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County of Santa Clara LAH-25-01
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CITY/COUNTY CONTRACT
between the
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA and TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
FY 2025
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Contract No. LAH-25-01 Project Name. Heritage House CDBG Grant Amount: $400,000
THIS Contract (hereinafter "CONTRACT" or "AGREEMENT") is made and entered into pursuant to the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 14.218 by and between the COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, a political subdivision
of the State of California (hereinafter “COUNTY”), and the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (hereinafter “TOWN” or
“SUBRECIPIENT”) participating as a member of the County of Santa Clara COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (hereinafter “CDBG”) Joint Powers Agreement. The allocation of funds pursuant to this CONTRACT is a
grant. COUNTY approved the allocation and disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (hereinafter
“CDBG”) funds on May 2, 2023.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, COUNTY has applied for and received Community Development Block Grant (hereinafter
“CDBG”) Entitlement Program funds (hereinafter “FUNDS”), identified more specifically as B-23-UC-06-0007, from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter “HUD”) as an entitlement
jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public
Law 93-383 as amended (hereinafter "ACT"); and
WHEREAS, these FUNDS were received pursuant to CFDA Number 14.218 Department of Housing and
Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY on May 2, 2023, authorized the allocation of CDBG FUNDS for Fiscal Year 2024 in the
total amount of Two Million Thirty Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Dollars ($2,035,897); and
WHEREAS, said allocation of FUNDS pursuant to this CONTRACT is a grant and includes Four Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($400,000) to SUBRECIPIENT; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY has agreed to grant to SUBRECIPIENT a portion of COUNTY’S CDBG FUNDS for the
PROGRAM as described below to be operated within COUNTY and the Program will benefit severely disabled
adults and elderly persons, as described herein and as defined under federal regulations for the CDBG Entitlement
Program; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY has agreed to the use by CITY, as a SUBRECIPIENT, a portion of COUNTY’S CDBG
Entitlement Program funds for a Housing and Community Development Program to be operated within the
COUNTY and which shall benefit severely disabled adults and elderly persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
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SECTION 1. PROGRAM
SECTION 1.1 COUNTY agrees to allocate a portion of its current CDBG FUNDS, and/or program income
as defined in Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (hereinafter "CFR") Part 200, “Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” (hereinafter "UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS") to SUBRECIPIENT, the total sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars
($400,000) for the purpose of reimbursing SUBRECIPIENT for project and activity costs and expenses that are
allowed and incurred in the implementation of the SUBRECIPIENT’s program (hereinafter "PROGRAM"), as more
particularly described in numerous Exhibits marked as noted herein, attached to this Contract, incorporated by
this reference. Reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2025 shall not exceed the total sum of the beginning balance of the
Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG Funds allocated to CITY, and any roll-over of unexpended CDBG Funds from previous year’s
allocations to CITY. Such authority is contingent upon CITY’s and its subrecipients’ full compliance at all times with
all Federal Rules and Regulations governing the CDBG Program, the COUNTY CDBG Reallocation Guidelines, and
all other applicable laws.
SECTION 2. TERM
SECTION 2.1 The purpose of this CONTRACT is for the COUNTY to disburse CDBG FUNDS for eligible
activities relating to SUBRECIPIENT PROGRAM. Unless amended or terminated prior to its expiration, the term of
this CONTRACT for FY2025 disbursement and expenditure purposes will begin on September 16, 2024, and the
CONTRACT will end on June 30, 2025, except as stated in Section 22.9.
SECTION 2.2 RENEWAL TERM. The Parties may mutually agree to renew this AGREEMENT through a
contract amendment.
SECTION 3. OBLIGATIONS OF SUBRECIPIENT
SECTION 3.1 SUBRECIPIENT will provide COUNTY with written certification that the following
information is on file at the CITY offices, and is subject to monitoring by HUD and/or COUNTY (County’s Housing
and Community Development Department, “OSH”) OSH staff, or their representatives:
a. Names and addresses of the current CITY Manager and CITY Council members.
b. Records of all discussions and actions taken at CITY Council meetings pertaining to the CDBG
PROGRAM.
c. Information and housing objectives for the Consolidated Plan required by HUD at the beginning
of each program year.
SECTION 3.2 Program Performance by Subrecipient. SUBRECIPIENT warrants and represents that it
shall do all of the following:
a. Conduct the PROGRAM within Santa Clara County for the purpose of benefiting individuals and
households as defined in Exhibit A attached to this AGREEMENT, and
b. Ensure PROGRAM activities within Santa Clara County benefitting severely disabled adults or
elderly persons, and
c. Collect income and racial data of the 300 severely disabled adults, elderly persons, or households
using this facility, and
d. The SUBRECIPIENT shall be responsible for administering PROGRAM as more fully described in
Exhibit “A”, in a manner satisfactory to the COUNTY and consistent with any and all standards
required as a condition of providing these Funds.
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e. File Quarterly Progress Reports (hereinafter "QPR") as required by COUNTY on the type and
number of services rendered through the operation of the PROGRAM, and a description of the
beneficiaries of these services, and the QPR will evaluate the manner in which the PROGRAM is
achieving its objectives and goals according to the standards established by COUNTY. The QPR will
be due ten days after the close of each quarter and must cover the three months immediately
preceding the date on which the QPR is filed, except for the 4th quarter. The 4th and final quarter
report shall be due five days after the close of the fiscal year.
f. Coordinate its services with other existing organizations providing similar services in order to
foster community cooperation and to avoid unnecessary duplication of services.
g. Seek out and apply for other sources of revenue in support of its operation or services from local,
state, federal and private sources and, in the event of receipt of such award(s), inform COUNTY in
writing within ten days of receipt of such award.
h. Include an acknowledgement of COUNTY funding and support on SUBRECIPIENT stationery
relating to the PROGRAM and on all appropriate PROGRAM-related public or County publications
using words to the effect: “funded in whole or in part by the County of Santa Clara through the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.”
SECTION 3.3 Fiscal Responsibilities of CITY. CITY shall:
a. Appoint and submit the name of a fiscal agent who will be responsible for the financial and
accounting activities of SUBRECIPIENT, including the receipt and disbursement of SUBRECIPIENT
Funds. The COUNTY must be notified immediately in writing of the appointment of any new fiscal
agent and that agent’s name.
b. Comply with the requirements and standards of Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 570 of
the Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning CDBG and all federal regulations and
policies issued pursuant to these regulations and 2 CFR Part 200, UNIFORM ADMINSTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS.
c. Document all PROGRAM costs by maintaining records in accordance with Section 3.4 below.
d. Submit to the COUNTY, based on an agreed upon schedule, a request for payment, together with
all supporting documentation. Invoices requesting disbursements submitted after the expiration
of the CONTRACT will be honored only for eligible charges incurred during the CONTRACT term.
All invoices must be submitted by the CONTRACT expiration date or within such other time period
specified by the COUNTY for this CONTRACT term. Funds not disbursed will be reprogrammed for
future reallocation by the County or may be carry forwarded and included into the SUBRECIPIENTS
next fiscal year contract.
e. Certify current and continuous insurance coverage, subject to COUNTY approval and in
accordance with requirements as outlined in Exhibit F, “Insurance Requirements.”
f. Items a. through e. above are express conditions precedent to disbursement of any COUNTY
funding and failure to comply with these conditions will, at discretion of COUNTY, result in
suspension of funding or termination of this CONTRACT.
g. If SUBRECIPIENT does not use CDBG Funds in accordance with the requirements of this
CONTRACT, SUBRECIPIENT is liable for repayment of all disallowed costs. Disallowed costs may be
identified through audits, monitoring or other sources. SUBRECIPIENT is required to respond to
any adverse findings which may lead to disallowed costs subject to provisions of 2 CFR Part 200
Subpart E, “Cost Principles.”
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SECTION 3.4 Establishment and Maintenance of Records: CITY shall
a. Maintain complete and accurate records of all its transactions including, but not limited to,
contracts, invoices, time cards, cash receipts, vouchers, canceled checks, bank statements, client
statistical records, personnel, property and all other pertinent records sufficient to reflect properly
(1) all direct and indirect costs of whatever nature claimed to have been incurred or anticipated to be
incurred to perform this CONTRACT or to operate the PROGRAM, and (2) all other matters covered
by this CONTRACT.
SECTION 3.5 Preservation of Records. CITY will preserve and make available its records:
a. Until five years following the expiration of this contract AGREEMENT, or
b. For such longer period, if any as is required by applicable law; or
c. If this AGREEMENT is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work
terminated will be preserved and made available for a period of five years from the date of
termination.
SECTION 3.6 Examination of Records and Project Site: At any time during normal business hours, and
as often as may be deemed necessary, CITY agrees that HUD and the OSH, and/or any duly authorized
representatives, may until expiration of (a) five years after final payment under this AGREEMENT, (b) five years
from the date of termination of this AGREEMENT, or (c) such longer period as may be described by applicable law,
have access to and the right to examine its offices and facilities used in the performance of this AGREEMENT or
the operation of the PROJECT, and all its records with respect to the PROJECT and all matters covered by this
AGREEMENT. CITY also agrees that the OSH or any duly authorized representatives will have the right to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transactions of and from such records and to make audits of all AGREEMENTs and
SUB-AGREEMENTs, invoices, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, materials and all other
data relating to the PROJECT and matters covered by this AGREEMENT. CITY will be notified in advance that an
audit will be conducted. CITY will be required to respond to any audit findings and have the responses included in
the final audit report. The cost of any such audit will be borne by COUNTY.
The CITY must provide language in its contracts with all subrecipients stipulating that at any time during normal
business hours, and as often as may be deemed reasonably necessary, subrecipient agrees that HUD and the
COUNTY, and/or any authorized representatives may have access to and the right to examine subrecipient CDBG
records and facilities until expiration of:
a. five years after expiration of this CONTRACT;
b. five years from the date of termination of this CONTRACT; or
c. five such longer period as may be prescribed by law.
CITY also agrees that COUNTY and any authorized representatives has the right to audit, examine, and make
excerpts or transactions of and from, such records and to make audits of all contracts and subcontracts, invoices,
payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, materials and all other data relating to the PROGRAM
and matters covered by this CONTRACT. CITY will be notified in writing of intended audits. CITY will be notified in
writing of intended inspections of records and facilities and of intended audits no less than three business days
before such inspections or audits. CITY is required to respond in writing to the OSH Director any audit findings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of written audit findings. Responses will be included in the final audit report.
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SECTION 3.7 Compliance with Law. CITY staff warrants and represents that it will become familiar and
comply with and cause all its subcontractors, independent contractors, and employees, if any, to become familiar
and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and decrees including,
but not limited to, those federal rules and regulations, executive orders, and statutes identified in Exhibit D
“Assurances” and must comply with the requirements and standards of 2 CFR PART 200, Subpart E “Cost
Principles” as described in Section 2(A)(9) of this CONTRACT.
SECTION 3.8 Suspension and Termination. In accordance with 24 CFR 85.43, suspension or
termination of this Contract may occur if the CITY materially fails to comply with any term or condition of this
CONTRACT. This CONTRACT may also be terminated for convenience or cause in accordance with 24 CFR 85.44,
or in accordance with any other provision of this CONTRACT allowing for contract termination, cancellation or
expiration.
SECTION 3.9 Reversion of Assets. Upon expiration or termination of this CONTRACT, or in the event
HUD cancels its PROGRAM for any reason, the CITY will transfer to the COUNTY any CDBG Funds on hand at the
time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG Funds. Any real property under
the CITY’s control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG Funds (including CDBG Funds
provided to CITY in the form of a loan) in excess of $25,000:
a. Must be used to meet one of the national objectives stated in Title 24 CFR part 570.208 for a
period of five years after expiration of this CONTRACT or for such longer period of time as required by
the COUNTY; or,
b. The CITY must reimburse the COUNTY an amount equal to the current market value of the
property, less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition
of, or improvement to, the property (reimbursement is not required after the period of time specified
in Section 3.10 above).
SECTION 3.10 “Section 3” Provisions.
a. Compliance. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable
rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this CONTRACT, shall be a condition of the federal
financial assistance provided under this CONTRACT and binding upon the COUNTY, the CITY, and any
subrecipients. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the COUNTY, the CITY, and any subrecipients, their
successors and assigns to those remedies specified in the CONTRACT through which federal assistance is provided
and any other remedies available under applicable law. The CITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other
disability exists which would prevent compliance with these requirements. The CITY further agrees to comply with
these “Section 3” requirements and to include the following language in all subrecipient contracts executed under
this CONTRACT or using CDBG Funds:
“The work to be performed under the CONTRACT is a project or activity assisted under a PROGRAM providing direct
federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the project or activity area and
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agreements for work in connection with the project or activity be awarded to business concerns which are located
in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in, the areas of the project or activity.”
The CITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists which would prevent
compliance with these requirements.
b. Notifications. The CITY and its subrecipients must send to each labor organization or
representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other agreement or
understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization or workers’ representative of its commitments
under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment or training.
c. Subcontracts. The CITY and its subcontractors will include this Section 3 clause in every contract
and will take appropriate action pursuant to the contract upon a finding that the subcontractors is in violation of
regulations issued by COUNTY. The CITY will not contract with any subcontractors where it has notice or
knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR 135 and will not let, authorize,
permit or allow any contract unless the subcontractors has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability
to comply with the requirements of these regulations.
SECTION 4. OBLIGATIONS OF COUNTY
SECTION 4.1 Method of Payment. During the CONTRACT term, COUNTY shall disburse CDBG Funds to
CITY on a reimbursement basis unless otherwise provided herein for all allowable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the PROGRAM, not to exceed the sum of $400,000.
COUNTY may, at any time in its absolute discretion, elect to suspend or terminate payment to, SUBRECIPIENT in
whole or in part, pursuant to this CONTRACT based on SUBRECIPIENT’s non-compliance, including, but not limited
to, incomplete documentation of expenses, failure to substantially meet goals and objectives as required in
Exhibits A (Scope of Services, Performance Outcomes and Measurements, and Budget), failure to submit adequate
quarterly progress reports as required herein or other incidents of non-compliance as described in Section 6.2 of
this CONTRACT or based on the refusal by SUBRECIPIENT to accept any additional conditions that may be imposed
by HUD at any time, or based on the suspension or termination of the grant to COUNTY made pursuant to the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
SECTION 4.2 Non-Compliance. In the case of CITY substantial non-compliance prior to exercising any
recourse authorized herein, COUNTY will initiate the following procedure:
a. Notify the CITY Coordinator in writing of the alleged substantial non-compliance and request an
immediate meeting between CITY Coordinator and COUNTY OSH CDBG Program Manager to resolve issues. If
issues are not resolved satisfactorily within thirty (30) days, notify CITY Manager in writing requesting an
immediate meeting between CITY Manager, CITY Coordinator and COUNTY OSH CDBG Program Manager to
resolve the issues.
b. Determine if any portion of the reimbursement request meets all eligible criteria, and if so,
authorize payment for the eligible portion of the reimbursement request;
c. Review the procedure to be followed pursuant to Section 6.b. of this CONTRACT (Contract
Compliance, Corrective Action Procedure); and
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d. If applicable, forward a written report to HUD’s Regional Office detailing the substantial non-
compliance issues and the steps being instituted to correct performance with a copy to the CITY Manager.
SECTION 4.3 Compliance with Law. COUNTY shall become familiar and comply with, and require all its
subcontractors and employees, if any, to become familiar and comply with, all applicable federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and decrees including, but not limited to, those federal rules and regulations,
executive orders, and statutes identified in Exhibit D “Assurances.” Specifically, COUNTY shall comply with the
requirements of OMB Circular No. A-87, “Principles for Determining Costs Applicable to Grants and Contracts with
State, Local, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments,” and OMB Circular A133 “Audits of State and Local
Governments.”
In addition, COUNTY will comply with federal regulations as cited in 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart J, and 24
CFR Part 85, and all other local, state or federal laws applicable to this PROGRAM.
SECTION 5. PROGRAM COORDINATION
SECTION 5.1 COUNTY. The County Executive will assign a single DIRECTOR for COUNTY who will render
overall supervision of the progress and performance of this CONTRACT by COUNTY. All services agreed to be
performed by COUNTY will be at the overall direction of the DIRECTOR.
SECTION 5.2 SUBRECIPIENT. As of the date hereof, SUBRECIPIENT has designated Peter Pirnejad to
serve as CDBG Liaison and to assume overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this CONTRACT. The
COUNTY will be immediately notified in writing of the appointment of a new CDBG Liaison.
SECTION 5.3 NOTICES. All notices or other correspondence required or contemplated by this
CONTRACT shall be sent to the parties at the following addresses:
COUNTY: County of Santa Clara
Office of Supportive Housing
Housing and Community Development
150 W. Tasman Dr
San Jose, CA 95134
CITY: Town of Los Altos Hills
Peter Pirnejad, City Manager
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
All notices must either be hand delivered or sent by United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid.
Notices given in such a manner will be deemed received when hand delivered or seventy-two (72) hours after
deposit in the United States mail. Any party may change his or her address for the purpose of this section by giving
five (5) days written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in this section.
SECTION 6. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
SECTION 6.1 Monitoring and Evaluation of Services. Evaluation and monitoring of the PROGRAM
performance is the mutual responsibility of COUNTY and CITY, with the understanding that HUD looks to COUNTY
as the sole responsible party for meeting PROGRAM requirements. CITY will furnish data, statements, records,
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information and reports to COUNTY as necessary for COUNTY to monitor, review and evaluate the performance
of the PROGRAM and its components. COUNTY has the right to request the services of an outside agent to assist
in any such evaluation. Such services will be paid for by COUNTY.
SECTION 6.2 CONTRACT NON-COMPLIANCE. If CITY fails to comply with any provision of this
CONTRACT, COUNTY has the right to terminate this CONTRACT or to require corrective action to enforce
compliance with such provision. Such enforcement authority is pursuant to these CONTRACT terms and in
accordance with the provisions of 24 CFR 85.43. Examples of non-compliance include but are not limited to:
a. If SUBRECIPIENT (with or without knowledge) has made any material misrepresentation of
any nature with respect to any information or data furnished to COUNTY in connection with the PROGRAM.
b. If there is pending litigation with respect to the performance by CITY of any of its duties or
obligations under this CONTRACT, which may materially jeopardize or adversely affect the undertaking of or the
carrying out of the PROGRAM. The CITY and COUNTY may negotiate a reinstatement of this CONTRACT following
termination or conclusion of such litigation.
c. If CITY has taken any action pertaining or related to the PROGRAM or this CONTRACT, which
action required COUNTY approval, and such approval was not obtained before the action was taken.
d. If CITY is in default under any provision of this CONTRACT.
e. If CITY makes illegal use of CDBG Funds.
f. If SUBRECIPIENT submits to COUNTY any report which is incorrect or incomplete in any
material respect.
g. If CITY fails to meet all provisions of the COUNTY CDBG Reallocation Guidelines or the Joint
Powers Agreement currently in full force and effect between the parties hereto.
SECTION 6.3. Corrective Action Procedure. COUNTY, in its absolute discretion and in lieu of
immediately terminating this CONTRACT, upon occurrence or discovery of noncompliance by CITY pursuant to this
CONTRACT, may give CITY notice of COUNTY’S intention to consider corrective action to enforce compliance
utilizing the Corrective Action Procedure outlined below. Such notice will indicate the nature of the non-
compliance and the procedure whereby CITY will have the opportunity to participate in formulating any corrective
action recommendation. The Corrective Action Procedure contemplated herein is as follows:
1. COUNTY OSH Program Manager and CITY Manager will negotiate a time frame and course of
action for correcting the non-compliance;
2. CITY will provide COUNTY with a written plan and time frame for correcting the non-compliance
issue(s), subject to COUNTY approval. Such plan must be submitted by CITY to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of
the initial non-compliance meeting between CITY and COUNTY;
3. CITY must initiate the corrective action procedure within sixty (60) days of the initial non-
compliance meeting between the COUNTY OSH Program Manager and the CITY Coordinator (COUNTY, at its sole
discretion, may extend this timeline for extenuating circumstances);
4. COUNTY will have the right to require the presence of CITY officers at any hearing or meeting
called for the purpose of considering corrective action;
5. CITY has the right to appeal all findings of non-compliance, and subsequent corrective action, with
both the COUNTY Board of Supervisors and HUD; and,
6. County reserves the right to seek any and all other remedies (equitable or other) available to it
under the law.
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In the event that CITY does not implement the corrective action recommendations in accordance with the
corrective action timetable as approved by COUNTY, COUNTY may suspend payments hereunder, terminate this
CONTRACT and/or exercise any other right or remedy available to it under the law.
SECTION 7. TERMINATION
SECTION 7.1 Termination for Cause. COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT by providing written notice
to SUBRECIPIENT for any of the following reasons:
a. Uncorrected CONTRACT non-compliance as defined in Section 6.2; SUBRECIPIENT is in bankruptcy
or receivership; a member of the SUBRECIPIENT’s Board of Directors or the Executive Director is found to have
committed fraud or; there is reliable evidence that SUBRECIPIENT is unable to perform the PROGRAM as described
in the attached Exhibits. The date of termination will be as specified in the notice.
b. If CITY is in bankruptcy or receivership;
c. If the CITY or a member of CITY’S Executive Management staff is found to have committed fraud
in connection with or related to the PROGRAM;
d. If the COUNTY determines or has reason to believe that there is reliable evidence that CITY is
unable to effectively operate the PROGRAM or operate the PROGRAM in accordance with all
requirements and obligations; or
e. If CITY is in violation of any material term or condition of this CONTRACT.
SECTION 7.2 Termination for Convenience. In addition to the COUNTY’S right to terminate for cause
set forth in Section 7.1, COUNTY may suspend or terminate this CONTRACT for any reason by giving thirty (30)
days prior written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of such notice, performance of the services hereunder
will be immediately discontinued. In the event that this CONTRACT is terminated, SUBRECIPIENT may be required
to return funds according to HUD regulations. Upon termination of this CONTRACT, SUBRECIPIENT must
immediately provide COUNTY access to all documents, records, payroll, minutes of meetings, correspondence and
all other data pertaining to the CDBG FUNDS granted to SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this CONTRACT.
a. Upon termination, CITY will:
1. If termination is for convenience, be reimbursed for all documented allowable costs and
expenses incurred in connection with the PROGRAM up to the date of such termination. COUNTY shall be
obligated to compensate CITY only for allowable costs and expenses as determined by an audit or other
monitoring method;
2. Turn over to COUNTY immediately any and all copies of studies, reports and other data,
whether or not completed, prepared by CITY or its subcontractors, if any, in connection with this CONTRACT. Such
materials shall become property of COUNTY. CITY, however, shall not be liable to COUNTY for COUNTY’S use of
incomplete materials or for COUNTY’S use of completed documents if used for reasons not otherwise provided
for or contemplated under the terms of this CONTRACT; and
3. Transfer to the COUNTY any CDBG Funds on hand and any accounts receivable attributable
to the use of the CDBG Funds. All assets acquired with the CDBG Funds shall be returned to the COUNTY unless
otherwise negotiated by separate contract per the provisions of the COUNTY CDBG REALLOCATION GUIDELINES.
b. Upon termination of this CONTRACT, CITY will immediately provide COUNTY access to all
documents, records, payroll, minutes of meetings, correspondence, and all other data pertaining to
the CDBG Funds.
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SECTION 8. PURCHASING REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 8.1 SUBRECIPIENT will comply with all applicable Federal Regulations as detailed by 24 CFR
Part 570, Subpart J, i.e. 570.500 (Definitions), 570.503 (Agreements with SUBRECIPIENTS), 570.504 (Program
Income), and 570.505 (Use of Real Property), with regards to the use and disposal of Real or Personal Property
purchased in whole, or in part, with CDBG FUNDS.
SECTION 8.2 Grants. If a grant is provided for the acquisition of real property, SUBRECIPIENT will
continually operate its PROGRAM for a minimum period of five (5) years from the effective date of this CONTRACT.
This obligation will survive the term of this CONTRACT, the assignment or assumption of this CONTRACT and the
sale of the property prior to expiration of the obligation period as set forth in this paragraph. If this obligation is
not fully met, SUBRECIPIENT may be required to reimburse the COUNTY. The COUNTY may consider, but will not
be limited by, the following factors in calculating the reimbursement obligation: initial grant sum, the duration of
the initial contractual obligation to operate the PROGRAM versus the actual duration of operation, and the
appreciated value.
SECTION 8.3 Security Document. As a condition precedent to COUNTY granting funds for the purchase
of real property or an option to purchase real property, CITY will prepare and require its subrecipient(s) to execute
a Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, Deed of Trust and such other contracts restricting the use of said real
property for purposes consistent with this CONTRACT and HUD and CDBG requirements.
SECTION 9. RELOCATION, ACQUISITION, AND DISPLACEMENT. CITY agrees to comply with 24 CFR
570.606 and all other applicable laws and regulations relating to the acquisition and disposition of all real property
utilizing CDBG funds, and to the displacement of persons, businesses, and non-profit organizations as a direct or
indirect result of any acquisition or disposition of real property utilizing or supported with the use of CDBG funds.
CITY agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, County ordinances, resolutions and policies
concerning or related to the displacement of individuals from their residences or homes.
SECTION 10. PROGRAM INCOME. Income generated from activities carried out with CDBG Funds is
Program Income and shall be regulated by all provisions of Title 24 CFR 570 Subpart J “Grant Administration,”
570.503 “Agreements with Subrecipients,” and 570.504 “Program Income.” In addition, all provisions of the
COUNTY REALLOCATION GUIDELINES apply to this CONTRACT. CITY must quarterly report all program income
generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this CONTRACT. By way of further
limitations, CITY may use such income during the CONTRACT term for activities permitted by this CONTRACT and
shall reduce requests for additional funds by the amount of any such Program Income balances on hand. All
unused Program Income will be returned to the COUNTY at the end of the CONTRACT term with the exception of
rehabilitation loan payments.
SECTION 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
SECTION 11.1. This is a CONTRACT by and between independent contractors and is not intended and will
not be construed to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association
between SUBRECIPIENT and COUNTY. SUBRECIPIENT, including its officers, employees, agents or independent
contractors or subcontractors, shall not have any claim under this Contract or otherwise against COUNTY for any
Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, or employee benefits extended to employees of COUNTY. If any
obligation is performed for or on behalf of SUBRECIPIENT through a contractor or subcontractor, SUBRECIPIENT
will remain fully responsible for the performance of all obligations under this Contract and SUBRECIPIENT will be
solely responsible for all payments due to its contractors and subcontractors. No contract, subcontract or other
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agreement entered into by SUBRECIPIENT with any third party in connection with this CONTRACT will provide for
any indemnity, guarantee or assumption of liability by, or other obligation of, County with respect to such
arrangement. No contractor or subcontractor will be deemed a third party beneficiary for any purposes under or
to this AGREEMENT.
SECTION 12. ASSIGNABILITY – THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS
SECTION 12.1 None of the work or services to be performed hereunder will be assigned, delegated or
subcontracted to third parties without the prior written approval of COUNTY. Copies of all third party contracts
shall be submitted to COUNTY at least ten days prior to the proposed effective date. In the event COUNTY
approves of any such assignment, delegation or sub-contract, the subcontractors, assignees or delegates shall be
deemed to be employees of SUBRECIPIENT, and SUBRECIPIENT will be responsible for their performance and any
liabilities attaching to their actions or omissions.
SECTION 12.2 This CONTRACT may not be assumed nor assigned to another subrecipient, person,
partnership or any other entity without the prior written approval of COUNTY.
SECTION 13. DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT INFORMATION
SECTION 13.1 COUNTY AND SUBRECIPIENT agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information
regarding existing, former or prospective applicants for services offered by the PROGRAM pursuant to this
CONTRACT or their immediate families which may be obtained through application forms, interviews, tests,
reports from public agencies or counselors, or any other source. Without the written permission of the applicant,
such information may be divulged only if permitted by law as necessary for purposes related to the performance
or evaluation of the services and work to be provided pursuant to or under this CONTRACT, and then only to
persons having responsibilities under this CONTRACT, including those furnishing services under the PROGRAM
through approved subcontracts.
SECTION 14. HOLD HARMLESS
SECTION 14.1 In addition to the indemnity obligations set forth in Exhibit F, “Insurance Requirements,”
SUBRECIPIENT warrants and represents that it shall indemnify, save, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY, its
employees, agents, and officials, members of boards and commissions, from, for and against any and all claims,
costs, settlements, litigation expenses, attorney’s fees and court costs, allegations, direct and indirect damages,
injuries, illnesses, deaths, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever, arising out of or relating to (a)
SUBRECIPIENT's negligent or intentional acts or omissions; (b) SUBRECIPIENT'S breach or violation of any term or
condition of this CONTRACT; (c) SUBRECIPIENT’s failure to comply with any applicable law, decrees, ordinance,
code, regulations or other standard, including but not limited to as set forth in Exhibit D, “Assurances,” attached
herein and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 15. WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
SECTION 15.1 In no event will any payment by COUNTY constitute or be construed to be a waiver by
COUNTY of any breach or violation of the requirements, obligations, conditions, covenants or other provisions of
this CONTRACT or any default which may then exist on the part of CITY, and the making of any such payment while
any such breach, violation or default exists will in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to
COUNTY with respect to such breach, violation or default. In no event will payment to CITY by COUNTY in any way
constitute a waiver by COUNTY of its rights to recover from CITY the amount of money paid to SUBRECIPIENT on
any item which is not eligible for payment under or for the PROGRAM or this CONTRACT or any other right. No
delay or omission by COUNTY to exercise any right occurring upon any noncompliance or default by CITY with
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respect to any of the terms of this Contract shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver
thereof. A waiver by COUNTY of any of the covenants, conditions or agreements to be performed by CITY shall
not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach thereof or of any covenant, condition or agreement
herein contained.
SECTION 16. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS, INCLUDING NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY,
AND WAGE THEFT PREVENTION
a. Compliance with All Laws. CITY shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
regulations, rules, and policies (collectively, “Laws”), including but not limited to the non-discrimination, equal
opportunity, and wage and hour Laws referenced in the paragraphs below.
b. Compliance with Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Laws: CITY shall comply with all applicable
Laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment and contracting, including but not
limited to the following: Santa Clara County’s policies for Contractors on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity;
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act of 1967; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 and 504); the Equal Pay Act of 1963;
California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code § 12900 et seq.); California Labor Code sections 1101,
1102, and 1197.5; and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. In addition to the foregoing, CITY
shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee, or applicant for employment because of age, race,
color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental
disability, physical disability, medical condition, political belief, organizational affiliation, or marital status in the
recruitment, selection for training (including but not limited to apprenticeship), hiring, employment, assignment,
promotion, layoff, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Nor shall CITY discriminate in the provision of
services provided under this contract because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, political
beliefs, organizational affiliations, or marital status.
c. Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws: CITY shall comply with all applicable wage and hour Laws,
which may include but are not limited to, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the California Labor Code, and, if
applicable, any local minimum wage, prevailing wage, or living wage Laws.
d. Definitions: For purposes of this Section 14, the following definitions shall apply. A “Final
Judgment” shall mean a judgment, decision, determination, or order (a) which is issued by a court of law, an
investigatory government agency authorized by law to enforce an applicable Law, an arbiter, or arbitration panel
and (b) for which all appeals have been exhausted or the time period to appeal has expired. For pay equity Laws,
relevant investigatory government agencies include the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the California Department of Fair Employment and
Housing. Violation of a pay equity Law shall mean unlawful discrimination in compensation on the basis of an
individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, or national
origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, or California Labor Code section 1197.5, as applicable. For wage and hour Laws,
relevant investigatory government agencies include the federal Department of Labor, the California Division of
Labor Standards Enforcement, and the City of San Jose’s Office of Equality Assurance.
e. Prior Judgments, Decisions or Orders against CITY: By signing this Agreement, CITY affirms that it
has disclosed any final judgments that (A) were issued in the five years prior to executing this Agreement by a
court, an investigatory government agency, arbiter, or arbitration panel and (B) found that CITY violated an
applicable wage and hour law or pay equity law. CITY further affirms that it has satisfied and complied with – or
has reached Agreement with the County regarding the manner in which it will satisfy – any such final judgments.
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f. Violations of Wage and Hour Laws or Pay Equity Laws During Term of Contract: If at any time
during the term of this Agreement, CITY receives a Final Judgment rendered against it for violation of an applicable
wage and hour Law or pay equity Law, then CITY shall promptly satisfy and comply with any such Final Judgment.
CITY shall inform the Office of the County Executive-Office of Countywide Contracting Management (OCCM)of any
relevant Final Judgment against it within 30 days of the Final Judgment becoming final or of learning of the Final
Judgment, whichever is later. CITY shall also provide any documentary evidence of compliance with the Final
Judgment within 5 days of satisfying the Final Judgment. Any notice required by this paragraph shall be addressed
to the Office of the County Executive-OCCM at 70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing, 11th Floor, San José, CA 95110.
Notice provisions in this paragraph are separate from any other notice provisions in this Agreement and,
accordingly, only notice provided to the Office of the County Executive-OCCM satisfies the notice requirements in
this paragraph.
g. Access to Records Concerning Compliance with Pay Equity Laws: In addition to and
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement concerning access to CITY’s records, CITY shall permit the
County and/or its authorized representatives to audit and review records related to compliance with applicable
pay equity Laws. Upon the County’s request, CITY shall provide the County with access to any and all facilities and
records, including but not limited to financial and employee records, that are related to the purpose of this
Subsection H, except where prohibited by federal or state laws, regulations or rules. County’s access to such
records and facilities shall be permitted at any time during CITY’s normal business hours upon no less than 10
business days’ advance notice.
h. Pay Equity Notification: CITY shall (1) at least once in the first year of this Agreement and annually
thereafter, provide each of its employees working in California and each person applying to CITY for a job in
California (collectively, “Employees and Job Applicants”) with an electronic or paper copy of all applicable pay
equity Laws or (2) throughout the term of this Agreement, continuously post an electronic copy of all applicable
pay equity Laws in conspicuous places accessible to all of CITY’s Employees and Job Applicants.
i. Material Breach: Failure to comply with any part of this Section 14 shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement. In the event of such a breach, the County may, in its discretion, exercise any or all
remedies available under this Agreement and at law. County may, among other things, take any or all of the
following actions:
(i)Suspend or terminate any or all parts of this Agreement.
(ii)Withhold payment to CITY until full satisfaction of a Final Judgment concerning violation of inapplicable
wage and hour Law or pay equity Law.
(iii)Offer CITY an opportunity to cure the breach.
j. Subcontractors: CITY shall impose all of the requirements set forth in this Section 14 on any
subcontractors permitted to perform work under this Agreement. This includes ensuring that any subcontractor
receiving a Final Judgment for violation of an applicable Law promptly satisfies and complies with such Final
Judgment.
This non-discrimination provision must be included in CITY’S contracts with sub-contractors and vendors when
utilizing (directly or indirectly) the CDBG FUNDS disbursed for the PROGRAM.
SECTION 16.1 Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. The Grantee must comply with the requirements
of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, 41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be
amended, if applicable to the Grantee’s infrastructure project. Pursuant to HUD’s Notice, “Public Interest Phased
Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Recipients
of HUD Federal Financial Assistance” (88 FR 17001), any funds obligated by HUD on or after the applicable listed
effective dates, are subjected to BABA requirements, unless expected by a waiver.
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SECTION 17. AMENDMENTS. Amendments to the terms or conditions of this CONTRACT must be
requested in writing by an authorized representative of the party desiring amendments, and any amendment will
be effective only upon the mutual agreement in writing of the parties hereto by and through the parties authorized
representatives. Amendments will not invalidate this CONTRACT nor relieve or release the COUNTY or the CITY
from its obligations under this CONTRACT.
SECTION 18. TRANSFER OF FUNDS. During the CONTRACT term, CITY may choose to transfer funds
within the PROGRAM described in Exhibits A through F. Fund transfers exceeding $30,000 as well as new projects
or activities added to CITY’s PROGRAM, require City Council and County Board of Supervisors approval. New
projects must be the same or similar in kind of the activity that was originally approved by the Board of Supervisors
and City Council.
SECTION 19. INTEGRATED DOCUMENT- JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. This CONTRACT, in conjunction
with the Santa Clara County CDBG Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), including any amendments to the JPA, contains
the entire agreement between COUNTY and CITY with respect to the subject matter hereof. No written or oral
agreements, other than the Santa Clara County CDBG Joint Powers Agreement, with any officer, agent or
employee of COUNTY prior to execution of this Contract will affect or modify any of the terms or obligations
contained in any documents comprising this Contract.
SECTION 20. NON-SMOKING POLICY. Contractor and its employees, agents and subcontractors shall
comply with the County’s No Smoking Policy, as set forth in the Board of Supervisors Policy Manual section 3.47
(as amended from time to time), which prohibits smoking: (1) at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Campus
and all County-owned and operated health facilities; (2) within thirty (30) feet surrounding County-owned
buildings and leased buildings where the County is the sole occupant; and (3) in all County vehicles.
SECTION 21. FOOD AND BEVERAGE STANDARDS.
Except in the event of an emergency or medical necessity, the following nutritional standards shall apply to any
foods and/or beverages purchased by CITY with County funds for County-sponsored meetings or events.
If food is to be provided, healthier food options shall be offered. “Healthier food options” include (1) fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, and low fat and low calorie foods; (2) minimally processed foods without added sugar
and with low sodium; (3) foods prepared using healthy cooking techniques; and (4) foods with less than 0.5 grams
of trans fat per serving. Whenever possible, CITY shall (1) offer seasonal and local produce; (2) serve fruit instead
of sugary, high calorie desserts; (3) attempt to accommodate special, dietary and cultural needs; and (4) post
nutritional information and/or a list of ingredients for items served. If meals are to be provided, a vegetarian
option shall be provided, and the CITY should consider providing a vegan option.
If pre-packaged snack foods are provided, the items shall contain: (1) no more than 35% of calories from fat, unless
the snack food items consist solely of nuts or seeds; (2) no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat; (3) zero
trans-fat; (4) no more than 35% of total weight from sugar and caloric sweeteners, except for fruits and vegetables
with no added sweeteners or fats; and (5) no more than 360 mg of sodium per serving.
If beverages are to be provided, beverages that meet the County’s nutritional criteria are (1) water with no caloric
sweeteners; (2) unsweetened coffee or tea, provided that sugar and sugar substitutes may be provided as
condiments; (3) unsweetened, unflavored, reduced fat (either nonfat or 1% low fat) dairy milk; (4) plant-derived
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milk (e.g., soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk) with no more than 130 calories per 8 ounce serving; (5) 100% fruit
or vegetable juice (limited to a maximum of 8 ounces per container); and (6) other low-calorie beverages (including
tea and/or diet soda) that do not exceed 40 calories per 8 ounce serving. Sugar-sweetened beverages shall not be
provided.
SECTION 22. MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 22.1 The captions and section headings used in this CONTRACT are for convenience of
reference only, and the words contained herein will, in no way, be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid in the
interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this CONTRACT.
SECTION 22.2 All Exhibits attached hereto and referred to in this CONTRACT are incorporated herein by
this reference as if set forth fully herein. Exhibits are as follows:
Exhibit “A” (CDBG Scope of Services, Performance Outcomes and Measurements, and Budget),
Exhibit “B” (Payments to CITY),
Exhibit “C” (General Block Grant Conditions),
Exhibit “D” (Assurances),
Exhibit “E” (Declaration of Contractor),
Exhibit “F” (Insurance Requirements).
SECTION 22.3 Nothing contained herein is to be construed as an indemnification for any loss, damage,
injury or death arising out of or caused, in whole or in part, by the County or its Board of Supervisors, officers,
executives, attorneys, employees, agents, representatives, contractors or subcontractors. Nothing contained
herein shall be construed to, and nothing shall, obligate the County to provide any insurance for or on behalf of
this Contract, the Program, the PROGRAM, SUBRECIPIENT, anyone, anything, any event, any use, any property,
any action or inaction, or any reason or purpose.
SECTION 22.4 The rights and remedies of the parties to this CONTRACT, whether pursuant to this
CONTRACT or in accordance with law, shall be construed as cumulative, and the exercise of any single right or
remedy shall constitute neither a bar to the exercise of nor the waiver of any other available right or remedy.
SECTION 22.5 This CONTRACT may be executed in several counterparts, and all of such counterparts so
executed together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement, and each such counterpart shall
be deemed to be an original. Facsimile or electronic signatures shall have the same legal effect as original or
manual signatures if followed by mailing of a fully executed original to both parties.
SECTION 22.6 Unless otherwise prohibited by law or County policy, the parties agree that an electronic
copy of a signed contract, or an electronically signed contract, has the same force and legal effect as a contract
executed with an original ink signature. The term “electronic copy of a signed contract” refers to a transmission
by facsimile, electronic mail, or other electronic means of a copy of an original signed contract in a portable
document format. The term “electronically signed contract” means a contract that is executed by applying an
electronic signature using technology approved by the County.
SECTION 22.7 This CONTRACT shall not be construed more strongly against either party regardless of
who is more responsible for its preparation.
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SECTION 22.8 This CONTRACT, and all the rights and duties of the parties arising from or relating in any
way to the subject matter of this CONTRACT or the transaction(s) contemplated by it, shall be governed by,
construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of California (excluding any conflict of law’s
provisions that would refer to and apply the substantive laws of another jurisdiction). Any suit or proceeding
relating to this CONTRACT, including arbitration proceedings, shall be brought only in Santa Clara County,
California. EACH OF THE PARTIES CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE
COURTS, STATE AND FEDERAL, LOCATED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION 22.9 Those Sections and provisions that by their nature should survive termination,
cancellation or expiration of this CONTRACT shall so survive, including but not limited to Sections 3 and 5 through
20, inclusive.
SECTION 22.10 The persons signing below are duly authorized to execute this CONTRACT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this as indicated below.
CITY OF LOS ALTOS HILLS COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA:
By: _____________________________ By:___________________________________
Peter Pirnejad, City Manager James R. Williams, County Executive
Date: _____________ Date: ____________
___________________________________
Arika Birdsong-Miller, City Clerk Date: ____________
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY :
____________________________________ __________________________________
Steve Mattas Date Stefanie L. Wilson Date
City Attorney Deputy County Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES,
OUTCOMES MEASURES AND BUDGET
FY 2025
Contract No. LAH-25-01 Grant Amount: $400,000
1. SUBRECIPIENT INFORMATION:
Subrecipient Name Program Name
Town of Los Altos Hills Heritage House ADA Upgrades
Program Contact Phone Email
Melissa Elian 650-947-2517 melian-carrillo@losaltoshills.ca.gov
2. LOCATION OF PROGRAM: Unless otherwise indicated, the Grant Services specified will be offered at the
following location(s):
Site Name and Address: Heritage House, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Heritage House is a public facility located in the town of Los Altos Hills (LAH). The Town of Los Altos Hills is
proposing building improvements that will allow better access and improve internal navigability within the building
by removing the architectural barriers that restrict the accessibility or mobility of severely disabled adults and
elderly persons. The proposal includes adding an ADA-compliant entrance with a ramp to the building. Additionally,
the remodel will widen hallways, entryways, and corridors to accommodate wheelchairs and other aids. The
proposal includes upgrading the bathroom to be ADA-compliant. Lastly, the improvements will ensure the floor
plan is easy to navigate, especially for severely disabled adults or elderly persons.
4. SERVICE AREA: Check the areas where the services will be provided:
Town of Los Altos Hills
5. PROJECT FUNDING & ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY:
Public Facilities & Improvements
6. NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Limited Clientele Benefits (LMC) - The facility must serve one of the following
populations as defined by HUD:
Under what limited clientele (LMC) category does this program address?
Presumed benefit – activity limited to:
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Abused children
Battered spouses
Elderly persons*
“Severely disabled” adults**
Homeless persons
Illiterate adults
Persons living with AIDS
Migrant farm workers
*Definition of Elderly Persons
Persons are considered elderly if they:
• Are 62 years of age or older.
**Definitions of Severely Disabled
Persons are considered severely disabled if they:
• Use a wheelchair or another special aid for 6 months or longer;
• Are unable to perform one or more functional activities (seeing, hearing, having one’s speech
understood, lifting and carrying, walking up a flight of stairs and walking);
• Need assistance with activities of daily living (getting around inside the home, getting in or out of bed or
a chair, bathing, dressing, eating and toileting) or instrumental activities or daily living (going outside the
home, keeping track of money or bills, preparing meals, doing light housework and using the telephone);
• Are prevented from working at a job or doing housework;
• Have a selected condition including autism, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, senility or dementia or
mental retardation; or
• Are under 65 years of age and are covered by Medicare or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
7. URBAN COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN ACTIVITY: (check one)
Affordable Housing (Create or Maintain)
Homelessness (Activities to end homelessness)
Community Services
X Strengthen Neighborhoods (Capital Improvements or Public Facilities)
Fair Housing Services
8. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a performance measurement system
to better capture data for the activities that are undertaken with CDBG funding. For each proposed activity,
an objective, outcome, and performance indicator must be identified.
a. Primary Objectives:
Create Suitable Living Environment – this objective relates to activities that are designed to benefit
communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment.
b. Primary Outcome
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Availability/Accessibility (Activity that makes services, infrastructure, housing, and or shelter
available and accessible.)
9. SPECIFIC OUTCOME INDICATORS
1. Number of Unduplicated to be assisted by this Program:
a. Of the Total Assisted, how many will
Outcome Indicators Number of
Residents
Have new or continued access to this service or benefit.
Have improved access to this service of benefit 300
Receive a service or benefit that is no longer substandard
10. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE: Estimate the number of unduplicated Urban County persons/households to be
served during FY25, per contract quarter:
ESTIMATES
11. OUTCOME MEASURE STATEMENT AND MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY.
a. Outcome Statement:
The proposed building improvements will address much-needed ADA upgrades to allow better
access to the Heritage House and improve internal navigability within the building. The proposal
includes adding an ADA-compliant entrance with a ramp to the building. Additionally, the remodel
will widen hallways, entryways, and corridors to accommodate wheelchairs and other aids. The
proposal includes upgrading the bathroom to be ADA-compliant. Lastly, the improvements will
ensure the floor plan is easy to navigate, especially for severely disabled adults or elderly
persons.
Quarter No. Served Performance Indicator (check one)
Qtr 1: Aug 15 – Sept 30 75
Qtr 2: Oct 1 – Dec 31 75
Qtr 3: Jan 1 – Mar 31 75
Qtr 4: Apr 1 – Jun 30 75
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12. BUDGET
FY24 BUDGET CATEGORY CDBG FUNDS OTHER PROGRAM
FUNDS (IF ANY)
TOTAL PROGRAM
COSTS
DIRECT COSTS
Demolition - Existing ramp components $ 7,150.00
Demolition - Planting components near ramp $ 3,300.00
Demolition - Plantings at West Side of House $ 7,150.00
Concrete ramp & landing $ 12,705.00
Concrete walkway - new (currently no path) $ 31,520.50
Compressed Gravel - existing (patch) $ 3,867.50
Knee wall $ 8,085.00
Wood ramp portion $ 11,440.00
Posts $ 9,075.00
Footings $ 14,520.00
Stairs $ 12,500.00
Grading - main ramp $ 8,250.00
Grading - side walkway $ 6,600.00
Handrails $ 13,068.00
Irrigation piping - Rework $ 5,500.00
Irrigation piping at W side - Demo/Rework $ 9,900.00
Exterior signage/Miscellaneous improvements $ 2,750.00
Demolition - Interior walls $ 4,620.00
Demolition - HVAC $ 3,300.00
Demolition - Existing frame at rear entrance $ 1,100.00
Demolition - Restroom and kitchen doors and walls $ 11,000.00
Demolition - Restroom and kitchen fixtures and finishes $ 5,500.00
Demolition - Plumbing infrastructure $ 8,250.00
HVAC - Ductwork reconfiguration $ 5,500.00
HVAC - Controls & wiring $ 2,200.00
Interior walls - Reconstruction $ 22,990.00
Interior signage - Wayfinding $ 1,650.00
Widen rear entrance with new frame (ADA) $ 9,900.00
Rear entrance - New door & hardware $ 5,500.00
Interior doors & framing - New $ 14,300.00
Interior door hardware - New $ 1,650.00
Kitchen - Custom casework $ 22,000.00
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Kitchen - General build out and finishes $ 16,500.00
Kitchen - Plumbing infrastructure $ 13,750.00
Kitchen - fixtures and appliances $ - $ 6,600.00 $ 6,600.00
Restroom - Fixtures and finishes $ 13,200.00
Restroom - Plumbing infrastructure $ 22,000.00
Plumbing - New water heater $ 5,500.00
Fire Sprinklers - Realign sprinkler heads in restroom and
kitchen $ 8,800.00
Structural General $ 28,129.00 $ 2,121.00 $ 30,250.00
Paint - Heritage House interior at restroom and kitchen $ 5,280.00
200A Electrical Service - New Wiring $ 19,250.00 $ 19,250.00
Demolition - electric panel and wiring $ 2,750.00 $ 2,750.00
Flooring - Vinyl New $ 3,762.00 $ 3,762.00
Construction Administration - Consultant $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Town Administration time $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00
TOTAL $ 400,000.00 $ 84,483.00 $ 484,483.00
13. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
1. Reporting Schedule. All required reports shall be submitted to the CDBG office no later than TEN
(10) calendar days after the end of the first, second, and third quarters and no later than FIVE (5) calendar
days after the end of the fourth quarter. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to submit quarterly progress reports via
email to the County CDBG staff.
2. Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR). At the end of each quarter, SUBRECIPIENT shall report the
CDBG number of Unduplicated Participants/Beneficiaries, Demographic Information, and the and how the
activities being provided under this grant contribute to meeting performance measures stated in the
contract.
3. Reimbursement Requests (RR). Program will be reimbursed on a quarterly basis, for
approved invoices submitted pursuant to this Contract. Requests for reimbursement will be made
quarterly via email to the County CDBG staff
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENTS TO CITY
COUNTY agrees to pay SUBRECIPIENT for the performance of the services, work, and duties, subject to and
performed in connection with this Agreement, a sum of money not to exceed the amount set forth in this
Agreement. Such sum shall be paid by COUNTY to SUBRECIPIENT on a reimbursement basis for services actually
performed by SUBRECIPIENT and for eligible costs actually incurred by and paid by, pursuant to this Agreement,
for the cost categories appearing in this section.
SECTION 1. Payment Procedures.
A. No sum shall be paid until County has received from SUBRECIPIENT the following:
1. Reimbursement Request (RR) or Expense Summary (ES) request for the PROGRAM on a quarterly
basis, for approved invoices submitted pursuant to this Contract. The RR form must be accompanied by
a request for reimbursement on SUBRECIPIENT letterhead along with relevant backup documentation
Requests for reimbursement will be made quarterly via email to the County CDBG staff specifying in detail
the services performed by, and the costs incurred by and paid by SUBRECIPIENT during the period for
which payment is requested. Any Program Income received by the SUBRECIPIENT shall reduce total
allowable payments by the same amount. "Program Income" is defined as income or earnings received by
SUBRECIPIENT which are directly generated from the use of CDBG funds (as defined at 24 CFR 570.500(a)).
It shall be reported by SUBRECIPIENT to COUNTY on a monthly basis. Any Program Income on hand when
this Agreement expires or terminated or any Program Income received after this Agreement expires or
terminates, shall be promptly paid to COUNTY.
B. Payment. Payment to SUBRECIPIENT will be made within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt by COUNTY
of all such required statements and supporting documents, including but not limited to, paid invoices,
provided that the items on such statements and supporting data for which payment is requested can properly
be paid under this Agreement, HUD regulations 2 CFR 200 applicable to the program, and the COUNTY-HUD
Grant Agreement, as the same may from time to time be amended. In making such determination, COUNTY
may rely upon the certification by SUBRECIPIENT that the items appearing on said statement and supporting
data are eligible items for payment under this program and Agreement, and such determination by COUNTY
shall in no way constitute a waiver by COUNTY of its right to recover from the amount of any money paid on
any item which is not eligible for payment under the program and this Agreement. Payment will be delayed
if the information provided to the COUNTY is missing or incomplete. COUNTY has right to ask for additional
documentation which will assist in the determination of cost eligibility and in accordance with HUD
regulations, as amended from time to time. In making such determination for payment, COUNTY may rely
upon the certification by SUBRECIPIENT that the items appearing on said statement and supporting data are
eligible items for payment under this program and Agreement, and such determination by COUNTY shall in no
way constitute a waiver by COUNTY of its right to recover from the amount of any money paid to on any item
which is not eligible for payment under the program and this Agreement.
COUNTY shall retain ten percent (10%) of the total funding amount. Payment of the retention shall be
made no earlier than thirty-five (35) days after all Work has been completed.
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COUNTY shall not be obligated to make a final payment until (i) all Work is complete and fit for its intended
use, and (ii) SUBRECIPIENT has submitted the Project Accomplishments Report to the COUNTY, which
provides the number of beneficiaries along with their racial and income data.
C. Disbursement. The total amount of such payments to be made to SUBRECIPIENT shall be distributed in
the following manner during the course of the PROGRAM.
1. Construction Costs. Total eligible payments made to SUBRECIPIENT’s for time actually worked for all
categories listed in EXHIBIT A entitled "CDBG Scope of Services, Performance Outcomes and
Measurements, and Budget".
2. Audit. Eligible payments to an independent Auditor to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR
PART 200, Subpart F, if required. "Eligible," as used in this Agreement, means those costs, payments, and
disbursements for activities for which community development grant moneys may be used pursuant to
Section 570.201 of the Federal Rules and Regulations for the Implementation of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Acts of 1974 and 1977, as amended, (24 CFR 570) and all other applicable rules
and regulations.
3. Classification of Costs. There is no universal rule for classifying certain costs as either direct or indirect
F&A (Finance and Administration) under every accounting system. A cost may be direct with respect to
some specific service or function, but indirect with respect to the Federal award or other final cost
objective. Therefore, it is essential that each item of cost incurred for the same purpose be treated
consistently in like circumstances either as a direct or an indirect (F&A) cost in order to avoid possible
double-charging of Federal awards. Guidelines for determining direct and indirect (F&A) costs charged to
Federal awards can be found in 2 CFR 200.412 – Classification of Costs.
SECTION 2. Budget Amendments.
A. Line Item. Any amendments to a line item in the approved budget must receive prior written approval
from the Office of Supportive Housing. Requests for budget amendments shall be submitted via email to the
County’s CDBG staff.
B. Reallocating of Program Funds. On a quarterly basis, COUNTY shall review the monthly expenditures if
any, for services performed and costs incurred by SUBRECIPIENT provided in this Exhibit. If such review reveals
that the monthly expenditures in any such quarter for the PROGRAM as a whole or any cost category thereof,
are below the total amount allocated under this Agreement for the total PROGRAM or cost category thereof
for such quarter, COUNTY may reallocate the amount of such under spending. In the case of under spending
in a cost category, COUNTY may reallocate unspent amount into another cost category of the PROGRAM. In
the case of underspending in the PROGRAM as a whole, COUNTY may reallocate unspent amount to another
community development PROGRAM. COUNTY shall, before reallocating, give SUBRECIPIENT ten (10) days’
written notice of its intention to reallocate funds. Such notice shall include a copy of COUNTY’s quarterly
expenditure review for the PROGRAM and statement of its reasons for such reallocation. COUNTY shall make
its final determination with respect to reallocation only after SUBRECIPIENT has been given an opportunity to
present its views and recommendations with respect to such contemplated reallocation. In no event,
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however, shall COUNTY be bound to accept SUBRECIPIENT’S views or recommendations with respect to such
contemplated reallocation. If the expenditures by SUBRECIPIENT in any quarter, for the PROGRAM or any cost
category thereof, exceed the total amount allocated to the PROGRAM or any cost category thereof, COUNTY
may terminate non-salary expenditures for the PROGRAM for such period of time as is necessary to bring
expenditures into conformance with this Agreement.
C. Reallocation of Program Funds. The DIRECTOR of the Office of Supportive Housing or his or her
designated representative, may at the request of SUBRECIPIENT approve reallocation of funds from any cost
category or categories to any other cost category or categories at any time provided that: (1) there is no
increase in the total amount specified in this Agreement, and (2) the goals and objectives set forth in Exhibit
A are not negatively affected. Approval by the DIRECTOR of the Office of Supportive Housing or his or her
designated representative of such reallocation of funds must be in writing. Any unexpended funds at the end
of the term of the Agreement shall be retained by the COUNTY. Expenses incurred prior to July 1, 2025, are
not eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement.
COUNTY agrees to pay SUBRECIPIENT for the performance of the services, work, and duties, subject to and
performed in connection with this Agreement, a sum of money not to exceed the amount set forth in this
Agreement. Such sum shall be paid by COUNTY to SUBRECIPIENT on a reimbursement basis for services
actually performed by SUBRECIPIENT and for eligible costs actually incurred by and paid by, pursuant to this
Agreement, for the cost categories appearing in this section.
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL BLOCK GRANT CONDITIONS
SECTION 1. GENERAL GRANT CONDITIONS
A. Definitions. As used herein, "HUD" means United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. "PROGRAM Area" for the purposes of this Exhibit “COUNTY” means the Santa Clara
County Urban County which includes the unincorporated community within Santa Clara County in
addition to seven small jurisdictions: the cities of Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte
Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.
B. General Compliance. SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the provisions of 24 CFR 570, Subpart J and
K, describing other program requirements, and the provisions of 2 CFR 200 relating to the Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Establishment and Maintenance of Records. SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain records, including but not
limited to, books, financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, personnel, property,
and all other pertinent records sufficient to reflect properly:
a. All direct and indirect costs of whatever nature claimed to have been incurred and
anticipated to be incurred to perform this Agreement, and
b. All other matters covered by this Agreement. Such records shall be maintained in
accordance with requirements now or hereafter prescribed by the COUNTY.
1. Records to be Maintained. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain all records required by the Federal
regulations specified in 24 CFR 570.506 that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under
this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the National
Objectives of the CDBG Program;
c. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or disposition of real
property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal opportunity
components of the CDBG Program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR 570.502 and 24 CFR 84.21 - 28; and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR Part 570.
2. Retention. SUBRECIPIENT shall preserve and make available its records for the period of four (4)
years from the date of final payment to SUBRECIPIENT under this Agreement; or such longer
period, if any, as may be required by applicable law; or if this Agreement is completely or partially
terminated, for a period of four (4) years from the date of any resulting final settlement.
3. Client Data. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for
services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income
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level or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided. Such
information shall be made available to the COUNTY monitors or their designees for review upon
request.
4. Disclosure. The SUBRECIPIENT understands that client information collected under this
Agreement is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected
with the administration of the SUBRECIPIENT’s responsibilities with respect to services provided
under this Agreement, is prohibited unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving
service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian.
5. Property Records. The Subrecipient shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly
identify properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet
eligibility criteria and shall conform to the “changes in use” restrictions specified in 24 CFR Section
570.503(b)(8), as applicable.
6. National Objectives. National Objectives. The Subrecipient agrees to maintain documentation
that demonstrates that the activities carried out with Funds provided under this Agreement meet
the CDBG Program’s national objective of benefiting severely disabled adults and elderly persons
(including presumed beneficiaries), as defined in 24 CFR Section 570.208.
7. Close-outs. The SUBRECIPIENT’s obligation to the COUNTY shall not end until all close-out
requirements are completed pursuant to 24 CFR 570.509. Activities during this close-out period
shall include, but are not limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including
the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances,
and accounts receivable to the SUBRECIPIENTS), and determining the custodianship of records.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any
period that the SUBRECIPIENT has control over CDBG funds, including program income.
8. Audits and Inspections. At any time during normal business hours, and as often as may be
deemed necessary, SUBRECIPIENT agrees that HUD and/or COUNTY, and/or any of their
respective authorized representatives shall have access to and the right to examine
SUBRECIPIENTS offices and facilities engaged in performance of this Agreement and all its records
with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT also agrees that HUD
and/or COUNTY, or any of their respective authorized representatives shall have the right to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of and from such records, and to make audits of all
contracts and subcontracts, invoices, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment,
materials, and all other data relating to matters covered by this Agreement. Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary for monitoring purposes, COUNTY shall not require
access to any information of SUBRECIPIENT mutually determined by the parties hereto to be
proprietary.
a. County Audits. COUNTY may perform an independent audit. Such audits may cover
program as well as fiscal matters. SUBRECIPIENT will be afforded an opportunity to
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respond to any audit findings and have the responses included in the final audit report.
Costs of such audits will be borne by SUBRECIPIENT.
b. Independent Audits. Funds will be set aside in each SUBRECIPIENT’S budget for an
independent audit. A separate line item will be established. SUBRECIPIENT shall enter
into an agreement with an independent public accountant certified to practice in the
State of California no later than sixty (60) days before the end of this Agreement calling
for an audit to be done for the entire year. The audit must be in conformance with the
applicable funding source. The audit must be completed and sent to COUNTY’s Office of
Supportive Housing staff within the later of one hundred fifty (150) days of the end of this
Agreement or ninety (90) days after the end of SUBRECIPIENT’s fiscal year. The
independent fiscal audit shall conform to Generally Accepted Government Auditing
Standards (GAGAS) 2 CFR 200.514(a) and the audit threshold 2 CFR 200.501(a).
c. Requirements. Such audits shall identify the funds received and disbursed under this
Agreement. For SUBRECIPIENT'S that expend $750,000 or more of Federal financial
assistance in a fiscal year, in addition to conducting normal financial audit procedures, the
SUBRECIPIENT'S independent public accountant certified to practice in the State of
California shall perform tests to ascertain that:
i. Expenditures submitted for reimbursement are allowable under 2 CFR Part 200
Subpart E, “Cost Principles”;
ii. Expenditures are in compliance with the grant agreements between the COUNTY
and SUBRECIPIENT; and
iii. Applicable laws and regulations. Further, the independent public accountant
certified to practice in the State of California shall render an opinion as to whether
the Expenditures complied with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and 2 CFR 200
Subpart F “Audit Requirements".
iv. Funds may be set aside in SUBRECIPIENT'S budget in an amount equal to
COUNTY’S fair share of SUBRECIPIENT'S cost of an independent audit, if required.
d. Components. The Audit must include the following:
i. Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position;
ii. Statement of Support, Revenue and Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances or
Statement Activities;
iii. Statement of Functional Expenses;
iv. Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards;
v. Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statement and Schedule of
Expenditures of Federal Awards;
vi. Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance
and Other Matters;
vii. Auditor’s Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Major
Programs and on Internal Control over Compliance;
viii. Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs;
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ix. Summary of Schedule of Prior Audit Findings;
x. Corrective Action Plan;
xi. Data Collection Form.
B. Procedures Concerning Reporting and Payments.
1. Program Income. The SUBRECIPIENT shall report all program income (as defined at 24 CFR
570.500(a)) generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this
Agreement. The use of program income by the SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements
set forth at 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, the SUBRECIPIENT may use such income
during the contract period for activities permitted under this Agreement and shall reduce
requests for additional funds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All
unexpended program income shall be returned to the COUNTY at the end of the contract period.
Any interest earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury and from funds held in a revolving
fund account is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the COUNTY.
2. Indirect Costs. If indirect costs are charged, SUBRECIPIENT may invoice for indirect costs up to a
de minimis rate of 10% per 2 CFR 200.414 (f). If SUBRECIPIENT requests an indirect cost rate
above the de minimis rate of 10%, SUBRECIPIENT shall develop an indirect cost allocation plan for
determining the appropriate SUBRECIPIENT’s share of administrative costs and shall submit such
plan to the COUNTY for review. The County may approve or deny the plan in its sole discretion.
Indirect Costs may not be charged or Capital Improvements or Housing Rehabilitation Projects.
SECTION 3. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
1. General Compliance. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 104(b) and Section
109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and Executive Order 11246 as amended by
Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12107 and 12086.
2. Nondiscrimination. The Subrecipient will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, actual or
perceived gender identity, national origin, disability, or other handicap, age, marital status, family
status, or status with regard to public assistance. The Subrecipient will take affirmative action to
ensure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment
practices include, but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Subrecipient agrees to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be
provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
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3. Land Covenants. The SUBRECIPEINT under this Agreement shall be subject to the requirements
of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and HUD regulations with respect thereto
including the regulations under 24 CFR Part 1. In the sale, lease or other transfer of land acquired,
cleared or improved with assistance provided under this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT shall require
a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting
discrimination upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or perceived
gender identity, or national origin, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use of occupancy of such
land or any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, and providing that and the United
States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenant, in providing the services and
work it is to provide, pursuant to this Agreement, agrees to take such measures as are necessary
to enforce such covenant and will not itself so discriminate.
4. Section 504. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(Pub. L. 93-112), as amended, and implementing regulations when published which specify that
no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from
participation (including employment), denied program benefits, or subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance.
5. Architectural Barriers Act. The Subrecipient shall meet the requirements, where applicable, of
the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as set forth in 24 CFR
570.614. A building or facility designed, constructed, or altered with funds allocated or reallocated
under CDBG program after December 11, 1995 and that meets the definition of a “residential
structure” as defined in 24 CFR Part 40.2 or the definition of a “building” as defined in 41 CFR Part
101-19.602(a) is subject to the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC
4151-4157) and shall comply with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. The Americans
with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) (42 USC 12131; 47 USC 155, 210, 218, and 255) requires that the
design and construction of facilities for first occupancy after January 26, 1993 must include
measures to make them readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. The ADA
further requires the removal of architectural barriers and communication barriers that are
structural in nature in existing facilities, where such removal is readily achievable—that is, easily
accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense.
B. Affirmative Action
1. Approved Plan. The Subrecipient agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the
County’s specifications an affirmative action program in keeping with the principles as provided
in Executive Order 11246 (as amended).
2. Women and Minority Business Enterprises. The requirements relating to Minority-Owned and
Women-Owned Business Enterprises set forth in Executive Order No. 11625 of October 13, 1971,
36 Fed. Reg. 19967, as amended by Executive Order No, 12007 of August 22, 1977, 42 Fed. Reg.
42839; and Executive Order No. 12432 of July 14, 1983, 48 Fed. Reg., 32551; and Executive Order
No. 12138 of May 18, 1979, 44 Fed. Reg. 29637, a SUBRECIPIENT must exercise affirmative
outreach efforts when soliciting bids for service or construction when the Federal funds received
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by the SUBRECIPIENT or subcontractor exceeds $10,000 and when the SUBRECIPIENT or
subcontractor is a for-profit organization/business.
3. Access to Records. The Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its sub-subrecipients to
furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records
and accounts by the COUNTY, HUD or its agent, or other authorized federal officials for purposes
of investigation to ascertain compliance with rules, regulations and provisions stated herein.
4. Notifications. The Subrecipient will send to each labor union or representative of workers with
which it may have a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice,
to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker’s
representative of the Subrecipient’s commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice
in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
5. EEO/AA Statement. The Subrecipient will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees
placed by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, state that it is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action employer. The Subrecipient shall comply with Executive Order 11246 as amended by
Executive Order 12086 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto (41 CFR Chapter 60), and will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or other handicap, age, marital status, or status
with regard to public assistance. The Subrecipient will take affirmative action to ensure that all
employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include but
are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for
training, including apprenticeship.
The Subrecipient agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
6. Subcontract Provision. The Subrecipient will include the provisions of Section 3. A, Civil Rights,
and B, Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, so
that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own subrecipients or subcontractors.
C. Employment Restrictions
1. Prohibited Activities. No funds provided in this Agreement shall be used for any partisan political
activity or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office; nor shall they be
used to provide services, or for the employment or assignment of personnel in a manner
supporting or resulting in the identification of programs conducted pursuant to this Agreement
with the following:
a. Any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any other political activity associated with
a candidate, or contending faction or group, in an election for public or party office;
b. Any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with transportation to the polls or
similar assistance in connection with any such election; or
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c. Any voter registration activity.
2. Labor Standards. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of
Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, the provisions of Contract Work
Hours, the Safety Standards Act, the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5; 40
U.S.C. 327 and 40 U.S.C. 276c and all other applicable Laws pertaining to labor standards insofar
as those acts apply to the performance of this Agreement. The Subrecipient shall maintain
documentation which demonstrates compliance with the hour and age requirements of this part.
Such documentation shall be made available to the COUNTY for review upon request.
The David Bacon Act (40 USC, Chapter 3, Section 276a-5; and CFR Parts 1, 3, 5 and 7) is triggered
when construction work over $2,000 is financed in whole or in part with CDBG Funds. It requires
that workers receive no less than the prevailing wages being paid for similar work in the same
area. Davis-Bacon does not apply to the rehabilitation of residential structures containing less
than eight units or force account labor (construction carried out by employees). HUD has
concluded that new construction (as well as rehabilitation) of residential property is exempt from
Federal labor standards if the property contains less than eight (8) units. SUBRECIPIENT shall
comply with HUD requirements pertaining to such contracts and the applicable requirements of
the regulations of the Department of Labor under 29 CFR Parts 3, 5 and 5a, governing the payment
of wages and the ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeymen; provided, that if wage rates
higher than those required under such regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing
hereunder is intended to relieve SUBRECIPIENT of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the
higher rates. SUBRECIPIENT shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such contracts
subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 5.5 and for such
contracts in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), pursuant to 29 CFR 5a.3.
3. “Section 3” Clause. Compliance with the provisions of “Section 3” of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1968 Pertaining to Employment Opportunities for Lower-Income Persons (12
U.S.C. 1701u), requiring that, to the greatest extent feasible on PROGRAMs financed by HUD, a
SUBRECIPIENT must:
a. Provide opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with a housing
rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing
construction, or other public construction PROGRAM, are given to persons with
household income that is at or below 80% of the median income for San Jose
Metropolitan Statistical Area defined by the Secretary of HUD residing within the San Jose
metropolitan area, Where feasible, priority should be given to residents within the service
area of the PROGRAM or the neighborhood in which the PROGRAM is located who have
household income that is at or below 80% of the median income for San Jose
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA as defined by the Secretary of HUD, and to participants
in other HUD programs who have household income that is at or below 80% of the median
income for the San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Subrecipient certifies and
agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity exists which would prevent
compliance with these requirements; and
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b. Award contracts for work undertaken in connection with housing rehabilitation (including
reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing construction, or other
public construction PROGRAM to business concerns that provide economic opportunities
for persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded PROGRAM
is located and have household income that is at or below 80% of the median income for
San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the Secretary of HUD, Where feasible,
priority should be given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to
residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the PROGRAM is located
who have household income that is at or below 80% of the median income for San Jose
Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the Secretary of HUD, and to participants in
other HUD programs who have household income that is at or below 80% of the median
income for that area; and
c. Self-certify whether they are a Section 3 business, employs Section 3 residents, or
subcontracts with business that provide opportunities to low-income persons when an
award of $200,000 or more of HUD funding is provided for housing rehabilitation, housing
construction, or other public construction PROGRAMs, and/or $100,000 or more to
subcontractors; and
d. At a minimum, provide documentation on federal compliance, reporting and outreach
efforts; and
e. The Subrecipient further agrees to comply with these “Section 3” requirements and to
include the following language in all subcontracts executed under this Agreement:
The work to be performed under this agreement is a PROGRAM assisted under a program
providing direct federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements of
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701.
“Section 3” requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and
employment be given to low and very low income residents of the PROGRAM area and contracts
for work in connection with the PROGRAM be awarded to business concerns that provide
economic opportunities for low and very low income persons residing in the metropolitan area
in which the PROGRAM is located.
4. Notifications. The Subrecipient agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding,
if any, a notice advising said labor organization or worker’s representative of its commitments
under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to
employees and applicants for employment or training.
5. Subcontracts. The Subrecipient will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will
take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in
violation of regulations issued by the grantor agency. The Subrecipient will not subcontract with
any entity where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of
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regulations under 24 CFR Part 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the entity has first
provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these
regulations.
D. Conduct.
1. Assignability. The Subrecipient shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the County; provided, however, that claims for money due or to
become due to the Subrecipient from the County under this Agreement may be assigned to a
bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such
assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the County.
2. Hatch Act. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this
Agreement, shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities in
violation of Chapter 15 of Title V of the U.S.C. Participants employed in the administration of the
CDBG Program, and participants whose principal employment is in connection with an activity
financed by the CDBG Program or its proceeds are subject to limitation on political activities under
the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1502(a), 18 U.S.C. 595). All participants may take part in non-partisan
activities outside working hours.
3. Resident Aliens. (24 CFR 570.613) Certain newly legalized aliens, as described in 24 CFR Part 49,
are not eligible to apply for the benefits under covered activities funded by the CDBG Program.
"Covered activities" are activities meeting the requirements of 24 CFR 570.208(a) that either (1)
have income eligibility requirements limiting benefits exclusively to low- and moderate-income
persons, or (2) are targeted geographically or otherwise to primarily benefit low- and moderate-
income persons (except for activities that benefit the public at large), and provide benefits on the
basis of an application.
4. Conflict of Interest. Under 24 CFR Part 570.66, no officer, employee or agent of COUNTY or
SUBRECIPIENT who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the CDBG Program
or to the services and work to be performed by SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement, during
such officer’s, employee’s or agent’s tenure or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof. SUBRECIPIENT shall incorporate or
cause to be incorporated in every contract required to be in writing a provision prohibiting such
interest pursuant to the purposes of this section.
7. Subcontracts. SUBRECIPIENT shall not award any contract or subcontract which is otherwise in
compliance with this Agreement to any person or subcontractor who is at the time ineligible under
the provisions of any applicable regulations of the Department of Labor to receive an award of
such contract.
8. Lobbying. The Subrecipient hereby certifies that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
SUBRECIPIENT, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
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an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
c. The SUBRECIPIENT shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all SUBRECIPIENTs
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
d. Lobbying Certification. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by
Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000
for each such failure.
9. Copyrights. If this Agreement results in a book or other copyrightable material, the author is free
to copyright the work, but HUD reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, all copyrighted material and
all material which can be copyrighted.
10. Patents. Any discovery or invention arising out of or developed in the course of work aided by
this Agreement shall be promptly and fully reported to COUNTY and HUD for determination by
HUD as to whether patent protection on such invention or discovery will be sought and how the
rights in the invention or discovery, including the rights under any patent issued thereon, shall be
disposed of and administered, in order to protect the public interest.
11. Religious Organizations. Subrecipient shall not use any funds to construct, rehabilitate, maintain,
or restore religious structures (including those which may be historic properties) currently used
for religious purposes in accordance with the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR Section
570.200(j). CDBG FUNDS shall not be used to construct, rehabilitate, maintain, or restore
structures or other real property owned by "pervasively sectarian" organizations. Block grant
funds shall not be used to assist a religious organization in acquiring property. These prohibitions
apply whether or not the property is used for religious services or instruction or is used in any
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other way for religious activities. CDBG Funds may be used for the provision of public services
under the following conditions:
a. The public services provided are exclusively non-religious in nature and scope;
b. There are no religious services, proselytizing, instruction, or any other religious
influences in connection with the public services.
c. There is no religious discrimination in terms of employment or benefits under the public
services; and
d. The CDBG funds may be used only for the provision of public services and not for the
construction, rehabilitation or restoration of any facility owned by the religious
organization where the services are to be provided. A narrow exception to this prohibition
is that minor repairs may be made where such repairs (a) are directly related to the public
services, (b) are located in a structure used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (c)
constitute in dollar terms a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the public services.
SECTION 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Requirements. (24 CFR 470.604) SUBRECIPIENT is not allowed to incur program
expenses until the COUNTY has performed an environmental review of the proposed activities,
received the release of funds, and provided the SUBRECIPIENT with formal clearance to initiate
them, along with directives for any action necessary to mitigate negative environmental impacts (24
CFR Part 58).
1. SUBRECIPIENT will submit the correct Environmental Review Record for Maintenance and
or Minor Rehabilitation activities to the County Housing Rehabilitation Specialist or HCD
Program Manager for review.
2. County will provide SUBRECIPIENT with technical guidance when needed.
3. County will forward the executed Environmental Review Record to the SUBRECIPIENT
once approved (Formal Clearance).
B. Air and Water. This Agreement is subject to 42 U.S.C. 1857, and 33 U.S.C. 1251 et sec., and the
regulations issued pursuant thereto. Therefore, SUBRECIPIENT agrees as follows:
a. SUBRECIPIENT stipulates that any facility to be utilized in the performance of any
nonexempt contract or subcontract is not listed on the List of Violating Facilities issued
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to 40 CFR 15.20;
b. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section 114 of the Clean
Air Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 1857c-8) and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 1318) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry,
reports, and information, as well as all other requirements specified in said Sections 114
and 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder;
c. SUBRECIPIENT stipulates that as a condition for the award of the contract prompt notice
will be given of any notification received from the Director, Office of Federal Activities,
EPA, indicating that a facility utilized or to be utilized for the contract is under
consideration to be listed on the EPA List of Violating Facilities;
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d. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that criteria and requirements in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of
this section will be included in every non-exempt subcontract and SUBRECIPIENT shall
take such action as the COUNTY or HUD requires as a means of enforcing such
provisions.
e. In no event shall any amount of the assistance provided under this Agreement be
utilized with respect to a facility which has given rise to a conviction under Section
113(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act or Section 309(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act.
C. Flood Disaster Protection. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT
shall comply with the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-234), and the
standards issued thereto. No portion of the moneys to be paid to SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this
Agreement shall be used for acquisition or construction purposes as defined under Section 3(a) of said
Act, for use in an area identified by the Secretary of HUD as having special flood hazards which is
located in an area not in compliance with the requirements for participation in the National Flood
Insurance Program pursuant to Section 201(d) of said Act; and the use of any of said moneys for such
acquisition or construction in such identified areas in communities then participating in the National
Flood Insurance Program shall be subject to the mandatory purchase of flood insurance requirements
of Section 102(a) of said Act.
Any contract or agreement for the sale, lease or other transfer of land acquired, cleared or improved
with assistance provided under this Agreement shall contain, if such land is located in an area
identified by the Secretary of HUD as having special flood hazards and in which the sale of flood
insurance has been made available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 4001, ~., provisions obligating the transferee and its successors or assigns to obtain and
maintain, during the ownership of such land, such flood insurance as required with respect to financial
assistance for acquisition or construction purposes under Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, as amended. Such provisions shall be required notwithstanding the fact that
the construction on such land is not itself funded with assistance provided under this Agreement.
D. Lead-Based Paint. Notwithstanding any other provision, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the
regulations issued by the Secretary of HUD set forth in 24 CFR 570.608 and all applicable rules and
orders issued thereunder which prohibit the use of lead-based paint in residential structures
undergoing federally assisted construction or rehabilitation and require the elimination of lead-based
paint hazards. Every contract or subcontract, including painting, pursuant to which such federally
assisted construction or rehabilitation is performed, shall include appropriate provisions prohibiting
the use of lead-based paint.
E. Historic Preservation. SUBRECIPIENT shall not violate provisions of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the procedures set forth in 36 CFR Part 800, Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply
to the performance of this Agreement. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic
Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old
or older or that are included on a federal, state, or local historic property list. Before any
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commitments are made to make any physical improvements or alterations or demolition of any
building, SUBRECIPIENT shall receive assurances from the COUNTY that the SUBRECIPIENT is in
compliance
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EXHIBIT D
ASSURANCES
The CITY hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with all regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements
applicable to the acceptance and use of Federal funds for this Federally-assisted program and will be responsible
for implementing and complying with all relevant future changes to Federal Regulations or OMB Circulars.
Specifically gives assurances and certifies with respect to the PROGRAM that it is compliant with the following
Regulations as defined by 24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart J; 24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart K; and will be conducted and
administered in conformity with “Public Law 88.352 and Public Law 90-284. Full text of the regulations can be
located at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
1. 570.505. Use of Real Property
2. 570.506. Records to be Maintained
3. 570.508. Public Access to Public Records
4. 570.601. Public Law 88-352 and Public Law 90-284; affirmatively furthering fair housing; Executive
Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259 addresses discrimination. HUD regulations
implementing Executive Order 11063 are contained in 24 CFR, Part 107.
5. 570.602. Section 109 of the Act addresses discrimination
6. 570.603. Labor Standards
7. 570.604. Environmental Standards
8. 570.605. National Flood Insurance Program
9. 570.606. Displacement, Relocation, Acquisition, and Replacement of Housing.
10. 570.607. Employment and Contracting Opportunities
11. 570.608. Lead-Based Paint
12. 570.609. Use of Debarred, Suspended, or Ineligible Contractors or CITYs
13. 570.610. Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles. The COUNTY, its Cities,
agencies or instrumentalities, shall comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 24 CFR
Part 85 (Common Rule), and OMB Circulars A-110 (Grants and Agreements with Non-Profit
Organizations), A-122 (Cost Principles for Non-Profits), A-128 (Audits of State and Local Governments-
implemented at 24 CFR, Part 24), and A-133 (Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Non-
Profit Institutions), as applicable, as they relate to the acceptance and use of Federal funds under this
part. The applicable sections of 24 CFR, Part 85 and OMB Circular A-100 are set forth at 570.502.
14. 570.611. Conflict of Interest
15. 570.612. Executive Order 12372 allows States to establish its own process for review and comment
on proposed Federal financial assistance programs, specifically the use of CDBG funds for the
construction or planning of water or sewer facilities.
16. 570.613. Eligibility Restrictions for Certain Resident Aliens
17. 570.614. Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Ac
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EXHIBIT E
DECLARATION OF CONTRACTOR
(To be completed by all Type I Contractors)
This is a Type I service contract under the Board of Supervisor’s Resolution of Contracting Principles.
Type I Category: Section II C.6
Explanation: Contract with another Public Government Agency
I am authorized to complete this form on behalf of the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS.
I have used due diligence in obtaining this information, and this information contained herein is complete and
accurate.
CONTRACT PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS OF THE RESOLUTION RE: CONTRACTING PRINCIPLES
This contract is a Type I service contract, subject to the Resolution of Contracting Principles adopted by
the Board of Supervisors on October 28, 1997 and subsequently amended on October 21, 2008. Accordingly,
Contractor shall comply with all of the following:
a. Contractor shall, during the term of this contract, comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local rules, regulations, and laws.
b. Contractor shall maintain financial records adequate to show that County funds paid under the
contract were used for purposes consistent with the terms of the contracts. These records shall be maintained
during the term of this contract and for a period of three (3) years from termination of this contract or until all
claims if any, have been resolved, whichever period is longer, or longer if otherwise required under other
provisions of this contract.
The failure of Contractor to comply with this Section or any portion thereof may be considered a material breach
of this contract and may, at the option of the County, constitute grounds for the termination and/or non-renewal
of the contract. Contractor shall be provided reasonable notice of any intended termination or non-renewal on
the ground of non-compliance with this Section, and the opportunity to respond and discuss the County’s intended
action.
City Manager Signature:
Date
Print Name: Peter Pirnejad
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EXHIBIT F
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
[$100,001 or more]
Attach Insurance Requirements
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
STANDARD CONTRACTS ABOVE $100,000
Indemnity
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Contractor shall indemnify, release, hold
harmless, and defend, with counsel approved by County of Santa Clara (hereinafter “County”),
County and its officers, agents, and employees from any claim, demand, suit, judgment, liability,
loss, injury, damage, or expense of any kind (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of, or
in connection with, performance of this Agreement by Contractor and/or its officers, agents,
employees, or sub-contractors, excepting only loss, injury, or damage caused by the sole negligence
or willful misconduct of personnel employed by County. It is the intent of the parties to this
Agreement to provide the broadest possible coverage for County as allowed by law. Contractor
shall reimburse County for all costs, attorneys’ fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred with respect
to any litigation or process in which Contractor contests its obligation to indemnify, defend, and/or
hold harmless County under this Agreement and does not prevail in that contest.
Insurance
Without limiting the Contractor's indemnification of the County, the Contractor shall provide and
maintain at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, or as may be further required
herein, the following insurance coverages and provisions:
A. Evidence of Coverage
Prior to commencement of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide a Certificate of
Insurance certifying that coverage as required herein has been obtained. Individual
endorsements executed by the insurance carrier shall accompany the certificate. In addition,
a certified copy of the policy or policies shall be provided by the Contractor upon request.
This verification of coverage shall be sent to the requesting County department, unless
otherwise directed. The Contractor shall not receive a Notice to Proceed with the work
under the Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required and such insurance has been
approved by the County. This approval of insurance shall neither relieve nor decrease the
liability of the Contractor.
B. Qualifying Insurers
All coverages, except surety, shall be issued by companies which hold a current policy
holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A- V, according to the
current Best's Key Rating Guide or a company of equal financial stability that is approved
by the County's Insurance Manager.
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C. Notice of Cancellation
All coverage as required herein shall not be canceled or changed so as to no longer meet
the specified County insurance requirements without 30 days' prior written notice of such
cancellation or change being delivered to the County of Santa Clara or their designated
agent.
D. Insurance Required
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance - for bodily injury (including death) and
property damage which provides limits as follows:
a. Each occurrence - $1,000,000
b. General aggregate - $2,000,000
c. Products/Completed Operations aggregate - $2,000,000
d. Personal Injury - $1,000,000
2. General liability coverage shall include:
a. Premises and Operations
b. Products/Completed
c. Personal Injury liability
d. Severability of interest
3. General liability coverage shall include the following endorsement, a copy of which
shall be provided to the County:
Additional Insured Endorsement, which shall read:
“County of Santa Clara, and members of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Santa Clara, and the officers, agents, and employees of
the County of Santa Clara, individually and collectively, as additional
insureds.”
Insurance afforded by the additional insured endorsement shall apply as primary
insurance, and other insurance maintained by the County of Santa Clara, its
officers, agents, and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with
insurance provided under this policy. Public Entities may also be added to the
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additional insured endorsement as applicable and the contractor shall be notified by
the contracting department of these requirements.
4. Automobile Liability Insurance
For bodily injury (including death) and property damage which provides total limits
of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per
occurrence applicable to all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles.
4a. Aircraft/Watercraft Liability Insurance (Required if Contractor or any of its agents
or subcontractors will operate aircraft or watercraft in the scope of the Agreement)
For bodily injury (including death) and property damage which provides total limits
of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per
occurrence applicable to all owned, non-owned and hired aircraft/watercraft.
5. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
a. Statutory California Workers' Compensation coverage including broad form
all-states coverage.
b. Employer's Liability coverage for not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence.
E. Special Provisions
The following provisions shall apply to this Agreement:
1. The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by the Contractor and any approval of said insurance by the County or
its insurance consultant(s) are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Contractor pursuant
to this Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions concerning
indemnification.
2. The County acknowledges that some insurance requirements contained in this
Agreement may be fulfilled by self-insurance on the part of the Contractor.
However, this shall not in any way limit liabilities assumed by the Contractor under
this Agreement. Any self-insurance shall be approved in writing by the County
upon satisfactory evidence of financial capacity. Contractors obligation hereunder
may be satisfied in whole or in part by adequately funded self-insurance programs
or self-insurance retentions.
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3. Should any of the work under this Agreement be sublet, the Contractor shall require
each of its subcontractors of any tier to carry the aforementioned coverages, or
Contractor may insure subcontractors under its own policies.
4. The County reserves the right to withhold payments to the Contractor in the event
of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements outlined above.
F. Fidelity Bonds (Required only if contractor will be receiving advanced funds or payments)
Before receiving compensation under this Agreement, Contractor will furnish
County with evidence that all officials, employees, and agents handling or having
access to funds received or disbursed under this Agreement, or authorized to sign or
countersign checks, are covered by a BLANKET FIDELITY BOND in an amount
of AT LEAST fifteen percent (15%) of the maximum financial obligation of the
County cited herein. If such bond is canceled or reduced, Contractor will notify
County immediately, and County may withhold further payment to Contractor until
proper coverage has been obtained. Failure to give such notice may be cause for
termination of this Agreement, at the option of County.
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