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RESOLUTION NO. 16-97
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND RESOURCE
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
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 the Resource Center for the Elderly shall provide a program
from "Community Living' and "Shared Housing for Special Populations" Program for the
residents of Mount Prospect in the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount
Prospect; and
WHEREAS, the program proposed by the Resource Center for the Elderly approved
herein, complies with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development with respect to benefitting Iow- 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:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and 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 the Elderly, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and
hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A".
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: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hendricks, Juracek
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 1997.
ATTEST: ~ (~erald L.-~arley, Mat/yor J
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Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this /~4'Xdayof ~[0c~'[~1997, by andbetweenthe
Village of Mount Prospect, a body public of the State of Illinois (hdreinafter 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 of a
program to facilitate services and housing for low- and moderate- income developmentally
and/or physically disabled residetns 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 ufthe 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 hereuf 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's 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,
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to conform to the statues, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any governmental
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 it's 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 all 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 all 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 part, as specified in Exhibit "A".
E. Avallabili _ty 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.
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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 rules 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 res&It 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 (IA) 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:
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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 10, 1997. All others shall be due by the
10th day of July, and October of 1997.
2. A final report shall accompany the AGENCY's final billing. This report will
highlight the accomplishments of the program over~/ae4~ast year, summarize for
the period, from January 1, 1997 to December 31 (~199~8,.vlhe number of Mount
Prospect residents served by type of assistance, an'~'ff~lude 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 I0,
1998.
SECTION VII
Length of Contract
This Agreement shall be valid from January i, 1997 through December 31, 1997 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.
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SECTION IX
Notices and Communications
Notices and communications under this Agreement shall be sent registered or certified
mall postage prepared, to the respective parties as follows:
to the VILLAGE
Mr. William J. Cooney, Jr.
Director of Community Development
Village of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
to the AGENCY
Ms. Val erie~Iero'"Th~om(Eoc~
Executive Director
Resources for Community Living
800 West Central Road, Suite 162
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
_ RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY
Village Clerk LIVING AGENCY
CFAGREE.WPD - S '
Q RESO,. ~$ FOR
COMMUNITY LIVING
EXhibit A
Robert had been living in a motel for several months and wasn't sum how he
would pay for the next month, He asked Resources for Community Dying to
help him find a place to live. Robert was matched with a widowed woman,
Margar~ who was looking for someone to help with yerdwork and other tasks.
,Robert and Margaret lived ~ogether for two years, Rober~ who has mild mental
~..~ retardation, now lives In his own apartment and continues to receive support
services from RCL in the areas of money management and other skills.
The largest groups of persons with developmental disabilities are those with mild to moderate
disabilities who are abts fo function quite well when provided with adequate support. Parellts have
fought hard to keep these children out of institutions and in public schools. Yet, they are concerned
about their son/daughter's ability to live on their own and feel others might take advantage of them.
Ma~iy adult children continue to I'Ne with parents despite their own desire to move away from home.
As parents age, they become incrsasingly concerned about the future, yet few mal(e plans for future
housing. Some parents have approached group housing facilities only to find that their child is '~oo
high fun~ioning' for these services, while others recognize that their child does not want to live in
a g~up~eff rig, but rather to live n a home or apartment n the commun ty like their brothers and
sisters..
Where then will adults with developmental disabilities live when they can no longer live with parents?
Families have struggled with this question and are seeking resources to prepare their child for
greater independence now, to prevent a crisis situation and potential homelassneas in the future.
Since 1988, Resources for Community Living (RCL) has provided affordable housing and
individualized support servicas for adults with developmental disabilitias. While RCL typically serves
persons with mild to moderate mental retardation, when adequate supports exist these services can
be~.~offered to persons with moro severe disabilities.
i~;~'~,u..~,e.~sopl, with disabilities typically have very iow incomes, housing has become a crucial
issui~.~'~)'~those persons who are "not disabled enough' to live in group settings paid fol' by tax
dollar~ ,**Resources for Community Living provides innovative services designed to prevent
homel6ssness and institutionalization while increasing the independence and quality of life of
pemons with developmental disabilities.
Housing options available through Resources for Community Living include:
Shared hous/~gwhereby two unrelated persons share housing and expenses. Rental costs
are significantly reduced and companionship or other needed services may be provided.
Traditional shared housing involves one person with a disability and another without; while
·. non-traditional shared housing involves two persons with disabilities. Shared housing allows
adults with developmental disabilities to learn skills firsthand, while experiencing greater
,... independence.
West Central Rood, Sulfa 16~ * Mt. PrC~peot, II 60056 * (847) 632-1554
I~hared housing "is essential because it helps others avoid potential homeleseness."
(Arlington Heights Housing Commission) Many homeproviders (persons without disal~llities)
are themselves iow income and may soon be forced to leave their homes. Through shared
housing, homepmviders may receive extra in.come, help with household chores,
companionship and other types of assistance which may allow them to remain in their
homes.
IndependentAparb~entsinvolve one person with a disability living in their own apartment,
and paying all rental costs themselves (usually with some type of financial assistance). Most
participators who are now living in independent apartments have previously lived in shared
housing arrangements. These individuals have decided to take additional steps toward still
greater independence by living in their own apartments.
Regetdi~,~s of the type of housing chosen, RCL provides individualized support Services designed
to increase independence, allowing persons with developmental disabilities to remain in their
com~uni{ies. These services may include money management, using public transportation, cooking,
nutrition, safety, case management and other skills. In addition, RCL provides assistance in linking
participants with other community members, .resources and activities to help them to become active
and contribufing members oftheir communities. In addition, to address the loneliness and isolation
often felt by persons with disabilities, RCL has formed a Social Group. Monthly events (e,g. dinners,
sporting events, partie~) ara planned for the group. Anyone associated with RCL (e.g. participants,
friends, family members, volunteers, etc.) can attend these outings and get to know others.
In October 1996, RCL introduced a new project - Transition to Independence. This project is
designed'to provide short-term independent living skills (ILS) training for high school seniors and
recent graduates with Learning Disabilities. These students may have deficits in specific areas
w,hem ~l~e-on-one instruction could he p them master the skill. Forty hours of ILS trainin~ are
avalle, b~l~t no cost (DORS clients only). Additional services are available at an hourly cost.
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SECTION 8 INCOME LIMITS
Persons in Household
1 $29,1 O0
2 $33,300
3 $37,450
4 $41,600
5 $44,950
6 $48,250
7 $51,600
8 $54,900