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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-189ORDINANCE NO '? 7— Zd" AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DENTON CITY -COUNTY DAY SCHOOL INC, TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO DENTON CITY -COUNTY DAY SCHOOL INC, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, City's Human Services Committee ("HSC") has reviewed the services of Denton City-Connty Day School Inc (hereinafter referred to as "Organization") and has determined that Organization performs an important service for the residents of Denton, and WHEREAS, the City has entered into an agreement with the Texas Workforce Commission (hereinafter referred to as TWC) subsequent to Title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to accept and expend funds for the purpose of providing social and/or other services for the benefit of eligible individuals, and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide funding reimbursed under the agreement with TWC to the Organization to support child care eligible under Title VI Such type of services are currently being provided by the Organization with funding from the City pursuant to a separate agreement with Organization The additional reimbursement provided pursuant to the attached Child Care Certified Expenditures Agreement ("AGREEMENT") will enable Organization to provide better quality services NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS SECTION I That the City Council hereby approves the "AGREEMENT" attached hereto, between the City of Denton and Organization, to provide funding to Organization, and authorizes the Mayor to execute said AGREEMENT SECTION II That the City Council authorizes the expenditure of funds in the manner as specified in the AGREEMENT SECTION III That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval PASSED AND APPROVED this the ! i day of 191 MAYOR ATTEST JENNIVER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BYE APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY Maj � CHILD CARE CERTIFIED EXPENDITURES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND DENTON CITY -COUNTY DAY SCHOOL INC. This Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Home Rule Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and the Denton City -County Day School, Inc , a non-profit corporation, 1603 Paisley, Denton, Texas 76201, hereinafter referred to as "Organization " WHEREAS, City's Human Services Committee ("HSC") has reviewed the proposal for services and has determined that Organization per- forms an important service for the residents of Denton without re- gard to race, religion, color, age or national origin, and HSC recommends the purchase of services, and WHEREAS, the City has entered into an agreement with the Texas Workforce Commission (hereinafter referred to as "TWC") subsequent to Title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ("PRWORA") Title VI authorizes federal funding for children of parents who are working, in school, or in training and who meet federal income guidelines TWC is authorized to enter into agreement with public or private agencies to accept and expand funds for the purpose of providing social and/or other services for the benefit of eligible individuals, and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide funding reimbursed under this agreement to the Organization to support child care eligible under Title VI Such type of services are currently being provided by the Organization with funding from the City pursuant to a separate agreement with Organization The additional reimbursement provided pursuant to this Agreement will enable Organization to provide better quality services, NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows I SCOPE OF SERVICES Organization shall in a satisfactory and proper manner perform the following tasks A To provide low cost day care to low income parents who are receiving public assistance and/or meet income guidelines, and are working or receiving education or training and parents who are transitioning from public assistance and need child care in order to work and/or receive education or training B Organization shall perform those services described in the WorkiStatement herein attached as Exhibit "A " C Said services shall be of better quality than those services currently provided pursuant to the 1996-1997 Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton City -County Day School Inc The funds provided pursuant to this Agreement will enhance teacher training, provide a more diverse curriculum and provide more parent education concerning parenting skills and nutrition D All services shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Certification Agreement between TWC and the City UCN #0353923 including, without limitation, the Local Operating Plan, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference II OBLIGATIONS OF ORGANIZATION In consideration of the receipt of funds from City, organi- zation agrees to the following terms and conditions A Funds provided to Organization by City shall be spent for staff training and supplies, including supplies needed to teach cooking and parenting skills classes B To prepare and submit all appropriate certifying informa- tion for support and provision of child care to eligible Title VI clients as determined by TWC to the Community Development Office, 100 W Oak Street, Suite 208, Denton, Texas 76201 Information submitted will detail expenditures for care and support and be in a format acceptable for processing through the State Controller's Office C To keep records adequate to show that the total amount of match requested for services to eligible Title VI clients does not exceed the amount provided by the City during the certification period D To utilize all funding received under this agreement to provide low cost child care to low income families in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations E To provide quarterly and annual reports to the City including such non -confidential information as may be requested by the City F To provide all information and reports which are necessary for City to perform its duties pursuant to the Child Care Expendi- ture Contract, Contract Number 0353923 which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein as if set forth at length G It will permit authorized officials of City to review its books at any time H It will reduce to writing all of its rules, regulations, and policies and file a copy with City's Community development Office along with any amendments, additions, or revisions whenever adopted Page 2 I It will not enter into any contracts that would encumber City funds for a period that would extend beyond the term of this Agreement J It will appoint a representative who will be available to meet with City's Executive Director of Finance and other City officials when requested K It will indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and suits arising out of the activities of Organization, its employees, and/or contrac- tors, and save and hold City harmless from all liability, including costs, expenses and attorneys fees, for or on account of, any claims, audit exceptions, 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 Organization L It will submit to City copies of year-end audited finan- cial statements M It will establish, operate, and maintain an account system for this program that will allow for a tracing of funds and a review of the financial status of the program N It will permit authorized officials of the City to review its books at any time III TIME OF PERFORMANCE The services funded by City shall be undertaken by Organiza- tion within the following time frame October 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997 IV REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST AND PAYMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City agrees A City shall complete and submit, after receipt of certify- ing information from the Organization, a State of Texas Purchase voucher requesting reimbursement of certified expenditures Organization understands and agrees that City has entered into a certification agreement with TWC to fund this Agreement, and that funding of this Agreement is contingent on the availability of local, state, and federal funds If funds are unavailable or reduced, written notice will be given by City to Organization of termination, payment suspension, or funding reduction B City shall pay the Organization all matching funds received from TWC under Contract Number 0353923 within 30 days of receipt providing such amounts do not exceed the reimbursement request Page 3 C Excess Payment Organization shall refund to City within 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 Organization, 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 3ustify the expenditure D Deobligation of Funds In the event that actual expen- ditures deviate from Organization's provision of a corresponding level of performance, as specified in Exhibit "A," City hereby reserves the right to reappropriate or recapture any such under expended funds E Contract Close Out Organization shall submit the contract close out package to City, together with a final expen- diture report, for the time period covered by the last invoice requesting reimbursement of funds under this Agreement, within fifteen (15) working days following the close of the contract period Organization shall utilize the form agreed upon by City and Organization V EVALUATION Organization agrees to participate in an implementation and maintenance system whereby the services can be continuously monitored Organization agrees to make available its financial records for review by City at City's discretion In addition, Organization agrees to provide City the following data and reports, or copies thereof A All external or internal audits Organization shall submit a copy of the annual independent audit to City within ten (10) days of receipt B All external or internal evaluation reports C Quarterly performance reports to be submitted in January, April, July, and September, to include the following data 1) Number of children served each month 2) Income level of families participating in program 3) Race and/or ethnicity of participating children D Organization agrees to submit quarterly financial state- ments in January, April, July, and September Each statement shall Page 4 include expenses and income, outstanding obligations and beginning and ending balances E An explanation of any ma]or changes in program services F To comply with this section, Organization agrees to maintain records that will provide accurate, current, separate, and complete disclosure of the status of funds received and the services performed under this Agreement Organization's record system shall contain sufficient documentation to provide in detail full support and 3ustification for each expenditure Organization agrees to retain all books, records, documents, reports, and written accounting procedures pertaining to the services provided and expenditure of funds under this Agreement for the period of time and under the conditions specified by the City G Nothing in the above subsections shall be construed to relieve Organization of responsibility for retaining accurate and current records which clearly reflect the level and benefit of services provided under this Agreement VI DIRECTORS' MEETINGS During the term of this Agreement, Organization shall deliver to City copies of all notices of meetings of its Board of Direc- tors, 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 Organization understands and agrees that City's representatives shall be afforded access to all meetings of its Board of Directors Minutes of all meetings of organization's governing body shall be available to City within ten (10) working days of approval VII SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION A. The City may terminate this Agreement with cause if the Organization violates any covenants, agreements, or guarantees of this Agreement, the Organization's insolvency or filing of bank- ruptcy, dissolution, or receivership, or the Organization's violation of any law or regulation to which it is bound under the terms of this Agreement B The City may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time If this Agreement is terminated for convenience by the City, Organization will be paid an amount not to exceed the total amount of accrued expenditures as of the effective date of termi- nation 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 Organization covered by the Agreement, less payments previously made Page 5 in case of suspension, City shall advise Organization, in writing, as to conditions precedent to the resumption of funding and specify a reasonable date for compliance In case of termination, Organization will remit to City any unexpended City funds Acceptance of these funds shall not constitute a waiver of any claim City may otherwise have arising out of this Agreement vIII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS A Organization will submit for City approval, a written plan for compliance with the Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Federal provisions, within one hundred twenty (120) days of the effective date of this Agreement $ Organization shall comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws or regulations C Organization will furnish all information and reports requested by 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 Organization's non-compliance with the non-discrimination requirements, the Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and Organization may be barred from further contracts with City IX WARRANTIES ORGANIZATION represents and warrants that A All information, reports and data heretofore or hereafter requested by City and furnished 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 8 Any supporting financial statements heretofore requested by City and furnished to City, are complete, accurate and fairly reflect the financial conditions of Organization on the date shown on said report, and the results of the operation for the period covered by the report, and that since said dati-P there has been no material change, adverse or otherwise, in the financial condition of Organization C No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against Organization D None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in con- flict with the authority under which Organization is doing business Page 6 or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of Organization E Organization 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 Organization are subject to any lien or encumbrance of any character, except for current taxes not delinquent, except as shown in the financial statements furnished by Organization 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 X 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. Organization may not make transfers between or among approved line -items within budget categories set forth in Exhibit "B" without prior written approval of the Community Development Administrator for the City Organization 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 this Agreement In addition, budget revisions cannot significantly change the nature, intent, or scope of the program funded under this Agreement C Organization will submit revised budget and program information, whenever the level of funding for Organization 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 Agree- ment, request changes in Exhibit "A" which may include an increase or decrease in the amount of Organization's compensation Such changes shall be incorporated in a written amendment hereto, as provided in Subsection A of this Section Page 7 F Any alterations, deletions, or additions to the Contract Budget Detail incorporated in Exhibit "B" shall require the prior written approval of City G Organization agrees to notify City of any proposed change in physical location for work performed under this Agreement at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the change H Organization 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 XI INDEMNIFICATION A. It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties hereto that City is contracting with Organization as an independent contractor and that as such, Organization 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 Organization. a. Organization agrees to provide the defense for, and to indemnify and hold harmless City its agents, employees, or contractors from any and all claims, suite, causes of action, demands, damages, losses, attorney fees, expenses, and liability arising 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 or employees. XII INSURANCE A Organization shall observe sound business practices with respect to providing such bonding and insurance as would provide adequate coverage for services offered under this Agreement B The premises on and in which the activities described in Exhibit "A" are conducted, the employees conducting these activi- ties, shall be covered by premise liability insurance, commonly referred to as "Owner/Tenant" coverage with City named as an additional insured Upon request of Organization, City may, at its sole discretion, approve alternate insurance coverage arrangements C Organization will comply with applicable workers' compen- sation statutes and will obtain employers' liability coverage where available and other appropriate liability coverage for program participants, if applicable Page 8 D Organization will maintain adequate and continuous liability insurance on all vehicles owned, leased, or operated by Organization All employees of Organization who are required to drive a vehicle in the normal scope and course of their employment must posses 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 Organization's files E Actual losses are not covered by insurance as required by this Section are not allowable costs under this Agreement, and remain the sole responsibility of Organization F The policy or policies of insurance shall contain a clause which requires that City and Organization be notified in writing of any cancellation or change in the policy at least thirty (30) days prior to such change or cancellation XIII CONFLICT OF INTEREST A. Organization 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 Organization further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed or appointed as a member of its governing body B Organization further covenants that no member of its governing body or its staff, subcontractors or employees shall possess any interest in or use his/her position for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by desire for private gain for himself/herself, or others, particularly those with which he/she has family, business, or other ties 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 his 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 XIV NEPOTISM Organization shall not employ in any paid capacity any person who is a member of the immediate family of any person who is cur- rently employed by Organization, or is a member of organization'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, Page 9 half-brother and half-sister XV NOTICE Any notice or other written instrument required or permitted to be delivered under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been delivered, whether actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested, addressed to Organization or City, as the case may be, at the following addresses CITY City of Denton, Texas Attn City Manager 215 E. McKinney Denton, TX 76201 ORGANIZATION Director Denton City -County Inc 1603 Paisley Denton, Texas 76201 Day School Either party may change its mailing address by sending notice of change of address to the other at the above address by certified mail, return receipt requested XVI MISCELLANEOUS A Organization shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement or any interest therein, or any claim arising 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 Organization 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 consti- tute 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 Organization 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 This Agreement, together with referenced exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and any prior agreement, assertion, statement, understand- ing, 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 appropri- Page 10 ate, recorded as an amendment of this Agreement E In the event any disagreement or dispute should arise between the parties hereto pertaining 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 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 of competent 3urisdiction sitting in Denton County, Texas IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do hereby of their signa- tu s an enter into this Agreement as of the _ day of 1997 ATTEST JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY M APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM HERBERT PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY I.V4 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY JAC ILLER, MAYOR DENTON CITY -COUNTY DAY SCHOOL INC Page 11 ATTEST E \DOCS\8\DCCDS A BY Page 12 EXHIBIT "A" WORK STATEMENT DENTON CITY -COUNTY DAY SCHOOL INC Denton City County Day School Inc is a non-profit child care facility for low income families DCCDS serves 66 children daily ranging in age from 18 months to 5 M years Parents must be working, going to school full time, or doing both part time, or actively seeking employment to be eligible DCCDS is open Monday through Friday from 6 30 a m to 5 30 p m The staff consists of 8 teachers, a cook, an assistant director and director The children are served breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks The school not only provides a safe and healthy environment for child care, but a learning program for all age groups The curriculum places emphasis on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning skills, good health habits, and physical development The school staff receives 20 continuing education hours each year in child development and early childhood education The most important element of our work is the emphasis placed on enhancing the self concept of each individual child, as this is very significant for his/her future success