HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-120 Resolution No. 16-120
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH KANE COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
REGARDING THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM
AND REPEALING SUBSECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-167
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
Richard G.Kozal,City Manager,and Kimberly A.Dewis,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Elgin a community development block grant sub-
recipient agreement with Kane County for fiscal year 2015 regarding the lead hazard reduction
program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that subsection 5 of Resolution No. 15-167 adopted on December 16, 2015, entitled
"Resolution Authorizing Execution of Community Development Block Grant Sub-Recipient
Agreements for Fiscal Year(FY) 2015"be and is hereby repealed.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 14, 2016
Adopted: September 14, 2016
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN AND KANE COUNTY FOR
THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM
This AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 14th day of September , 2016,by and
between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation (hereinafter called "GRANTEE" or
"CITY") and KANE COUNTY, an Illinois unit of local government (hereinafter called "SUB-
RECIPIENT"),having a principal place of business at 719 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
RECITALS
A. CITY has applied for Community Development Block Grant Funds (hereinafter referred
to as "CDBG funds") from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (hereinafter called "HUD") as provided by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended(P.L. 93-383) (hereinafter called"ACT").
B. CITY has been awarded CDBG funds from HUD in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, said award
being identified as Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants CFDA
#14.218.The name of the award is Community Development Block Grant Program,Award
Number: B-15-MC-17-0011, awarded for Program Year 2015. This award is not entitled
to be used towards Research and Development (R&D). The name of the Federal agency
providing these grants is the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
C. CITY has considered and approved the application of SUB-RECIPIENT for CDBG funds
allotted to CITY for distribution to SUB-RECIPIENT.
D. The CITY and SUB-RECIPIENT enter into this Agreement pursuant to their respective
powers to enter into such Agreements, as those powers are defined in the Illinois
Constitution and applicable statutes.
II. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
A. SUB-RECIPIENT hereby agrees to perform,in a timely fashion,activities under the"Kane
County — Lead Hazard Reduction Program", which is described in Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference(hereinafter referred to as the"PROJECT").
B. All funding provided to SUB-RECIPIENT shall be used solely towards the reimbursement
of costs associated with completing lead hazard control work in housing units rehabilitated
under the Kane-Elgin Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. An estimated twenty (20)
low- to moderate-income persons, including an estimated five (5) low- to moderate-
income households in the City of Elgin will benefit from the PROJECT. The subject
program will serve 100 percent low- to moderate-income persons as defined by 24 CFR
570.208 (a)(2)(i)(A). The funding provided herein shall be used only for costs associated
with the lead based paint remediation expenses, and other costs associated with the above
activity as are consistent with the scope and intent of the PROJECT and are pre-approved
by CITY staff.
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C. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall develop and submit to the CITY an Outcome Performance
Measurement Statement that establishes project goals and objectives, identifies
performance indicators, and estimates the number of clientele to be served. The SUB-
RECIPIENT shall provide Quarterly Progress Reports to the CITY each quarter,reporting
on the status of the PROJECT in relation to the percent of project completion,
accomplishments, effectiveness of the project as related to the goals and objectives, and
the clientele served, including number served, client access to the service (either new or
improved access), and demographics. The quarterly progress reports shall begin upon the
signing of this Agreement, and be based on the CDBG program year, beginning on June
Pt and ending on May 31st of the following year. The quarterly progress report shall
continue until the completion of this project or until directed to discontinue such reports in
writing by the CITY.
D. Prior to the expenditure of CDBG funds, SUB-RECIPIENT shall meet with the City's
Community Development Department staff to establish acceptable documentation and
guidelines regarding requests for payment for the activities described in the Scope of Work.
No payment of CDBG funds will be made by City without the required documentation.
E. SUB-RECIPIENT shall return to the CITY any program income,as defined in 24 CFR Part
570.500(a), which is generated as a result of this PROJECT. All written requests for an
exception to this agreement shall be made, in writing, to the City's Community
Development Department explaining why the SUB-RECIPIENT needs the income, the
specific activities the SUB-RECIPIENT will undertake with the funds and how the SUB-
RECIPIENT will report the income and expenditures to the CITY. A written response to
the request will be provided to SUB-RECIPIENT from the CITY.
III. AMOUNT AND TERMS OF GRANT
A. The CITY shall distribute to SUB-RECIPIENT,as SUB-RECIPIENT'S portion of the total
grant received by the CITY and in consideration of the SUB-RECIPIENT'S undertaking
to perform the PROJECT, a maximum of$50,000, (hereinafter"Grant Funds"),to be paid
in the manner set forth herein at Section VII. Prior to the initial payment of Grant Funds,
SUB-RECIPIENT shall submit, to the CITY, their Outcome Performance Measurement
Statement and progress report indicating client demographics and program status. SUB-
RECIPIENT shall submit quarterly progress reports, by the 10th day following the end of
the preceding quarter, to the CITY. The amount to be paid to SUB-RECIPIENT will be
based upon the work completed and the submittal of employee work reports in support of
the invoiced amount.
B. This PROJECT shall be identified as Project Numbers 154362, and Account No. 230-
0000-791.78-99, which identifying numbers shall be used by SUB-RECIPIENT on all
payment requests.
C. In the event the services identified in Section II,Scope of the Project of this Agreement or
other eligible services for low and moderate income individuals and households are no
longer provided by SUB-RECIPIENT due to actions by the SUB-RECIPIENT, the SUB-
RECIPIENT shall reimburse the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or
the CITY any Grant Funds that were previously distributed to SUB-RECIPIENT for those
activities not undertaken. This provision shall not be construed as limiting the CITY from
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asserting any claims against the SUB-RECIPIENT for the breach of any other terms of this
Agreement.
D. Upon project completion as specified in Section II, Scope of the Project, any remaining
CDBG project funds shall be available for reallocation by the CITY to another eligible
CDBG project. If SUB-RECIPIENT materially fails to comply with any term of this
award, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall repay to the CITY all funds used for ineligible
activities.
E. A minimum of 51 percent of the persons served on an annual basis shall be at or below 80
percent of the Median Family Income in order for the SUB-RECIPIENT to maintain
eligibility for the CDBG funds provided for herein. Said income levels shall be updated
and revised annually to conform to levels set by the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Failure to meet the aforementioned minimum 51 percent threshold
shall require SUB-RECIPIENT to reimburse the CITY for funds expended, in whole or in
part, for project activities.
F. Changes in the scope of services, budget, or method of compensation contained in this
Agreement, unless otherwise noted, may only be made through a written amendment to
this Agreement, executed by the SUB-RECIPIENT and CITY.
IV. SUB-RECIPIENT'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT
A. CITY shall assist SUB-RECIPIENT in making application for CDBG funds.
B. SUB-RECIPIENT shall abide by the Act and all HUD rules and regulations promulgated
to implement the Act.
C. SUB-RECIPIENT shall, upon request of the CITY, (1) assist in the completion of an
environmental review and (2) complete certifications showing equal employment
opportunity compliance including equal employment opportunity certifications with
reference to the PROJECT, as set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
D. SUB-RECIPIENT, in performing under this Agreement, shall:
1. Not discriminate against any worker, employee, or applicant, or any member of
the public,because of race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin, nor otherwise
commit an unfair employment practice; and
2. Take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to
race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin, with such affirmative action
including, but not limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer,termination,recruitment or recruitment advertising,layoff or termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
E. SUB-RECIPIENT shall permit the CITY and HUD to conduct on-site reviews, examine
personnel and employment records and to conduct any other procedures or practices to
assure compliance with the provisions of this agreement. SUB-RECIPIENT shall post in
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conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices setting
forth the provisions of Section IV (D)above.
F. SUB-RECIPIENT shall not violate any laws, state or federal rules or regulations,including
but not limited to those regarding a direct or indirect illegal interest on the part of any
employee or elected official of the SUB-RECIPIENT in the PROJECT or payments made
pursuant to this Agreement.
G. SUB-RECIPIENT hereby warrants and represents that neither the project, including but
not limited to any funds provided pursuant thereto, nor any personnel employed in the
administration of the program shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct
of political activities in contravention of Chapter 15 of Title 5, United States Code,
commonly known as the Hatch Act.
H. SUB-RECIPIENT shall maintain records to show actual time devoted and costs incurred,
in relation to the PROJECT, and shall prepare and submit quarterly progress reports which
describe the work already performed and anticipated during the remaining time of the
PROJECT. Upon fifteen(15) days' notice from the CITY, originals or certified copies of
all time sheets, billings, and other documentation used in the preparation of said progress
reports shall be made available for inspection, copying, or auditing by the CITY at any
time during normal business hours, at 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois.
SUB-RECIPIENT shall adopt the audit requirements of the Office of Management and
Budget (hereinafter "OMB") Circular A-133, "Audits of Institutions of Higher Learning
and Other Non-Profit Institutions." SUB-RECIPIENT shall submit to the CITY one copy
of said audit report. SUB-RECIPIENT shall permit the authorized representatives of the
CITY, HUD and the Comptroller General of the United States to inspect and audit all data
and reports of the SUB-RECIPIENT relating to its performance under the Agreement.
J. SUB-RECIPIENT and CITY shall at all times observe and comply with Title 24 CFR Part
570 and all applicable laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County, and
local government, which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement.
K. SUB-RECIPIENT shall transfer to the CITY any unused CDBG funds and submit all
billings attributable to this Project at the time this Agreement expires.
L. SUB-RECIPIENT will ensure that any real property under the SUB-RECIPIENT'S control
that was acquired and/or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000 is used exclusively for the benefit of low and moderate income persons as defined
by HUD, for a period of 15 years after the expiration of this agreement.
M. If during the 15 year period after the expiration of this Agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT
disposes of any property under the SUB-RECIPIENT'S control that was acquired and/or
improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000, then the SUB-
RECIPIENT will reimburse the CITY in the amount of the current fair market value of the
property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvement to, the property in accordance with 24 CFR 570.503(b)(8)
and 24 CFR 570.505.
V. RIGHTS TO SUBCONTRACT
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A. SUB-RECIPIENT shall not assign, transfer, subcontract or otherwise convey its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY, which
consent may be withheld in the CITY'S sole discretion."
B. Administration of any subcontracts by the SUB-RECIPIENT shall be in conformance with
24 CFR Part 570.200(d)(2)and Part 85.36.
VI. SUB-RECIPIENT'S AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS
A. After the CITY has received notification that funds for the PROJECT have been released
by HUD, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall be authorized to accept the proposal of any
subcontractor for the PROJECT.
VII. BILLING PROCEDURE
A. Upon Release of Grant Funds by HUD for the PROJECT, the CITY shall make
disbursements to the SUB-RECIPIENT as either reimbursement for advances made by
SUB-RECIPIENT or as advances for specific cash requirements of SUB-RECIPIENT for
the PROJECT. All claims of SUB-RECIPIENT, whether for reimbursement or
advancement, shall comply with the following requirements:
1. SUB-RECIPIENT shall submit a listing of all disbursements of CDBG Funds, on
a form provided by the CITY.
2. Any claim for advancement of CDBG Funds shall be limited to an amount
necessary for SUB-RECIPIENT to meet specific cash requirements for the
PROJECT and shall be disbursed by SUB-RECIPIENT within three (3) working
days of receipt by SUB-RECIPIENT.
3. Any request for reimbursement or advancement pertaining to work under contracts
from the SUB-RECIPIENT shall include the following:
a. For interim payments to contractors and subcontractors, certification that
the work for which payment is requested has been performed and is in
place and to the best of SUB-RECIPIENT'S knowledge, information and
belief that,the quality of such work is in accordance with the contract and
subcontracts, subject to: (i) any evaluation of such work as a functioning
PROJECT upon substantial completion; (ii) the results of any subsequent
tests permitted by the subcontract; and(iii)any defects or deficiencies not
readily apparent upon inspection of the work; and
b. For final payment, that the work has been performed in a satisfactory
manner and in conformance with the contract.
4. Processing of all requests for payment shall be contingent upon the submission of
the required documentation by the contractor and subcontractor to the CITY that
fully complies with federal labor standards, uniform relocation act or any other
applicable federal, state, or local statutes, rules or regulations.
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5. SUB-RECIPIENT shall forward to the CITY all billings, vouchers, and other
documents representing any accounts payable, in such timely and reasonable
manner as both parties shall determine; provided, however, that in no event shall
such documents be forwarded to the CITY later than twenty-one (21) days after
SUB-RECIPIENT'S receipt of such documents.
6. SUB-RECIPIENT shall cooperate with the CITY to facilitate the maintenance of
financial records by the CITY as required by Title 24 CFR 85.
B. Upon submission of an acceptable claim for Grant Funds, the CITY shall process such
claim and shall approve such claim for payment following approval by the City's
Community Development Department,for compliance with this Agreement and applicable
HUD requirements.
C. Except as provided for in Sections IX and X hereof, the CITY shall pay all required
payments against eligible project costs, as described in Section II.B, incurred by SUB-
RECIPIENT under this Agreement.
VIII. ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. SUB-RECIPIENT shall administer the Grant Funds in conformance with the regulations,
policies,guidelines and requirements of OMB Circular numbers A-110,and A-122,as they
relate to the acceptance and use of federal funds for the PROJECT.
B. SUB-RECIPIENT shall submit all required information to show compliance with
applicable laws, rules and regulations, as specified in this Agreement and shall submit to
the CITY a quarterly progress report, by the 10th day following the end of the preceding
quarter. Other reporting requirements are specified in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and
made a part of this Agreement.
C. Management Plan and Operating Budget of the Facility
SUB-RECIPIENT shall maintain, and keep current, a management plan and operating
budget stating policies governing the PROJECT and shall keep this plan and budget on file
with the CITY.
IX. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT OR SUSPENSION OF PAYMENT
A. During the implementation of the PROJECT, the CITY may terminate this Agreement or
may suspend payment of Grant Funds to SUB-RECIPIENT for SUB-RECIPIENT'S
substantial breach of the Agreement, abandonment of the PROJECT or occurrence
rendering impossible the performance by SUB-RECIPIENT of this Agreement.
B. During the implementation of the PROJECT, the CITY may suspend payments of Grant
Funds, due to use of funds in a manner unrelated to SUB-RECIPIENT'S performing the
PROJECT, failure by SUB-RECIPIENT in submitting supporting information or
documentation for a claim, submission by SUB-RECIPIENT of incorrect or incomplete
reports, or SUB-RECIPIENT'S suspension of its pursuit of the PROJECT.
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C. In the event the CITY elects to terminate this Agreement or to suspend payments, for any
reason stated hereinabove in paragraph A and B of this Section IX, it shall notify the SUB-
RECIPIENT, in writing, of such action, specifying the particular deficiency, at least five
(5)working days in advance of any such action and establishing a time and a place for the
SUB-RECIPIENT to refute the alleged deficiency at a time prior to the CITY'S taking such
action. After allowing the SUB-RECIPIENT the opportunity to refute or correct the
alleged deficiency,if the alleged deficiency continues to exist,in the reasonable opinion of
the CITY, the CITY may withhold payment of the Grant Funds until such time as the
violation or breach is remedied. No action taken or withheld by the CITY under this
paragraph shall relieve the SUB-RECIPIENT of its liability to the CITY for any funds
expended in violation of any of the terms of this Agreement.
D. Unless terminated pursuant to the provisions of paragraph IX herein, this agreement shall
terminate on December 31, 2016.
X. REMEDIES
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SUB-RECIPIENT agrees to and shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the CITY,its officers,employees,boards and commissions from
and against any and all claims, suits,judgments,costs,attorney's fees,damages or any and
all other relief of liability arising out of or resulting from or through,or alleged to arise out
of, any breach of this agreement; misuse or misapplication of funds derived pursuant to
this agreement by SUB-RECIPIENT; violation of any statutes, rules and regulations,
directly or indirectly, by SUB-RECIPIENT and/or any of its agents or representatives; or
any negligent acts or omissions of SUB-RECIPIENT or of SUB-RECIPIENT'S officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors. In the event of any action against the CITY, its
officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions covered by the foregoing duty to
indemnify,defend and hold harmless, such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the
CITY'S choosing. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any termination and/or
expiration of this Agreement.
B. In the event of loss of approved Grant Funds for the PROJECT as a result of any violation
or breach of this Agreement by the CITY,misuse or misapplication of funds received from
HUD unrelated to the PROJECT, or any violation of the statutes, rules and regulations of
HUD, directly or indirectly, the CITY and/or any of its agents or representatives, the
CITY'S liability to SUB-RECIPIENT shall be limited to any funds which have previously
been provided to SUB-RECIPIENT pursuant to this agreement. SUB-RECIPIENT hereby
waives and releases the CITY from any and all other liability pursuant to any such breach,
misuse, misapplication or violation of statutes, rules or regulations.
C. In the event HUD, or any other federal agency, makes any claim which would give rise to
invoking the remedy provisions, as set forth in paragraphs A or B of this Section X, then
the CITY or SUB-RECIPIENT shall immediately notify the other party, in writing,
providing the full details of the alleged violation. To the extent that any such matter is not
subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, venue for the resolution of any disputes or the
enforcement of any rights arising out of or in connection with this Agreement between the
CITY and SUB-RECIPIENT shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County,Illinois.
D. In addition to any other remedies available to the CITY, if the CITY has lost or been
prevented from receiving any federal funds, including but not limited to the Grant Funds,
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as a result of any alleged violation of law or other breach of this Agreement by SUB-
RECIPIENT,or if SUB-RECIPIENT otherwise fails to comply with any term of this award
or Agreement,the SUB-RECIPIENT shall repay,upon demand by the CITY, such amount
of Grant Finds previously disbursed or allegedly due to the SUB-RECIPIENT.
XI. TIMELINESS
A. Time is of the essence of this agreement. SUB-RECIPIENT shall meet the schedule
deadlines listed below. Any milestone which the SUB-RECIPIENT does not achieve
within two months of the date listed will result in the SUB-RECIPIENT submitting a
revised implementation schedule for approval by the City's Community Development
Staff. Failure to achieve these deadlines may result in the loss or reduction of grant funds
at the CITY'S discretion.
Milestones Date
Project Start Date April 1, 2016
Begin Rehabilitation Work May 1, 2016
Complete Project March 1, 2017
B. Total Number of Months Required for Project Completion: 11 Months
XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. AMENDMENTS - This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties
hereto. Any proposed change in this Agreement shall be submitted to the other party for
prior approval. No modifications,additions,deletions,or the like,to this Agreement shall
be effective unless and until such changes are executed, in writing, by the authorized
officers of each party.
B. SUBJECT TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT - This Agreement is made
subject to financial assistance agreements between the CITY and the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, with the rights and remedies of the
parties hereto being in accordance with any such agreements.
C. ASSIGNMENT - except as provided in Section VI hereof, SUB-RECIPIENT shall not
assign this Agreement or any part thereof and SUB-RECIPIENT shall not transfer or assign
any Grant Funds or claims due or to become due hereunder, without the written approval
of the CITY having first been obtained.
D. ATTORNEY'S OPINION-If requested, SUB-RECIPIENT shall provide an opinion of its
attorney, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the CITY, that all steps necessary to adopt
this Agreement, in a manner binding upon SUB-RECIPIENT, have been taken by SUB-
RECIPIENT, and that SUB-RECIPIENT is in compliance with applicable local, state and
federal statues, rules and regulations for the purpose of complying with this Agreement.
E. HEADINGS - The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience and reference
only and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement, and
should be ignored in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
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F. The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the event any of the terms or provisions
of this agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the
remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
G. This agreement shall not be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment
or other agency relationship between the parties hereto.
H. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights between the
parties hereto arising out of or in connection with the terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates recited below.
CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois Municipal Corporation
BY: Addl:/,/ ....t1i`
Richard G. Kozal, City anager
DATE: September 14, 2016
ATTES �.
Kimberly Os, City Clerk
SUB-RECIPIENT: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois 60134
BY: / Pt
cott Berge Dir-�i,
DATE: September 14, 2016
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
Kane County—Lead Hazard Reduction Program
Project Description
Kane County,through its subcontractor Community Contacts Incorporated, will provide lead-based paint
hazard control assistance to approximately five (5)income-eligible, owner-occupied households located
in the City of Elgin. Assistance under this agreement will be provided to households that apply for,
qualify for, and participate in the Kane-Elgin Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program,which is funded
under the Kane-Elgin HOME Program. Applicants for that program will be considered on a first-come,
first-served basis.
All households assisted shall be at or below 80%of the Area Median Income for the Chicago PMSA, as
established and adjusted annually by HUD. Assistance provided under this agreement will be in the form
of a grant.
The scope of lead hazard control work performed on each housing unit will be based on the results and
recommendations of a lead based paint risk assessment, which shall be completed by a State of Illinois
licensed risk assessor. Work performed may include, but will not be limited to,the following activities:
• Window jamb and well liners or window replacement,
• Wet scape hazardous paint and repaint door components or door replacement; and
• Exterior siding wet scrape and repaint or replacement.
All work performed under this agreement shall meet the requirements of the HUD Lead Safe Housing
Rule (24 CFR Part 35) and shall be completed by lead-certified contractors who will follow lead-safe
work practices. For their own safety, all households will be required to temporarily relocate away from
their home at their own expense while lead hazard control work is underway. They will not be permitted
to re-enter the home until it has successfully passed a clearance test,which will also be performed by a
State of Illinois licensed risk assessor.
National Objective
5 What is the total estimated number of households to be served by this project?
20 What is the total estimated number of LMI persons to be served by this project?
100% What is the anticipated percentage of LMI persons to be served by this project?
Children Who is your targeted population?
Tasks
The Subrecipient shall be responsible for all tasks required to complete the project described herein,
including, but not limited to the following:
1. Receipt and processing of applications to identify eligible households;
2. Completion of lead based paint risk assessment for eligible housing units;
3. Preparation of scope of work and specifications for each housing unit to be rehabilitated;
4. Procurement of contractor services through competitive bidding; and
5. Inspection of work performed by contractors to ensure satisfactory completion and
clearance.
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Project Schedule
The Subrecipient shall complete the project described herein according to the following schedule:
Project Start Date April 1, 2016
Begin Rehabilitation Work May 1, 2016
Complete Project March 1, 2017
Project Budget
Leveraged
Budget Summary CDBG Funds Funds Total Funds
Lead/Rehabilitation Activities $50,000.00 $133,850.00 $183,850.00
Leveraged
Capital Projects Only CDBG Funds Funds Total Funds
Land $ - $ - $ -
Existing Structures $ - $ - $ -
Other Acquisition Costs $ - $ - $ -
Demolition/Clearance $ - $ - $ -
New Construction $ - $ - $ -
Rehabilitation $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00
Performance Bond Premium $ - $ - $ -
Construction Contingency $ - $ - $ -
Architect Fees $ - $ - $ -
Engineering Fees $ - $ - $ -
Appraisal Fees $ - $ - $ -
Survey $ - $ - $ -
Environmental/LBP Evaluation $ - $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Tap Fees&Impact Fees $ - $ - $ -
Permitting Fees $ - $ - $ -
Legal Fees(Title Search) $ - $350.00 $350.00
Developer Fees(Project Delivery Fee) $ - $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Project Reserves $ - $ - $ -
Total $50,000.00 $133,850.00 $183,850.00
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EXHIBIT B
ASSURANCES
The SUB-RECIPIENT hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies,
guidelines and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of CDBG funds in accordance with the
ACT and City of Elgin policies. Also, the SUB-RECIPIENT certifies with respect to the grant that:
1. It possesses legal authority to make a grant submission to the City and to execute a community
development and housing program;
2. Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act, a resolution, motion or similar
action authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the SUB-RECIPIENT to
execute the Agreement, all understandings and assurances contained herein, and directing the
authorization of the person identified as the official representative of the SUB-RECIPIENT to act
in connection with the execution of the Agreement and to provide such additional information as
may be required.
3. Prior to submission of its application to the City,the SUB-RECIPIENT has:
(A) Met the citizen participation requirements of 570.301(b) and has provided citizens with:
(1) The estimate of the amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that
will benefit persons of low and moderate income; and
(2) Its plan for minimizing displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted
with CDBG funds and to assist persons actually displaced as a result of such
activities;
(B) Prepared its application in accordance with the policies of the City of Elgin and made the
application available to the public;
4. The grant will be conducted and administered in compliance with:
(A) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(Pub. L. 88-352 42 U.S.C. Sec 2000d et seq.)and
implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR Part I;
(B) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-208),as amended; and that the SUB-
RECIPIENT will administer all programs and activities related to housing and community
development in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing;
(C) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and
the regulations issued pursuant hereto;
(D) Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended;
(E) Executive Order 11246-Equal Opportunity, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and
12086, and implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR Chapter 60;
(F) Executive Order 11063-Equal Opportunity in Housing, as amended by Executive Order
12259, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 107;
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(G) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112), as amended, and
implementing regulations when published in effect;
(H) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Pub. L. 94-135), as amended, and implementing
regulations when published for effect;
(I) The relocation requirements of Title II and the acquisition requirements of Title III of the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42, as required under 24 CFR
570.606;
(J) The labor standards requirements as set forth in 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart K and HUD
regulations issues to implement such requirements;
(K) Executive Order 11988 relating to the evaluation of flood hazards and Executive Order
11738 relating to the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution;
(L) The flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-234);
(M) The Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-20);
5. Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will
comply with 570.608 and 24 CFR Part 35; and
6. When a grant is in excess of $100,000 it will comply with all applicable standards, orders, or
requirements issued under Section 308 of the Clean Air Act(42 U.S.C. 1857(h), Section 508 of the
Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C. 1368),Executive Order 11738,and Environmental Protection Agency
regulation (40 CFR Part 15), which prohibit the use under nonexempt Federal contracts, grants or
loans, of facilities included on the EPA list of Violating Facilities. The provision shall require
reporting of violations to the City, HUD, and to the AESOP Assistant Administrator for
Enforcement (EN-329).
7. It has developed its application so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit
low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (the
application may also include activities which the SUB-RECIPIENT certifies are designed to meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose
a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial
resources are not available);
8. It is following the current City of Elgin Consolidated Plan which has been approved by HUD
pursuant to 570.306; and
9. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or in part
with funds provided under Section 106 of the ACT or with amount resulting from a guarantee under
Section 108 of the ACT by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons
of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements,unless: (1) funds received under Section 106 of the
ACT are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of
such public improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than under Title I of the
ACT; or(2) for purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by low
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and moderate income persons,the SUB-RECIPIENT certifies that it lacks sufficient funds received
under Section 106 of the ACT to comply with the requirements of subparagraph(1) above.
10. The SUB-RECIPIENT certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
(A) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the SUB-
RECIPIENT'S workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees
for violation of such prohibition;
(B) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The SUB-RECIPIENT'S policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace.
(C) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant
be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph(A);
(D) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (A) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction;
(E) Notifying the City of Elgin's Community Development Department within ten (10) days
after receiving notice under subparagraph(D)(2)from an employee or otherwise receiving
actual notice of such conviction;
(F) Taking one of the following actions,within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph
(D)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee,up to and including
termination; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(G) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)and(F).
11. It has adopted and is enforcing a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights
demonstrations.
12. In regards to lobbying,the SUB-RECIPIENT certifies:
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(A) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the SUB-
RECIPIENT, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into
of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(B) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement,
the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
(C) The SUB-RECIPIENT shall require that the language of this certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements)and that all sub-recipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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EXHIBIT C
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION
Community Development Block Grant Program
City of Elgin
The undersigned understands and agrees that it is a SUB-RECIPIENT of the Community Development
Block Grant Program of the City of Elgin. The undersigned also agrees there shall be no discrimination
against any employee who is employed in carrying out work from the assistance received from the City of
Elgin and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or against any applicant for such
employment, because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin, including but not limited to
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay off or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
The SUB-RECIPIENT further agrees to the following:
(1) It will incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any grant contract, loan, grant insurance or
guarantee involving Federally assisted construction work, or modification thereof, which is paid
for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Community Development Block Grant
program, the language contained in HUD Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations at 42 CFR
130.15(b), in Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12006, and
implementing regulations issued in 41 CFR Chapter 60.
(2) It will be bound by said equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices
when it participates in any Community Development Block Grant Program construction.
(3) It will assist and cooperate actively with the City of Elgin, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and
subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of
the Secretary of Labor.
(4) It will furnish the City of Elgin, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the
Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance,
and will otherwise assist the City of Elgin and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
in the discharge of primary responsibility for securing compliance.
(5) It will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from or who has not demonstrated
eligibility for government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the
Executive Order.
(6) It will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may
be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the Secretary of Labor,the City of Elgin or the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(7) In the event that SUB-RECIPIENT fails or refuses to comply with the undertaking, the City of
Elgin, or the Department of Housing and Urban Development may take any or all of the following
actions: cancel, terminate or suspend, in whole or in part, this grant, refrain from extending any
further assistance to the SUB-RECIPIENT until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has
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been received; and refer the case to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
appropriate legal proceedings.
SUB-RECIPIENT: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois 60134
BY:
cott Berger, irect
DATE: kejf,
ATTEST: p�� Illy C
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