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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 19-84 04/17/1984 RESOLUTION NO. 19-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. WHEREAS, the Village of Mount prospect is a recipient of funds under the-Community Development Block Grant program; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount prospect that Northwest Community Services, Inc. shall provide housing counseling services for low- and moderate-income and elderly residents within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount prospect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the Village President of the Village of Mount prospect and the village Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for Community Development Block Grant Implementation, which contract is between the Village of Mount prospect and Northwest Community Services, Inc., a not-for- profit corporation, said contract is attached to this Resolution. SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis NAYS: None ABSENT: Van Geem, Wattenberg PASSED AND APPROVED this 17 day of April , 1984. cP . /) II // ..a~~~ /Y ~<l,.9-' =6 Mayor ATTEST: 1~ ~ F£// AU I Village Clerk I I - AGREEMENT This ~reement is entered into this /l~day of ~ 1984, by and between the Village of Mount Prospect, a b dy politic of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "VILLAGE" and Northwest Community Services, Inc., a not-for- profit corporation of the State of Illinois (hereinafter re- ferred to as "NCS"). 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 NCS for opera- tion of a Housing, Energy and Supportive Services program as outlined in the Overview and proposal attached herewith as Exhibit "A". SECTION II Amount of the Grant The VILLAGE does hereby contract for services with the NCS in the sum of $11,000.00 and the NCS 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 amount specified, and only to the extent such amount is received from HUD for such purposes. SECTION III Conditions of Contract A. Indemnification. NCS agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the VILLAGE and each and everyone of its officers, agents, employees, servants, attorneys, insurers and successors from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, 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 NCS, or those acting under it, to conform to the statutes, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, in connection with NCS's performance under this Agreement. NCS 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, NCS agrees that the VILLAGE may employ attorneys of its own selection to appear and defend the claim or action on behalf of the VILLAGE at the expense of NCS. The VILLAGE, at its option, shall have the sole authority for the direction of the defense, and shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of any compromise or settlement of any claims or actions against the VILLAGE. B. Non-discrimination. NCS, 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, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination rates of pay, other forms of compensation, selection for training, including apprenticeship. NCS 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 NCS's internal personnel practices and its actions in the performance of this Agreement. NCS agrees and authorizes the VILLAGE and HUD to conduct compliance reviews or any other procedures to assure compliance with these provisions. C. Examination of Records. NCS 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 all records, books, papers or documents related to the contract, in accordance with state and federal law. D. Filing of Records. NCS shall file with the VILLAGE such duplicates of records covering such activities to be performed in whole or in part, as specified in Exhibit "A". E. Availability of Law, Regulations and Orders. The VILLAGE shall, upon the request of NCS, 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. SECTION IV Compliance With Laws NCS shall, at all times, observe and comply with all laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County and local - 2 - government which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement, and NCS shall be required to perform all acts under this Agreem~nt 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 rules and regulations necessary to facilitate acquisition of funds approved for this program by HUD. NCS shall not file any lawsuit against the VILLAGE or any of its 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 its officers or employees. SECTION VI Billing and Reporting Arrangements Pursuant to this Agreement, the VILLAGE will disburse CDBG funds to NCS on the following basis: 1. The VILLAGE shall allocate the $11,000.00 contract amount in monthly installments for the period May 1,1984 to April 30,1985, with the first installment to be paid upon receipt of monthly invoice. The first eleven (11) installments shall be $915.00 each and the final installment shall be $935.00. Payments are to be made at monthly intervals upon receipt of the invoices, provided the NCS has complied with the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 below. 2. NCS shall provide to the VILLAGE on a quarterly basis, a written assessment of services provided, due ten (10) days after the end of the quarter. 3. NCS shall provide to the VILLAGE, upon the anniversary date of the commencement of its performance under this Agreement, a comprehensive performance report. NCS shall certify that no work was performed under third party contracts. SECTION VII Assignment NCS shall not assign this Agreement or any part thereof and NCS 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 - 3 - 0# this Agreement, either in whole or in part, or any interest therein which shall be due to NCS shall be deemed of no force or effect and shall not be binding upon the VILLAGE. SECTION VIII Notices and Communications Notices and communications under this Agreement shall be sent registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the respective parties as follows: to the VILLAGE: Mr. Kenneth Fritz, Director of Community Development Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 to the NCS: Mr. Robert Munoz, Executive Director Northwest Community Services, Inc. 410 East Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 This Agreement is entered into this lId day of ~ 1984. , THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ATTEST: / ~~eY~ - Villàge Clerk By: ~.u) )I~ President ~f the Village Board ATTEST: ~::::'i~1 r Notary Public - NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation By: ~~--- President 0 the Board MY COMMISSION EXPJRiS IP.RII L JDJ - 4 - ~ '" EXHIBIT A Overview of the Housing/Budgeting Services program Through an $11,000.00 Community Development Block Grant from the Village of Mount prospect, the Northwest Community Services, Inc. will provide the following services which are hereby stated as goals and objectives: GOALS: Exploration of compliance of federally assisted housing complexes in the area to ensure availability of housing units to those eligible and requesting such units. Continued efforts to resolve landlord-tenant disagreements. Continued efforts to cooperate with all groups interested in increasing the amount of subsidized housing units, particularly as related to large families. Linkage of housing clients with supportive services. Referral of eligible NCS clients in need of housing rehabili- tation to the Mount Prospect housing rehabilitation program. Help senior citizens to participate in the Senior Shared Housing program. Objectives Objective # to be Served 1. Assist seniors obtain subsidized housing 50 2. Assist non-seniors obtain subsidized housing 50 3. Assist seniors with shared housing 10 4. Provide supportive services/referrals to housing clients 45 5. Assist with rent payments 10 8 6. Assist with mortgage payments 7. Provide budget counseling 15