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North Carolina Department of Commerce
ICADivision of Community Assistance
Community Development Block Grant Program
Grant Agreement
NC Tomorrow
Upon execution of this grant agreement,the North Carolina Department of Commerce(DOC)agrees
to provide to Orange Cgunly(the"Recipient"and collectively with DGC,the'Parties' ,
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)assistance under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974,(P.L.93-383),as amended,authorized(and subject to
Recipient's compliance with)the DGC funding approval,the North Carolina Community
Development Block Grant administrative rules,other applicable laws,rules,regulations,and all
other requirements of DCC now or hereafter in effect. The grant agreement is effective on the date
the grant agreement and funding approval are signed by the Recipient. The grant agreement consists
of the program guidelines and the approved application,including the certifications,.maps,schedules
and other submissions in the application, any subsequent amendments to this document or the
approved application and funding approval and the following general terms and conditions:
L Definitions. Except to the extent modified or supplemented by the agreement,any
term defined in the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant
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im'strative Rules,4 NCAC 19L,shall have the same meaning when used herein.
(a) Agreement means this grant agreement,as described above and any
amendments or supplements thereto.
(b) Recipient means Orange Caunty.the entity designated as a recipient
for grant assistance in the grant agreement and funding approval.
(c) Certifications mean the certifications submitted with the grant
application pursuant to the requirements of Paragraph(e)of Rule
,0407 of the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant
Administrative Rules,4 NCAC I9L.
(d) "Assistance"or"Grant"means the grant funds provided under this
Agreement from funds allocated to the State of North Carolina from
the Federal Treasury through the CDBG and supporting laws,rules,
requirements and regulations,in the amount of$50,000 except as
modified.
(e) Program means the community development program,project,or
other activities,including the administrabon thereof,for which
assistance is being provided under this Agreement and which is
described in the Recipient's approved application,as may be
modified.
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[f) The date for receiving the grant means the date of CI Director's
signature on the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval.
2. TimtlyExecution. Due to the need to expedite the use and expenditure of CDBG funds,
Recipient's failure to execute and return a copy of the Agreement within 60 days of the date
of the CI Director's signature on the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval may be
deemed by DOC to determine the funds are available for.reallocation to other subrecipients.
3. Pbligations of the Reel Tent_ The recipient shall perform the Program as specified in the
application approved by DOC as may be amended with DOC approval. The Recipient
hereby certifies that it will comply with all applicable federal and state laws,regulations,
rules and Executive orders,'pursuant to Paragraph(e)of Rule.0407 of the North Carolina
Community Development Block Grant Administrative Rules,4 NCAC 19L. The Recipient
shall also comply with all other lawful requirements of DOC,all applicable requirements of
the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina specifically N.C.G.S. 87-1-87-15.9 and
any other applicable laws,rules,regulations,requirements,and Executive orders currently
or hereafter in force.Recipient is prohibited from any fraud,waste and abuse of CDBG
funds by any person or entity. The rules contained in 4 N.C.A.C. 19L(as well as applicable
federal rules and regulations)are part of the Agreement,except where specifically modified
by applicable law,rule,regulation,DOC,the CDBG HUD Program Requirements and any
subsequent amendments,regulations or clarifications to any of the foregoing.
Additionally;Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with respect to the Program and the
Grant(and any of its proceeds)with all applicable federal and state laws,rules,regulations
and requirements,including but not limited to the following(as each may be modified or
amended):(1)the CDBG HUD Program Requirements;(2)Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974,as amended(42 U.S.C. 53 01 et seq), (3)existing
CDBG laws,rules,regulations and requirements,as maybe amended.,including those set
forth in 24 C.F.R.,Part 570;(4)North Carolina laws,rules,regulations and requirements; (5)
DOC guidance and requirements regarding CDBG now or hereafter in effect,including but
not limited to;DOC's CDBG-Guidelines and Application Instructions,and DOC bulletins or
other guidance documents; and(6)Recipient's own approved CDBG application to DOC,as
may be amended with DOC approval.
4. obli ations of Rem rent with Resnect to Certain Third P Relation shi s. Recipient is
responsible to DOC for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and all
applicable laws,rules,regulations and requirements,even when the recipient designates a
third party or parties to undertake all or any part of the Program. The Recipient shall comply
with all lawful requirements of DOC necessary to ensure that the program is carried out in
accordance with the Recipient's cerb-f cations including but not limited to the certification of
assumption of environmental responsibilities under Rule.l 004 of the North Carolina
Community Development Block Grant Administrative Rules,4 NCAC 19L. If the Recipient
contracts with or designates a third party to undertake all or part of the Program,the
Recipient's contract with the third party must require the third party to comply with this
Agreement,all applicable laws,rules,regulations and requirements,including but not limited
to the procurement standards set forth in 4 N.C. Administrative Code 19L.0905 as may be
applicable.
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Recipient shall likewise ensure that all subrecipient contracts regarding Grant funds or
relating to the Program include all required contractual elements in order to be in
compliance with all Federal,State and local laws,including but not limited to the provisions
contained in 24 C.F.R. § 570.503,24 C.F.R. § 85.37,and other provisions described
throughout this Agreement,where applicable. In any event,the Recipient is liable to DGC
and HUD for any improper expenditures,damage,loss or harm resulting from the failure of
any person or entity to comply with any applicable law,rule,regulation or requirement
regarding the Grant funds and/or the Prog m,including but not limited to an act or
omission by a subrecipient or other third party. The Recipient agrees to periodically and
rigorously monitor and audit its subrecipients and other third parties to ensure compliance
with all applicable requirements.
Any subcontracts or subrecipient agreements entered into by the Recipient with Grant funds
shall be subject to all turns and conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all subcontractors
and subrecipients shall be the sole responsibility of the Recipient,and DOC shall not be
obligated to pay for any work performed by any subcontractor or subrecipient. The
Recipient shall be responsible for the performance of all subcontractors and subrecipients
and shall not be relieved of any of the duties and responsibilities of this Agreement as a
result of entering into subcontracts or subrecipient agreements.
5. Chan es to Agreement. Recipient agrees that DGC may supplement or modify this
Agreement as may be necessary to implement additional or modified Federal or State
guidance regarding implementation of the CDB G program.
6. Conflict of Interest. Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable conflict of
interest provisions,including but not limited to those found at 4 N.C.A.C. 19 L.0908
and.0914,N.C.Gen. Stat. § 14-234,24 C.F.R. § 8 5.3 6,24 C.F.R. § 570.489(g)and
(h), and 24 C.F.R. § 570.611,where applicable,copies of which may be obtained
from DGC.
Except for eligible administrative or personnel costs,the general rule is that no persons
described in the following sentence who exercise tfr have exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to grant activities assisted under this Agreement or who are in a
position to participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to
such activities,may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a Grant-assisted activity,or
have an interest or benefit from the activity,or have an interest in any contract, subcontract
or agreement with respect thereto,or the proceeds there under,either for themselves or those
with whom they have family or business ties,during their tenure or for one year thereafter.
The conflict of interest summary in the sentence above generally applies to any person who
is an employee,agent',consultant,officer,or elected official or appointed official of the state,
or of a unit of general local government,or of any designated public agencies,or Recipient
or applicable.third parties which are receiving CDBG grant funds.
Recipient agrees to include these same prohibitions in all such contracts or subcontracts with
any subrecipients or other third parties relating to the Proms.
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In any event,the Assistance provided under this Agreement shall not be used in the payment
of any bonus or commission for the purpose of obtaining DGC approval of the application
for such assistance,or DGC approval of applications for additional assistance,or any other
approval or concurrence of D C C required under this Agreement,or the North Carolina
Community Development Block Grant Administrative Rules,with respect thereto;provided.,
however,that reasonable fees or bona fide technical,consultant,managerial or other such
services,other than actual solicitation,are not prohibited if otherwise eligible as program
costs and allowed by applicable law.
Additionally,certain limited exceptions to the conflict of interest rules listed in 24
C.F.R. § 570.489 maybe granted in writing by HUD and/or DGC upon written
request and the provision of.information specified in 24 C.F.R. § 570.489(h)tii)(4).
7. Reimbursement to DOC for Im ro er Expenditures. The Recipient will reimburse
DGC for any amount of Grant assistance improperly expended.,either deliberately or
non--deliberately,by any person or entity. Additionally,a contract for administrative
service's shall include a clause holding the adnvnistrator organization responsible for
reimbursement to the Recipient for any improperly expended grant funds that had to
be returned to DGC.
8. Recordk in R uirements. Recipient will maintain any and all records and
comply with all responsibilities as may be required under typical CDBG
recordkeeping(for example,records and responsibilities set forth in 4 N.C.A.C.
19L.0911 CRecordkeepine"),24 C.F.R.570.440("Recordkeeping Requirements"),
24 C.F.R. §570.505 O'Records to be maintained)and 24 C.F.R. § 85.42 CRetention
and Access Requirements for Records")as each may be modified by HUD or DGC)
as well as records and responsibilities related to CDB G or specifically to CDB G
funds. Recipient agrees to comply with any additional record-keeping requirements
now or hereirmfter set forth by DGC,HUD or any other federal or state entity.
9. Access to Records. The Recipient shall provide any duly authorized representative of
DGC,the State of North Carolina,the federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD),and the Comptroller General,the Inspector General and other
authorized parties at all reasonable times access to and the right to inspect,copy,
monitor,and examine all of the books,papers,records,and other documents relating
to the grant for a period of five years following the completion of all close-out
procedures. All original files shall be maintained at the Local Government offices
for access purposes.
10. Release of Personal Financial and Mentit' Information. To ensure and document
compliance with CDB G income requirements as well as other matters,Recipient shall obtain
and retain personal,in come-related,financial,tax and/or related information from
individuals and familidis that are benefitting from Grant or Program funds. Additionally,
Recipient is obligated to-provide access to any and all information relating to the Program to
DGC,HUD or some other appropriate federal or state monitoring entity,upon DCC's
request. This obligation includes,but is not limited to,the personal,f nancial and identifying
information of individuals assisted by the Program. As such,Recipient shall obtain any
releases or waivers from all individuals or entities necessary to ensure that this information
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can be properly and legally provided to appropriate federal and state entities,including DOC
and HUD,without issue or objection by the individual or entity.
11. Proj eGt Savings. The Recipient is obligated to contribute 100 percent of its pledged cash
contribution to the CDBG project even if the project experiences a savings after authorized
activities are completed. Any project savings accrue to the CDBG program. Substitution of
in-kind contributions for cash is not allowed.
12. E enditure of Non-CDBG Funds. The recipient must ensure that non-CDBG funds are
expended along with CDBG funds,following the implementation schedule described in the
approved application and modified by the Performance Contract(or otherwise with DGC
approval),and shall report on non--CDBG expenditures with each Annual Performance
Report, consistent with Section.1100 PERFORMANCE of the program regulations
(4NCAC 19L)as well as any other applicable reporting requirements.
13. Method of Pa ent. The Department of Commerce uses the office of State Controller
(OSQ to make CDBG payments to units of local government. The Electronic Payment
Form from CSC must be completed for funds to be electronically transferred. Arran ements
must be made with the Finance Officer in the Division of Community Investment and
Assistance if a Recipient does not want to use the electronic funds transfer.
14. Fair Housing. Recipients of CDBG funds are required to comply with fair housing and non.
discrimination laws and regulations. Recipients should consult Section.100 1 of the CDBG
administrative strative rules for further information on equal opportunity requirements. Recipients
are required to submit a fair housing plan for its jurisdiction. Recipients with 1 0,000 persons
or more will be required to complete an Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Study. For each grant year that a CDBG project is active,a Recipient must describe the
actions it will take in the areas of enforcement,education and removal of barriers and
impediments to affirmatively further fair housing. Guidance for developing a Fair Housing
Plan can be found in CI Bulletin 93-4 and the CDBG Implementation Notebook.
15, ua1 Employment and Procurement Op orti.pity.. A Recipient must desen'be the actions it
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will take annually while the grant is open in the areas of enforcement,education and removal
of barriers and impediments that affrrnatively further equal access in employment and
procurement This includes a description of steps to be taken in the areas of advertisement,
compliance and complaint tracking.
16. Focal Economic Benefit(Section 3 Re ation . Far each year that a CDBG is active,the
Recipient must describe a strategy whereby opportunities in employment and procurement
arising out of a CDBG assisted project are identified and made available to low-income
residents within the CDBG assisted area to the greatest extent feasible. This strategy must
include(1)identification of training and technical assistance resources to prepare low.
income residents for employment and procurement opportunities, (2)attempts to reach the
numerical targets for new hires set forth in the Section 3 regulation,which applies to
Recipients receiving$200,000 or more in non-administrative line items expended for
construction contracts and(3)education of low-income residents within the CDBG assisted
area about the components and opportunities of the program.
In addition,Recipients will be required to coordinate additional activities as it relates to
Section 3 with the DGC CDBG Compliance Office.
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17. Section 504 and ADA. Recipients must complete the Section 504 Survey
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Transition Plan. This plan will not satisfy all the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act,but it will meet the minnum requirements for a CDBG
assisted project.
18. Environmental Review. Recipients of CDBG funds are required to complete the document
entitled"Environmental Review Procedures for the CDBG Program." Once the
Environmental Review Record(ERR)is received,DCA will review for completeness and
submit selected CDBG ERRS if required to the State Clearinghouse for other State agencies
to review and comments Recipients cannot conduct any program activities until CI issues an
environmental clearance.
19. Language Access_Plan..LAPS. Recipients of Federal financial assistance have an obligation
to reduce language barriers that can preclude meaningful access by Limited English
Proficient(LEP)persons to important government programs,services,and activities. Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C.2000(d)and its implementing regulations
require that Recipients take responsible steps to ensure meaningful access by LEP persons.
Recipients will be required to submit a language access plan using the approved template
from CI. The plan will address the LAP policy,translation of required vital documents,and
requirements for citizen participation.
20. Procurement Standards.Where applicable,Recipient shall follow the procurement standards
established in the"Administrafive Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State,Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments"(24 C.F.R.,Part 85)and
HUD implementing regulations contained in 24 C.F.R._§570.489 which explicitly
prohibit cost plus a percentage of cost and percentage of construction cost methods of
contracting.4 N.C.A.C. 19L.0908.
a, Any Recipient or Subrecipient shall follow other applicable procurement standards
set forth in 4 N.C.A.C. 19L.0908,and the relevant laws cited therein,including but
not limited to,laws related to conflicts of interest(N.C.G.S. §14-234),public
building contracts(N.C.G.S. § 148-128 to 135),and payment and performance bonds
(N.C.G.S. §44A-25 through 3 5);acquisition and relocation(4 N.C.A.C. 19L.1003);
property management standards(4 N.C.A.C. 19L.0909);equal.opportunity(4
N.C.A.C. 19L.1 001); and labor standards(4 N.C.A.C. 19L.1006).
b. Recipient shall likewise follow all other applicable federal and state procurement
rules,guidelines and procedures,including those set forth in office of Management
and Budget Circular No.A-87 C"Cost Principles for State and Local Govermnents").
In any event,per 24 C.F.R. 570.489(g),all purchase orders and contracts shall include any
clauses required by Federal statutes,executive orders and implementing regulations.
Additionally,Recipient acknowledges and agrees that,in its conduct under this Agreement
and in connection with any and all expenditures of Grant funds made by it,Recipient,its
officers,agents and employees shall be and are subject to the provisions of the North
Carolina General Statutes and the North Carolina Administrative Code relating to and
governing procurement,public contracts,suspension and debarment. Recipient further
acknowledges and agrees that in the event that it grants any of the Grant funds awarded
hereunder to one or more subrecipients or other applicable entities,Recipient shall,by
cants act,ensure that the provisions of all applicable laws relating to and governing
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procurement,public contracts,suspension and debarment are made applicable to and binding
upon any and all subrecipients and/or other applicable entities.
21. Labor Standards. Recipient shall follow all applicable laws,rules and regulations concerning
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the payment of wages,contract work hours,safety,health standards,and equal opportunity
for CDB G R programs,including but not limited to the rules set forth in 4 N.C.A.0
19L.1006)24 C.F.R. § 570.603 and the following(as may be applicable to CDBG-R
preJects)=
a. Davis-Bacon Act L,�o U.S.C.A.276a},Among other provisions,this act requn-es that
prevailing local wage levels be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on certain
construction work assisted with CDBG funds.
b. Contract work Hours and Safety Standards Act 40 U.S.C.A.327 through 333).
Under this act,among other provisions,laborers and mechanics employed by
contractors and subcontractors on construction work assisted with CDBG funds must
receive overtime compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half the basic rate
of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any workweek. Violators shall
be liable for the unpaid wages and in addition for liquidated damages computed in
respect to each laborer or mechanic employed in violation of the act.
c. Fair Labor Standards Act L29 U.S.C.201 et seq.),r . • g among other things that
covered employees be paid at least the rn*n* presan'bed wage,and also that they
be paid one and one-half times their basic wage rate for all hours worked in excess of
the prescribed work-week.
d. Federal anti-kickback laws US U.S.C.874 and 40 U.S.C.276]_which, among other
things,outlaws and prescribes criminal penalties far"kickbacks"of wages in
federally financed or assisted construction activities. weekly statements of
compliance and weekly payrolls must be provided by all contractors and-
subcontractors.
Recipient agrees to maintain records regarding compliance with the laws and regulations
cited in 4 N.C.A.C. 19L.1006(including the citations listed above)in accordance with 4
N.C.A.C. 19L.0911. 1
All contracts between Recipient and third parties shall contain labor standards provisions as
required in 4 N.C.A.C. 19L.1006.
22. Architectural Barriers. Per 4 N.C.A.C.19L.1007,24 C.F.R. §§570.487 and 570.614 and
other applicable law,all applicable buildings or facilities designed,constructed or altered
with CDBG Grant funds shall be made accessible and useable to the physically handicapped
as may be required by applicable laws,rules,regulations or requirements. Additionally,
Recipient must comply with the following(as may be applicable to CDBG projects)
a.- Architectural Barriers Act of 1968(P.L.90-480). This act requires Recipient to
ensure that certain buildings constructed or altered with CDBG funds are readily
accessible to the physically handicapped.
b. Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design 36 C.F.R.Part 1190.
These regulations establish guidelines for implementing the federal acts descnbed in
4 N.C.A.C.19L.1007(1)(a). The regulations provide technical standards which must
be met by Recipient.
c. .Americans with Disabilities Act rADN'] and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for
Buildings and Facilities or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.
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d. North Carolina Building Code,Volume I,Chapter 11-X.These provisions descn`be
minimum standards Recipient must meet in constructing or altering building and
facilities,to make them accessible to and useable by the physically handicapped.
23. e of Use of Real Prop. Recipient agrees not to change the use or planned use of
any property acquired with CDBG funds from that for which the acquisition or improvement
was made,in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law,rule,regulation or
requirement,unless(i)the DGC grants explicit written approval and(ii)the requirements of =
24 C.F.R. § 570.489G),24 C.F.R. §570.505 and other applicable requirements are followed,
as modified(or as may be modified)by HUD or DGC.
24. Gb1i ation of Reci lent With Re and to Vacant Units. The recipient shall ensure that
all vacant units being rehabilitated will be occupied by a low or moderate income
person by the time close-out occurs.
25. Utility Assessments or Fees:Assessments or fees to recover the CDBG funded
portion of a utility project may be charged to properties not owned and occupied by
low and moderate income persons. Such assessments are program income and,as
such,must be used for eligible CDBG activities that meet a CDBG national objective.
25. False or Misleading Information. Recipient is advised that providing false,fictitious or
misleading information with respect to CDBG funds may result in , civil,or
administrative prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, 18 U.S.C. § 1343,31 U.S.C. § 3729,31
U.S.C. §3801,or another applicable statute. Recipient shall promptly refer to DOC and
HUD's Office of the Inspector General any credible evidence that a principal,employee,
agent,contractor,sub-grantee,subcontractor,or other person has submitted a false claim
under the False Claims Act or has committed a criminal or civil violation of laws p g
to fraud,conflict of interest,bn-bery,gratuity,or similar misconduct involving CDBG funds.
27. Di utes with DGC. If Recipient has any disagreement or dispute with any action or
inaction by DGC,Recipient shall inform DGC by letter addressed to Vicld.e Miller,Director,
Department of Commerce--Division of Community Investment and Assistance,4313 Mail
Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27599-4313. Community Investment["Cr]will endeavor to
respond in writing to said letter within 3 0 days from receipt. Recipient shall not be entitled
to a hearing under Chapter 150B for matters described in N.C.Gen. Stat, § 150B(c)(8).
added by N.C. Senate Bill 960,including matters related to"contracts,disputes,protests,
and/or claims arising out of or relating to the implementation of the[CDBG]."' This includes
actions arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Program.
28. Disputes or Complaints by Subrecipients or Other Entities. Recipient is responsible for
developing,implementing and utilizing its own dispute resolution procedures with respect to
disputes and/or complaints between and among Recipient,a Subrecipient,a contractor and/or
any other person or entity(other than DCC). This includes(but is not limited to)procedures
relating to procurement disputes or protests discussed in 24 C.F.R. 85.35. In the event of a
dispute between and among Recipient,any Subrecipient,contractor and/or any other persons
or entities(not including DGC),Recipient shall make every effort to resolve the dispute
pursuant to its own dispute resolution procedures and shall issue a final decision on the
matter as soon as is reasonably practicable. Recipient's dispute resolution procedure shall
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provide that,in the event that any party to such a dispute or complaint is dissatisfied
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f na1 decision or other resolution provided by Recipient,the dissatisfied shall a eal'to
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the forth Carolina Superior Court in an appropriate County for a trial de nova to the extent
that jurisdiction is proper pursuant to N.C. Gen. $tat. § 7A-240 and other applicable law.
29. Schedules
(a) Schedule for Release of Conditions and Com letion Activities: The Recipient must
satisfy all Funding Approval Conditions to release CDBG funds within 4 months
(July 19,2012)from the date the Grant Agreement and Fundin g Approval roval were
signed by the CI Director. The recipient must draw down all CDBG funds,expend all
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complete all project activities in conformance with the
activities implementation schedule in the application as modified by the Performance
Based Contract.
(b) The Recipient must obligate all funds within 18 months(September 19 2013)from
the date the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval are signed by CI Director.
(c) All funds are to be expended within 24 months(March 19 2014 from the, } date the
Grant Agreement and Funding Approval are signed by CI Director. Any
remaining funds will be der.obligated.
(d) All closeout documents must be returned to CI by June 19,2014 or within 3 months
of expenditures,whichever comes first.
(e) There will be no extensions or amendments with this grant.
(f) Schedule for Submission of Qgm liance Documents. The Recipient must submit the
following compliance documents within the specked number of months from the date
the Grant Agreement and the Funding Approval were signed by r:
the CI Director-
Environmental* Environmental--4 months(July 19,2012)
* Equal Employment and Procurement Plan—4 months(July 19,2012)
■ Fair Housing—4 months(July 19,2012)
■ Section 3 Plan--4,months(July 19,2012)
• Section 504 Plan-4 months (July 19,2012)
■ Language Access Plan—4 months (July 19,2012)
■ Analysis of Impediments-4 months(July 19,2012)
■ Request for Release of Funds—5 months(August 19,2012)
(g) -Timely Draw down of„Funds. Recipient is expected make timely draw downs so that
funds are expended in a timely manner.
(h) 14%Holdback of Funds: 10%of funds will be held back until receipt and
approval by CI of final plan.
30. uarterl Pro ess Report. Per Bulletin 09--x,Recipient shall ensure that a quarterly progress
report that reflects approved CDBG program activity progress and CDBG financial status is
presented to Recipient's elected board and a copy of that report,endorsed by the Chief Elected
Official or the county/city/town manager will be provided to DOC not later than the tenth
(1 CP) day of the month fallowing the ending month of the reporting period.
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31. Performance Measures
The CPD'Performance Measurement System is HUD's response to the standards set by the
Government Performance and Results Act(GPRA)df 1993. This act holds all Federal
agencies accountable for establishing goals and objectives and measuring achievements.
(a) The recipient must ensure that all-activities in the funded prof ect(s)meet the
appropriate objectives,outcomes,and indicators established by HUD and selected by
DOC. CDBG funds cannot be used to pay for any activity that does not meet the
above requirement.
(b) The recipient must also assist DOC,when requested.,in collecting indicators and any
other data necessary to fulfill the requirements of the CPD Performance Measures
System,which includes data for the Integrated Disbursement and Information
System(IDIS).
Upon execution of this agreement by DOC and the Recipient,the Recipient hereby accepts the
assistance on the terms of this gant au Bement effective on the date indicated below,and fzu Cher
certifies that the.ofd vial_�i' ni`n_g this document has been duly authorized by the recipient's gQv ernin
body to execute this Grant Agreement.
Secretary of the Department of Commerce
Date: 3/19/2012 0 By:
Vic1de L.Miller
Director
Division of Community Investment&Assistance
Date:
Name of Recipient
0 By
Signature of Authorized Official
(Title)
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