1996-105-RES WHEREAS, CITY COUNCIL DID HERETOFORE IN RESOLUTION NO 96-029 AUTHORIZED
RESOLUTION NO. 96-105
WHEREAS, the City council of the City of Paris did heretofore, in Resolution No,
96-029, authorize an application to be made to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the Community Development Fund Grant under the Texas
Community Development Program; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has issued
its Contract Award, entitled, "TCDP CONTRACT NO. 716641 for the year beginning
August 23, 1996, ending August 22, 1998, in the amount of $250,000.00 requiring
$114,520.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the form of local funds from the Water
and Sewer Fund, and $34,026.00 of in-kind engineering-architectural services and general
administration; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the citizens of Paris that the
City of Paris accept said Grant A ward for sanitary sewer mains to serve the residents on
FM 79, 18th St. N.W., 19th St. N.W. and Butler Lane, north of Loop 286 N.W. in the
City of Paris; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O}' PARIS; that
the Texas Community Development Program grant award in the amount of $250,000.00
requiring $114,520.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the form of local funds from
the Water and Sewer Fund, and $34,026.00 of in-kind engineering-architectural services
and general administration, for sanitary sewer mains to serve the residence on FM 79, 18th
St. N.W., 19th St. N.W. and Butler Lane, north of Loop 286 N.W., be, and the same is
hereby accepted; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of Paris,
Michael E. Malone, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of
the City of Paris, the TCDP Contract NO. 716641 in the form of Exhibit A attached
hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 199
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Eric S. Clifford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City CI
APPROVED A
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
STATE OF TEXAS]
COUNTY OF TRAVIS ]
SECTION 1
PARTIES TO CONTRACT
This contract and agreement is made and entered into by and between the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, an agency of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as
"Department", and the City of Paris, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor". The parties hereto have
severally and collectively agreed and by the execution hereof are bound to the mutual obligations and
to the performance and accomplishment of the tasks described herein.
SECTION 2.
CONTRACT PERIOD
This contract and agreement shall commence on August 23, 1996, and shall terminate on August 22,
1998, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract.
SECTION 3.
CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE
Contractor shall conduct, in a satisfactory manner as determined by Department, a community
development program, hereinafter sometimes referred to as CDBG, in a non-entitlement area under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5301 et
seq.), hereinafter referred to as the Act and the implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 570,
hereinafter, referred to as the Regulations. Contractor shall perform all activities in accordance with
the terms of the Performance Statement, hereinafter referred to as Exhibit A; the Budget, hereinafter
referred to as Exhibit B; the Project Implementation Schedule, hereinafter referred to as Exhibit C: the
Applicable Laws and Regulations, hereinafter referred to as Exhibit D; the Certifications, hereinafter
referred to as Exhibit E; the assurances, certifications, and all other statements made by Contractor
in its application for the project funded under this contract; and with all other terms, provisions, and
requirements set forth in this contract.
SECTION 4.
DEPARTMENT OBLIGATIONS
A. Measure of Liabilitv
In consideration of full and satisfactory performance of the activities referred to in Section 3 of this
contract, Department shall be liable for actual and reasonable costs incurred by Contractor during the
contract period for performances rendered under this contract by Contractor, subject to the limitations
set forth in this Section 4.
1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Department's obligations
under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate state or federal funds to meet
Department's liabilities under this contract. If adequate funds are not available to make payments
under this contract, Department shall notify Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after such
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EXHIBIT A
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fact is determined. Department shall terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make
payments to Contractor under this contract.
2. Department shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs incurred by Contractor, or any
portion thereof, which has been paid to Contractor or is subject to payment to Contractor, or has been
reimbursed to Contractor or is subject to reimbursement to Contractor by any source other than
Department or Contractor.
3. Department shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs incurred by Contractor which are not
allowable costs, as set forth in Section 6 (B) of this contract.
4. Department shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs incurred by Contractor or for any
performances rendered by Contractor which are not strictly in accordance with the terms of this
contract, including the terms of Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D, and Exhibit E of this contract.
5. Department shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs incurred by Contractor in the
performance of this contract which have not been billed to Department by Contractor within sixty (60)
days following termination of this contract unless otherwise provided for in the Certificate of
Completion referred to in Section 8 (C) of this contract.
6. Department shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Contractor
before commencement of this contract or after termination of this contract, except as may be
specifically set forth in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract. '
7. Department shall not be liable for costs incurred and reserved on the Certificate of Completion
if such costs are not billed to Department within twelve months after the end of Contractor's fiscal
year that follows the termination date of this contract. Funds not requested will be deobligated by
Department.
B. Excess Payments
Contractor shall refund to Department any sum of money which has been paid to Contractor by
Department, which Department determines has resulted in overpayment to Contractor, or which
Department determines has not been spent by Contractor strictly in accordance with the terms of this
contract. Such refund shall be made by Contractor to Department within thirty (30) working days after
such refund is requested by Department.
C. Limit of Liability
Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the total of all payments and other obligations
incurred by Department under this contract shall not exceed the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
and No\100 Dollars ($250,000).
SECTION 5.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Contractor shall submit to Department at its offices in Travis County, Texas, a properly completed
Request for Advance or Reimbursement Form 270, as specified by Department, as often as actually
needed. Department shall determine the reasonableness of each amount requested and shall not
make disbursement of any such payment until Department has reviewed and approved such
Request.
B. Contractor's requests for advance shall be limited to the minimum amounts needed for effective
operation of programs under this contract, and shall be timed as closely as possible to be in accord
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with actual cash requirements. Contractor shall establish procedures to minimize the time elapsing
between the transfer of funds from Department to Contractor and shall ensure that such funds are
disbursed as soon as administratively possible,
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5 (A) of this contract, it is expressly understood and
agreed by the parties hereto that payments under this contract are contingent upon Contractor's full
and satisfactory performance of its obligations under this contract
D, It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that any right or remedy provided for
in this Section 5 or in any other provision of this contract shall not preclude the exercise of any other
right or remedy under this contract or under any provision of law, nor shall any action taken in the
exercise of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other rights or remedies. Failure to
exercise any right or remedy hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise that or
any other right or remedy at any time.
SECTION 6,
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS. COST
PRINCIPLES, AND PROGRAM INCOME
A. Except as specifically modified by law or the provisions of this contract, Contractor shall comply
with the Regulations and, for matters not addressed therein, with Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Circular A-102, as revised January 1981, in performing this contract The allowability of costs
incurred for performances rendered hereunder shall be determined in accordance with OMB Circular
A-87, as supplemented by the rules promulgated by the Office of the Governor under the Uniform
Grant and Contract Management Act of 1981 (TEX. GOV'T. CODE ANN. Chapter 783), and this
contract.
B. Contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 570.489(e) of the Regulations to
account for program income related to activities financed in whole or in part with funds provided under
this contract.
1. Contractor shall maintain records of the receipt, accrual, and disposition of all program income
in the same manner as required for all other funds under this contract, and Contractor shall provide
reports of program income to Department with each form submitted by Contractor in accordance with
Section 5 of this contract, and at the termination of this contract.
2. Program income earned by Contractor during the period of this contract shall be retained by
Contractor and utilized by Contractor to fund performances specified in this contract, in the manner
specified hereunder, prior to requesting additional funds from Department.
3. At least sixty (60) days prior to the termination of this contract, Contractor shall submit a plan
to Department for its approval which specifies the manner in which Contractor proposes to use any
unexpended program income earned under this contract to continue the performance specified in this
contract in the manner specified hereunder. Any program income earned by the Contractor from this
contract, prior to the establishment and approval of a Revolving loan Fund plan by Contractor must
be returned to Department. In the event Department does not approve the plan submitted by
Contractor, Contractor shall return such program income to Department within thirty (30) working
days after receipt of Department's notification of disapproval.
SECTION 7.
RETENTION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS
A. Contractor shall maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation for all expenditures of
funds made under this contract in a manner which conforms to OMB Circular A-87, Section 570.490
of the Regulations, and this contract. Such records must include data on the racial, ethnic, and
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gender characteristics of persons who are applicants for, participants in, or beneficiaries of the funds
provided under this contract. Contractor shall retain such records, and any supporting
documentation, for the greater of three years from closeout of this contract or the period required by
other applicable laws and regulations as described in the Regulations.
B. Contractor shall give the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the
Inspector General, the General Accounting Office, the Auditor of the State of Texas, and Department,
or any of their duly authorized representatives, access to and the right to examine all books,
accounts, records, reports, files, and other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by
Contractor pertaining to this contract. Such rights to access shall continue as long as the records are
retained by Contractor. Contractor agrees to maintain such records in an accessible location and to
provide citizens reasonable access to such records consistent with the Texas Public Information Law.
C. Contractor shall include the substance of this Section 7 in all subcontracts.
SECTION 8.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor shall submit to Department such reports on the operation and performance of this
contract as may be required by Department including but not limited to the reports specified in this
Section 8.
B. Contractor shall submit to Department no later than the twentieth (20th 1 day of the month after the
end of each calendar Quarter of the contract period specified in Section 2 a Quarterly Pro&lress
Report of the orogress, in narrative form, of all construction and nonconstruction activities by budget
categories performed pursuant to Exhibit A, Performance Statement, and of the expenditures and
obligations of funds by budget category made pursuant to Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract. The
Quarterly Progress Report shall be in a format prescribed by Department and shall include all such
activities, expenditures, and obligations made or performed under this contract during the previous
quarter.
C. Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Completion to Department no later than sixty (60) days
after the contract termination date or at the conclusion of all contract activities as determined by
Department. The Certificate of Completion shall be in a format prescribed by Department and shall
include a final Project Completion Report of all activities performed under this contract.
D. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly
understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Contractor fails to submit to Department in a
timely and satisfactory manner any report required by this contract, Department may, at its sole
option and in its sole discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or requested by
Contractor hereunder. If Department withholds such payments, it shall notify Contractor in writing of
its decision and the reasons therefor. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by
Department until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by
Contractor.
SECTION 9.
MONITORING
Department reserves the right to perform periodic on-site monitoring of Contractor's compliance with
the terms and conditions of this contract, and of the adequacy and timeliness of Contractor's
performances under this contract, After each monitoring visit, Department shall provide Contractor
with a written report of the monitor's findings, If the monitoring reports notes deficiencies in
Contractor's performances under the terms of this contract, the monitoring report shall include
requirements for the timely correction of such deficiencies by Contractor. Failure by Contractor to
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take action specified in the monitoring report may be cause for suspension or termination of this
contract, as provided in Sections 17 and 18 of this contract.
SECTION 10.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Department is contracting with
Contractor as an Independent Contractor, and that Contractor, as such, agrees to hold Department
harmless and to indemnify Department from and against any and all claims, demands, and causes of
action of every kind and character which may be asserted by any third party occurring or in any way.
incident to, arising out of, or in connection with the services to be performed by Contractor under this
contract.
SECTION 11.
SUBCONTRACTS
A. Except for, subcontracts to which the federal labor standards requirements apply, Contractor may
subcontract for performances described in this contract without obtaining Department's prior written
approval. Contractor shall only subcontract for performances described in this contract to which the
federal labor standards requirements apply after Contractor has submitted a Subcontractor Eligibility
form, as specified by Department, for each such proposed subcontract, and Contractor has obtained
Department's prior written approval, based on the information submitted, of Contractor's intent to
enter into such proposed subcontract. Contractor, in subcontracting for any performances described
in this contract, expressly understands that in entering into, such subcontracts, Department is in no
way liable to Contractor's subcontractor(s).
B. In no event shall any provision of this Section 11, specifically the requirement that Contractor
obtain Department's prior written approval of a subcontractor's eligibility, be construed as relieving
Contractor of the responsibility for ensuring that the performances rendered under all subcontracts
are rendered so as to comply with all of the terms of this contract, as if such performances rendered
were rendered by Contractor. Department's approval under Section 11 does not constitute adoption,
ratification, or acceptance of Contractor's or subcontractor's performance hereunder. Department
maintains the right to insist upon Contractor's full compliance with the terms of this contract, and by
the act of approval under Section 11, Department does not waive any right of action which may exist
or which may subsequently accrue to Department under this contract.
C. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances for making procurements under this contract.
D. Department shall maintain an escrow retainage in the amount of five percent (5%) of each
construction or rehabilitation subcontract entered into by Contractor until Department determines that
the Federal labor standards requirements applicable to each such subcontract have been satisfied.
SECTION 12.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A Contractor shall ensure that no employee, officer, or agent of Contractor shall participate in the
selection, or in the award or administration of a subcontract supported by funds provided hereunder if
a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such conflict of interest would arise when:
1) The employee, officer, or agent; 2) any member of his or her immediate family; 3) his or her
partner; or, 4) any organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above, has a
financial or other interest in the firm or person selected to perform the subcontract. Contractor shall
comply with Chapter 171, Local Government Code,
B. In all cases not governed by Subsection (A) of this Section, no persons specified in subsection (C)
of this Section who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the
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activities assisted under this contract or any other CDBG contract or who are in a position to
participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may
obtain a financial interest or benefit from the activity, or have an interest or benefit from the activity, or
have any interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds
thereunder, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties during their
tenure or for one year thereafter.
C. The conflict of interest provisions of Subsection (B) apply to any person who is an employee,
agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of Contractor or of a subcontractor of
Contractor,
D. Contractor shall include the substance of this section in all subcontracts.
SECTION 13.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
A. Contractor shall ensure that no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under or be denied access to any program or activity funded in whole or in part with
funds made available under this contract.
8. None of the performances rendered by Contractor under this contract shall involve, and no portion
of the funds received by Contractor under this contract, shall be used in support of any sectarian or
religious activity, nor shall any facilities used in the performance of this contract be used for sectarian
instruction or as a place of religious worship, Contractor shall comply with regulations promulgated
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24C.F.R. Sec. 570.2000).
SECTION 14.
LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. Contractor assures and guarantees that Contractor possesses the legal authority to enter into this
contract, receive funds authorized by this contract, and to perform the services Contractor has
obligated itself to perform hereunder.
B. The person or persons signing and executing this contract on behalf of Contractor, or representing
themselves as signing and executing this contract on behalf of Contractor, do hereby warrant and
guarantee that he, she or they have been duly authorized by Contractor to execute this contract on
behalf of Contractor and to validly and legally bind Contractor to all terms, performances, and
provisions herein set forth.
C. Department shall have the right to suspend or terminate this contract if there is a dispute as to the
legal authority of either Contractor or the person signing this contract to enter into this contract or to
render performances hereunder. Contractor is liable to Department for any money it has received
from Department for performance of the provisions of this contract, if Department has suspended or
terminated this contract for reasons enumerated in this Section 14,
SECTION 15,
LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Contractor shall give Department immediate notice in writing of 1) any action, including any
proceeding before an administrative agency, filed against Contractor arising out the performance of
any subcontract hereunder; and 2) any claim against Contractor, the cost and expense of which
Contractor may be entitled to be reimbursed by Department. Except as otherwise directed by
Department, Contractor shall furnish immediately to Department copies of all pertinent papers
received by Contractor with respect to such action or claim.
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SECTION 16.
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this contract, any alterations, additions, or deletions to
the terms of this contract shall be by amendment hereto in writing and executed by both parties to
this contract
B. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that performances under this contract must be
rendered in accordance with the Act, the Regulations, the assurances and certifications made to
Department by Contractor, and the assurances and certifications made to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development by the State of Texas with regard to the operation of
the Texas Community Development Program. Based on these considerations, and in order to ensure
the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto
that the performances under this contract are amended by the provisions of the TCDP Proiect
Imolementation Manual and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following
manner: Department may from time to time during the period of performance of this contract issue
policy directives which serve to establish, interpret, or clarify performance requirements under this
contract Such policy directives shall be promulgated by the Director of the TCDP in the form of
TCDP issuances, shall have the effect of qualifying the terms of this contract and shall be binding
upon Contractor, as if written herein, provided however that said policy directives and any
amendments to said Manual shall not alter the terms of this contract so as to release Department of
any obligation specified in Section 4 of this contract to reimburse costs incurred by Contractor prior to
the effective date of said amendments or policy directives, ~,
C. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this contract which are required by changes
in Federal or state law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this contract without written'
amendment hereto, and shall be come effective on the date designated by such law or regulation.
D. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 16, Contractor may make transfers of funds
between or among budget categories of Exhibit B, Budget, without requiring an amendment to this
contract, or otherwise requiring Department's prior written approval provided that:
1. The cumulative dollar amount of all transfers among direct budget categories is equal to or '
less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of this contract as specified in Section 4 (C) herein;
2. The transfer will not change the scope or objective of the projects funded under this contract;
and
3. Contractor submits a budget revision report to Department, on a form specified by
Department, simultaneously with the submission of Contractor's first Request for Advance Form 270
following any such transfers made in accordance with this Subsection D.
SECTION 17,
SUSPENSION
Notwithstanding the provisions of TEX. GOV'T. CODE ANN. Chapter 2251, in the event Contractor
fails to comply with any term of this contract, Department may, upon written notification to Contractor,
suspend this contract in whole or in part and withhold further payments to Contractor, and prohibit
Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds under this contract
SECTION 18.
TERMINATION
A. Department shall have the right to terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time before
the date of completion specified in Section 2 of this contract whenever Department determines that
Contractor has failed to comply with any term of this contract Department shall notify Contractor in
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writing prior to the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the date of termination of such determination; the
reasons for such termination; the effective date of such termination; and in the case of partial
termination, the portion of the contract to be terminated.
B. Either of the parties to this contract shall have the right to terminate this contract, in whole or in
part, when both parties agree that the continuation of the activities funded under this contract would
not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds; provided that both
parties agree, in writing, upon the termination conditions, including the effective date of such
termination; and in the case of partial termination, the portion of the contract to be terminated.
C. Upon termination or receipt of notice to terminate, whichever occurs first, Contractor shall cancel,
withdraw, or otherwise terminate any outstanding orders or subcontracts related to the performance
of this contract or the part of this contract to be terminated, and shall cease to incur costs thereunder.
Department shall not be liable to Contractor or to Contractor's creditors for costs incurred after
termination of this contract.
D. Notwithstanding any exercise by Department of its right of suspension under Section 17 of this
contract, or of early termination pursuant to this Section 18, Contractor shall not be relieved of any
liability to Department for damages due to Department by virtue of any breach of this contract by
Contractor. Department may withhold payments to Contractor until such time as the exact amount of
damages due to Department from Contractor is agreed upon or is otherwise determined.
SECTION 19.
AUDIT
A. Unless otherwise directed by Department, Contractor shall arrange for the performance of an
annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered under this
contract, subject to the following conditions and limitations:
1. Contractor shall have an audit made in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,31
U.S.C. Sec. 7501 et. seq., and OMS Circular No. 128, "Audits of State and Local Governments", and
the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 44, for any of its fiscal years included within the contract
period specified in Section 2 and ending before June 30, 1997 of this contract in which Contractor
receives more than $25,000 in Federal financial assistance, Contractor shall have such an audit
made for any fiscal year included within the contract period and ending on or after June 30, 1997
during which Contractor expended $300,000 or more in Federal financial assistance. For purposes of
this Section 19, "Federal financial assistance" means assistance provided by a Federal agency in the
form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest
subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to
individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial assistance received directly from Federal
agencies, or indirectly through other units of State and local government;
2. At the option of Contractor, each audit required by this section may cover either Contractor's
entire operations or each department, agency, or establishment of Contractor which received,
expended, or otherwise administered federal funds;
3. Notwithstanding Section 4 (a)(5) and Section 4 (a)(6), Contractor shall utilize funds budgeted
under this contract to pay for that portion of the cost of such audit services properly allocable to the
activities funded by Department under this contract, provided however that Department shall not
make payment for the cost of'such audit services until Department has received a satisfactory audit
report as determined by Department, from Contractor.
4, Unless otherwise specifically authorized by Department in writing, Contractor shall submit the
report of such audit to Department within thirty (30) days after completion of the audit, but no later
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than one (1) year after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract.
Contractor shall ensure that the audit report is made available for public inspection within thirty (30)
days after completion of the audit. Audits performed under Subsection A of this Section 19 are
subject to review and resolution by Department or its authorized representative.
5. The audit report must include verification of all expenditures by budget category including local
funds, in accordance with Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, Department reserves the right to conduct an
annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered under this
contract. Contractor agrees to permit Department or its authorized representative to audit
Contractor's records and to obtain any documents, materials, or information necessary to facilitate
such audit.
C. Contractor understands and agrees that it shall be liable to Department for any costs disallowed
pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Contractor further
understands and agrees that reimbursement to Department of such disallowed costs shall be paid by
Contractor from funds which were not provided or otherwise made available to Contractor under this
contract.
D. Contractor shall take such action to facilitate the performance of such audit or audits conducted
pursuant to this Section 19 as Department may require of qontractor.
SECTION 20.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor understands and agrees that by the execution of this contract Contractor shall assume
the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and other action which would
otherwise apply to Department under Section 5304(1) of the Act, in accordance with and to the extent
specified in 24 C.F.R. Part 58. In accordance with Section 58.77(b) of such regulations, Contractor
further understands and agrees that Contractor shall handle inquiries and complaints from persons
and agencies seeking redress in relation to environmental reviews covered by approved certifications.
B. Funds provided under this contract may be obligated and expended before the actions specified in
this Section occur only for the following eligible activities:
1. The payment of reasonable planning and administrative costs related to the project;
2. Environmental studies, including environmental clearance activities required by this Section;
and
3. The payment or reimbursement of reasonable project engineering and design costs incurred
for this project.
C. Contractor shall prepare a written Environmental Assessment of its activities in accordance with
24 C.F.R. Part 58, Subpart F, and the TCDP Project Implementation Manual. Contractor must then
follow the steps specified in this subsection to ensure compliance with the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). When the Environmental Assessment is completed, Contractor must follow one
of the following two (2) procedures. The first is a Finding of Significant Impact, in which the Request
for Release of Funds for the project is an action which may significantly affect the quality of the
human environment. If this is the case, Contractor must then prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement is accordance with Subpart H or Subpart I of 24 C.F.R. Part 58. The second and more
common procedure must be followed for all projects not requiring an Environmental Impact
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Statement. Contractor in this instance must publish, in the manner prescribed in 24 C.F.R. Sections
58.43 and 58.44, a combined legal notice in a single publication: A Finding of No Significant Impact,
and a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds, In the first part of this notice, Contractor certifies
that, as a result of the Environmental Assessment, the project is not an action which mayor will
significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Contractor shall then provide the public with
at least fifteen (15) calendar days to comment on this combined notice following its publication date,
unless exceptional circumstances exist as specified in 24 C.F.R. Section 58.46. If no unresolved
problems occur, Contractor must then concurrently submit to Department the following documents:
1) a Publisher's Affidavit and Certification form, for the combined legal notice; and
2) a Request for Release of Funds form.
Upon receipt of such documents, Department must allow a fifteen (15) calendar days comments
period to expire before it can formally release any project funds which are subject to the environmental
review regulations. Contractor must comply with all other applicable environmental requirements as
specified in Exhibit D of this contract. Contractor shall document its compliance with such other
requirements in its environmental review file.
SECTION 21.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor shall provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low and moderate
income persons who reside in slum or blighted areas and areas in which the funds provided under
this contract are used, in accordance with Section 570.486 of the Regulations and this contract;
B. Contract shall hold a public hearing concerning any activities proposed to be added, deleted, or
substantially changes, as determined by the Department, from the activities specified in Exhibit A,
Performance Statement, of this contract;
C. Prior to the termination of this contract, Contractor shall hold a public hearing to review its
performance under this contract;
D. For each public hearing scheduled and conducted by Contractor under this section, Contractor
shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Notice of each hearing shall be published in the non-legal section of a newspaper having
general circulation in Contractor's jurisdiction at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to each scheduled
hearing. The published notice shall include the date, time, and location of each hearing and the
topics to be considered at each hearing. The published notice shall be printed in both English and
Spanish, if appropriate, Department shall accept articles published in such newspapers which satisfy
the content and timing requirements of this subsection. In addition, Contractor shall prominently post
such notices in public buildings and distributed to interested community groups.
2. One of the public hearings shall be held after 5 p.m, on a weekday or on a Saturday and both
hearings must be conducted at a location convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, with
accommodation for the handicapped.
3. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to
participate in a public hearing: Contractor shall provide an interpreter to accommodate the needs of
the non-English speaking residents.
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7 of this contract, Contractor shall retain documentation
of the public hearing notices, a list of the attendees at each hearing, and minutes of each hearing
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held in accordance with this section for a period of three (3) years after the termination of this
contract. Contractor shall make such records available to the public in accordance with TEX. GOV'T.
CODE ANN. Chapter 552.
F. Complaint Procedures. Contractor shall maintain written citizen complaint procedures that provide
a timely written response to complaints and grievances. Such procedures shall comply with the
requirements of the Texas Community Development Program Complaint System, 10 TAC Sec. 1.11 _
1.13. Contractor shall ensure that its citizens are aware of the location and hours at which they may
obtain a copy of the written procedures and the address and phone number for submitting
complaints.
SECTION 22.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Department shall not release any funds for any costs incurred by Contractor under this contract
until Department has received a copy of Contractor's previous fiscal year audit report or certification
from Contractor that its fiscal control and fund accounting procedures are adequate to assure the
proper disbursal of and accounting for funds provided under this contract. Department shall specify
the content and form of such certification.
B. Department shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs incurred by Contractor under this
contract until Department receives a properly completed Depository/Authorized Signators Form, as
specified by Department, from Contractor.
C. Contractor shall not advertise or solicit bids for construction or rehabilitation of a project assisted
with funds provided under this contract until Contractor has received the applicable prevailing wage
rates from Department.
D. In accordance with Section 18 of this contract, this contract shall terminate six (6) months after the
commencement date specified in Section 2 unless activities funded under this contract have begun
by such date.
E. Contractor shall submit a Fair Housing Plan in a format prescribed by Department, within six (6)
months of the policy issuance of the Fair Housing Plan requirements by Department. The Plan must
document an assessment of Contractor's housing needs; the methods Contractor will utilize to
address any inequities identified; a timeframe for resolving any inequities included in the assessment;
and an extensive review of conditions surrounding public housing (if applicable). In accordance with
Section 18 of this contract, this contract shall terminate if Department does not receive the Plan by
the due date.
F. Contractor shall provide documentation to Department that the final plans arid specifications for its
sewer system improvements have been reviewed, and when applicable approved by the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission prior to construction and prior to Department's release
of funds for such activities. Such documents shall be sent to the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, Watershed Management Division, P.O. Box 13087, Capital Station,
Austin, Texas 78711-3087, and shall be identified as activities being financed through the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SECTION 23.
DEBARMENT
By signing this contract, Contractor certifies that it will not award any funds provided under this
contract to any party which is debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for
participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549 and 24 CFR Part 24.
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Contractor shall receive the certification provided by the Department from each proposed
subcontractor under this contract and its principals.
SECTION 24.
ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
A. All oral and written agreements between the parties to this contract relating to the subject matter
of this contract that were made prior to the execution of this contract have been reduced to writing
and are contained in this contract.
B. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are hereby made a part of this contract,
and constitute promised performances by Contractor in accordance with Section 3 of this contract:
1. Exhibit A, Performance Statement, 1 Page
2. Exhibit B, Budget, 2 Pages
3. Exhibit C, Project Implementation Schedule, 1 Page
4. Exhibit D, Applicable Laws and Regulations, 2 Pages
5. Exhibit E, Certifications, 2 Pages
SECTION 25.
VENUE
For purposes of litigation pursuant to this contract, venue shall lie in Travis County, Texas.
WITNESS OUR HANDS EFFECTIVE August 23,1996.
Michael E. Malone, City Manager
City of Paris
Approved and accepted on behalf of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Larry Paul Manley, Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
This contract is not effective unless signed by the Executive Director of the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs or by the Executive Director's authorized designee.
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EXHIBIT A
PERFORMANCE STATEMENT
City of Paris
Contractor shall carry out the following activities in the target area identified on the map in its 1996
Community Development Fund application. Contractor shall ensure that the amount of funds expended for
each activity described herein does not exceed the amount specified for such activity in Exhibit B, Budget.
Sewer Facilities
Contractor shall install approximately five thousand linear feet (5,000 I.f.) of eight inch (8") PVC
sewer line, three thousand four hundred forty linear feet (3,440 I.f.) of two inch (2") PVC force main, nine
hundred linear feet (900 1.1.) of two and one-half inch (2 1/2") PVC force main, twenty-three (23) manholes,
thirty-nine (39) simplex grinder pump stations, thirty-nine (39) service connections, backfilling of the existing
septic tanks, fifteen inch (15") highway bore and casing, and eight hundred linear feet (800 I.f.) of asphalt
street/driveway repair at the following locations:
Street
From
To
FM 79
19th NW
18th NW
Butler
1900 Block
2400 Block
2600 Block
1800 Block
2900 Block
3200 Block
2700 Block
These activities shall benefit one hundred twenty (120) persons, of which one hundred one (101) or
eighty-four percent (84%) are of low to moderate income.
EnQineerina
Contractor shall assume responsibility for all eligible project-related engineering services, including
preliminary and final design plans and specifications, all interim and final inspections, and all special'
services.
Administration
Contractor shall assume responsibility for all eligible project-related administrative activities,
including the cost associated with the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit.
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET
City of Paris
CONTRACT OTHER
.L.J.ME CATEGORIES FUNDS FUNDS TOTAL
1a. Water Facilities $ $ $
1b. Sewer Facilities $ 250,000 $ 114,520 $ 364,520
2. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities $ $ $
3. Other Public Utilities (Gas) $ $ $
4. Street Improvements $ $ $
5. Flood and Drainage Facilities $ $ $
6. Neighborhood Facilitiesl $ $ $
Community Centers
7. Senior Centers $ $ $
8. Centers for the Handicappedl $ $ $
Sheltered Workshops
9. Parks, Playgrounds, and Other $ $ $
Recreational Facilities
10. Fire Protection Facilities $ $ $
and Equipment
11. Parking Facilities $ $ $
12. Pedestrian Malls and Walkways $ $ $
13. Specially Authorized Assistance $ $ $
to Privately Owned Utilities
14. Specially Authorized Public $ $ $
Facilities and Improvements
15. Public Services (LIMITED TO $ $ $
15% OF REQUEST)
16. Interim Assistance $ $ $
17. Rehabilitation of Private $ $ $
Properties
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CONTRACT OTHER
.L.J.ME CATEGORIES FUNDS FUNDS TOTAL
18. Rehabilitation of Public $ $ $
Residential Structures
19. Public Housing Modernization $ $ $
20. Clearance Demolition Activities $ $ $
21. Historic Preservation $ $ $
22. Removal of Architectural Barriers $ $ $
23. Code Enforcement $ $ $
24. Acquisition $ $ $
25. Relocation Payments & Assistance $ $ $
26. Economic Development Loan $ $ $
27. Economic Devel. Interest Subsidy $ $ $
28. Economic Devel. Loan Guarantee $ $ $
29. Special Activities by Local Devel $ $ $
Corporations, Etc.
30. Engineering/Architectural Servo $ -0- $ 31,000 $ 31,000
(Total for all construction accounts)
31. Planning & Urban Env. Design $ $ $
(NOT TO EXCEED 16%)
32. General Administration $ -0- $ 3,026 $ 3,026
TOTALS $ 250,000 $ 148,546 $ 398,546
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EXHIBIT D
THE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Contractor shall comply with the Act and Regulations specified in Section 3 of this contract and with the OMB
Circulars specified in Section 6 of this contract; Cash Management Improvement Act regulations (31 C.F.R.
Part 205); and with all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the activities and
performances rendered by Contractor under this contract including but not limited to the laws, and the
regulations promulgated thereunder specified in Section I through VI of this Exhibit D.
I. CIVIL RIGHTS
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et.seq.); 24 C.F.R. Part I, "Nondiscrimination in
Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Effectuation of Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964";
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, "The Fair Housing Act of 1968" (42 U.S.C. Sec 3601 et seq.), as
amended; ,
Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259, and 24 C. F.R. Part 107, "Nondiscrimination
and Equal Opportunity in Housing under Executive Order 11063". The failure or refusal of Contractor to comply
with the requirements of Executive Order 11063 or 24 C.F.R. Part 107 shall be a proper basis for the imposition
of sanctions specified in 24 C.F.R. 107.60;
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 6101 et seq.);
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U,S.C. Sec. 794.) and "Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap
in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development", 24
C.F.R. Part 8. By signing this contract, Contractor understands and agrees that the activities funded herein
shall be operated in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 8; and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
Sec. 4151 et. seq.), including the use of a telecommunications device for deaf persons (TDDs) or equally
effective communication system.
II. LABOR STANDARDS
The Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. Sees. 276a - 276a-5);
The Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et.seq.);
The Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. Sec. 874),
III. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. Sec.1701u).
IV. LEAD-BASED PAINT
Section 302 of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4831(b)) and the procedures
established by the Department thereunder.
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V. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Environmental Review Procedures for Tille I Community Development Block Grant Programs, 24 C.F.R. Part
58;
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4321 et. seq.) and 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500-1508;
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470 et. seq.) as amended; particularly Section
106 (16 U.S.C. Sec.470f);
Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment, May 13, 1971
(36 Fed. Reg. 8921), particularly Section 2(c);
The Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 469 et seq.), particularly Section 3 (16 U.S.C.
Sec. 469a-I), as amended by the archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974;
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4001 et. seq.) as amended, particularly Sections 102(a)
and 202(a) (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4012a (a) and Sec. 4106(a));
Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, May 24, 1977~42 Fed. Reg. 26951), particularly Section 2(a);
Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, May 24,1977 (42 Fed. Reg. 26961), particularly Sections 2
and 5;
The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1451 et seq.) as amended, particularly Section
307(c) and (d) (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1456(c) and (d));
The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, (42 U.S.C. Sec. 201, 300(f) et seq.), and (21 U.S.C. Sec. 349)
as amended, particularly Section 1424 (e) (42 U.S.C. Sec.300h-303(e));
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.) as amended, particularly Section 7 (16
U.S.C. Sec. 1536);
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, (16 U.S.C, Sec. 1271 et seq.) as amended, particularly Section 7(b)
and (c)(16 U.S.C. Sec. 1278(b) and (c));
The Clean Air Act (41 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) as amended, particularly Section 176(c) and (d)
(42 U.S.C. Sec. 7506(c) and (d));
24 C.F.R. Part 51, Environmental Criteria and Standards.
VI. ACQUISITION/RELOCATION
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S,C. Sec. 4601 et.
seq.), 49 C.F.R. Part 24, and 24 C.F.R. Section 570.496a,
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EXHIBIT E
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Michael E Malone, Citv Manager. Citv of Paris
CERTIFY WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT BY
THE City of Paris, THAT;
(1) IT WILL MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF PERSONS AS A RESULT OF ACTIVITIES
ASSISTED WITH SUCH FUNDS;
(2) THE PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED AND ADMINISTERED IN CONFORMITY WITH
THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 2000a et seq.) AND THE FAIR HOUSING ACT
(42 U.S.C. SEC 3901 et. seq.), AND THAT IT WILL AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING,
AS SPECIFIED BY DEPARTMENT;
(3) IT WILL PROVIDE FOR OPPORTUNITIES FO~ CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, HEARINGS
AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO ITS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS, AS SPECIFIED BY DEPARTMENT;
(4) IT WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO RECOVER ANY CAPITAL COSTS OF PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS ASSISTED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH SUCH FUNDS 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 (A) SUCH FUNDS ARE
USED TO PAY THE PROPORTION OF SUCH FEE OR ASSESSMENT THAT RELATED TO THE
CAPITAL COSTS OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE FINANCED FROM REVENUE
SOURCES OTHER THAN SUCH FUNDS; OR (B) FOR PURPOSES OF ASSESSING ANY
AMOUNT AGAINST PROPERTIES OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY PERSONS OF MODERATE
INCOME, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES THAT IT LACKS SUFFICIENT FUNDS UNDER THIS
CONTRACT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CLAUSE (A).
(5) IN THE EVENT THAT DISPLACEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WILL OCCUR IN
CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT ASSISTED WITH TCDP FUNDS, IT WILL FOLLOW A
RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN, AS SPECIFIED
BY THE DEPARTMENT.
(6) IT SHALL ADOPT AND ENFORCE A POLICY PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE
FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION AGAINST ANY
INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN NONVIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS AND A POLICY
OF ENFORCING APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AGAINST PHYSICALLY BARRING
ENTRANCE TO OR EXIT FROM A FACILITY OR LOCATION WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF SUCH
NONVIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATION WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION.
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR
CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
THE UNDERSIGNED City of Paris
CERTIFIES, TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THAT:
(1) NO FEDERAL APPROPRIATED FUNDS HAVE BEEN PAID OR WILL BE PAID, BY OR ON
BEHALF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, TO ANY PERSON FOR INFLUENCING OR ATTEMPTING TO
INFLUENCE AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF AN 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.
(2) 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 THIS 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.
(3) THE UNDERSIGNED 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 SUBRECIPIENTS SHALL CERTIFY AND
DISCLOSE ACCORDINGLY.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS A MATERIAL REPRESENTATION OF FACT 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.
SIGNED:
DATE:
NAME
Michael E. Malone, City Manager
TITLE
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