evidencing the above liability limits shall be furnished and kept on file with
the City Clerk during the duration of this agreement. Such liability policy shall further
provide that in the event the insurance is canceled for any reason that the City shall
be immediately notified of the intent to terminate coverage by the insurance provider.
This agreement, with the attachments adopted herein by reference, constitutes
and expresses the entire agreement between the parties hereto and shall not be
amended or modified except by written instrument signed by both parties.
c�a This agreement made and entered into the 15th day of September, 2009.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TE
BY:
arron Leiker, City Manager
ATTEST:
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Lydia na
City CI r
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WICHITA FALLS, INC.
BY:
Dan Gray, Executive ' ector
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