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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
4 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
5 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
6 AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE
7 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AND FIVE
8 (5) SUB-RECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY
9 DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG);
10 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is in its fourteenth year of receiving Federal
]3 Grant Funds; and
14 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach desires to enter into Agreements with five
15 (5) sub-recipients, who have previously submitted all necessary documentation required,
16 including budgets, scopes of services, and time lines for performance; and
17 WHEREAS, a copy of each Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
19 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
20 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
21 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
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23 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does
24 hereby authorize execution of five (5) Agreements between the City of Boynton Beach,
25 Florida and sub-recipients, as follows:
26 1. Aid To Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. - Funding Amount
27 $15,000;
28 2. Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development
29 Corporation - Funding Amount $80,000;
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I 3. Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, Inc. - Funding
2 Amount $50,000;
3 4. Community Caring Center d/b/a "Ocean A venue Green
4 Market" - Funding Amount $25,000;
5 5. City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department -
6 Funding Amount $12,000.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AND
AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this:J ""'~ay of fJ ~~~01O, by and between
the City of Boynton Beach, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program and AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC., a
non-profit corporation duly organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, having
its principal office at Post Office Box 6161, Delray Beach, FL 33482 and its Federal Tax Identification
Number as 59-2486620.
Whereas, The City of Boynton Beach has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation of a
Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of the City of Boynton Beach, pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (as amended);
And
Whereas, certain City of Boynton Beach Citizen Participation Structures, the Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach and AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC. desire to provide the activities
specified in Part II of this contract;
And
Whereas, the City of Boynton Beach desires to engage AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC. to
implement such undertakings of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Now, therefore, in
consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein contained, it is agreed as follows:
PART I
DEFINmON AND PURPOSE
A. Definitions:
1) "City" means City of Boynton Beach
2) "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant Program of the City of Boynton
Beach
3) "CID" means Community Improvement Division
4) "The Agency" means AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC.
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5) "CID Approval" means the written approval of the Director of Development or
designee after a request or a report has been properly processed in accordance with
the CID Policies Procedures
6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Development
or a person authorized to act on U.s. HUD behalf
7) "Low and Moderate Income Persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD
B. Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the Agency will
implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. The beneficiaries of a project
funded under this Agreement must constitute a majority (51%) of low- and moderate-income persons.
PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Agency shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by CID, perform the tasks
necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative and Proposed Budget,
Exhibit "A", and submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD AND CONDmONS OF PAYMENT
A. Maximum Compensation
The Agency agrees to accept as full payment for eligible services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and Director of Development or designee-approved
expenditures and encumbrances made by the Agency under this Agreement. Said service shall be
performed in a manner satisfactory to CID. In no event shall the total compensation or reimbursement
to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total authorized sum of $15,000.00 for the period of
October I, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
Further budget changes within the designated contract amount can be approved in writing by the
Director of Development or designee at their discretion up to twenty percent on a cumulative basis of
the contract amount during the contract period.
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Such requests for changes must be made in writing by the Agency to the Community Improvement
Manager. Budget changes in excess of this twenty percent must be approved by the Commission of
the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Time of Performance
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are contingent upon
the timely release of funds for this project in U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant No. B-10-
MC-12-0043. The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release
of funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later.
The services of the Agency shall commence upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to
Proceed in writing from CID, and shall be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this
Agreement. In any event, all services required hereunder shall be completed by the Agency by
September 30, 2011.
C. Method of Payment
The City agrees to make payments and/or to reimburse the Agency for all eligible budgeted costs
permitted by Federal, State, and City guidelines. In no event, shall the City provide advance funding to
the Agency or any Subcontractor hereunder. Requests by the Agency for direct payments or
reimbursements shall be accompanied by proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted
to CID for approval no later than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred.
Payment shall be made by the City of Boynton Beach Finance Department upon proper presentation of
invoices and reports approved by the Agency and CID. For purposes of this section, originals of
invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebtedness shall be considered proper documentation. In the
case of direct payments, original invoices must be submitted to CID. Proof of payments to vendors
must be submitted in the form of cancelled checks paid invoices and delivery slips if applicable, proof of
payment must be received if any additional funds are to be disbursed.
When original documents cannot be presented, the Agency must adequately justify their absence, in
writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be honored if received by the City of Boynton Beach
Finance Department later than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, nor will any
invoices be honored that predate the commencement date of this agreement.
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D. Conditions on which Payment is contingent:
1) Implementation of Project According to Required Procedures
The Agency shall implement this Agreement in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City laws,
ordinances and codes and with the procedures outlined in the CID Policies, and amendments and
additions thereto as may be made from time to time. The Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and
codes are minimal regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the CID Policies
and Procedures. No reimbursements will be made without evidence of appropriate insurance required
by this Agreement on file with CID in accordance with Part IV, Section G of this Agreement. No
payments will be made until the Agency's personnel policies are approved by the Director of
Development Services or his designee CID Manager. No payments for multi-funded projects will be
made until a cost allocation plan has been approved by the CID Manager or his designee and placed on
file with CID. Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this Agreement,
the Agency shall notify CID in writing within thirty (30) days of their notification by the funding source
and submit an approved cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
2) Financial Accountability
The City may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of the Agency by
an independent auditing firm employed by the City or by the City Internal Audit Department at any time
the City deems necessary to determine the capability of the Agency to fiscally manage the project in
accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements.
3) Subcontracts
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by written contract, written
agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Proper
documentation in accordance with City, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted
by the Agency to CID and approved by CID prior to execution of any subcontract hereunder. In
addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. None of the
work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to consultant work or services,
shall be subcontracted or reimbursed without the prior written approval of the CID Manager or his
designee.
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4) Purchasing
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be made by purchase order or
by a written contract and in conformity with the procedures prescribed by the City of Boynton Beach
Purchasing Procedures Manual, Federal Management Circulars A-110 and A-122, incorporated herein by
reference.
5) Reports, Audits, and Evaluations
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required by this agreement, the
satisfactory evaluation of the project by CID and the City and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit
Department of the City and Federal Government if required. All reports (monthly and/or quarterly) will
be due within the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following the execution
of this Agreement.
6) Additional CID, CITY and U.S. HUD Requirements
CID shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate payments until the Agency
complies with any additional conditions that may be imposed by CID, the City or U.S. HUD at any time.
7) Prior Written Approvals - Summary
The following includes, but is not limited to, activities that require the prior written approval of the CID
Manager or his designee to be eligible for reimbursement or payment:
a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
c) All out-of-town-travel (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
d) All change orders; and
e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this agreement for programs
described in Exhibit A.
8) Program Generated Income
All income earned by the Agency from activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be
reported to CID. Such income would include, but not be limited to income from service fees, sale of
commodities, and rental or usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Agency shall report to
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CID the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset project costs. If program income is
used to extend the availability of services provided by the Agency through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the Director of Development or his designee will be required. Accounting and
disbursement of program income shall be consistent with the procedures outlined in OMB Circulars A-
110, and other applicable regulations incorporated herein by reference.
9) Salary Rates and Increases
All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether they be for the reason of merit or
cost of living increase, are subject to CID's prior approval. Pay rates and increases paid out of CDBG
funds shall be consistent with the City of Boynton Beach's Personnel Department, and subject to prior
established guidelines.
PART IV
GENERALCONDmONS
A. Opportunities for Residents and Civil Riohts Compliance
The Agency agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, mental or physical disability,
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. Upon receipt of evidence of such
discrimination, the City shall have the right to terminate 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.
B. Opportunities for Small. and Minoritv/Women Owned Business Enterprises
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this Agreement, the
Agency shall make a positive effort to utilize small and minority/women-owned business enterprises as
sources of supplies and services, and provide these enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to
compete for contracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the maximum extent feasible,
these small and minority/women-owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents
of the CDBG areas designated by the City of Boynton Beach in its Annual Consolidated Plan approved by
U. S. HUD. At a minimum, the Agency shall comply with the Section 3 Clause of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1968.
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C. Project Beneficiaries
At least 51 percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this agreement must be low-
and moderate-income persons. Since the project is located in an entitlement city, as defined by U.S.
HUD, or serves beneficiaries citywide, all of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in the City of Boynton Beach.
The project funded under this agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period
designated in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement. The Agency shall provide written verification of compliance
to CID upon CID's request.
D. Evaluation and Monitoring
The Agency agrees that CID will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as determined
necessary by CID or the City and that the continuation of this Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory
evaluation conclusions. Such evaluation will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of
planned versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports and output
measures. The Agency agrees to furnish upon request to CID, the City or City's designees and make
copies or transcriptions of such records and information in connection with services to be provided
hereunder. The Agency shall submit on a monthly and/or quarterly basis, and at other times upon the
request of CID, information and status reports required by CID, the City, or U.S. HUD on forms approved
by CID. Grantee Performance Reports 4949.2 (Activity Summary) and 4949.5 (Direct Benefit Activities)
will be required. This information will include: (1) detailed information on the status of the project(s)
and status of funds; (2) the number of clients served by census tracts; (3) the number of low-and
moderate-income persons; (4) racial breakdown; and (5) the number of female-headed households. In
the event that this Agreement should provide funds for capital improvements projects, the Agency shall
be responsible for providing all necessary and pertinent information to CID in order to allow for
completion of Grantee Performance Reports. However, this exception shall apply only to capital
improvements activities.
E. Audits and Inspections
At any time during normal business hours and as often as CID, the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller
General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available by the Agency to CID,
the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller General for examination all its records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement. The Agency will permit CID, the City, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General
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to audit and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
Nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or
program speCific audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations expending
federal awards of $500,000 or more under only one federal program may elect to have a program
specific audit performed audit performed, in accordance with OMB A-133.
Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $500,000 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 to submit "reduced scope" audits (e.g. financial audits, performance
audits). They may choose instead of a reduced scope audit to have a program audit conducted for each
federal award in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they
participate. Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the General
Accounting Office and other Federal and city agencies.
The City will require when applicable, in accordance with OMB Circulars A-110, A-133 and other
applicable regulations, the Agency to submit an audit by a Certified Public Account of the Agency's
choosing, subject to CID within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the expiration of this
agreement. The cost of said audit should be borne by the Agency. The City will be responsible for
providing technical assistance to the Agency, as deemed necessary by either party.
F. Data Becomes City Property
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures developed,
prepared, assembled or completed by the Agency for the purpose of this Agreement shall become the
property of the City without restriction, reservation or limitation of their use and shall be made available
by the Agency at any time upon request by the City or CID. Upon completion of all work contemplated
under this Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Agreement shall be
surrendered to CID, if requested. In any event, the Agency shall keep all documents and records for
three (3) years after expiration of this Agreement.
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G. Indemnification and Insurance
The Agency recognizes that it is an independent Contractor and stipulates or implies no affiliation
between itself and the City. The Agency shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all
claims, losses, damages and causes of actions which may arise out of the performance of this
Agreement, including costs and expenses for or on account of any or all suits actual or threatened. The
Agency shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith including costs
and attorney's fees, and shall defend all suits relating to this Agreement, and shall pay all costs and
judgments which may result. In particular, the Agency will hold the City harmless and will indemnify the
City for funds which the City is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct of
activities and administration of the Agency. The Agency's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless
obligations, or portions or applications thereof, shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law, but in
no event shall they apply to liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its
respective agents, servants, employees or officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in 768.28, Florida
Statutes, be waived.
At all times during the terms of this Agreement, the Agency shall maintain in force Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily injury, property damage and
contractual liability to support the indemnification agreement contained herein. Such insurance shall be
in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and coverage shall be evidenced by
a Certificate of Insurance, which must also provide documentation or workers compensation for your
employees to statutory limits. The Agency shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non-
renewal, or any adverse change in coverage.
H. Maintenance of Effort
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Agency's services. This
Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or activities of the Agency. The
Agency agrees to maintain a level of activities and expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar
to those being assisted under this Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this
Agreement.
1. Conflict of Interest
The Agency agrees to abide by and be governed by Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110
pursuant to conflict of interest. Said circulars are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
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The Agency further covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in
connection with the CDBG Project, has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the activities
provided under this agreement which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
this Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or subcontracted
by the Agency. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the Agency or its employees shall be
disclosed in writing to CID provided, however, that this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner
so as not to unreasonably impede the statutory requirement, that maximum opportunity be provided for
employment of and participation of lower-income residents of the project target area.
J. Citizen Participation
The Agency shall cooperate with CID in informing the appropriate CDBG Citizen Participation Structures,
including the appropriate Area Committees, of the activities of the Agency in carrying out the provisions
of this Agreement. Representatives of the Agency shall attend meetings of the appropriate Committees
and Citizen Participation Structures upon the request of CID or the City.
K. Project Publicity
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement should be clearly identified as to
funding source. The Agency will include a reference to the financial support herein provided by City of
Boynton Beach and/or HUD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the Agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize City's support for all activities made possible with fund available under this
agreement.
L. Contract Documents
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made part hereof, and shall
constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a whole constitute the
contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the contract as if they were set forth
verbatim and at length herein:
1) This Agreement including its Exhibits
2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133
3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Title II of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990
4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act of 1988 and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
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5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109 of the
Housing and Development Act of 1974
6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and 768.28
7) City of Boynton Beach Purchasing Ordinance
8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as amended
9) The Agency's Personnel Policies and Job Descriptions
10) The Agency's Incorporation Certificate and Articles of Incorporation
11) The Agency's by-laws
12) The Agency's Certificate of Insurance and Bonding
13) Current list of the Agency's Officers and members of Board of Directors
14) Proof of Agency's 501@(3) certification from Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All of these
documents are filed and will be maintained on file at the office of Community Redevelopment.
One (1) copy of the contract documents 1 through 8 will be furnished to the Agency by cm.
Items 9 through 14 above shall be transmitted to em by the Agency.
M. Termination
In the event of termination for any of the following all finished or unfinished documents, data studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports prepared and capital equipment secured by the
Agency with CDBG funds under this Agreement shall be returned to the City of Boynton Beach.
In the event of termination, the Agency shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained
by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Agency, and the City may withhold any
payment to the Agency until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Agency
is determined.
1) Termination for Cause
If through any cause the Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Agency with written
notice specifying the exact nature of the failure or violation. Thereafter, the Agency has (30)
calendar days to remedy the failure or violation. In the event that the Agency does not
remedy the failure or violation, within the thirty (30) day calendar period, the City then has
the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payment in whole or part by giving written
notice to the Agency of such termination or suspension of payment and specify the effective
date thereof, at least five (5) working days before the effective date of termination or
suspension.
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2) Termination for Convenience
At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may, at its option and for any
reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the other
party. Upon termination, the City shall pay the Agency for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement through and including the date of termination.
3) In the event the grant to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this Agreement shall be suspended or
terminated effective on the date U.S. HUD specifies.
N. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable
law.
O. Leveraging
The Agency agrees to seek additional supportive or replacement funding from at least two (2) other
funding sources. This will allow, to the greatest extent possible, the leveraging of U.S. HUD funds.
Proposals to other agencies will be made in writing and a copy of such provided to CID.
P. Amendments
The City may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform to changes required by Federal, State,
County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by
written amendment as part of this Agreement and shall be subject to approval by the City of Boynton
Beach Commissioners. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing, approved by the City Commission and signed by both parties.
Q. Notice
All notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to CID at its
office at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, and to the Agency when delivered
to its office at the address listed on Page One of this Agreement.
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R. Independent Contractor
Except as duly noted in Part III, Section D(9), the Agency agrees that, in all matters relating to this
Agreement, it will be acting a an independent contractor and that its employees are not City of Boynton
Beach employees and are not subject to the City Provisions of the law applicable to City employees
relative to employment compensation and employee benefits.
S. Public Entity Crimes
As provided in F.s. 287.132-133, by entering into this contractor or performing any work in furtherance
hereof, the contractor certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will
perform hereunder have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida
Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. F. S.
287.133(3)(a) requires this notice.
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T. Counterparts of This Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of fourteen enumerated pages and the exhibits referenced herein, shall be
executed in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts will constitute one and the same instrument.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on the ~~ day of ~.2010.
ATTEST:
JANET PRAINITO, CMC
CITY CLERK, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
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CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC.
BY:'iJ2U#-[)~ ~. ,:no
By:
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC.
EXHIBIT A
WORK NARRATIVE
I. The Agency agrees to, within the time line of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 to:
A. Provide programs in schools to students in Pre-K to 12th grade designed to prevent domestic
violence.
B. Identify children living in homes where domestic abuse is present. Children who are identified
as being affected by domestic violence are given the opportunity to participate in a support
group.
e. Goals of the programs include:
1. Provide domestic violence education presentations for 500 students in the municipality of
Boynton Beach.
2. Facilitate two [2] support groups for Boynton Beach students.
3. Provide safety planning to students at presentations and in support groups.
D. Report the receipt of any income earned by the Agency to the CID Manager within five (5)
working days before the receipt of the income. Any income earned by the Agency will be
considered program income and will be subject to CID and U.S. HUD regulations and this
Agreement.
II. The City Agrees to:
A. Reimburse the Agency for the following budget items:
Salaries.......................................................................................... $12,236.00
FICA......... ............................................... ............................................917.00
Insurance.......... ................................................................................ 1.847.00
TOTAL.................... ...................................................................... .$15,000.00
B. Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with CID, U.S. HUD and applicable Federal,
State and City regulations to this Agreement.
e. Provide overall administration and coordination activities to ensure that planned activities are
completed in a timely manner.
D. Monitor the Agency at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be scheduled
or unscheduled as determined by CID, be conducted by CID staff or its contractor, and will
ensure compliance with U.S. HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a
timely manner and verify the accuracy of reporting to CID on program activities.
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AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC.
EXHIBIT B
LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
To: Octavia S. Sherrod, Community Improvement Manager
Community Improvement Division
City of Boynton Beach
P. O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
From: [Name of Sub-grantee]
[Add ress]
[Telephone]
Subject: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # , requesting reimbursement in the amount of $ . The
expenditures for this invoice cover the period [date] through [date]. You will also find attached back up,
original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved.
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R IO-(~(o
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AND
BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into thi~/?7~ay Of1J~~. 2010, by and between
the City of Boynton Beach, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program and BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a non-profit corporation duly organized and existing by virtue of the
laws of the State of Florida, having its principal office at 2191 N. Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach,
Florida 33435 and its Federal Tax Identification Number as 65-0971509.
Whereas, The City of Boynton Beach has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation of a
Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of the City of Boynton Beach, pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (as amended);
And
Whereas, certain City of Boynton Beach Citizen Participation Structures, the Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach and BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
desire to provide the activities specified in Part II of this contract;
And
Whereas, the City of Boynton Beach desires to engage BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, to implement such undertakings of the Community Development Block
Grant Program. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein
contained, it is agreed as follows:
PART I
DEFINmON AND PURPOSE
A. Definitions:
1) "City" means City of Boynton Beach
2) "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant Program of the City of Boynton
Beach
3) "CID" means Community Improvement Division
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4) "The Agency" means BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
5) "CID Approval" means the written approval of the Director of Development or
designee after a request or a report has been properly processed in accordance with
the CID Policies Procedures
6) "U.s. HUD" means the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Development
or a person authorized to act on U.S. HUD behalf
7) "Low and Moderate Income Persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD
B. Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the Agency will
implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. The beneficiaries of a project
funded under this Agreement must constitute a majority (51%) of low- and moderate-income persons.
PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Agency shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by CID, perform the tasks
necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative and Proposed Budget,
Exhibit "A", and submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD AND CONDmONS OF PAYMENT
A. Maximum Compensation
The Agency agrees to accept as full payment for eligible services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and Director of Development or designee-approved
expenditures and encumbrances made by the Agency under this Agreement. Said service shall be
performed in a manner satisfactory to CID. In no event shall the total compensation or reimbursement
to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total authorized sum of $80,000.00 for the period of
October I, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
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Further budget changes within the designated contract amount can be approved in writing by the
Director of Development or designee at their discretion up to twenty percent on a cumulative basis of
the contract amount during the contract period.
Such requests for changes must be made in writing by the Agency to the Community Improvement
Manager. Budget changes in excess of this twenty percent must be approved by the Commission of
the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Time of Performance
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are contingent upon
the timely release of funds for this project in U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant No. B-10-
MC-12-0043. The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release
of funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later.
The services of the Agency shall commence upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to
Proceed in writing from CID, and shall be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this
Agreement. In any event, all services required hereunder shall be completed by the Agency by
September 30, 2011.
e. Method of Payment
The City agrees to make payments and/or to reimburse the Agency for all eligible budgeted costs
permitted by Federal, State, and City guidelines. In no event, shall the City provide advance funding to
the Agency or any Subcontractor hereunder. Requests by the Agency for direct payments or
reimbursements shall be accompanied by proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted
to CID for approval no later than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred.
Payment shall be made by the City of Boynton Beach Finance Department upon proper presentation of
invoices and reports approved by the Agency and CID. For purposes of this section, originals of
invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebtedness shall be considered proper documentation. In the
case of direct payments, original invoices must be submitted to CID. Proof of payments to vendors
must be submitted in the form of cancelled checks paid invoices and delivery slips if applicable, proof of
payment must be received if any additional funds are to be disbursed.
When original documents cannot be presented, the Agency must adequately justify their absence, in
writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be honored if received by the City of Boynton Beach
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Finance Department later than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, nor will any
invoices be honored that predate the commencement date of this agreement.
D. Conditions on which Payment is contingent:
1) Implementation of Project According to Required Procedures
The Agency shall implement this Agreement in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City laws,
ordinances and codes and with the procedures outlined in the CID Policies, and amendments and
additions thereto as may be made from time to time. The Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and
codes are minimal regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the CID Policies
and Procedures. No reimbursements will be made without evidence of appropriate insurance required
by this Agreement on file with CID in accordance with Part IV, Section G of this Agreement. No
payments will be made until the Agency's personnel policies are approved by the Director of
Development Services or his designee CID Manager. No payments for multi-funded projects will be
made until a cost allocation plan has been approved by the CID Manager or his designee and placed on
file with CID. Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this Agreement,
the Agency shall notify CID in writing within thirty (30) days of their notification by the funding source
and submit an approved cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
2) Financial Accountability
The City may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of the Agency by
an independent auditing firm employed by the City or by the City Internal Audit Department at any time
the City deems necessary to determine the capability of the Agency to fiscally manage the project in
accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements.
3) Subcontracts
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by written contract, written
agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Proper
documentation in accordance with City, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted
by the Agency to CID and approved by CID prior to execution of any subcontract hereunder. In
addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. None of the
work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to consultant work or services,
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shall be subcontracted or reimbursed without the prior written approval of the CID Manager or his
designee.
4) Purchasing
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be made by purchase order or
by a written contract and in conformity with the procedures prescribed by the City of Boynton Beach
Purchasing Procedures Manual, Federal Management Circulars A-110 and A-122, incorporated herein by
reference.
5) Reports, Audits, and Evaluations
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required by this agreement, the
satisfactory evaluation of the project by CID and the City and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit
Department of the City and Federal Government if required. All reports (monthly and/or quarterly) will
be due within the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following the execution
of this Agreement.
6) Additional CID, CITY and U.S. HUD Requirements
CID shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate payments until the Agency
complies with any additional conditions that may be imposed by CID, the City or U.S. HUD at any time.
7) Prior Written Approvals - Summary
The following includes, but is not limited to, activities that require the prior written approval of the CID
Manager or his designee to be eligible for reimbursement or payment:
a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
c) All out-of-town-travel (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
d) All change orders; and
e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this agreement for programs
described in Exhibit A.
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8) Program Generated Income
All income earned by the Agency from activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be
reported to CID. Such income would include, but not be limited to income from service fees, sale of
commodities, and rental or usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Agency shall report to
CID the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset project costs. If program income is
used to extend the availability of services provided by the Agency through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the Director of Development or his designee will be required. Accounting and
disbursement of program income shall be consistent with the procedures outlined in OMB Circulars A-
110, and other applicable regulations incorporated herein by reference.
9) Salary Rates and Increases
All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether they be for the reason of merit or
cost of living increase, are subject to CID's prior approval. Pay rates and increases paid out of CDBG
funds shall be consistent with the City of Boynton Beach's Personnel Department, and subject to prior
established guidelines.
PART IV
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Opportunities for Residents and Civil Rights Compliance
The Agency agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, mental or physical disability,
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. Upon receipt of evidence of such
discrimination, the City shall have the right to terminate 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.
B. Opportunities for Small. and Minoritv/Women Owned Business Enterprises
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this Agreement, the
Agency shall make a positive effort to utilize small and minority/women-owned business enterprises as
sources of supplies and services, and provide these enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to
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compete for contracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the maximum extent feasible,
these small and minority/women-owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents
of the CDBG areas designated by the City of Boynton Beach in its Annual Consolidated Plan approved by
U. S. HUD. At a minimum, the Agency shall comply with the Section 3 Clause of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1968.
C. Project Beneficiaries
At least 51 percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this agreement must be low-
and moderate-income persons. Since the project is located in an entitlement city, as defined by U.S.
HUD, or serves beneficiaries citywide, all of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in the City of Boynton Beach.
The project funded under this agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period
designated in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement. The Agency shall provide written verification of compliance
to CID upon CID's request.
D. Evaluation and Monitoring
The Agency agrees that CID will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as determined
necessary by CID or the City and that the continuation of this Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory
evaluation conclusions. Such evaluation will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of
planned versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports and output
measures. The Agency agrees to furnish upon request to CID, the City or City's designees and make
copies or transcriptions of such records and information in connection with services to be provided
hereunder. The Agency shall submit on a monthly and/or quarterly basis, and at other times upon the
request of CID, information and status reports required by CID, the City, or U.S. HUD on forms approved
by CID. Grantee Performance Reports 4949.2 (Activity Summary) and 4949.5 (Direct Benefit Activities)
will be required. This information will include: (1) detailed information on the status of the project(s)
and status of funds; (2) the number of clients served by census tracts; (3) the number of low-and
moderate-income persons; (4) racial breakdown; and (5) the number of female-headed households. In
the event that this Agreement should provide funds for capital improvements projects, the Agency shall
be responsible for providing all necessary and pertinent information to CID in order to allow for
completion of Grantee Performance Reports. However, this exception shall apply only to capital
improvements activities.
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E. Audits and Inspections
At any time during normal business hours and as often as CID, the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller
General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available by the Agency to CID,
the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller General for examination all its records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement. The Agency will permit CID, the City, U.s. HUD, or the Comptroller General
to audit and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
Nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or
program specific audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations expending
federal awards of $500,000 or more under only one federal program may elect to have a program
specific audit performed audit performed, in accordance with OMB A-133.
Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $500,000 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.
This Agency is required to submit "reduced scope" audits (e.g. financial audits, performance audits).
They may choose instead of a reduced scope audit to have a program audit conducted for each federal
award in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.
Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the General Accounting Office
and other Federal and city agencies.
The City will require when applicable, in accordance with OMB Circulars A-110, A-133 and other
applicable regulations, the Agency to submit an audit by a Certified Public Account of the Agency's
choosing, subject to CID within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the expiration of this
agreement. The cost of said audit should be borne by the Agency. The City will be responsible for
providing technical assistance to the Agency, as deemed necessary by either party.
F. Data Becomes City Property
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures developed,
prepared, assembled or completed by the Agency for the purpose of this Agreement shall become the
property of the City without restriction, reservation or limitation of their use and shall be made available
by the Agency at any time upon request by the City or CID. Upon completion of all work contemplated
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under this Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Agreement shall be
surrendered to CID, if requested. In any event, the Agency shall keep all documents and records for
three (3) years after expiration of this Agreement.
G. Indemnification and Insurance
The Agency recognizes that it is an independent Contractor and stipulates or implies no affiliation
between itself and the City. The Agency shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all
claims, losses, damages and causes of actions which may arise out of the performance of this
Agreement, including costs and expenses for or on account of any or all suits actual or threatened. The
Agency shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith including costs
and attorney's fees, and shall defend all suits relating to this Agreement, and shall pay all costs and
judgments which may result. In particular, the Agency will hold the City harmless and will indemnify the
City for funds which the City is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct of
activities and administration of the Agency. The Agency's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless
obligations, or portions or applications thereof, shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law, but in
no event shall they apply to liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its
respective agents, servants, employees or officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in 768.28, Florida
Statutes, be waived.
At all times during the terms of this Agreement, the Agency shall maintain in force Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily injury, property damage and
contractual liability to support the indemnification agreement contained herein. Such insurance shall be
in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and coverage shall be evidenced by
a Certificate of Insurance, which must also provide documentation or workers compensation for your
employees to statutory limits. The Agency shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non-
renewal, or any adverse change in coverage.
H. Maintenance of Effort
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Agency's services. This
Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or activities of the Agency. The
Agency agrees to maintain a level of activities and expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar
to those being assisted under this Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this
Agreement.
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1. Conflict of Interest
The Agency agrees to abide by and be governed by Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110
pursuant to conflict of interest. Said circulars are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The Agency further covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in
connection with the CDBG Project, has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the activities
provided under this agreement which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
this Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or subcontracted
by the Agency. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the Agency or its employees shall be
disclosed in writing to CrD provided, however, that this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner
so as not to unreasonably impede the statutory requirement, that maximum opportunity be provided for
employment of and participation of lower-income residents of the project target area.
J. Citizen Participation
The Agency shall cooperate with CrD in informing the appropriate CDBG Citizen Participation Structures,
including the appropriate Area Committees, of the activities of the Agency in carrying out the provisions
of this Agreement. Representatives of the Agency shall attend meetings of the appropriate Committees
and Citizen Participation Structures upon the request of CID or the City.
K. Project Publicity
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement should be clearly identified as to
funding source. The Agency will include a reference to the financial support herein provided by City of
Boynton Beach and/or HUD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the Agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize City's support for all activities made possible with fund available under this
agreement.
L. Contract Documents
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made part hereof, and shall
constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a whole constitute the
contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the contract as if they were set forth
verbatim and at length herein:
1) This Agreement including its Exhibits
2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-llO, A-122 and A-133
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3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Title II of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990
4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act of 1988 and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109 of the
Housing and Development Act of 1974
6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and 768.28
7) City of Boynton Beach Purchasing Ordinance
8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as amended
9) The Agency's Personnel Policies and Job Descriptions
10) The Agency's Incorporation Certificate and Articles of Incorporation
11) The Agency's by-laws
12) The Agency's Certificate of Insurance and Bonding
13) Current list of the Agency's Officers and members of Board of Directors
14) Proof of Agency's 501@(3) certification from Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All of these
documents are filed and will be maintained on file at the office of Community Redevelopment.
One (1) copy of the contract documents 1 through 8 will be furnished to the Agency by CID.
Items 9 through 14 above shall be transmitted to eID by the Agency.
M. Termination
In the event of termination for any of the following all finished or unfinished documents, data studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports prepared and capital equipment secured by the
Agency with CDBG funds under this Agreement shall be returned to the City of Boynton Beach.
In the event of termination, the Agency shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained
by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Agency, and the City may withhold any
payment to the Agency until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Agency
is determined.
1) Termination for Cause
If through any cause the Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Agency with written
notice specifying the exact nature of the failure or violation. Thereafter, the Agency has (30)
calendar days to remedy the failure or violation. In the event that the Agency does not
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remedy the failure or violation, within the thirty (30) day calendar period, the City then has
the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payment in whole or part by giving written
notice to the Agency of such termination or suspension of payment and specify the effective
date thereof, at least five (5) working days before the effective date of termination or
suspension.
2) Termination for Convenience
At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may, at its option and for any
reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the other
party. Upon termination, the City shall pay the Agency for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement through and including the date of termination.
3) In the event the grant to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this Agreement shall be suspended or
terminated effective on the date U.s. HUD specifies.
N. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable
law.
O. Leveraging
The Agency agrees to seek additional supportive or replacement funding from at least two (2) other
funding sources. This will allow, to the greatest extent possible, the leveraging of u.s. HUD funds.
Proposals to other agencies will be made in writing and a copy of such provided to CID.
P. Amendments
The City may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform to changes required by Federal, State,
County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by
written amendment as part of this Agreement and shall be subject to approval by the City of Boynton
Beach Commissioners. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing, approved by the City Commission and signed by both parties.
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Q. Notice
All notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to CID at its
office at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, and to the Agency when delivered
to its office at the address listed on Page One of this Agreement.
R. Independent Contractor
Except as duly noted in Part III, Section D(9), the Agency agrees that, in all matters relating to this
Agreement, it will be acting a an independent contractor and that its employees are not City of Boynton
Beach employees and are not subject to the City Provisions of the law applicable to City employees
relative to employment compensation and employee benefits.
S. Public Entity Crimes
As provided in F.s. 287.132-133, by entering into this contractor or performing any work in furtherance
hereof, the contractor certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will
perform hereunder have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida
Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. F. S.
287.133(3)(a) requires this notice.
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T. Counterparts of This Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of fourteen enumerated pages and the exhibits referenced herein, shall be
executed in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts will constitute one and the same instrument.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on the ~J&. day of ~, 2010.
ATTEST:
JANET PRAINITO, CMC
CITY CLERK, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
BY~Yn.P~ _
CLERK CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED C::Z':;NT CORPORATION
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EXHIBIT A - WORK NARRATIVE
I. The Agency agrees to:
A. Undertake the acquisition of abandoned and foreclosed upon homes for rehabilitation and resale.
B. Pursue lot acquisition for single family home construction.
C. Provide educational programs to include foreclosure prevention, home preservation, and financial
literacy/consumer education.
D. Continue with new project development, to include elderly housing.
E. Provide workshops for homeownership and counseling.
F. Report the receipt of any income earned by the Agency to the CID Manager within five (5) working
days before the receipt of the income. Any income earned by the Agency will be considered program
income and will be subject to CID and U.S. HUD regulations and this Agreement.
II. The City Agrees to:
A. Reimburse the Agency for the following budget items:
Executive Director/Project Manager Salary ................................................. .... $21,500.00
Homebuyer Coordinator Salary....................................................................... .29,000.00
Administrative Assistant Salary...................................................................... ..10,000.00
Benefits/FICA Medicaid.................................................................................... 4,900.00
Health Insurance............................................................................................. 5,000.00
Accounting/Bookkeeping.................................................................................. 3,500.00
Utilities .............................. ............................................................................. 2,500.00
Equipment Lease............................................... ..... ......................................... 2,100.00
Office Supplies ................................................................................................ 1,000.00
Postage & Delivery ............................................................................................. 500.00
TOTAL......................................................................................................... $80,000.00
B. Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with CID, U.s. HUD and applicable Federal,
State and City regulations to this Agreement.
C. Provide overall administration and coordination activities to ensure that planned activities are
completed in a timely manner.
D. Monitor the Agency at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be scheduled or
unscheduled as determined by CID, be conducted by CID staff or its contractor, and will ensure
compliance with U.S. HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely manner
and verify the accuracy of reporting to CID on program activities.
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BOYNTON BEACH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EXHIBIT B
LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
To: Octavia S. Sherrod, Community Improvement Manager
Community Improvement Division
City of Boynton Beach
P. O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
From: [Name of Sub-grantee]
[Address]
[Telephone]
Subject: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # . requesting reimbursement in the amount of $ . The
expenditures for this invoice cover the period [date] through [date]. You will also find attached back up,
original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved.
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R \0 - ltolo
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AND
COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into thiSd""'caday of ,E) e ...t'1l/'YYJ ~2010, by and between
the City of Boynton Beach, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program and COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON
BEACH, INC., a non-profit corporation duly organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of
Florida, having its principal office at 145 N.E. 4th Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 and its Federal
Tax Identification Number as 65-0447796.
Whereas, The City of Boynton Beach has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation of a
Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of the City of Boynton Beach, pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (as amended);
And
Whereas, certain City of Boynton Beach Citizen Participation Structures, the Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach and COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC. desire to provide the
activities specified in Part II of this contract;
And
Whereas, the City of Boynton Beach desires to engage COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON
BEACH, INe. to implement such undertakings of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein contained, it is agreed
as follows:
PART I
DEFINmON AND PURPOSE
A. Definitions:
1) "City" means City of Boynton Beach
2) "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant Program of the City of Boynton
Beach
3) "CID" means Community Improvement Division
4) "The Agency" means COMMUNITY CARING CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, INe.
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5) "CID Approval" means the written approval of the Director of Development or
designee after a request or a report has been properly processed in accordance with
the CID Policies Procedures
6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of the u.s. Department of Housing and Development
or a person authorized to act on U.S. HUD behalf
7) "Low and Moderate Income Persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD
B. Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the Agency will
implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. The beneficiaries of a project
funded under this Agreement must constitute a majority (51%) of low- and moderate-income persons.
PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Agency shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by CID, perform the tasks
necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative and Proposed Budget,
Exhibit "A", and submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD AND CONDmONS OF PAYMENT
A. Maximum Compensation
The Agency agrees to accept as full payment for eligible services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and Director of Development or designee-approved
expenditures and encumbrances made by the Agency under this Agreement. Said service shall be
performed in a manner satisfactory to CID. In no event shall the total compensation or reimbursement
to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total authorized sum of $50,000.00 for the period of
October I, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
Further budget changes within the designated contract amount can be approved in writing by the
Director of Development or designee at their discretion up to twenty percent on a cumulative basis of
the contract amount during the contract period.
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Such requests for changes must be made in writing by the Agency to the Community Improvement
Manager. Budget changes in excess of this twenty percent must be approved by the Commission of
the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Time of Performance
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are contingent upon
the timely release of funds for this project in U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant No. B-10-
MC-12-0043. The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release
of funds by u.s. HUD, whichever is later.
The services of the Agency shall commence upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to
Proceed in writing from CID, and shall be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this
Agreement. In any event, all services required hereunder shall be completed by the Agency by
September 30, 2011.
e. Method of Payment
The City agrees to make payments and/or to reimburse the Agency for all eligible budgeted costs
permitted by Federal, State, and City guidelines. In no event, shall the City provide advance funding to
the Agency or any Subcontractor hereunder. Requests by the Agency for direct payments or
reimbursements shall be accompanied by proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted
to CID for approval no later than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred.
Payment shall be made by the City of Boynton Beach Finance Department upon proper presentation of
invoices and reports approved by the Agency and CID. For purposes of this section, originals of
invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebtedness shall be considered proper documentation. In the
case of direct payments, original invoices must be submitted to CID. Proof of payments to vendors
must be submitted in the form of cancelled checks paid invoices and delivery slips if applicable, proof of
payment must be received if any additional funds are to be disbursed.
When original documents cannot be presented, the Agency must adequately justify their absence, in
writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be honored if received by the City of Boynton Beach
Finance Department later than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, nor will any
invoices be honored that predate the commencement date of this agreement.
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D. Conditions on which Payment is contingent:
1) Implementation of Project According to Required Procedures
The Agency shall implement this Agreement in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City laws,
ordinances and codes and with the procedures outlined in the CID Policies, and amendments and
additions thereto as may be made from time to time. The Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and
codes are minimal regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the CID Policies
and Procedures. No reimbursements will be made without evidence of appropriate insurance required
by this Agreement on file with CID in accordance with Part IV, Section G of this Agreement. No
payments will be made until the Agency's personnel policies are approved by the Director of
Development Services or his designee CID Manager. No payments for multi-funded projects will be
made until a cost allocation plan has been approved by the CID Manager or his designee and placed on
file with CID. Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this Agreement,
the Agency shall notify CID in writing within thirty (30) days of their notification by the funding source
and submit an approved cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
2) Financial Accountability
The City may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of the Agency by
an independent auditing firm employed by the City or by the City Internal Audit Department at any time
the City deems necessary to determine the capability of the Agency to fiscally manage the project in
accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements.
3) Subcontracts
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by written contract, written
agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Proper
documentation in accordance with City, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted
by the Agency to CID and approved by CID prior to execution of any subcontract hereunder. In
addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. None of the
work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to consultant work or services,
shall be subcontracted or reimbursed without the prior written approval of the CID Manager or his
designee.
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4) Purchasing
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be made by purchase order or
by a written contract and in conformity with the procedures prescribed by the City of Boynton Beach
Purchasing Procedures Manual, Federal Management Circulars A-110 and A-122, incorporated herein by
reference.
5) Reports, Audits, and Evaluations
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required by this agreement, the
satisfactory evaluation of the project by CID and the City and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit
Department of the City and Federal Government if required. All reports (monthly and/or quarterly) will
be due within the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following the execution
of this Agreement.
6) Additional CID, CITY and u.s. HUD Requirements
CID shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate payments until the Agency
complies with any additional conditions that may be imposed by CID, the City or U.S. HUD at any time.
7) Prior Written Approvals - Summary
The following includes, but is not limited to, activities that require the prior written approval of the CID
Manager or his designee to be eligible for reimbursement or payment:
a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
c) All out-of-town-travel (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
d) All change orders; and
e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this agreement for programs
described in Exhibit A.
8) Program Generated Income
All income earned by the Agency from activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be
reported to CID. Such income would include, but not be limited to income from service fees, sale of
commodities, and rental or usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Agency shall report to
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CID the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset project costs. If program income is
used to extend the availability of services provided by the Agency through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the Director of Development or his designee will be required. Accounting and
disbursement of program income shall be consistent with the procedures outlined in OMB Circulars A-
110, and other applicable regulations incorporated herein by reference.
9) Salary Rates and Increases
All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether they be for the reason of merit or
cost of living increase, are subject to CID's prior approval. Pay rates and increases paid out of CDBG
funds shall be consistent with the City of Boynton Beach's Personnel Department, and subject to prior
established guidelines.
PART IV
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Opportunities for Residents and Civil Rights Compliance
The Agency agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, mental or physical disability,
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. Upon receipt of evidence of such
discrimination, the City shall have the right to terminate 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.
B. Opportunities for Small. and Minoritv/Women Owned Business Enterprises
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this Agreement, the
Agency shall make a positive effort to utilize small and minority/women-owned business enterprises as
sources of supplies and services, and provide these enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to
compete for contracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the maximum extent feasible,
these small and minority/women-owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents
of the CDBG areas designated by the City of Boynton Beach in its Annual Consolidated Plan approved by
U. S. HUD. At a minimum, the Agency shall comply with the Section 3 Clause of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1968.
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e. Project Beneficiaries
At least 51 percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this agreement must be low-
and moderate-income persons. Since the project is located in an entitlement city, as defined by U.S.
HUD, or serves beneficiaries citywide, all of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in the City of Boynton Beach.
The project funded under this agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period
designated in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement. The Agency shall provide written verification of compliance
to CID upon CID's request.
D. Evaluation and Monitoring
The Agency agrees that CID will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as determined
necessary by CID or the City and that the continuation of this Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory
evaluation conclusions. Such evaluation will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of
planned versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports and output
measures. The Agency agrees to furnish upon request to CID, the City or City's designees and make
copies or transcriptions of such records and information in connection with services to be provided
hereunder. The Agency shall submit on a monthly and/or quarterly basis, and at other times upon the
request of CID, information and status reports required by CID, the City, or U.s. HUD on forms approved
by CID. Grantee Performance Reports 4949.2 (Activity Summary) and 4949.5 (Direct Benefit Activities)
will be required. This information will include: (1) detailed information on the status of the project(s)
and status of funds; (2) the number of clients served by census tracts; (3) the number of low-and
moderate-income persons; (4) racial breakdown; and (5) the number of female-headed households. In
the event that this Agreement should provide funds for capital improvements projects, the Agency shall
be responsible for providing all necessary and pertinent information to CID in order to allow for
completion of Grantee Performance Reports. However, this exception shall apply only to capital
improvements activities.
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E. Audits and Inspections
At any time during normal business hours and as often as CID, the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller
General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available by the Agency to CID,
the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller General for examination all its records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement. The Agency will permit CID, the City, u.s. HUD, or the Comptroller General
to audit and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
Nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or
program specific audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations expending
federal awards of $500,000 or more under only one federal program may elect to have a program
specific audit performed audit performed, in accordance with OMB A-133.
Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $500,000 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 to submit "reduced scope" audits (e.g. financial audits, performance
audits). They may choose instead of a reduced scope audit to have a program audit conducted for each
federal award in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they
participate. Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the General
Accounting Office and other Federal and city agencies.
The City will require when applicable, in accordance with OMB Circulars A-110, A-133 and other
applicable regulations, the Agency to submit an audit by a Certified Public Account of the Agency's
choosing, subject to CID within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the expiration of this
agreement. The cost of said audit should be borne by the Agency. The City will be responsible for
providing technical assistance to the Agency, as deemed necessary by either party.
F. Data Becomes City Property
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures developed,
prepared, assembled or completed by the Agency for the purpose of this Agreement shall become the
property of the City without restriction, reservation or limitation of their use and shall be made available
by the Agency at any time upon request by the City or CID. Upon completion of all work contemplated
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under this Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Agreement shall be
surrendered to CID, if requested. In any event, the Agency shall keep all documents and records for
three (3) years after expiration of this Agreement.
G. Indemnification and Insurance
The Agency recognizes that it is an independent Contractor and stipulates or implies no affiliation
between itself and the City. The Agency shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all
claims, losses, damages and causes of actions which may arise out of the performance of this
Agreement, including costs and expenses for or on account of any or all suits actual or threatened. The
Agency shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith including costs
and attorney's fees, and shall defend all suits relating to this Agreement, and shall pay all costs and
judgments which may result. In particular, the Agency will hold the City harmless and will indemnify the
City for funds which the City is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct of
activities and administration of the Agency. The Agency's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless
obligations, or portions or applications thereof, shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law, but in
no event shall they apply to liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its
respective agents, servants, employees or officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in 768.28, Florida
Statutes, be waived.
At all times during the terms of this Agreement, the Agency shall maintain in force Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily injury, property damage and
contractual liability to support the indemnification agreement contained herein. Such insurance shall be
in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and coverage shall be evidenced by
a Certificate of Insurance, which must also provide documentation or workers compensation for your
employees to statutory limits. The Agency shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non-
renewal, or any adverse change in coverage.
H. Maintenance of Effort
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Agency's services. This
Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or activities of the Agency. The
Agency agrees to maintain a level of activities and expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar
to those being assisted under this Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this
Agreement.
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1. Conflict of Interest
The Agency agrees to abide by and be governed by Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110
pursuant to conflict of interest. Said circulars are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The Agency further covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in
connection with the CDBG Project, has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the activities
provided under this agreement which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
this Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or subcontracted
by the Agency. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the Agency or its employees shall be
disclosed in writing to CID provided, however, that this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner
so as not to unreasonably impede the statutory requirement, that maximum opportunity be provided for
employment of and participation of lower-income residents of the project target area.
J. Citizen Participation
The Agency shall cooperate with CID in informing the appropriate CDBG Citizen Participation Structures,
including the appropriate Area Committees, of the activities of the Agency in carrying out the provisions
of this Agreement. Representatives of the Agency shall attend meetings of the appropriate Committees
and Citizen Participation Structures upon the request of CID or the City.
K. Proiect Publicity
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement should be clearly identified as to
funding source. The Agency will include a reference to the financial support herein provided by City of
Boynton Beach and/or HUD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the Agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize City's support for all activities made possible with fund available under this
agreement.
L. Contract Documents
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made part hereof, and shall
constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a whole constitute the
contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the contract as if they were set forth
verbatim and at length herein:
1) This Agreement including its Exhibits
2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-llO, A-122 and A-133
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3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Title II of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990
4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act of 1988 and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109 of the
Housing and Development Act of 1974
6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and 768.28
7) City of Boynton Beach Purchasing Ordinance
8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as amended
9) The Agency's Personnel Policies and Job Descriptions
10) The Agency's Incorporation Certificate and Articles of Incorporation
11) The Agency's by-laws
12) The Agency's Certificate of Insurance and Bonding
13) Current list of the Agency's Officers and members of Board of Directors
14) Proof of Agency's 501@(3) certification from Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All of these
documents are filed and will be maintained on file at the office of Community Redevelopment.
One (1) copy of the contract documents 1 through 8 will be furnished to the Agency by CID.
Items 9 through 14 above shall be transmitted to CID by the Agency.
M. Termination
In the event of termination for any of the following all finished or unfinished documents, data studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports prepared and capital equipment secured by the
Agency with CDBG funds under this Agreement shall be returned to the City of Boynton Beach.
In the event of termination, the Agency shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained
by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Agency, and the City may withhold any
payment to the Agency until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Agency
is determined.
1) Termination for Cause
If through any cause the Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Agency with written
notice specifying the exact nature of the failure or violation. Thereafter, the Agency has (30)
calendar days to remedy the failure or violation. In the event that the Agency does not
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remedy the failure or violation, within the thirty (30) day calendar period, the City then has
the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payment in whole or part by giving written
notice to the Agency of such termination or suspension of payment and specify the effective
date thereof, at least five (5) working days before the effective date of termination or
suspension.
2) Termination for Convenience
At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may, at its option and for any
reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the other
party. Upon termination, the City shall pay the Agency for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement through and including the date of termination.
3) In the event the grant to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this Agreement shall be suspended or
terminated effective on the date u.s. HUD specifies.
N. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable
law.
O. Leveraging
The Agency agrees to seek additional supportive or replacement funding from at least two (2) other
funding sources. This will allow, to the greatest extent possible, the leveraging of U.S. HUD funds.
Proposals to other agencies will be made in writing and a copy of such provided to CID.
P. Amendments
The City may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform to changes required by Federal, State,
County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by
written amendment as part of this Agreement and shall be subject to approval by the City of Boynton
Beach Commissioners. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing, approved by the City Commission and signed by both parties.
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Q. Notice
All notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to CID at its
office at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, and to the Agency when delivered
to its office at the address listed on Page One of this Agreement.
R. Independent Contractor
Except as duly noted in Part III, Section D(9), the Agency agrees that, in all matters relating to this
Agreement, it will be acting a an independent contractor and that its employees are not City of Boynton
Beach employees and are not subject to the City Provisions of the law applicable to City employees
relative to employment compensation and employee benefits.
S. Public Entity Crimes
As provided in F.s. 287.132-133, by entering into this contractor or performing any work in furtherance
hereof, the contractor certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will
perform hereunder have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida
Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. F. S.
287.133(3)(a) requires this notice.
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T. Counterparts of This Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of fourteen enumerated pages and the exhibits referenced herein, shall be
executed in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts will constitute one and the same instrument.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on the ~8- day of ~, 2010.
AlTEST:
JANET PRAINITO, CMC
CITY CLERK, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORID
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
By:a~ tn. p~
CITY MANAGER
CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
By: ~S ~ ~~"" (s
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[CORPORATE SEAL]
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COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
EXHIBIT A
WORK NARRATIVE
I. The Agency agrees, within the time line of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, to
provide the following services:
A. Food Pantry at the Community Caring Center office, and SHARE (Self Help and Resource
Exchange) Program at the Ocean Avenue Green Market.
B. Financial Aid for transportation, utility bill payment, rent and/or mortgage assistance, medication &
temporary lodging vouchers.
C. Provide Children's Nutrition Education to preschoolers, as well as participate in 3 Health Fairs to
include child nutritional educational materials.
D. Provide emergency disaster assistance both pre & post activity, if needed.
E. Volunteer caregiving for the frail and elderly, with training sessions for volunteer & primary
caregivers.
F. Referral services for jobs placement & tax information.
G. Homeless outreach program for up to 50 individuals.
H. Assist clients with food stamp and Medicaid applications, and prescription drug assistance.
I. Report the receipt of any income earned by the Agency to the CID Manager within five (5) working
days before the receipt of the income. Any income earned by the Agency will be considered
program income and will be subject to CID and U.S. HUD regulations and this Agreement.
II. The City Agrees to:
A. Reimburse the Agency for the following budget items:
Salaries....................................................................................................... $40,861.76
(25% of the Executive Directors Salary; four (4) part time case managers)
Insurances...................................................................................................... 4,063.24
Audit.............................................................................................................. 5.075.00
TOTAL......................................................................................................... $50,000.00
B. Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with CID, U.s. HUD and applicable Federal,
State and City regulations to this Agreement.
C. Provide overall administration and coordination activities to ensure that planned activities are
completed in a timely manner.
D. Monitor the Agency at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be scheduled or
unscheduled as determined by CID, be conducted by CID staff or its contractor, and will ensure
compliance with U.S. HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely manner
and verify the accuracy of reporting to CID on program activities.
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COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
EXHIBIT B
LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
To: Octavia S. Sherrod, Community Improvement Manager
Community Improvement Division
City of Boynton Beach
P. O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
From: [Name of Sub-grantee]
[Address]
[Telephone]
Subject: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # . requesting reimbursement in the amount of $ . The
expenditures for this invoice cover the period [date] through [date]. You will also find attached back up,
original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved.
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APPROVED FOR PAYMENT - Octavia S. Sherrod
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R'O-l~
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AND
COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market"
ct
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this d/YJ day of e;{b ~()/YYJ ~. 2010, by and between
the City of Boynton Beach, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program and COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON
BEACH, INC. dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market", a non-profit corporation duly organized and existing
by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, having its principal office at 145 N.E. 4th Avenue, Boynton
Beach, Florida 33435 and its Federal Tax Identification Number as 65-0447796.
Whereas, The City of Boynton Beach has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation of a
Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of the City of Boynton Beach, pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (as amended);
And
Whereas, certain City of Boynton Beach Citizen Participation Structures, the Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach and COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC., dba "Ocean Avenue
Green Market", desire to provide the activities specified in Part II of this contract;
And
Whereas, the City of Boynton Beach desires to engage COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON
BEACH, INC., dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market", to implement such undertakings of the Community
Development Block Grant Program. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual premises and
covenants herein contained, it is agreed as follows:
PART I
DEFINmON AND PURPOSE
A. Definitions:
1) "City" means City of Boynton Beach
2) "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant Program of the City of Boynton
Beach
3) "CID" means Community Improvement Division
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4) "The Agency" means COMMUNITY CARING CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, INC. dba
"Ocean Avenue Green Market"
5) "CID Approval" means the written approval of the Director of Development or
designee after a request or a report has been properly processed in accordance with
the CID Policies Procedures
6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Development
or a person authorized to act on U.S. HUD behalf
7) "Low and Moderate Income Persons" means the definition set by U.S. HUD
B. Puroose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the Agency will
implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. The beneficiaries of a project
funded under this Agreement must constitute a majority (51%) of low- and moderate-income persons.
PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Agency shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by CID, perform the tasks
necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative and Proposed Budget,
Exhibit "A", and submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD AND CONDmONS OF PAYMENT
A. Maximum Compensation
The Agency agrees to accept as full payment for eligible services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and Director of Development or designee-approved
expenditures and encumbrances made by the Agency under this Agreement. Said service shall be
performed in a manner satisfactory to CID. In no event shall the total compensation or reimbursement
to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total authorized sum of $25,000.00 for the period of
October I, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
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Further budget changes within the designated contract amount can be approved in writing by the
Director of Development or designee at their discretion up to twenty percent on a cumulative basis of
the contract amount during the contract period.
Such requests for changes must be made in writing by the Agency to the Community Improvement
Manager. Budget changes in excess of this twenty percent must be approved by the Commission of
the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Time of Performance
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are contingent upon
the timely release of funds for this project in U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant No. B-lO-
MC-12-0043. The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release
of funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later.
The services of the Agency shall commence upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order to
Proceed in writing from CID, and shall be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this
Agreement. In any event, all services required hereunder shall be completed by the Agency by
September 30, 2011.
C. Method of Payment
The City agrees to make payments and/or to reimburse the Agency for all eligible budgeted costs
permitted by Federal, State, and City guidelines. In no event, shall the City provide advance funding to
the Agency or any Subcontractor hereunder. Requests by the Agency for direct payments or
reimbursements shall be accompanied by proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted
to CID for approval no later than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred.
Payment shall be made by the City of Boynton Beach Finance Department upon proper presentation of
invoices and reports approved by the Agency and CID. For purposes of this section, originals of
invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebtedness shall be considered proper documentation. In the
case of direct payments, original invoices must be submitted to CID. Proof of payments to vendors
must be submitted in the form of cancelled checks paid invoices and delivery slips if applicable, proof of
payment must be received if any additional funds are to be disbursed.
When original documents cannot be presented, the Agency must adequately justify their absence, in
writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be honored if received by the City of Boynton Beach
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Finance Department later than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, nor will any
invoices be honored that predate the commencement date of this agreement.
D. Conditions on which Payment is contingent:
1) Implementation of Project According to Required Procedures
The Agency shall implement this Agreement in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City laws,
ordinances and codes and with the procedures outlined in the CID Policies, and amendments and
additions thereto as may be made from time to time. The Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and
codes are minimal regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the CID Policies
and Procedures. No reimbursements will be made without evidence of appropriate insurance required
by this Agreement on file with CID in accordance with Part IV, Section G of this Agreement. No
payments will be made until the Agency's personnel policies are approved by the Director of
Development Services or his designee CID Manager. No payments for multi-funded projects will be
made until a cost allocation plan has been approved by the CID Manager or his designee and placed on
file with CID. Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this Agreement,
the Agency shall notify CID in writing within thirty (30) days of their notification by the funding source
and submit an approved cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
2) Financial Accountability
The City may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of the Agency by
an independent auditing firm employed by the City or by the City Internal Audit Department at any time
the City deems necessary to determine the capability of the Agency to fiscally manage the project in
accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements.
3) Subcontracts
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by written contract, written
agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Proper
documentation in accordance with City, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted
by the Agency to CID and approved by CID prior to execution of any subcontract hereunder. In
addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. None of the
work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to consultant work or services,
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shall be subcontracted or reimbursed without the prior written approval of the CID Manager or his
designee.
4) Purchasing
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be made by purchase order or
by a written contract and in conformity with the procedures prescribed by the City of Boynton Beach
Purchasing Procedures Manual, Federal Management Circulars A-110 and A-122, incorporated herein by
reference.
5) Reports, Audits, and Evaluations
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required by this agreement, the
satisfactory evaluation of the project by CID and the City and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit
Department of the City and Federal Government if required. All reports (monthly and/or quarterly) will
be due within the time prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following the execution
of this Agreement.
6) Additional CID, CITY and U.S. HUD Requirements
CID shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate payments until the Agency
complies with any additional conditions that may be imposed by CID, the City or U.S. HUD at any time.
7) Prior Written Approvals - Summary
The following includes, but is not limited to, activities that require the prior written approval of the CID
Manager or his designee to be eligible for reimbursement or payment:
a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
c) All out-of-town-travel (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
d) All change orders; and
e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this agreement for programs
described in Exhibit A.
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8) Program Generated Income
All income earned by the Agency from activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be
reported to CID. Such income would include, but not be limited to income from service fees, sale of
commodities, and rental or usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Agency shall report to
CID the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset project costs. If program income is
used to extend the availability of services provided by the Agency through this Agreement, the prior
written approval of the Director of Development or his designee will be required. Accounting and
disbursement of program income shall be consistent with the procedures outlined in OMB Circulars A-
110, and other applicable regulations incorporated herein by reference.
9) Salary Rates and Increases
All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether they be for the reason of merit or
cost of living increase, are subject to CID's prior approval. Pay rates and increases paid out of CDBG
funds shall be consistent with the City of Boynton Beach's Personnel Department, and subject to prior
established guidelines.
PART IV
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Opportunities for Residents and Civil Rights Compliance
The Agency agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, mental or physical disability,
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. Upon receipt of evidence of such
discrimination, the City shall have the right to terminate 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.
B. Opportunities for Small. and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this Agreement, the
Agency shall make a positive effort to utilize small and minority/women-owned business enterprises as
sources of supplies and services, and provide these enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to
compete for contracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the maximum extent feasible,
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these small and minority/women-owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents
of the CDBG areas designated by the City of Boynton Beach in its Annual Consolidated Plan approved by
U. S. HUD. At a minimum, the Agency shall comply with the Section 3 Clause of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1968.
C. Proiect Beneficiaries
At least 51 percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this agreement must be low-
and moderate-income persons. Since the project is located in an entitlement city, as defined by U.S.
HUD, or serves beneficiaries citywide, all of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds under this
Agreement must reside in the City of Boynton Beach.
The project funded under this agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period
designated in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement. The Agency shall provide written verification of compliance
to CID upon CID's request.
D. Evaluation and Monitorinq
The Agency agrees that CID will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as determined
necessary by CID or the City and that the continuation of this Agreement is dependent upon satisfactory
evaluation conclusions. Such evaluation will be based on the terms of this Agreement, comparisons of
planned versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports and output
measures. The Agency agrees to furnish upon request to CID, the City or City's designees and make
copies or transcriptions of such records and information in connection with services to be provided
hereunder. The Agency shall submit on a monthly and/or quarterly basis, and at other times upon the
request of CID, information and status reports required by CID, the City, or U.S. HUD on forms approved
by CID. Grantee Performance Reports 4949.2 (Activity Summary) and 4949.5 (Direct Benefit Activities)
will be required. This information will include: (1) detailed information on the status of the project(s)
and status of funds; (2) the number of clients served by census tracts; (3) the number of low-and
moderate-income persons; (4) racial breakdown; and (5) the number of female-headed households. In
the event that this Agreement should provide funds for capital improvements projects, the Agency shall
be responsible for providing all necessary and pertinent information to CID in order to allow for
completion of Grantee Performance Reports. However, this exception shall apply only to capital
improvements activities.
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E. Audits and Inspections
At any time during normal business hours and as often as CID, the City, U.S. HUD or the Comptroller
General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available by the Agency to CID,
the City, u.s. HUD or the Comptroller General for examination all its records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement. The Agency will permit CID, the City, U.S. HUD, or the Comptroller General
to audit and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel, conditions of
employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
Nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or
program specific audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations expending
federal awards of $500,000 or more under only one federal program may elect to have a program
specific audit performed audit performed, in accordance with OMB A-133.
Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $500,000 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 to submit "reduced scope" audits (e.g. financial audits, performance
audits). They may choose instead of a reduced scope audit to have a program audit conducted for each
federal award in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they
participate. Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the General
Accounting Office and other Federal and city agencies.
The City will require when applicable, in accordance with OMB Circulars A-110, A-133 and other
applicable regulations, the Agency to submit an audit by a Certified Public Account of the Agency's
choosing, subject to CID within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the expiration of this
agreement. The cost of said audit should be borne by the Agency. The City will be responsible for
providing technical assistance to the Agency, as deemed necessary by either party.
F. Data Becomes City Property
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures developed,
prepared, assembled or completed by the Agency for the purpose of this Agreement shall become the
property of the City without restriction, reservation or limitation of their use and shall be made available
by the Agency at any time upon request by the City or CID. Upon completion of all work contemplated
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under this Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Agreement shall be
surrendered to CID, if requested. In any event, the Agency shall keep all documents and records for
three (3) years after expiration of this Agreement.
G. Indemnification and Insurance
The Agency recognizes that it is an independent Contractor and stipulates or implies no affiliation
between itself and the City. The Agency shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all
claims, losses, damages and causes of actions which may arise out of the performance of this
Agreement, including costs and expenses for or on account of any or all suits actual or threatened. The
Agency shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith including costs
and attorney's fees, and shall defend all suits relating to this Agreement, and shall pay all costs and
judgments which may result. In particular, the Agency will hold the City harmless and will indemnify the
City for funds which the City is obligated to refund the Federal Government arising out of the conduct of
activities and administration of the Agency. The Agency's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless
obligations, or portions or applications thereof, shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law, but in
no event shall they apply to liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its
respective agents, servants, employees or officers, nor shall the liability limits set forth in 768.28, Florida
Statutes, be waived.
At all times during the terms of this Agreement, the Agency shall maintain in force Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance, including coverage for personal injury, bodily injury, property damage and
contractual liability to support the indemnification agreement contained herein. Such insurance shall be
in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, and coverage shall be evidenced by
a Certificate of Insurance, which must also provide documentation or workers compensation for your
employees to statutory limits. Agency shall provide for thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non-
renewal, or any adverse change in coverage.
H. Maintenance of Effort
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Agency's services. This
Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or activities of the Agency. The
Agency agrees to maintain a level of activities and expenditures, planned or existing, for projects similar
to those being assisted under this Agreement which is not less than that level existing prior to this
Agreement.
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1. Conflict of Interest
The Agency agrees to abide by and be governed by Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110
pursuant to conflict of interest. Said circulars are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The Agency further covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in
connection with the CDBG Project, has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the activities
provided under this agreement which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
this Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be employed by or subcontracted
by the Agency. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the Agency or its employees shall be
disclosed in writing to CID provided, however, that this paragraph shall be interpreted in such a manner
so as not to unreasonably impede the statutory requirement, that maximum opportunity be provided for
employment of and participation of lower-income residents of the project target area.
J. Citizen Participation
The Agency shall cooperate with CID in informing the appropriate CDBG Citizen Participation Structures,
including the appropriate Area Committees, of the activities of the Agency in carrying out the provisions
of this Agreement. Representatives of the Agency shall attend meetings of the appropriate Committees
and Citizen Participation Structures upon the request of CID or the City.
K. Project Publicity
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement should be clearly identified as to
funding source. The Agency will include a reference to the financial support herein provided by City of
Boynton Beach and/or HUD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the Agency will make a good
faith effort to recognize City's support for all activities made possible with fund available under this
agreement.
L. Contract Documents
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made part hereof, and shall
constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a whole constitute the
contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the contract as if they were set forth
verbatim and at length herein:
1) This Agreement including its Exhibits
2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-llO, A-122 and A-133
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3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Title II of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990
4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act of 1988 and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109 of the
Housing and Development Act of 1974
6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and 768.28
7) City of Boynton Beach Purchasing Ordinance
8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as amended
9) The Agency's Personnel Policies and Job Descriptions
10) The Agency's Incorporation Certificate and Articles of Incorporation
11) The Agency's by-laws
12) The Agency's Certificate of Insurance and Bonding
13) Current list of the Agency's Officers and members of Board of Directors
14) Proof of Agency's 501@(3) certification from Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All of these
documents are filed and will be maintained on file at the office of Community Redevelopment.
One (1) copy of the contract documents 1 through 8 will be furnished to the Agency by CIO.
Items 9 through 14 above shall be transmitted to CIO by the Agency.
M. Termination
In the event of termination for any of the following all finished or unfinished documents, data studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports prepared and capital equipment secured by the
Agency with CDBG funds under this Agreement shall be returned to the City of Boynton Beach.
In the event of termination, the Agency shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained
by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Agency, and the City may withhold any
payment to the Agency until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the City from the Agency
is determined.
1) Termination for Cause
If through any cause the Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Agency with written
notice specifying the exact nature of the failure or violation. Thereafter, the Agency has (30)
calendar days to remedy the failure or violation. In the event that the Agency does not
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remedy the failure or violation, within the thirty (30) day calendar period, the City then has
the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payment in whole or part by giving written
notice to the Agency of such termination or suspension of payment and specify the effective
date thereof, at least five (5) working days before the effective date of termination or
suspension.
2) Termination for Convenience
At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may, at its option and for any
reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the other
party. Upon termination, the City shall pay the Agency for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement through and including the date of termination.
3) In the event the grant to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this Agreement shall be suspended or
terminated effective on the date U.S. HUD specifies.
N. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable
law.
O. Leveraging
The Agency agrees to seek additional supportive or replacement funding from at least two (2) other
funding sources. This will allow, to the greatest extent possible, the leveraging of U.S. HUD funds.
Proposals to other agencies will be made in writing and a copy of such provided to CID.
P. Amendments
The City may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform to changes required by Federal, State,
County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by
written amendment as part of this Agreement and shall be subject to approval by the City of Boynton
Beach Commissioners. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing, approved by the City Commission and signed by both parties.
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Q. Notice
All notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to CID at its
office at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, and to the Agency when delivered
to its office at the address listed on Page One of this Agreement.
R. Independent Contractor
Except as duly noted in Part III, Section D(9), the Agency agrees that, in all matters relating to this
Agreement, it will be acting a an independent contractor and that its employees are not City of Boynton
Beach employees and are not subject to the City Provisions of the law applicable to City employees
relative to employment compensation and employee benefits.
S. Public Entity Crimes
As provided in F.S. 287.132-133, by entering into this contractor or performing any work in furtherance
hereof, the contractor certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will
perform hereunder have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida
Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. F. S.
287.133(3)(a) requires this notice.
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T. Counterparts of This Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of fourteen enumerated pages and the exhibits referenced herein, shall be
executed in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts will constitute one and the same instrument.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on the d~ day of ~ .2010.
ATTEST:
JANET PRAINITO, CMC
CITY CLERK, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORID
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
BY~Yn.~ CITY MANAGER
CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market"
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market"
EXHIBIT A
WORK NARRATIVE
I. The Agency agrees, within the time line of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, to
provide the following services:
A. Feature quality products that can be made affordable to clients on fixed incomes and food stamps.
Additional discounts may be given to food stamp recipients.
B. Create an old world bazaar setting that encourages "mom & pop" businesses and cultural diversity.
C. Provide shared management and marketing services while providing technical assistance and
franchise opportunities to entrepreneur businesses.
D. Report the receipt of any income earned by the Agency to the CID Manager within five (5) working
days before the receipt of the income. Any income earned by the Agency will be considered
program income and will be subject to CID and U.S. HUD regulations and this Agreement.
II. The City Agrees to:
A. Reimburse the Agency for the following budget items:
Salaries & Benefits ....................................................................................... $13,000.00
Building Rent................................................................................................ .12.000.00
TOTAL......................................................................................................... $25,000.00
B. Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with CID, U.S. HUD and applicable Federal,
State and City regulations to this Agreement.
C. Provide overall administration and coordination activities to ensure that planned activities are
completed in a timely manner.
D. Monitor the Agency at any time during the term of this Agreement. Visits may be scheduled or
unscheduled as determined by CID, be conducted by CID staff or its contractor, and will ensure
compliance with U.S. HUD regulations, that planned activities are conducted in a timely manner
and verify the accuracy of reporting to CID on program activities.
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COMMUNITY CARING CENTER of BOYNTON BEACH, INC.
dba "Ocean Avenue Green Market"
EXHIBIT B
LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
To: Octavia S. Sherrod, Community Improvement Manager
Community Improvement Division
City of Boynton Beach
P. O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
From: [Name of Sub-grantee]
[Address]
[Telephone]
Subject: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # I requesting reimbursement in the amount of $ . The
expenditures for this invoice cover the period [date] through [date]. You will also find attached back UPt
original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved.
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APPROVED FOR PAYMENT - Octavia S. Sherrod
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RIO -ICob
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AND
THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into thisolt?1~ay OfJ)~.be-.. 2010, by and between
the City of Boynton Beach, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the use and benefit of its
Community Development Block Grant Program and THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY
OF BOYNTON BEACH, having its principal office at 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach,
Florida, 33435 and its Federal Tax Identification Number as 59-2486620.
Whereas, The City of Boynton Beach has entered into an agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for the execution and implementation of a
Community Development Block Grant Program in certain areas of the City of Boynton Beach, pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (as amended);
And
Whereas, certain City of Boynton Beach Citizen Participation Structures, the Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach and THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH desire to
provide the activities specified in Part II of this contract;
And
Whereas, the City of Boynton Beach desires to engage THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT,
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH to implement such undertakings of the Community Development Block
Grant Program. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein
contained, it is agreed as follows:
PART I
DEFINmON AND PURPOSE
A. Definitions:
1) "City" means City of Boynton Beach
2) "CDBG" means Community Development Block Grant Program of the City of Boynton
Beach
3) "CID" means Community Improvement Division
4) "The Department" means THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH
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5) "CID Approval" means the written approval of the Director of Development or
designee after a request or a report has been properly processed in accordance with
the CID Policies Procedures
6) "U.S. HUD" means the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Development
or a person authorized to act on U.S. HUD behalf
7) "Low and Moderate Income Persons" means the definition set by U.s. HUD
B. Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the covenants and conditions under which the Department
will implement the Scope of Services set forth in Part II of this Agreement. The beneficiaries of a
project funded under this Agreement must constitute a majority (51%) of low- and moderate-income
persons.
PART II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Department shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by CID, perform the tasks
necessary to conduct the program outlined in the Work Program Narrative and Proposed Budget,
Exhibit "A", and submit invoices using the cover sheet in Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
PART III
COMPENSATION, TIME OF PERFORMANCE, METHOD AND CONDmONS OF PAYMENT
A. Maximum Compensation
The Department agrees to accept as full payment for eligible services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement the actual amount of budgeted, eligible, and Director of Development or designee-
approved expenditures and encumbrances made by the Department under this Agreement. Said
service shall be performed in a manner satisfactory to CID. In no event shall the total compensation or
reimbursement to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum and total authorized sum of $12,000.00 for
the period of October I, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
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Further budget changes within the designated contract amount can be approved in writing by the
Director of Development or designee at their discretion up to twenty percent on a cumulative basis of
the contract amount during the contract period.
Such requests for changes must be made in writing by the Department to the Community
Improvement Manager. Budget changes in excess of this twenty percent must be approved by the
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Time of Performance
The effective date of this Agreement and all rights and duties designated hereunder are contingent upon
the timely release of funds for this project in U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant No. B-10-
MC-12-0043. The effective date shall be the date of execution of this Agreement or the date of release
of funds by U.S. HUD, whichever is later.
The services of the Department shall commence upon execution of this Agreement or receipt of an Order
to Proceed in writing from CID, and shall be undertaken and completed in light of the purposes of this
Agreement. In any event, all services required hereunder shall be completed by the Department by
September 30, 2011.
C. Method of Payment
The City agrees to make payments and/or to reimburse the Department for all eligible budgeted costs
permitted by Federal, State, and City guidelines. In no event, shall the City provide advance funding to
the Department or any Subcontractor hereunder. Requests by the Department for direct payments or
reimbursements shall be accompanied by proper documentation of expenditures and shall be submitted
to CID for approval no later than thirty (30) days after the date the indebtedness was incurred.
Payment shall be made by the City of Boynton Beach Finance Department upon proper presentation of
invoices and reports approved by the Department and CID. For purposes of this section, originals of
invoices, receipts, or other evidence of indebtedness shall be considered proper documentation. In the
case of direct payments, original invoices must be submitted to CID. Proof of payments to vendors must
be submitted in the form of cancelled checks paid invoices and delivery slips if applicable, proof of
payment must be received if any additional funds are to be disbursed.
When original documents cannot be presented, the Department must adequately justify their absence, in
writing, and furnish copies. Invoices shall not be honored if received by the City of Boynton Beach
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Finance Department later than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, nor will any
invoices be honored that predate the commencement date of this agreement.
D. Conditions on which Payment is contingent:
1) Implementation of Project According to Required Procedures
The Department shall implement this Agreement in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City
laws, ordinances and codes and with the procedures outlined in the CID Policies, and amendments and
additions thereto as may be made from time to time. The Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and
codes are minimal regulations supplemented by more restrictive guidelines set forth in the CID Policies
and Procedures. No reimbursements will be made without evidence of appropriate insurance required
by this Agreement on file with CID in accordance with Part IV, Section G of this Agreement. No
payments will be made until the Department's personnel policies are approved by the Director of
Development Services or his designee CID Manager. No payments for multi-funded projects will be
made until a cost allocation plan has been approved by the CID Manager or his designee and placed on
file with CID. Should a project receive additional funding after the commencement of this Agreement,
the Department shall notify CID in writing within thirty (30) days of their notification by the funding
source and submit an approved cost allocation plan within forty-five (45) days of said official notification.
2) Financial Accountability
The City may have a financial system analysis and an internal fiscal control evaluation of the Department
by an independent auditing firm employed by the City or by the City Internal Audit Department at any
time the City deems necessary to determine the capability of the Department to fiscally manage the
project in accordance with Federal, State, and City requirements.
3) Subcontracts
Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specifically by written contract, written
agreement, or purchase order and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Proper
documentation in accordance with City, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations must be submitted
by the Department to CID and approved by CID prior to execution of any subcontract hereunder. In
addition, all subcontracts shall be subject to Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. None of the
work or services covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to consultant work or services,
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shall be subcontracted or reimbursed without the prior written approval of the CID Manager or his
designee.
4) Purchasing
All purchasing for services and goods, including capital equipment, shall be made by purchase order or
by a written contract and in conformity with the procedures prescribed by the City of Boynton Beach
Purchasing Procedures Manual, Federal Management Circulars A-110 and A-122, incorporated herein by
reference.
5) Reports, Audits, and Evaluations
Payment will be contingent on the receipt and approval of reports required by this agreement, the
satisfactory evaluation of the project by CID and the City and satisfactory audits by the Internal Audit
Department of the City and Federal Government if required. The final report will be due within the time
prescribed by this Agreement and the attachments hereto following the execution of this Agreement.
6) Additional CID, CITY and U.S. HUD Requirements
CID shall have the right under this Agreement to suspend or terminate payments until the Department
complies with any additional conditions that may be imposed by CID, the City or U.S. HUD at any time.
7) Prior Written Approvals - Summary
The following includes, but is not limited to, activities that require the prior written approval of the CID
Manager or his designee to be eligible for reimbursement or payment:
a) All subcontracts and agreements pursuant to this Agreement;
b) All capital equipment expenditures of $1,000 or more;
c) All out-of-town-travel (travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112.061);
d) All change orders; and
e) Requests to utilize uncommitted funds after the expiration of this agreement for programs
described in Exhibit A.
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8) Program Generated Income
All income earned by the Department from activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds must be
reported to CID. Such income would include, but not be limited to income from service fees, sale of
commodities, and rental or usage fees. In addition to reporting said income, the Department shall
report to CID the procedure developed to utilize program income to offset project costs. If program
income is used to extend the availability of services provided by the Department through this
Agreement, the prior written approval of the Director of Development or his designee will be required.
Accounting and disbursement of program income shall be consistent with the procedures outlined in
OMB Circulars A-110, and other applicable regulations incorporated herein by reference.
9) Salary Rates and Increases
All rates of pay and pay increases paid out of CDBG funds, whether they be for the reason of merit or
cost of living increase, are subject to CID's prior approval. Pay rates and increases paid out of CDBG
funds shall be consistent with the City of Boynton Beach's Personnel Department, and subject to prior
established guidelines.
PART IV
GENERALCONDmONS
A. Opportunities for Residents and Civil Rights Compliance
The Department agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, mental or physical disability,
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. Upon receipt of evidence of such
discrimination, the City shall have the right to terminate 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.
B. Opportunities for Small. and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises
In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, or services to implement this Agreement, the
Department shall make a positive effort to utilize small and minority/women-owned business enterprises
as sources of supplies and services, and provide these enterprises the maximum feasible opportunity to
compete for contracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the maximum extent feasible,
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these small and minority/women-owned business enterprises shall be located in or owned by residents
of the CDBG areas designated by the City of Boynton Beach in its Annual Consolidated Plan approved by
U. S. HUD. At a minimum, the Department shall comply with the Section 3 Clause of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1968.
C. Project Beneficiaries
One hundred percent (100%) of the beneficiaries of a project funded through this agreement must be
low- and moderate-income persons. Since the project is located in an entitlement city, as defined by
U.S. HUD, or serves beneficiaries citywide, all of the beneficiaries assisted through the use of funds
under this Agreement must reside in the City of Boynton Beach.
The project funded under this agreement shall assist beneficiaries as defined above for the time period
designated in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement. The Department shall provide written verification of
compliance to CID upon CID's request.
D. Evaluation and Monitoring
The Department agrees that CID will carry out periodic monitoring and evaluation activities as
determined necessary by CID or the City and that the continuation of this Agreement is dependent upon
satisfactory evaluation conclusions. Such evaluation will be based on the terms of this Agreement,
comparisons of planned versus actual progress relating to project scheduling, budgets, audit reports and
output measures. The Department agrees to furnish upon request to CID, the City or City's designees
and make copies or transcriptions of such records and information in connection with services to be
provided hereunder. The Department shall submit on an annual basis, and at other times upon the
request of CID, information and status reports required by CID, the City, or U.S. HUD on forms approved
by CID. Grantee Performance Reports 4949.2 (Activity Summary) and 4949.5 (Direct Benefit Activities)
will be required. This information will include: (1) detailed information on the status of the project(s)
and status of funds; (2) the number of clients served by census tracts; (3) the number of low-and
moderate-income persons; (4) racial breakdown; and (5) the number of female-headed households. In
the event that this Agreement should provide funds for capital improvements projects, the Department
shall be responSible for providing all necessary and pertinent information to CID in order to allow for
completion of Grantee Performance Reports. However, this exception shall apply only to capital
improvements activities.
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E. Audits and Inspections
At any time during normal business hours and as often as CID, the City, U.s. HUD or the Comptroller
General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available by the Department to
CID, the City, U.s. HUD or the Comptroller General for examination all its records with respect to all
matters covered by this Agreement. The Department will permit CID, the City, U.S. HUD, or the
Comptroller General to audit and examine all contracts, invoices, materials, payroll, records of personnel,
conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
Nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more annually in federal awards shall have a single or
program specific audit conducted in accordance with OMB A-133. Nonprofit organizations expending
federal awards of $500,000 or more under only one federal program may elect to have a program
specific audit performed audit performed, in accordance with OMB A-133.
Nonprofit organizations that expend less than $500,000 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 to submit "reduced scope" audits (e.g. financial audits, performance
audits). They may choose instead of a reduced scope audit to have a program audit conducted for each
federal award in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they
participate. Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the General
Accounting Office and other Federal and city agencies.
F. Data Becomes City Property
All reports, plans, surveys, information, documents, maps, and other data procedures developed,
prepared, assembled or completed by the Department for the purpose of this Agreement shall become
the property of the City without restriction, reservation or limitation of their use and shall be made
available by the Department at any time upon request by the City or CID. Upon completion of all work
contemplated under this Agreement, copies of all documents and records relating to this Agreement
shall be surrendered to CID, if requested. In any event, the Department shall keep all documents and
records for three (3) years after expiration of this Agreement.
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G. Maintenance of Effort
The intent and purpose of this Agreement is to increase the availability of the Department's services.
This Agreement is not to substitute for or replace existing or planned projects or activities of the
Department. The Department agrees to maintain a level of activities and expenditures, planned or
existing, for projects similar to those being assisted under this Agreement which is not less than that
level existing prior to this Agreement.
H. Conflict of Interest
The Department agrees to abide by and be governed by Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-
110 pursuant to conflict of interest. Said circulars are attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein. The Department further covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or
responsibilities in connection with the CDBG Project, has any personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in the activities provided under this agreement which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of this Agreement and that no person having any conflict of interest shall be
employed by or subcontracted by the Department. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of the
Department or its employees shall be disclosed in writing to CID provided, however, that this paragraph
shall be interpreted in such a manner so as not to unreasonably impede the statutory requirement, that
maximum opportunity be provided for employment of and participation of lower-income residents of the
project target area.
1. Citizen Participation
Department shall cooperate with CID in informing the appropriate CDBG Citizen Participation Structures,
including the appropriate Area Committees, of the activities of the Department in carrying out the
provisions of this Agreement. Representatives of the Department shall attend meetings of the
appropriate Committees and Citizen Participation Structures upon the request of CID or the City.
J. Project Publicity
All facilities purchased or constructed pursuant to this Agreement should be clearly identified as to
funding source. The Department will include a reference to the financial support herein provided by City
of Boynton Beach and/or HUD in all publications and publicity. In addition, the Department will make a
good faith effort to recognize City's support for all activities made possible with fund available under this
agreement.
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K. Contract Documents
The following documents are herein incorporated by reference and made part hereof, and shall
constitute and be referred to as the contract; and all of said documents taken as a whole constitute the
contract between the parties hereto and are as fully a part of the contract as if they were set forth
verbatim and at length herein:
1) This Agreement including its Exhibits
2) Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133
3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Title II of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990
4) Executive Orders 11246, 11478, 11625, 12432, the Davis Bacon Act of 1988 and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
5) Executive Orders 11063, 12259, 12892, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109 of the
Housing and Development Act of 1974
6) Florida Statutes, Chapter 112 and 768.28
7) City of Boynton Beach Purchasing Ordinance
8) Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations (24 CFR Part 570), as amended
L. Termination
In the event of termination for any of the following all finished or unfinished documents, data studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports prepared and capital equipment secured by the
Department with CDBG funds under this Agreement shall be returned to the City of Boynton Beach.
In the event of termination, the Department shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages
sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the Department, and the City may
withhold any payment to the Department until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the
City from the Department is determined.
1) Termination for Cause
If through any cause the Department shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Department shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Department with
written notice specifying the exact nature of the failure or violation. Thereafter, the
Department has (30) calendar days to remedy the failure or violation. In the event that the
Department does not remedy the failure or violation, within the thirty (30) day calendar
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period, the City then has the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend payment in whole
or part by giving written notice to the Department of such termination or suspension of
payment and specify the effective date thereof, at least five (5) working days before the
effective date of termination or suspension.
2) Termination for Convenience
At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may, at its option and for any
reason, terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) working days written notice to the other
party. Upon termination, the City shall pay the Department for services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement through and including the date of termination.
3) In the event the grant to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (as amended) is suspended or terminated, this Agreement shall be suspended or
terminated effective on the date U.S. HUD specifies.
M. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable
law.
N. Amendments
The City may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform to changes required by Federal, State,
County, or U.S. HUD guidelines, directives and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by
written amendment as part of this Agreement and shall be subject to approval by the City of Boynton
Beach Commissioners. Except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing, approved by the City Commission and signed by both parties.
O. Notice
All notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient when delivered to CID at its
office at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, and to the Department when
delivered to its office at the address listed on Page One of this Agreement.
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P. Counterparts of This Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of twelve enumerated pages and the exhibits referenced herein, shall be
executed in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts will constitute one and the same instrument.
WITNESS our Hands and Seals on the 6lJ&. day of Ifl.u.tJ ~1JVt...J , 2010.
ATTEST:
JANET PRAINITO, CMC
CITY CLERK, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORID
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
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ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
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THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
EXHIBIT A
WORK NARRATIVE
I. The Department agrees to, within the time line of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011
to:
A. Process applications for CDBG assistance to eligible low and moderate-income families and
keep files with supporting documentation for each of said families. CDBG eligibility may be
based on the Department's review of income information such as tax returns and pay stubs
or may use eligibility for other government assistance such as free school lunches. In the
absence of any of the above, the Department may require the family to sign a document
attesting to their income information and status.
B. Provide a determination that applicant households are income eligible under HUD guidelines
based on income and household size.
C. Admit children of eligible families to summer camp activities.
D. Coordinate summer camp activities.
E. Provide reports to the Community Improvement Division regarding income and family size of
assisted families.
II. The City Agrees to:
A. Determine the eligibility of the activity for CDBG funding and establish the National Objective
to be met by the activity as set forth in 24 CFR Part 570.
B. Allocate Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) in CDBG funding to the Recreation and Parks
Department for use in providing scholarships to children of low and moderate income
families.
C. Inform the Recreation and Parks Department of any changes in CDBG regulations or program
limits that affect the program.
D. Review income documentation and process payments for scholarships.
E. Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with U.S. HUD, and applicable State and
Local regulations.
F. Provide overall administration and coordination activities to ensure that planned activities are
completed in a timely manner.
G. Monitor the Recreation and Parks Department at any time during the term of this Agreement.
Visits may be scheduled or unscheduled as determined by Community Improvement and will
serve to ensure compliance with U.S. HUD and other regulations and to verify the accuracy of
reporting procedures on program activities as described.
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THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
EXHIBIT B
LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
To: Octavia S. Sherrod, Community Improvement Manager
Community Improvement Division
City of Boynton Beach
P. O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
From: [Name of Sub-grantee]
[Address]
[Telephone]
Subject: INVOICE REIMBURSEMENT
Attached, you will find Invoice # . requesting reimbursement in the amount of $ . The
expenditures for this invoice cover the period [date] through [date]. You will also find attached back up,
original documentation relating to the expenditures being involved.
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APPROVED FOR PAYMENT - Octavia S. Sherrod
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The City of Boynton Beach
City Clerk's Office
100 E BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435
(561) 742-6060
FAX: (561) 742-6090
e-mail: prainitoj@bbfl.us
www.boynton-beach.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Octavia Sherrod
Community Development, Manager
FROM: Janet M. Prainito, MMC
City Clerk
DATE: December 6, 2010
SUBJECT: Rl0-166 Five Agreements for Services for Community
Development Block Grant Sub-recipients
Attached for your information and files are copies of the contracts mentioned above.
Since the documents have been fully executed, I have retained the originals for Central
File.
Please contact me if there are any questions. Thank you.
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Attachment
(5 Agreements)
C: Central File
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