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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 29-99 06/01/1999 c vw152199 RESOLUTION NO. 2 9 - 9 9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND RESOURCE CENTER FOR COMMLrNITY LIVING WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a recipient of funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, it has been detenn'med by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect that the Resource Center for Community Living shall provide a program that includes "Community Living," and "Shared Housing for Special Populations" for the residents of the Village of Mount Prospect in the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, the program proposed by the Resource Center for Community Living and approved herein, complies with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to benefiting low and moderate-income persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: ~ That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the Clerk directed to attest his signature on an agreement for Community Development Block Grant implementation, which Agreement is between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Resource Center for Community Living, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". TI~_EC_TAQI!_~_~ That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by the law. AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks NAYS: None ABSENT: Skowron PASSED and APPROVED this 1 s t day of June ,1999. L. Farley / ,// ATTEST: Velma,'W, Lowe Village Clerk AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this ~_day of .~('t ~ 1999, by and between the Village of Mount Prospect, a body public of the State of Illqnois (hereinafter referred to as the "VILLAGE" and the Resources for Community Living (hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY"), a Not-for-Profit Community-based organization. SECTION I Statement of Purpose As a grantee of Community Development Block Grant funds (hereinafter referred to as CDBG funds) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter referred to as HUD), the VILLAGE elects to contract for services with the AGENCY for operation ora program to facilitate services and housing for Iow and moderate income developmentally and/or physically disabled residents of the Village of Mount Prospect. SECTION II Amount of the Grant The VILLAGE does hereby contract for services with the AGENCY up to a maximum of $1,000.00 and the AGENCY agrees to abide by the provisions and regulations of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, as amended under which said contract is made, and to use said contract funds for the purposes set forth in Section I hereof and as conditioned by the provisions of Section III next. The VILLAGE's contractual obligation as identified in Section I shall be limited to the maximum amount specified in Section II, to the actual amount invoiced by the AGENCY, and only to the extent such amount is received from HUD for such purposes. SECTION III Conditions of Contract A. Indemnification. The AGENCY agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the VILLAGE and each and everyone of it% officers, agents, employees, servants, attorneys, insurers and successors from any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, expenses injuries, losses or damages of whatever kind, character of description the VILLAGE may suffer as a result of any cause, matter, act, or omission arising out of the failure of the AGENCY, or those acting under it, to conform to the statues, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any governmental ff"~xL authority, in connection with the AGENCY's performance under this Agreement. The AGENCY agrees to defend against any claims brought or actions filed against the VILLAGE with respect to the subject of the indemnity contained herein, whether such claims or actions are rightfully or wrongfully brought or filed. In case of such a claim brought or such an action filed, the AGENCY agrees that the VILLAGE may employ attorneys of it's own selection to appear and defend the claim or action on behalf of the VILLAGE, subject to reasonable approval by the VILLAGE, at the expense of the AGENCY. The AGENCY, at its' option, shall have the sole authority for the direction of the defense. B. Non-discrimination. The AGENCY, performing under this Agreement, shall not discriminate against any worker, employee, or applicant or any member of the public, because of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, termination, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship: The AGENCY agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discriminatory clause. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action shall be applicable with regard to both AGENCY's internal personnel practices and it's actions in the performance of this Agreement. The AGENCY hereby certifies that I-9 forms are current and employment verification has been completed regarding ail employees. The AGENCY agrees and authorizes the VILLAGE and HUD to conduct compliance reviews or any other procedures to assure compliance with these provisions, subject to applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy with reasonable notice to the AGENCY. C. Examination of Records. The AGENCY will, at all times, give HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the VILLAGE, through any authorized representative, access to, and the right to examine ail records, books, papers or documents related to the contract, in accordance with state and federal law. Said records shall include verification of household income and information on race or national origin. Eligible households for this program must have incomes below those noted in Exhibit C. The AGENCY may establish income criteria below that noted in Exhibit C. D. Filing of Records. The AGENCY shall file with the VILLAGE such duplicates of records covering such activities to be performed in whole or in pan, as specified in Exhibit "A". E. Availability of Law, Regulations and Orders. The VILLAGE shall, upon the request of the AGENCY, provide it with copies of all laws, regulations and orders, including those cited in this contract, which regulate the operation of the Block Grant funded programs, or which might otherwise affect the performance of this Agreement. -2- SECTION IV Compliance with Laws The AGENCY, shall at all times, observe and comply with all laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County and local government which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement, and the AGENCY shall be required to perform all acts under this agreement in the same manner as the VILLAGE, as a contractor of the Federal Government, is or would be required to perform such acts. SECTION V Submission to HUD Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall forthwith file all necessary documents with HUD and shall comply with all applicable roles and regulations necessary to facilitate acquisition of funds approved for this program by HUD. The AGENCY shall not file any lawsuit against the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees as a result of this contract, except that this Section shall not act as a bar to any lawsuits arising from the negligent acts of the VILLAGE or any of it's officers or employees. SECTION VI Billing and Reporting Arrangements Pursuant to this Agreement, the VILLAGE will disburse CDBG funds to the AGENCY on the following basis: 1. The VILLAGE shall allocate the $1,000.00 contract amount for the services stipulated in this Agreement. The AGENCY shall submit one invoice every three months for work performed during the three (3) month invoice period. Each invoice will be for one-quarter (¼) of the contract amount. With each invoice, the AGENCY shall submit to the VILLAGE a Quarterly Performance Report covering the activities of the involved period. Said report shall include information on: -3- a. Each Mount Prospect client who was in Agency supported housing during the previous three (3) months showing the client's AGENCY number, client's address, and types of services rendered. The report may also include the number of Mount Prospect applications received and the number of Mount Prospect applicants approved for the program. The AGENCY may also report on the number of presentations and other marketing efforts conducted over the previous three (3) months. The first report shall be due on April 30, 1999. All others shall be due by the 10th day of July and October of 1999. 2. A final report shall accompany the AGENCY's final billing. This report will highlight the accomplishments of the program over the past year, summarize for the period, from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, the number of Mount Prospect residents served by type of assistance, and include the completion of Exhibit B herein attached. This report shall also include the normal last quarterly report noted above in Item A. The final report is due no later than January 10, 2000. SECTION VH Length of Contract This Agreement shall be valid from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 and may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice. All costs associated with completed tasks shall be billed to the VILLAGE and reimbursed upon presentation of all documentation required under Section VI. SECTION VIII Assignments The AGENCY shall not assign the Agreement or any part thereof and the AGENCY shall not transfer or assign any funds or claims due or to become due hereunder without the prior written approval of the Village Manager. Any transfer or assignment of funds pursuant to this agreement, either in whole or in part, or any interest therein shall be due to the AGENCY shall be deemed of no force or effect and shall not be binding upon the VILLAGE. -4- SECTION IX Notices and Communications Notices and communications under this Agreement shall be sent registered or certified mail postage prepared, to the respective parties as follows: to the VILLAGE Mr. William J. Cooney, Jr. Director of Community Developmem Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 to the AGENCY Ms. Valerie Thompson Executive Director Resources for Community Living 800 West Central Road, Suite 103N Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 / Village Clerk / LIVING AGENCY Ex~mive Director Not~ Public 't/on with Distinction RESOURCES FOR from ~ , ,e Counci1(1997-2000) COMMUNITY LIVING To offer adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities opportunities to achieve greater self-esteem, dignity and participation in all aspects of community life through affordable housing options, individualized skill instruction and necessary support services. In keeping with the above Mission Statement, Resources for Community Living (RCL) offers innovative services designed to increase the independence as well as the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities (usually mental retardation). These services may include: Affordable housing - Using both the shared housing approach and independent apartments, helps people with mental retardation to locate and lease homes and apartments within the community. Because these housing arrangements are not owned by RCL (each participant signs his/her own lease), participants have greater control over their own lives. Housing arrangements through RCL are not group- oriented; therefore the stigma which is often associated with group homes and other congregate living arrangements is non-existent. In fact, the individual's new neighbors may not even know that the RCL participant has a disability. Individualized support services - Trained staff members provide individualized skill instruction and support services which are designed to increase independence, allowing participants to remain in their communities. These support services may include money management, using public transportation, cooking, nutrition, safety, case management and other necessary skills. RCL also provides assistance in linking participants with other community members, resources and activities to help them to become active and contributing members of their communities. Social Group - Loneliness and isolation remain a significant problem for people with mental retardation, despite their physical presence in the community. Because of this, RCL also coordinates a monthly social group which provides an opportunity for RCL participants to meet others and make new friends. These groups also provide an opportunity for staff members to observe the individual's social interaction skills, so that skill training (e.g. how to introduce self, trust, assertiveness, relationships, etc.) in appropriate areas may be addressed on an individual basis. In addition, several times each year speakers are asked to present information during social groups on various subjects including safety, recreation and other important issues. Rent Subsidy - Finally, because many participants lack sufficient resources to provide for themselves, RCL offers a rent subsidy. These rent subsidies are limited to $150 per month based on the individual's income and are derived entirely from donations. Because of this, rent subsidies are not always available and cannot be relied on as a source of support. Linkage with long-term sources of financial support, including Section 8 Rental Assistance, provides a more stable and reliable future for the individual. Currently, RCL serves 20 individuals in 16 housing arrangements. One additional individual receives support services in preparation for future housing. There are currently 11 people on RCL's waiting list. Resources for Community Living employs three full-time staff members with professional degrees. Together these staff members provided more than 3,900 hours of direct support and skill instruction services for RCL participants during FY98. Please feel free to contact Valerie Thompson at (847) 632-1554 or at E-mail address RESCOLIV~_,AOL.COM, if you have any questions regarding Resources for Community Living. 800 West Central Road, Suite 103N * Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 632-1554Voice * (847) 632-0554TDD * (847) 632-1570 Fax