HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-342ORDINANCE NO 1X 1;�A
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(BID # 2260 — PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AWARDED TO
FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 00)
WHEREAS, the City has solicited, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of necessary materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance with the procedures of STATE
law and City ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed and recommended
that the herein described bids are the lowest responsible bids for the materials, equipment, supplies
or services as shown in the "Bid Proposals" submitted therefore, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City Budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the following competitive bids for materials, equipment, supplies, or
services, described in the `Bid Proposals" on file in the office of City's Purchasing Agent filed
according to the bid number assigned hereto, are hereby accepted and approved as being the lowest
responsible bids for such items
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO, CONTRACTOR AMOUNT
2260 ALL FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC. $20,000.00
SECTION II That the acceptance and approval of the above competitive bids, the City
accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bids for such items and agrees to purchase the
materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance with the terms, specifications, standards,
quantities and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations, Bid Proposals, and related
documents
SECTION III That the City and persons submitting approved and accepted items and of the
submitted bids wish to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance, approval,
and awarding of the bids, the City Manager or his designated representative is hereby authorized to
execute the written contracts which shall be attached hereto, provided that the written contract is in
accordance with the terns, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities and specified sums
contained in the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted
SECTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above competitive bids, the City Council
hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor in the amount and in accordance with the
approved bids or pursuant to a written contract made pursuant thereto as authorized herein
SECTION V That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 44 day of ,1998
JAC M LER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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2260 FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC CONTRACT ORDINANCE
1998 -1999
CDBG SERVICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INC
(Bid # 2260)
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Denton, a Texas
municipal corporation, acting by and through its City Manager, pursuant to ordinance, hereinafter
referred to as CITY, and Family Health Care Inc, 513 South Locust Street, Denton, Texas 76201,
a Texas non-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as CONTRACTOR
WHEREAS, CITY has received certain funds from the U S Department of Housing and
Urban Development under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, and
WHEREAS, CITY has adopted a budget for such funds and included therein an authorized
budget for expenditure of funds for Family Health Care Inc , and
WHEREAS, CITY has designated the Community Development Office as the division
responsible for the administration of this Agreement and all matters pertaining thereto, and
WHEREAS, CITY wishes to engage CONTRACTOR to carry out such project,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree, and by the execution hereof are bound to the
mutual obligations and to the performance and accomplishment of the conditions hereinafter
described
I.
TERM
This Agreement shall commence on or as of October 1, 1998, and shall terminate on
September 30, 1999, unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section XXVI "Termination"
H.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTRACTOR hereby accepts the responsibility for the performance of all services and
activities described in the Work Statement attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by
reference, in a satisfactory and efficient manner as determined by CITY, in accordance with the
terms herein CITY will consider CONTRACTOR'S executive officer to be CONTRACTOR's
representative responsible for the management of all contractual matters pertaining hereto, unless
written notification to the contrary is received from CONTRACTOR, and approved by CITY
The CITY's Community Development Administrator will be CITY's representative
responsible for the admims5ation of tlus Agreement
III.
CITY'S OBLIGATION
A. Limit of Liability CITY will reimburse CONTRACTOR for expenses incurred
pursuant and in accordance with the project budget attached hereto as exhibit B and incorporated
herein by reference Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement, the total of all payments
and other obligations made or incurred by CITY hereunder shall not exceed the sum of $20,000
B. Measure of Liability In consideration of full and satisfactory services and activities
hereunder by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall make payments to CONTRACTOR based on the Budget
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes as Exhibit B, subject to the Imitation and
provisions set forth in this Section and Section VII of this Agreement
(1) The parties expressly understand and agree that CITY's obligations under this
Section are contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds to meet CITY's liabilities under this Agreement If adequate funds are
not available to make payments under this Agreement, CITY shall notify CONTRACTOR
in writing within a reasonable time after such fact has been determined CITY may, at its
option, either reduce the amount of its liability, as specified in Subsection A of this Section
or terminate the Agreement If CDBG funds eligible for use for purposes of this Agreement
are reduced, CITY shall not be liable for further payments due to CONTRACTOR under this
Agreement
(2) It is expressly understood that this Agreement in no way obligates the General
Fund or any other momes or credits of the City of Denton
(3) CITY shall not be liable for any cost or portion thereof which
(a) has been paid, reimbursed or is subject to payment or reimbursement,
from any other source,
(b) was incurred prior to the beginning date, or after the ending date specified
in Section I,
(c ) is not in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including all
exhibits attached hereto,
(d) has not been billed to CITY within ninety (90) calendar days following
billing to CONTRACTOR, or termination of the Agreement, whichever date
is earlier, or
(e) is not an allowable cost as defined by Section XI of tlus Agreement or the
project budget
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(4) CITY shall not be liable for any cost or portion thereof wluch is incurred with
respect to any activity of CONTRACTOR requmng prior written authorization form CITY,
or after CITY has requested that CONTRACTOR fiumsh data concerning such action prior
to proceeding further, unless and until CITY advises CONTRACTOR to proceed
(5) CITY shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any party other
than CONTRACTOR for payment of any momes or provision of any goods or services
IV.
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE and LOCAL LAWS
A CONTRACTOR understands that funds provided to it pursuant to this Agreement are
funds which have been made available to CITY by the Federal Government (U S Department of
Housing and Urban Development) under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
as amended, in accordance with an approved Grant Application and specific assurances
Accordingly, CONTRACTOR assures and certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P L 93-383) as amended and with regulations
promulgated thereunder, and codified at 24 CFR 570 The foregoing is in no way meant to constitute
a complete compilation of all duties imposed upon CONTRACTOR by law or administrative ruling,
or to narrow the standards which CONTRACTOR must follow
CONTRACTOR further accrues and certifies that if the regulations and issuances
promulgated pursuant to the Act are amended or revised, it shall comply with them, or notify CITY,
as provided in Section XXIV of this Agreement
CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by the conditions of and comply with the requirements of
the Office of Management and Budget Circulars Nos A-110 and A-122
B CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable federal laws, laws of the State of Texas
and ordinances of the City of Denton
V.
REPRESENTATIONS
A CONTRACTOR assures and guarantees that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to
any proper, appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this
Agreement
B The person or persons signing and executing this Agreement on behalf of
CONTRACTOR, do hereby warrant and guarantee that he, she, or they have been fully authorized
by CONTRACTOR to execute this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR and to validly and
legally bind CONTRACTOR to all terms, performances and provisions herein set forth
C CITY shall have the right, at its option, to either temporarily suspend or permanently
terminate this Agreement if there is a dispute as to the legal authority of either CONTRACTOR or
the person signing the Agreement to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR is liable to CITY
for any money it has received from CITY for performance of the provisions of this Agreement if
CITY has suspended or terminated this Agreement for the reasons enumerated in this Section
D CONTRACTOR agrees that the funds and resources provided CONTRACTOR under the
terms of this Agreement will in no way be substituted for funds and resources from other sources,
nor in any way serve to reduce the resources, services, or other benefits which would have been
available to, or provided through, CONTRACTOR had this Agreement not been executed
VI.
PERFORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR will provide, oversee, administer, and carry out all of the activities and
services set out in the WORK STATEMENT, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes as Exhibit A, utilizing the funds described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes and deemed by both parties to be necessary and sufficient payment for full
and satisfactory performance of the program, as determined solely by CITY and in accordance with
all other terms, provisions and requirements of tins Agreement
No modifications or alterations may be made in the Work Statement without the prior written
approval of the City's Community Development Administrator
VII.
PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
A. Payments to Contractor. The CITY shall pay to the CONTRACTOR a maximum
amount of money totaling $20,000 for services rendered under this Agreement CITY will pay these
funds on a reimbursement basis to the CONTRACTOR within twenty days after CITY has received
supporting documentation CONTRACTOR's failure to request reimbursement on a timely basis
may jeopardize present or future funding
Funds are to be used for the sole purpose of providing prenatal care to indigent persons
B. Excess Payment. CONTRACTOR shall refund to CITY witlun ten (10) working days of
CITY's request, any sum of money which has been paid by CITY and which CITY at any time
thereafter determines
(1) has resulted in overpayment to CONTRACTOR, or
(2) has not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or
(3) is not supported by adequate documentation to fully justify the expenditure
C. Disallowed Costs. Upon terminated of this Agreement, should any expense or change for
which payment has been made be subsequently disallowed or disapproved as a result of any auditing
or monitoring by CITY, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or any other Federal
agency, CONTRACTOR will refund such amount to CITY within ten (10) working days of a written
notice to CONTRACTOR, which specifies the amount disallowed
Refunds of disallowed costs may not be made from these or any funds received from or
through CITY
D. Obligation of Funds. In the event that actual expenditure rates deviate from
CONTRACTOR's provision of a corresponding level of performance, as specified in Exhibit A,
CITY hereby reserves the right to reappropriate or recapture any such underexpended funds
E. Contract Close Out CONTRACTOR shall submit the Agreement close out package to
CITY, together with a final expenditure report, for the time period covered by the last invoice
requesting reimbursement of funds under tins Agreement, within fifteen (15) working days following
the close of the Agreement period CONTRACTOR shall utilize the form agreed upon by CITY and
CONTRACTOR
VIII
WARRANTIES
CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that
A All information, reports and data heretofore or hereafter requested by CITY and fiunished
to CITY, are complete and accurate as of the date shown on the information, data, or report, and,
since that date, have not undergone any significant change without written notice to CITY
B Any supporting financial statements heretofore requested by CITY and furnished to
CITY, are complete, accurate and fairly reflect the financial condition of CONTRACTOR on the
date shown on said report, and the results of the operation for the period covered by the report, and
that since said date, there has been no material change, adverse or otherwise, in the financial
condition of CONTRACTOR
C No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against
CONTRACTOR
D None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in conflict with the authority under which
CONTRACTOR is doing business or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of
CONTRACTOR
E CONTRACTOR has the power to enter into this Agreement and accept payments
hereunder, and has taken all necessary action to authorize such acceptance under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement
F None of the assets of CONTRACTOR is subject to any hen or encumbrance of any
character, except for current taxes not delinquent, except as shown in the financial statements
furnished by CONTRACTOR to CITY
Each of these representations and warranties shall be continuing and shall be deemed to have
been repeated by the submission of each request for payment
IX.
COVENANTS
A During the period of time that payment may be made hereunder and so long as any
payments remain unhquidated, CONTRACTOR shall not, without the prior written consent of the
Community Development Administrator or her authorized representative
(1) Mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber or suffer to be encumbered, any of the
assets of CONTRACTOR now owned or hereafter acquired by it, or peraut any pre-existing
mortgages, liens, or other encumbrances to remain on, or attached to, any assets of
CONTRACTOR which are allocated to the performance of tlus Agreement and with respect
to which CITY has ownership hereunder
(2) Sell, assign, pledge, transfer or otherwise dispose of accounts receivables, notes
or claims for money due or to become due
(3) Sell, convey, or lease all or substantial part of its assets
(4) Make any advance or loan to, or incur any liability for any other firm, person,
entity or corporation as guarantor, surety, or accommodation endorser
(5) Sell, donate, loan or transfer any equipment or item of personal property
purchased with funds paid to CONTRACTOR by CITY, unless CITY authorizes such
transfer
B Should CONTRACTOR use funds received under this Agreement to acquire or improve
real property under CONTRACTOR's control, CONTRACTOR agrees and covenants
(1) That the property shall be used to meet one of the national objectives stated in 24
CFR 570 until August 31, 2006
(2) That should CONTRACTOR transfer or otherwise dispose of said property on
or before August 31, 2006, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse CITY in the amount of the fair
market value of this property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of
non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property
C CONTRACTOR agrees, upon written request by CITY, to require its employees to attend
training sessions sponsored by the Community Development Office
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ALLOWABLE COSTS
A Costs shall be considered allowable only if incurred directly and specifically in the
performance of and in compliance with this Agreement and in conformance with the standards and
provisions of Exhibits A and B
B Approval of CONTRACTOR's budget, Exhibit B, does not constitute prior written
approval, even though certain items may appear herein CITY's prior written authorization is
required in order for the following to be considered allowable costs
(1) Encumbrances or expenditures during any one month period which exceeds one -
fifth (115) of the total budget as specified in Exhibit B
(2) CITY shall not be obligated to any third parties, including any subcontractors of
CONTRACTOR, and CITY funds shall not be used to pay for any contract service extending
beyond the expiration of this Agreement
(3) Out of town travel
(4) Any alterations or relocation of the facilities on and in which the activities
specified in Exhibit A are conducted
(5) Any alterations, deletions or additions to the Personnel Schedule incorporated in
Exhibit B
(6) Costs or fees for temporary employees or services
(7) Any fees or payments for consultant services
(8) Fees for attending out of town meetings, seminars or conferences
Written requests for prior approval are CONTRACTOR's responsibility and shall be made
within sufficient time to permit a thorough review by CITY CONTRACTOR must obtain written
approval by CITY prior to the commencement of procedures to solicit or purchase services,
equipment, or real or personal property Any procurement or purchase which may be approved under
the terms of this Agreement must be conducted in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement
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Xi.
PROGRAM INCOME
A For purposes of this Agreement, program income means earnings of CONTRACTOR
realized from activities resulting from this Agreement or from CONTRACTOR's management of
funding provided or received hereunder Such earnings include, but are not limited to, income from
interest, usage or rental or lease fees, income produced from contract -supported services of
individuals or employees or from the use or sale of equipment or facilities of CONTRACTOR
provided as a result of this Agreement, and payments from clients or third parties for services
rendered by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
B CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of the receipt and disposition of program income
in the same manner as required for other contract funds, and reported to CITY in the format
prescribed by CITY CITY and CONTRACTOR agree, based upon advice received from
representatives of the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), that any fees
collected for services performed by CONTRACTOR shall be spent only for service provision These
fees or other program income will be deducted from the regular reimbursement request
C CONTRACTOR shall include this Section in its entirety in all of its sub -contracts which
involve other income -producing services or activities
D It is CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to obtain from CITY a prior determination as to
whether or not income ansing directly or indirectly from this Agreement, or the performance thereof,
constitutes program income CONTRACTOR is responsible to CITY for the repayment of any and
all amounts determined by CITY to be program income, unless otherwise approved in writing by
CITY
XII.
MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
A CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain records that will provide accurate, current, separate,
and complete disclosure of the status of the funds received under this Agreement, in compliance with
the provisions of Exhibit B, attached hereto, and with any other applicable Federal and State
regulations establishing standards for financial management CONTRACTOR's record system shall
contain sufficient documentation to provide in detail full support and justification for each
expenditure Nothing in this Section shall be construed to relieve CONTRACTOR of fiscal
accountability and liability under any other provision of this Agreement or any applicable law
CONTRACTOR shall include the substance of this provision in all subcontracts
B CONTRACTOR agrees to retain all books, records, documents, reports, and written
accounting procedures pertaining to the operation of programs and expenditures of funds under this
Agreement for the period of time and under the conditions specified by CITY
C Nothing in the above subsections shall be construed to relieve CONTRACTOR of
responsibility for retaining accurate and current records which clearly reflect the level and benefit
of services provided under this Agreement
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D At any reasonable time and as often as CITY may deem necessary, the CONTRACTOR
shall make available to CITY, HUD, or any of their authorized representatives, all of its records and
shall permit CITY, HUD, or any of their authorized representatives to audit, examine, make excerpts
and copies of such records, and to conduct audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls,
records of personnel, conditions or employment and all other data requested by said representatives
XIII.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION
At such times and in such form as CITY may require, CONTRACTOR shall fimush such
statements, records, data and information as CITY may request and deem pertinent to matters
covered by this Agreement
CONTRACTOR shall submit quarterly beneficiary and financial reports to CITY no less
than once each three months The beneficiary report shall detail client information, including race,
income, female head of household and other statistics required by CITY The financial report shall
include information and data relative to all programmatic and financial reporting as of the beginning
date specified in Section I of this Agreement
Unless a written exemption has been granted by the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall submit an
audit conducted by independent examiners within ten (10) days after receipt of such
XIV.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
A CITY shall perform on -site monitoring of CONTRACTOR's performances under this
Agreement
B CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities to
ensure adherence by CONTRACTOR to the Work Statement, and Program Goals and Objectives,
which are attached hereto as Exhibit A, as well as other provisions of this Agreement
C CONTRACTOR agrees to cooperate fully with CITY in the development, implementation
and maintenance of record -keeping systems and to provide data determined by CITY to be necessary
for CITY to effectively fulfill its monitoring and evaluation responsibilities
D CONTRACTOR agrees to cooperate in such a way so as not to obstruct or delay CITY
in such monitoring and to designate one of its staff to coordinate the monitoring process as requested
by CITY staff
E After each official monitoring visit, CITY shall provide CONTRACTOR with a written
report of monitoring findings
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F, CONTRACTOR shall submit copies of any fiscal, management, or audit reports by any
of CONTRACTOR's funding or regulatory bodies to CITY within five (5) working days of receipt
by CONTRACTOR
XV.
DIRECTORS' MEETINGS
During the terms of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall cause to be delivered to CITY
copies of all notices of meetings of its Board of Directors, setting forth the time and place thereof
Such notice shall be delivered to CITY in a timely manner to give adequate notice, and shall include
an agenda and a brief description of the matters to be discussed CONTRACTOR understands and
agrees that CITY representatives shall be afforded access to all of the Board of Directors' meetings
Minutes of all meetings of CONTRACTOR's governing body shall be available to CITY
within ten (10) working days of approval
XVI.
INSURANCE
A CONTRACTOR shall observe sound business practices with respect to providing such
bonding and insurance as would provide adequate coverage for services offered under tlus
Agreement
B The premises on and in which the activities described in Exhibit A are conducted, and the
employees conducting these activities, shall be covered by premise liability insurance, commonly
referred to as "Owner/Tenant" coverage with CITY named as an additional insured Upon request
of CONTRACTOR, CITY may, at its sole discretion, approve alternate insurance coverage
arrangements
C CONTRACTOR will comply with applicable workers' compensation statues and will
obtain employers'liability coverage where available and other appropriate liability coverage for
program participants, if applicable
D CONTRACTOR will maintain adequate and continuous liability insurance on all vehicles
owned, leased or operated by CONTRACTOR All employees of CONTRACTOR who are required
to drive a vehicle in the normal scope and course of their employment must possess a valid Texas
driver's license and automobile liability insurance Evidence of the employee's current possession
of a valid license and insurance must be maintained on a current basis in CONTRACTOR's files
E Actual losses not covered by insurance as required by this Section are not allowable costs
under this Agreement, and remain the sole responsibility of CONTRACTOR
F The policy or policies of insurance shall contain a clause which requires that City and
Contractor be notified in writing of any cancellation of change in the policy at least thirty (30) days
prior to such change or cancellation
XVII.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A CONTRACTOR shall submit for CITY's approval, a written plan for compliance with
the Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Federal provisions, within thirty (30) days of the
effective date of this Agreement
B CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action laws or regulations
C CONTRACTOR will furnish all information and reports requested by the CITY, and will
permit access to its books, records, and accounts for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with local, state and Federal rules and regulations
D In the event of CONTRACTOR's non-compliance with the non-discrimination
requirements, CITY may cancel or terminate the Agreement in whole or in part, and
CONTRACTOR may be barred from further contracts with CITY
XVIII
PERSONNEL POLICIES
Personnel policies shall be established by CONTRACTOR and shall be available for
examination Such personnel policies shall
A Be no more liberal than CITY's personnel policies, procedures, and practices, including
policies with respect to employment, salary and wage rates, working hours and holidays, fringe
benefits, vacation and sick leave privileges, and travel, and
CITY
B Be in writing and shall be approved by the governing body of CONTRACTOR and by
XIX
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any member of its governing body presently
has any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of services required to be performed under this Agreement CONTRACTOR further
covenants that in the performance of tlus Agreement, no person having such interest shall be
employed or appointed as a member of its governing body
B CONTRACTOR further covenants that no member of its governing body or its staff,
subcontractors or employees shall possess any interest in or use his position for a purpose that is or
gives the appearance of being motivated by desire for private gam for lumself, or others, particularly
those with which he has family, business, or other ties
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C No officer, member, or employee of CITY and no member of its governing body who
exercises any function or responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying
out of this Agreement shall (1) participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects
is personal interest or the interest in any corporation, partnership, or association in which he has
direct or indirect interest, or (2) have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the
proceeds thereof
XX
NEPOTISM
CONTRACTOR shall not employ in any paid capacity any person who is a member of the
immediate family of any person who is currently employed by CONTRACTOR, or is a member of
CONTRACTOR's governing board The term "member of immediate family" includes wife,
husband, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, in-laws, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, step-
parent, step -child, half-brother and half-sister
XXI.
POLITICAL OR SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
A None of the performance rendered hereunder shall involve, and no portion of the funds
received by CONTRACTOR hereunder shall be used, either directly or indirectly, for any political
activity (including, but not limited to, an activity to further the election or defeat of any candidate
for public office) or any activity undertaken to influence the passage, defeat or final content of
legislation
B None of the performance rendered hereunder shall involve, and no portion of the funds
received by CONTRACTOR hereunder shall be used for or applied directly or indirectly to the
construction, operation, maintenance or administration, or be utilized so as to benefit in any manner
any sectarian or religious facility or activity
XXII
PUBLICITY
A Where such action is appropriate, CONTRACTOR shall publicize the activities conducted
by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement In any news release, sign, brochure, or other advertising
medium, disseminating information prepared or distributed by or for CONTRACTOR, the
advertising medium shall state that the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development's
Community Development Block Grant Program funding through the City of Denton has made the
project possible
B All published material and written reports submitted under this project must be originally
developed material unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement When material not
originally developed is included in a report, the report shall identify the source in the body of the
report or by footnote This provision is applicable when the material is in a verbatim or extensive
paraphrase format
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All published material submitted under tlus project shall include the following reference on
the front cover or title page
This document is prepared in accordance with the City of Denton's Commumty
Development Block Grant Program, with funding received from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development
C All reports, documents, studies, charts, schedules, or other appended documentation to
any proposal, content of basic proposal, or contracts and any responses, inquiries, correspondence
and related material submitted by CONTRACTOR shall become the property of CITY upon receipt
XXIII
FUNDING APPLICATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees to notify CITY each time CONTRACTOR is preparing or
submitting any application for funding in accordance with the following procedures
A When the application is in the planning stages, CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY a
description of the funds being applied for, and the proposed use of funds
B Upon award of or notice of award, wluchever is sooner, CONTRACTOR shall notify
CITY of such award and the effect, if any, of such funding on the fimds and program(s) contracted
hereunder Such notice shall be submitted to CITY, in writing, within ten (10) working days of
receipt of the notice of award or funding award by CONTRACTOR, together with copies of the
budget, program description, and Agreement
C CONTRACTOR shall not use funds provided hereunder, whether directly or indirectly,
as a contribution, or to prepare applications to obtain any federal or private funds under any federal
or private program without the prior written consent of CITY
XXIV
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by written
amendment executed by both parties, except when the terms of this Agreement expressly provide
that another method shall be used
B CONTRACTOR may not make transfers between or among approved line -items within
budget categories set forth in Exhibit B without prior written approval of CITY CONTRACTOR
shall request, in writing, the budget revision in a form prescribed by CITY, and such request for
revision shall not increase the total monetary obligation of CITY under tlus Agreement In addition,
budget revisions cannot significantly change the nature, intent, or scope of the program funded under
this Agreement
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C CONTRACTOR will submit revised budget and program information, whenever the level
of funding for CONTRACTOR or the program(s) described herein is altered according to the total
levels contained in any portion of Exhibit B
D It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that changes in the State, Federal or local
laws or regulations pursuant hereto may occur during the term of this Agreement Any such
modifications are to be automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment
hereto, and shall become a part of the Agreement on the effective date specified by the law or
regulation
E CITY may, from time to time during the term of the Agreement, request changes in
Exhibit A which may include an increase or decreased in the amount of CONTRACTOR's
compensation Such changes shall be incorporated in a written amendment hereto, as provided in
Subsection A of this Section
F Any alterations, deletion, or additions to the Contract Budget Detail incorporated in
Exhibit B shall require the prior written approval of CITY
G CONTRACTOR agrees to notify CITY of any proposed change in physical location for
work performed under this Agreement at least flurry (30) calendar days in advance of the change
H CONTRACTOR shall notify CITY of any changes in personnel or governing board
composition
I It is expressly understood that neither the performance of Exhibit A for any program
contracted hereunder nor the transfer of funds between or among said programs will be permitted
XXV
SUSPENSION OF FUNDING
Upon determination by CITY of CONTRACTOR's failure to timely and properly perform
each of the requirements, time conditions and duties provided herein, CITY, without limiting any
rights it may otherwise have, may, at its discretion, and upon ten (10) working days written notice
to CONTRACTOR, withhold further payments to CONTRACTOR Such notice may be given by
mail to the Executive Officer and the Board of Directors of CONTRACTOR The notice shall set
forth the default or failure alleged, and the action required for cure
The period of such suspension shall be of such duration as is appropriate to accomplish
corrective action, but in no event shall it exceed thirty (30) calendar days At the end of the
suspension period, if CITY determines the default or deficiency has been satisfied, CONTRACTOR
may be restored to full compliance status and paid all eligible funds withheld or impounded during
the suspension period If however, CITY determines that CONTRACTOR has not come into
compliance, the provisions of SECTION XXVI may be effectuated
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XXVI.
TERMINATION
A CITY may terminate this Agreement for cause under any of the following reasons or for
other reasons not specifically enumerated in this paragraph
(1) CONTRACTOR's failure to attain compliance during any prescribed period of
suspension as provided in Section XXV
(2) CONTRACTOR's violation of covenants, agreements or guarantees of this
Agreement
(3) Termination or reduction of funding by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development
(4) Finding by CITY that CONTRACTOR
(a) is in such unsatisfactory financial condition as to endanger performance
under this Agreement,
(b) has allocated inventory to this Agreement substantially exceeding
reasonable requirements,
(c ) is delinquent in payment of taxes, or of costs of performance of this
Agreement in the ordinary course of business
(5) Appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator for all or substantial part of
CONTRACTOR's property, or institution of bankruptcy, reorganization, rearrangement of
or liquidation proceedings by or against CONTRACTOR
(6) CONTRACTOR's mability to conform to changes required by Federal, State and
local laws or regulations as provided in Section IV, and Section XXIV (D), of this
Agreement
(7) The commission of an act of bankruptcy
(8) CONTRACTOR's violation of any law or regulation to which CONTRACTOR
is bound or shall be bound under the terms of the Agreement
CITY shall promptly notify CONTRACTOR in writing of the decision to terminate and the
effective date of termination Simultaneous notice of pending termination maybe made to other
funding source specified in Exhibit B
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B CITY may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time If this Agreement is
terminated by CITY for convemence, CONTRACTOR will be paid an amount not to exceed the total
of accrued expenditures as of the effective date of termination In no event will this compensation
exceed an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compensation as the services actually
performed bears to the total services of CONTRACTOR covered by the Agreement, less payments
previously made
C CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part by written notice to
CITY, if a termination of outside funding occurs upon which CONTRACTOR depends for
performance hereunder CONTRACTOR may opt, within the limitations of tins Agreement, to seek
an alternative funding source, with the approval of CITY, provided the termination by the outside
funding source was not occasioned by a breach of contract as defined herein or as defined in a
contract between CONTRACTOR and the funding source in question
CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement upon the dissolution of CONTRACTOR's
organization not occasioned by a breach of this Agreement
D Upon receipt of notice to terminate, CONTRACTOR shall cancel, withdraw or otherwise
terminate any outstanding orders or subcontracts which relate to the performance of this Agreement
CITY shall not be liable to CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's creditors for any expenses,
encumbrances or obligations whatsoever incurred after the termination date listed on the notice to
terminate referred to in this paragraph
E Notwithstanding any exercise by CITY of its right of suspension or termination,
CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to CITY for damages sustained by CITY by virtue
of any breach of the Agreement by CONTRACTOR, and CITY may withhold any reimbursement
to CONTRACTOR until such time as the exact amount of damages due to CITY from
CONTRACTOR is agreed upon or otherwise determined
XXVII.
NOTIFICATION OF ACTION BROUGHT
In the event that any claim, demand, suit or other action is made or brought by any person(s),
firm corporation or other entity against CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall give written notice
thereof to CITY within two (2) working days after being notified of such claim, demand, suit or
other action Such notice shall state the date and hour of notification of any such claim, demand, suit
or other action, the names and addresses of the person(s), firm, corporation or other entity making
such claim, or that instituted or threatened to institute any type of action or proceeding, the basis of
such clamp, action or proceeding, and the name of any person(s) against whom such claim is being
made or threatened Such written notice shall be delivered either personally or by mail
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XXVIII
INDEMNIFICATION
A It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties hereto that CITY is contracting with
CONTRACTOR as an independent contractor and that as such, CONTRACTOR shall save and hold
CITY, its officers, agents and employees harmless from all liability of any nature or kind, including
costs and expenses for, or on account of, any claims, audit exceptions, demands, suits or damages
of any character whatsoever resulting in whole or in part from the performance or omission of any
employee, agent or representative of CONTRACTOR
B CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the defense for, and to indemnify and hold harmless
CITY its agents, employees, or contractors from any and all claims, suits, causes of action, demands,
damages, losses, attorney fees, expenses, and liability ansmg out of the use of these contracted funds
and program administration and implementation except to the extent caused by the willful act or
omission of CITY, its agents, employees, or contractors
XXIX.
MISCELLANEOUS
A CONTRACTOR shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement or any
interest therem, or any claim ansmg thereunder, to any party or parties, bank, trust company or other
financial institution without the prior written approval of CITY
B If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and continue to conform to the original
intent of both parties hereto
C In no event shall any payment to CONTRACTOR hereunder, or any other act or failure
of CITY to insist in any one or more instances upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement
constitute or be construed in any way to be a waiver by CITY of any breach of covenant or default
which may then or subsequently be committed by CONTRACTOR Neither shall such payment, act,
or omission in any manner impair or prejudice any right, power, privilege, or remedy available to
CITY to enforce its rights hereunder, which rights, powers, privileges, or remedies are always
specifically preserved No representative or agent of CITY may waive the effect of this provision
D Tins Agreement, together with referenced exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties hereto, and any prior agreement, assertion, statement, understanding
or other commitment antecedent to this Agreement, whether written or oral, shall have no force or
effect whatsoever, nor shall an agreement, assertion, statement, understanding, or other commitment
occurring during the term of this Agreement, or subsequent thereto, have any legal force or effect
whatsoever, unless properly executed in writing, and if appropriate, recorded as an amendment of
this Agreement
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E In the event any disagreement or dispute should anse between the parties hereto pertammg
to the interpretation or meaning of any part of this Agreement or its governing rules, codes, laws,
ordinances or regulations, CITY as the party ultimately responsible to HUD for matters of
compliance, will have the final authority to render or to secure an interpretation
F For purposes of this Agreement, all official communications and notices among the parties
shall be deemed made if sent postage paid to the parties and address set forth below
TO CITY
City Manager
City of Denton
215 E McKinney St
Denton, Texas 76201
TO CONTRACTOR
Director
Family Health Care, Inc
513 South Locust
Denton, Texas 76201
G This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and
venue of any litigation concerning this Agreement shall be in a court competent jurisdiction sitting
in Denton County, Texas
IN�VITNESS OF WHICH this Agreement has been executed on this the J day of
&-A oir , 1998
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
B
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L (P�RO�UTY, C:E7
BY �G�/�CI Q
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CITY OF DENTON
MANAGER
ATTEST
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FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INC
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City of Denton - Community Development Division
Qualifying Income Limits for Federally Assisted Programs
FY 1998-99
Maximum Income Levels
Family
Size
Moderate Income
80%-66%AMI
Low Income
65%-51%AMI
Very Low Income
50%-31%AMI
Extremely Low Income
30%&Below AM[
1
$30,460 - $24,751
$24,750 - $19,051
$19,050 - $11,401
$11,400 or Below
2
$34,800 - $28,301
$28,300 - $21,751
$21,750 - $13,051
$13,050 or Below
3
$39,150 - $31,851
$31,850 - $24,501
$24,500 - $14,701
$14,700 or Below
4
$43,500 - $35,351
$35,350 - $27,201
$27,200 - $16,301
$16,300 or Below
5
$47,000 - $38,201
$38,200 - $29,401
$29,400 - $17,651
$17,650 or Below
6
$50,500 - $41,001
$41,000 - $31,551
$31,550 - $18,951
$18,950 or Below
7
$57,450 - $46,651
$43,900 - $33,751
$33,750 - $20,251
$20,250 or Below
8
$55,250 - $44,851
$46,650 - $35,901
$35,900 - $21,551
$21,550 or Below
Source U S Department of Housing and Urban Development
Effective October 1,1998
Ed0
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FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INCORPORATED
(PRENATAL CLINIC)
Initial Visit
$114 00
Return or Postpartum
$
4700
Ultrasound
$105 00
Follow up Ultrasound
$
5500
Non -Stress Test
$
3500
Nutritionist Visit
$
4500
Case Management
$
3500
Case Management (phone)
$
1200
Total Budget $20,000
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EXHIBIT "A"
WORK STATEMENT
FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INC
Family Health Care, Inc (FHC) currently provides prenatal care to non -Medicaid eligible
pregnant women These clients have financial difficulties and are unable to afford prenatal care
without some assistance Approximately twenty (20) women a month are enrolling in FHC"
prenatal program The fimding that was allotted for FY 1998-1999 will not be sufficient to assist
all of these woman
The services these women will receive include initial prenatal visit with history, physical,
sonogram, lab work, and social worker assessment Clients are provided the opportunity to attend
childbirth and parenthood classes Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) will provide client care and
consult with the supervising physicians as appropriate Emergency Medicaid will pay for their
delivery at the hospital of their choice by the physician on call
The end result of this accessible prenatal care is a healthy, low risk or managed problem
pregnancy and delivery
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