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3/10/98
RESOLUTION NO. 15-98
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 Eldedy 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 Eldedy 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 Eldedy, 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: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Farley
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Clowes, Corcoran
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 1998.
ATTEST: ~/ Gera~ L. Fartey,/Mayor / ~
Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this 18th day of March 1998, by and between the
Village of Mount Prospect, a body public of the State of Illinois (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'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 govermnental
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 1-9 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. Availabili _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 ail times, observe and comply with ail laws, ordinances or regulations
of the Federai, State, County and local government which may in any manner affect the performance
of this Agreement, and the AGENCY shall be required to perform ail acts under this agreement in
the same manner as the VILLAGE, as a contractor of the Federai 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 shail comply with ail 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 result of this contract,
except that this Section shail 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 shail allocate the $1,000.00 contract amount for the services
stipulated in this Agreement. The AGENCY shail 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 shail submit to the VILLAGE a Quarterly
Performance Report covering the activities of the involved period. Said report shail
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 clientts 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, 1998. All others shall be due by the 10th
day of July, and October of 1998.
2. A final ]report shall accompany the AGENCY's final billing. This report will
highlight the accomplishments of the program over the past year, sununadze for the
period, from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998, 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, 1999.
SECTION VII
Len~h of Contract
This Agreement shall be valid from January I, 1998 through December 31, 1998 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 VIH
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 orto 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 mail
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. Valerie Jero
Executive Director
Resources for Community Living
800 West Central Road, Suite 162
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Pres~den of the V~I~age Bo;F.-
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Village Clerk LIVING AGENCY
ATTEST:
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RESOURCES FOR Exhibit A
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 (usuatly 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. Atthough RCL strives to keep fees for these groups minimal, some participants are
unable to attend due to financial constraints.
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 19 individuals in 15 housing arrangements. Five additional individuals receive
support services in preparation for future housing. However, there are currently 20 people on RCL's
waiting list. RCL was forced to close its waiting list when the number of people on the waiting list
exceeded the number being served. Resources for Community Living employs four full-time and one part-
time staff members, who provided more than 3,485 hours of direct suppor[ and skill instruction services
for these participants during FY97.
For more information about Resources for Community Living, please call (847) 632-1554.
800 West Centrat Road, Suite 153 · Mt. Prospect, IL60056 · (847) 632-1554
EXHIBIT C
SECTION 8 INCOME LIMITS
Persons in Household ~ ~
1 .............................................. $31,700
2 .......... · ................................... $36,250
3 .............................................. $40,750
4 .............................................. $45,300
5 .............................................. $48,900
6 .............................................. $52,550
7.... .......................................... $56,150
8 .............................................. $59,800