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R22-108 1 RESOLUTION R22-108 2 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 4 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE 5 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT SIX-MONTH EXTENSION WITH 6 BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7 CORPORATION, INC., FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8 BLOCK GRANT - CORONA VIRUS CARES ACT ALLOCATIONS 1 & 9 3 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND 10 EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICE TO INCLUDE UTILITY 11 ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12 13 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach was allocated funds by the U.S. Department of 14 Housing and Urban Development in a combined total of $911,184.00 through the Community 15 Development Block Grant-Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) Cares Act, allocations 1 & 3; and 16 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, Inc. 17 (CDC) received $370,645.00 for Emergency Rental Assistance to benefit Low-to-moderate 18 income (LMI) individuals affected by COVID; and 19 WHEREAS, CDC has requested a six-month extension to the subrecipient agreement 20 expiring on August 31, 2022, to be able to finish using the remaining funds totaling $ 21 254,538.75 and continue to assist those LMI individuals affected by COVID; and 22 WHEREAS, the CDC is also requesting to expand the level of service to include utility 23 assistance; and 24 WHEREAS, City Staff is recommending to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 25 Subrecipient Agreement six-month extension with Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community 26 Development Corporation, Inc., for the Community Development Block Grant - Corona Virus 27 Cares Act Allocations 1 & 3 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and expanding the scope of 28 service to include utility assistance. S:\CA\RESO\Agreements\Grants\CDBG-SubRecipient Agreements CARES ACT Extension -Rcso.docx 29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 30 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 31 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 32 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 33 hereof. 34 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby 35 approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Subrecipient Agreement six-month extension 36 with Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, Inc., for the 37 Community Development Block Grant - Corona Virus Cares Act Allocations 1 & 3 Emergency 38 Rental Assistance Program and expanding the scope of service to include utility assistance. A 39 copy of the Extension is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A". 40 Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage. 41 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of August, 2022. 42 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 43 44 YES NO 45 46 Mayor-Ty Penserga 47 48 Vice Mayor-Angela Cruz 49 50 Commissioner-Woodrow L. Hay 51 52 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin 53 54 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley 55 56 VOTE 57 58 S:\CA\RESOWgreements\Grants\CDBG-SubRecipient Agreements CARES ACT Extension -Reso.docx 2 59 ATTEST: 60 61 62 ' 63 ii - \ - /41` _� 64 Maylee D: - s, MPA, C T ' •'rte 65 City Cler Mayor 1r 66 _ 67 %OJ•ORATE•'•.C,s•'‘t S :'Q It 68 f4. :os 1,,, .e. i 69 ; ��U �PscAPP: �� •S % FO' • ,.: $ TQC' p 70 (Corporate ;-4,:,.��,cA,�0)2 .; / l • Q, 71 11 ���������.0�.,i 72 �t%. FW - Michael D. Cirullo, Jr. 73 City Attorney 74 S:\CA\RESO\Agreements\Grants\CDBG-SubRecipient Agreements CARES ACT Extension -Reso.docx 3 Exhibit "A" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- CORONA VIRUS CARES ACT AGREEMENT EXTENSION between CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH and BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. THIS AGREEMENT EXTENSION entered into this `(Q day of a , 2Q is between the CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. hereinafter referred to as "the SUBRECIPIENT," having its principal office at 2191 North Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 and its Federal Tax Identification Number as 65-0971509. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the CITY has entered into an Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a grant for the execution and implementation of a Community Development Block (CDBG) Program in the City, for allocations 1 & 3 of the Corona Virus CARES Act Funds, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended); and WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the SUBRECIPIENT to implement an activity of the Boynton Beach CDBG Program; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITION AND PURPOSE 1. Definitions 1.1 "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant program. 1.2 "HUD" means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 1.3 "OMB" means the Federal Office of Management and Budget. 1.4 "CFR" means the Code of Federal Regulations. 1.5 "2 CFR" refers to the Section of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Grants and Agreements 1.6 "24 CFR" refers to the Section of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to the U.S. Department of HUD. 1.7 "24 CFR Part 570" refers to the Section of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to the U. S. Department of HUD. 1.8 "Program Income" means gross income received directly generated or earned from the use of CDBG funds. Program Income includes, but is not limited to, interest earned on advances of federal funds or royalties received as a result of patents or copyrights produced under this grant. 1.9 "Low- and Moderate-Income" means a household whose income is within specified income limits set forth by HUD. 1.10 Property: a. "Real Property" means land, land improvements, structures, fixtures and appurtenances thereto, excluding movable machinery and equipment. b. "Personal Property" means personal property of any kind except real property. c. "Nonexpendable Personal Property" means tangible (i.e., physical) personal property of a non-consumable nature, with a value of $500 or more per item, with a normal expected life of one or more years, not fixed in place, and not an integral part of a structure, facility or another piece of equipment. d. "Expendable Personal Property" means all tangible personal property other than nonexpendable property. 2. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the SUBRECIPIENT will implement the Statement of Work set forth in Article II of this agreement. ARTICLE II FUNDING AND BUDGET The maximum amount payable by the CITY under this Agreement Extension will be Two Hundred and Fifty-Fourth Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty-Eight Dollars and 75/100 ($254,538.75). The SUBRECIPIENT shall carry out the activities specified in Attachment A, "Scope of Services." ARTICLE III FUNDING AND METHOD OF PAYMENT 3.1 The maximum amount payable by the CITY under this Agreement Extension will be Two Hundred and Fifty-Fourth Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty-Eight Dollars and 75/100 ($254,538.75). It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties that the funds contemplated by this Agreement Extension originated from the federal Community Development Block Program -Allocations 1 & 3 of the Corona Virus CARES Act as stated on approved resolution R21-109. 3.2 The CITY will be invoiced by the SUBRECIPIENT for eligible expenses on a reimbursement basis, and will disburse payments at least once per quarter or unless there is a mutual agreement otherwise. Bills shall be submitted by the SUBRECIPIENT at least two weeks in advance and will be paid provided appropriate documentation and status and beneficiary reports are attached to the invoice. 3.3 Payment by the CITY shall be contingent upon timely receipt of accurate and complete reports and records required by this Agreement. 3.3 Prior to receipt of Community Development Block Program - allocations 1 & 3 of the Corona Virus CARES Act. Funds (through reimbursement), SUBRECIPIENT shall submit the following documentation: a. Quarterly Progress Report. b. All back up original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved. 3.4 Release of funds is subject to the approval of the Director of Financial Services and Community Improvement Manager. ARTICLE IV TERM OF AGREEMENT EXTENSION The term of this Agreement Extension shall be from August 31, 2022 to February 28, 2023. ARTICLE V SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION 5.1 Termination/Suspension of Payments/Agreement for Cause: If through any cause either party shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if either party shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, either party shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payments in whole or in part by giving written notice of such termination or suspension of payments and specify the effective date of termination or suspension. If payments are withheld, the CITY shall specify in writing the actions that must be taken by the SUBRECIPIENT as a condition precedent to resumption of payments and shall specify a reasonable date for compliance. Sufficient cause for suspension of payments shall include, but not be limited to: a. ineffective or improper use of CDBG funds, b. failure to comply with the Statement of Work or terms of this Agreement, c. failure to submit reports as required, d. submittal of materially incorrect or incomplete reports, e. failure to comply with any additional conditions that may be imposed by HUD. 5.2 Termination for Convenience of City: The CITY may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time by giving at least ten (10) working days' notice in writing to the SUBRECIPIENT. If this Agreement is terminated by the CITY as provided herein, the SUBRECIPIENT will be paid for allowable services performed under Article II of this Agreement until the effective date of the termination. 5.3 Termination for Convenience of the SUBRECIPIENT: At any time during the term of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT may, at its option and for any reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the CITY. Upon termination, the SUBRECIPIENT shall be paid for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement through and including the date of termination. ARTICLE VI RECORDS AND REPORTS 6.1 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to retain supporting documentation relating to activities funded by this Agreement for a period of five years after the termination of the Agreement. 6.2 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to submit upon request other documentation which may later be determined necessary to assure compliance with this Agreement. ARTICLE VII PROGRAM INCOME The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to expend Community Development Block Program - allocations 1 & 3 of the Corona Virus CARES Act. funds for the purpose outlined in Article I of this Agreement. It is not anticipated that program income shall be generated from this allocation. However, such income, if generated, may be retained by the SUBRECIPIENT and used for costs that are in addition to the approved costs of this agreement, provided that such costs specifically further the objectives of this agreement. Under no circumstances shall the SUBRECIPIENT use program income to pay for charges or expenses that are specifically not allowed pursuant to the terms of this agreement and applicable federal regulations or rules. The use of program income by the SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements set forth at 24 CFR 570.504. ARTICLE VIII PUBLICITY The SUBRECIPIENT shall ensure that all publicity, public relations, advertisements and signs, recognize the CITY and the CDBG Program for the support of all contracted activities. The use of the official CITY logo is permissible, but all signs used to publicize CITY contracted activities must be approved by the CITY prior to being posted. ARTICLE IX GENERAL CONDITIONS 9.1 Federal Office of Management and Budget Requirements: The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with requirements established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) database, as set forth on 2 CFR Part 2,. and the Federal Accountability and Transparency Act. As set forth at 2 CFR Part 170. 9.2 Federal, State, County and CITY Laws and Regulations: The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with applicable provisions of applicable federal, state, County, and CITY laws, regulations and rules, including OMB A-122, OMB A-21, OMB A-133. The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and Executive Order 11063 which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; Executive Order 11246, as amended which requires equal employment opportunity; and with the Energy Policy, amended and Conservation Act (Pub.L 94-163) which requires mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency. The SUBRECIPIENT shall report its compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act whenever so requested by the CITY. The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, including, but not limited to, those provisions pertaining to employment, program services, transportation, communications, access to facilities, renovations, and new construction. 9.3 Other Program Requirements: The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to environmental standards described in 24 CFR Subpart K, except that: a. The SUBRECIPIENT does not assume the CITY's environmental responsibilities described at 570.604, and b. The SUBRECIPIENT does not assume the CITY's responsibility for initiating the review process under the provisions of 24 CFR part 52. 9.4 Opportunities for Residents and Civil Rights Compliance: The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination under any activity carried out by the performance of this Agreement. To the greatest feasible extent, lower-income residents of the project areas shall be given opportunities for training and employment; and to the greatest feasible extent, eligible business concerns located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the project areas shall be awarded contracts in connection with the project. 9.5 Evaluation and Monitoring: The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the CITY will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as determined necessary and that the continuation and/or renewal of this Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory evaluation conclusions. Such evaluations will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of planned versus actual progress relating to activity scheduling, budgets, audit reports, and output measures. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to furnish upon request to the CITY and make copies of transcriptions of such records and information as is determined necessary by the CITY. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit on a schedule set by the CITY and at other times upon request, information and status reports required by the CITY to enable the evaluation of said progress and to allow for completion of reports required of the CITY by HUD. The SUBRECIPIENT shall allow the CITY or HUD to monitor its agency on site. Such site visits may be scheduled or unscheduled as determined by the CITY or HUD. 9.6 Audits: Nonprofit organizations that expend $750,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or program specific audit conducted accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $750,000 annually in federal awards shall be exempt from an audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133, although their records must be available for review. These agencies are required by the CITY to submit"reduced scope" audits (e.g., financial audits, performance audits). Each audit shall cover a time period of not more than 12 months and an audit shall be submitted covering each assisted period until all the assistance received from this agreement has been reported on. A copy of the audit report must be received by the CITY no later than six months following each audit period. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain all records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and practices which shall sufficiently and properly reflect all revenues and expenditures of funds provided directly or indirectly by the CITY pursuant to the terms of this agreement. 9.7 Uniform Administrative Requirements: The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to maintain books, records and documents in accordance with accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all expenditures of funds provided by the CITY under this Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT is required to comply with the following uniform administrative requirements: a. Specific provisions of the uniform administrative requirements of OMB Circular A-110, as implemented at 24 CFR Part 84, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations." b. OMB Circular A-122 "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" (a list of allowable and unallowable costs appears in Attachment B). c. Applicable provisions of 24 CFR 570.502. 9.8 Lobbying Prohibition: The SUBRECIPIENT shall certify that 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 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 Agreement, 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 Agreement, grant, loan, or cooperative Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT shall disclose to the CITY 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 Agreement. 9.9 Section 3 Requirements: The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all Section 3 requirements applicable to contracts funded through this Agreement. Information on Section 3 is available from the CITY upon request. The SUBRECIPIENT shall include the following, referred to as the Section 3 Clause, in every solicitation and every contract for every Section 3 covered project: Section 3 Clause a. The work to be performed under this agreement is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. b. The parties to this agreement agree to comply with HUD's requirements in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this agreement, the parties to this agreement certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations. c. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the SUBRECIPIENT has a collective bargaining Agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers representative of the SUBRECIPIENT's commitment under this Section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each, and the name and location of the person(s)taking applications for each of the positions, and the anticipated date the work shall begin. d. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this Section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The SUBRECIPIENT will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the SUBRECIPIENT has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. e. The SUBRECIPIENT will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the SUBRECIPIENT is selected but before the contract is executed and (2)with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the SUBRECIPIENT's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135. f. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts. 9.10 Insurance: The SUBRECIPIENT shall furnish to the CITY, do the Community Improvement Department, certificate(s) of insurance evidencing coverage that meets the requirements outlined in Attachment C. 9.11 Property: Any real property under the SUBRECIPIENT's control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds received from the CITY in excess of$25,000 shall be either: a. Used to meet one of the three CDBG national objectives required by and defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208 for five years following the expiration or termination of this agreement, or for such longer period of time as determined by the CITY; or b. Not used to meet a CDBG national objective, in which case the SUBRECIPIENT shall pay to the CITY an amount equal to the market value of the property as may be determined by the CITY, less any proportionate portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Reimbursement is not required after the period of time specified in Paragraph 9.9.a., above. Any real property under the SUBRECIPIENT's control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds from the CITY for $25,000 or less shall be disposed of, at the expiration or termination of this contract, in accordance with instructions from the CITY. All real property purchased in whole or in part with funds from this and previous agreements with the CITY, or transferred to the SUBRECIPIENT after being purchased in whole or in part with funds from the CITY, shall be listed in the property records of the SUBRECIPIENT and shall include a legal description, size, date of acquisition, value at time of acquisition, present market value, present condition, address or location, owner's name if different from the SUBRECIPIENT, information on the transfer or disposition of the property, and map. The property records shall describe the programmatic purpose for which the property was acquired and identify the CDBG national objective that will be met. If the property was improved, the records shall describe the programmatic purpose for which the improvements were made and identify the CDBG national objective that will be met. All nonexpendable personal property purchased in whole or in part with funds from this and previous agreements with the CITY shall be listed in the property records of the SUBRECIPIENT and shall include a description of the property, location, model number, manufacturer's serial number, date of acquisition, funding source, unit cost at the time of acquisition, present market value, property inventory number, information on its condition, and information on transfer, replacement, or disposition of the property. The SUBRECIPIENT shall obtain prior written approval from the CITY for the disposition of real property, expendable personal property, and nonexpendable personal property purchased in whole or in part with funds given to the SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to the terms of this agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT shall dispose of all such property in accordance with instructions from the CITY. Those instructions may require the return of all such property to the CITY. 9.12 Reversion of Assets: The SUBRECIPIENT shall return to the CITY, upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, all the assets owned or held as a result of this Agreement, including, but not limited to any funds on hand, any accounts receivable attributable to these funds, mortgages, notes, and other collateral and any overpayments due to unearned funds or costs disallowed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement that were disbursed to the SUBRECIPIENT by the CITY. The SUBRECIPIENT shall within 30 days of expiration or termination of this Agreement execute any and all documents as required by the CITY to effectuate the reversion of assets. Any funds not earned, as described and provided for in OMB A-122, by the SUBRECIPIENT prior to the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall be retained by the CITY. 9.13 Conflicts with Applicable Laws: If any provision of this agreement conflicts with any applicable law or regulation, only the conflicting provision shall be deemed by the parties hereto to be modified to be consistent with the law or regulation or to be deleted if modification is impossible. However, the obligations under this agreement, as modified, shall continue and all other provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 9.14 Renegotiation or Modification: Modifications of provisions of the agreement shall be valid only when in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of each party. The parties agree to renegotiate this agreement if the CITY determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that federal, State and/or CITY revisions of any applicable laws or regulations, or increases or decreases in budget allocations make changes in this agreement necessary. 9.15 Right to Waive: The CITY may, for good and sufficient cause, as determined by the CITY in its sole and absolute discretion, waive provisions in this agreement or seek to obtain such waiver from the appropriate authority. Waiver requests from the SUBRECIPIENT shall be in writing. Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of this agreement. 9.16 Disputes: In the event an unresolved dispute exists between the SUBRECIPIENT and the CITY, the CITY shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the CITY, to the City Manager for determination. The City Manager, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 calendar days of receipt and so advise the CITY and the SUBRECIPIENT, or in the event additional time is necessary, the CITY will notify the SUBRECIPIENT within the 30 day period that additional time is necessary. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the City Manager's determination shall be final and binding on all parties. 9.17 Indemnification: SUBRECIPIENT shall at all times hereafter indemnify, hold harmless and, at the City Attorney's option, defend or pay for an attorney selected by the City Attorney to defend CITY, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all causes of action, demands, claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorney fees, court costs, and expenses, caused or alleged to be caused by any intentional, negligent, or reckless act of, or omission of, SUBRECIPIENT, its employees, agents, servants, or officers, or accruing, resulting from, or related to the subject matter of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any and all claims, losses, liabilities, expenditures, demands, or causes of action of any nature whatsoever resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or property. In the event any lawsuit or other proceeding is brought against CITY by reason of any such claim, cause of action, or demand, SUBRECIPIENT shall, upon written notice from CITY, resist and defend such lawsuit or proceeding by counsel satisfactory to CITY or, at CITY's option, pay for an attorney selected by the City Attorney to defend CITY. The obligations of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. To the extent considered necessary by CITY, any sums due to SUBRECIPIENT under this Agreement may be retained by CITY until all of CITY's claims for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement have been settled or otherwise resolved; and any amount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by CITY. If SUBRECIPIENT uses a subcontractor, SUBRECIPIENT shall, by written contract, require its subcontractors to agree to the requirements and obligations of this Section 9.15. 9.18 Public Records: SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with all public records laws in accordance with Chapter 119, Fla. Stat. In accordance with state law, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to: a) Keep and maintain public records required by the CITY to perform the service. b) Upon request from the CITY's custodian of public records, provide the CITY with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law. c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or that are confidential and exempt from public record disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and, following completion of the Agreement if the SUBRECIPIENT does not transfer the records to the CITY. d) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the CITY all public records in possession of the SUBRECIPIENT or keep and maintain public records required by the CITY to perform the service. If the SUBRECIPIENT transfers all public records to the CITY upon completion of the contract, SUBRECIPIENT shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. e) If the SUBRECIPIENT keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the SUBRECIPIENT shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically by the SUBRECIPIENT must be provided to the CITY, upon request from the CITY's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the CITY. The failure of the SUBRECIPIENT to comply with the provisions set forth in the Agreement shall constitute a Default and Breach of the Agreement, for which, the CITY may terminate the Agreement. IF THE SUBRECIPIENT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO SUBRECIPIENT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THE AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: CITY CLERK PO BOX 310 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 33425 561-742-6061 CITYCLERK c(DBBFL.US 9.19 Scrutinized Companies: By execution of this Addendum,the SUBRECIPIENT certifies that it is not participating in a boycott of Israel. The SUBRECIPIENT further certifies that it is not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list, not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, and not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, nor has the SUBRECIPIENT been engaged in business operations in Syria. Subject to limited exceptions provided in state law, the CITY will not contract for the provision of goods or services with any scrutinized company referred to above. Failure to comply shall be deemed a material breach of contract. The CITY shall provide notice, in writing, to SUBRECIPIENT of the CITY's determination of failure to comply. The SUBRECIPIENT shall have five (5) days from receipt of notice to refute such allegation. If such false certification is discovered during the active contract term, the SUBRECIPIENT shall have ninety (90) days following receipt of the notice to respond. If the SUBRECIPIENT does not demonstrate that the CITY's determination of false certification was made in error then the CITY shall have the right to terminate the contract and seek civil remedies pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time. 9.20 E-Verify: The SUBRECIPIENT certifies that it is aware of and complies with the requirements of Section 448.095, Florida Statues, as may be amended from time to time and briefly described herein below. a. Definitions for this Section. i. "Contractor" means a person or entity that has entered or is attempting to enter into a contract with a public employer to provide labor, supplies, or services to such employer in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration. "Contractor" includes, but is not limited to, a vendor or consultant. ii. "Subcontractor" means a person or entity that provides labor, supplies, or services to or for a contractor or another subcontractor in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration. iii. "E-Verify system" means an Internet-based system operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. b. Registration Requirement; Termination. Pursuant to Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2021, Contractors, shall register with and use the E-verify system in order to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. Contractor shall register for and utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of: i. All persons employed by a Contractor to perform employment duties during the term of the contract; ii. All persons (including subvendors / subconsultants/ subcontractors) assigned by Contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with the City of Boynton Beach. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that registration and use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify System during the term of the contract is a condition of the contract with the City of Boynton Beach; and iii. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility," as amended from time to time. This includes, but is not limited to registration and utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. Contractor shall also require all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract. Failure to comply will lead to termination of this Contract, or if a subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the date of termination. Termination of this Contract under this Section is not a breach of contract and may not be considered as such. If this contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Contractor, the Contractor may not be awarded a public contract for a period of one (1) year after the date of termination. 9.21 Inspector General: SUBRECIPIENT is aware that the Inspector General of Palm Beach County has the authority to investigate and audit matters relating to the negotiation and performance of this Agreement, and may demand and obtain records and testimony from SUBRECIPIENT. SUBRECIPIENT understands and agrees that in addition to all other remedies and consequences provided by law, the failure of SUBRECIPIENT to fully cooperate with the Inspector General when requested may be deemed by the CITY to be a material breach of this Agreement. IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have set their hands and seals on this ' ,katv day of(i ,r-c,., , 20a. WITNESSES: By: Print( /l- tinf'� �..- 7, CAP c � `'P 'tI- Prin STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this\Lo day of Cj,.., ��� , 20aa, by y Personally Known X OR Produced Identification _Type of Identification Produced Seal NOTARY PUBLIC / Si natur- iamn'r L. Stanzione Print A EST: CITY OF BOYNTON BEAC 'LORIDA ►.: ��• '' By: City Cler —Late• ear rall1111' p. .o_'. t f • City Attorney NSON . x. ik Q�RATE•'•. S Q0 ��'"�•% NGp Oj2Q • I %% '••...... �O %%. Ft��= IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have set their hands and seals on this day ofaAf4c-- _, 201, WITNESSES: By: t _ — — Print( 1r1I1 CAwl j Q4 P atm r, Print A STATE OF FLORIDA Title '. ecL.(/, e tOkPe,,e COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Boynton Beach Community Development Corp.,Inc. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ita day of. 20� by _ • Personally Known OR Produced Identification_Type of Identification Produced Seal NOTARY PUBLIC Vnalto l.. Stanzione Print ..y A - EST: J CITY OF BOYNTON BEAC 'LORIDA CityCler - K(// City Attorney '?O ; QP 1`1.0 Attachment A Scope of Work-Revised Tenants residing within the city limits of Boynton Beach may apply for up to 3 months of rental and utilities assistance if they have been affected, directly or indirectly, by COVID-19, are determined to be 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), and are at-risk of being homeless. Rental and utilities assistance will be paid directly to the landlord, or utility company and will be applied towards arrears first, and then towards any future rental or utility payments, if it is determined that the extra months are needed to ensure housing stability, and if funds are available. Priority will be given to applicants that are 50%or below of Area Median Income, unemployed for 90 days or more,and have received either a past due notice or an eviction notice. This oroiect is designed for • Renters whose ability to pay their rent, or utilities has been negatively impacted by COVID-19. For example, by job loss or loss of income incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. • Renter households that receive a monthly federal subsidy (e.g., a Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, or Project-Based Rental Assistance)may receive assistance for the tenant- owed portion of rent or utilities that is not subsidized. • At least 70%of the City's CDBG-CV funds must directly benefit our low and moderate-income citizens, or those that are 80%of Area Median Income (see table attached) priority will be given to those that are 50% • Affected, directly or indirectly, by COVID-19, and • At-risk of being homeless due to COVID-19. PALM BEACH COUNTY INCOME GUIDELINES Palm Beach County Median Income = $90,300 2022INCOME LIMITS 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 persons Extremely Low- lncome30% $19,350 $22,100 $24,850 $27,750 $32,470 $37,190 $41,910 $46,630 Median Very Low-Income $32,200 $36,800 $41,400 $46000' '$49 700 $53,400 $57,050 50%Median $60,750 Low-Income $51,550 $58,900 $66,250 $73,600 $79,500 $85,400 $91,300 $97,200 80%Median Moderate Income $77,280 $88,320 $99,360 $110,400 $119,280 $128,160 $136,920 $145,800 120%Median Source: HUD Income Limits(subject to change annually) Fiscal Year 2022 Palm Beach County Median Income=$90,300 HUD Released: 4/18/2022 FHFC Posted: 4/27/2021 Effective: 4/18/2021