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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 45-82 07/20/1982 RESOLUTION NO. 45-82 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHWEST OPPORTUNITY CENTER WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect finds it in the best interests of the Village to enter into an agreemerit with the Northwest Opportunity Center to provide various counseling services; and' WHEREAS, the Northwest Opportunity Center has the ability and resources to assist residents with housing needs, assisting senior citizens, as well as offering assistance in other related areas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: The Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect is hereby authorized to execute and the Clerk to attest her signatur on the Agreement with the Northwest Opportunity Center, which Agreement is attached hereto 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: Arthur Farley Floras Miller Muruaskis ';'lattenberg NAYS: None ABSENT: None PASSED and APPROVED this 20tway of July , 1982. euf!t--- JI f!, ~ May r , ATTEST: ~~ ;' / .. ~ t1' AGREEMENT This agreement is entered into this ;? tJ ¡# day of ~,Ly I 1982, by and between the Village of Mt. Prospect, a body politic of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Village") and the Northwest Opportunity Center, a not-for-profit corpor- ation of the State of Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "NOC"). Section I Statement Of PurpOse As a grantee of Community Development Block Grant funds (hereinafter referred to as CDBG funds) by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (herein- after referred to as HUD), the VILLAGE elects to grant to the NOC funds for operation of a Housing, Energy and Supportive Services program as outlined in the Overview and Proposal àttached herewith as Exhibit "A". Section II AmOUnt Of the Grant The VILLAGE does hereby agree to make a grant to the NOC in the sum of $7,500.00 and the NOC agrees to abide by the provisions and regulations of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, as amended under ... fl) - 2 which said grant is made, and to use said grant funds for the purposes set forth in Section I hereof and as condi- tioned by the provisions of Section III next. The VILLAGE's obligation to fund the NOC program 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 Grant A. Indemnifica tion The NOC 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 or des- cription the VILLAGE may suffer as a result of any cause, matter, act, or omission arising our of the failure of the NOC, or those acting under it, to conform to the sta- tutues, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, in connection with the NOC's performance under this agreement. The NOC 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. () - 3 - In case of such a claim brought or such an action filed, the NOC agrees that the VILLAGE may employ attorneys of its own selection to appear and defend the claim or action of behalf of the VILLAGE at the expense of the NOC. 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 The NOC,.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 trans- fer, termination, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination rates of pay, other forms of com- pensation, selection for training, including apprenticeship. The NOC 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 the NOC's internal personnel practices and its actions in the performance of this agreement. The NOC agrees and authorizes the VÌLLAGE and HUD to conduct compliance reviews or any other pro- cedures to assure compliance with these provisions. ('1\.,' ..'.,'1 .: I JP - 4 - c. Examination of Records The NOC will, at all times, give HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the VILLAGE, through any authorized represent a- tive, access to, and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the grant, in accordance with state and federal law. D. Filing of Records The NOC 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 the NOC, 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 Cornpliancewith Laws The NOC 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 NOC 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. ., il' - 5 - 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 regu- lations necessary to facilitate acquisition of funds approved for this program by HUD. The NOC shall not file any lawsuit against the VILLAGE or any of its officers or em- ployees 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 BilTingand Reporting Arrangernents Pursuant to this agreement, the VILLAGE will disburse CDBG funds to the NOC on the following basis: 1. The VILLAGE shall allocate the $7,500.00 grant in monthly installments of $750.00 each, for the period July 1, 1982 to April 30, 1983, with the first installment to be paid upon receipt of monthly invoice. Subsequent payments are to be made at monthly intervals upon receipt of the invoices, provided the NOC has complied with the require- ments of paragraphs 2 and 3 below. 2. The NOC shall provide to the VILLAGE on a quarterly basis, a written assessment of services provided, due " 'fl) .. . - 6 - ten (10) days after the end of the quarter. 3. The NOC shall provide to the VILLAGE, upon the anniversary date of the commencement of its performance under this agreement, a comprehensive performance report in compliance with the provisions of 24 CFR 570.905 and 507.906. The NOC shall certify that the work performed under third party contracts was performed satisfactorily and in conformance with contracts. Administration of the grant by the NOC shall be in conformance with Federal Management Circulars 74-4 and 74-7. SectiOn VII Assignrnent The NOC shall not assign this agreement or any part thereof and the NOC 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 which shall be due to the NOC shall be deemed of no force or effect and shall not be binding upon the VILLAGE. Section VIII Notices and CornmUnications Notices and communications under this agreement shall be sent registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, .. . ~ . . - 7 - to the respective parties as follows: to the VILLAGE: Mr. Kenneth Fritz, Director of Community Development Village of Mount Prospect 100 So. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 to the NOC: Robert Munoz N.O.C. Executive Director Northwest Opportunity Center, Inc. 500 No. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 This agreement is. entered into this dO/# day of JuLf ,1982. The VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, a body politic of the State of Illinois By ~ :þ d'.,,- 'i":",~".""i,...:."",.,,,;,:~."~.,',\,.,>..",',.~,'..,,".'~'"'"',',.'""",,,,,,:...,',':-,""';'."':""Pl" '..t :'~Y'~ _.}Tillage Clerk Northwest Opportunity Center, an Illinois not-for-profit "p. .¡ , . .. .. ' Exhibit A Overview of the Housing, Energy and Supportive Services Program Through a $7,500.00 Community Development Block Grant from the Village of Mount Prospect, the Northwest Opportunity Center will provide the following services: Exploration of compliance of federally assisted housing complexes in the area to insure 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 inter- ested in increasing the amount of subsidized housing units, particularly as relates to large families. Linkage of housing clients with supportive services. Referral of eligible NOC clients in need of housing rehabilitation to the Mt. Prospect housing rehabilit- ation program. Help Senior Citizens to participate in the Senior Shared Housing Program. Annual Goals Federally-assisted complexes surveyed to insure com- pliance with federal regulations. 3 Linkage of housing clients with supportive services. 30 Miscellaneous housing-related client problems assis- ted in resolution (tenant-landlord, informational, etc.) . 60 Assist Senior clients in the Senior Shared Housing Program. Assist clients in the emergency housing program. 10 5