HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-1715ORDINANCE NO. 24- 1 7 1 5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND PROJECT
HOPE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Project Hope is a non-profit and ministry of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church that
strives to give hope to the hopeless, offers assistance to the community, and operates Hope Kitchen,
a local food pantry; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor, requested support from available contingency funds
to support Project Hope; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds the agreement between
the City and Project Hope, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the “Agreement”),
furthers a charitable cause, economic or community growth, or public interest; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated by
reference into the body of this Ordinance and hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. The Agreement is hereby approved, and the City Manager, or designee, is
hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the
City under the Agreement, including the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed One
Hundred Dollars ($ 100) in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2 :
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester. At Large Place 6:
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LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND PROJECT HOPE
This Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Denton, a Texas home rule
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Project Hope, a Texas non-profit
corporation.
WHEREAS, the City has determined the services provided by Project Hope to the citizens of the
City merit assistance through the Council Contingency Fund and the City has provided funds in its
budget for such Council Contingency Fund; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor, requested support from available contingency funds to
support Project Hope; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement serves a valid municipal and public purpose and is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
I: OBLIGATIONS OF PROJECT HOPE
In consideration of the receipt of funds from the City, Project Hope agrees to the following terms
and conditions:
A. One Hundred and no/100 ($100.00) shall be paid to Project Hope by the City to be utilized
for the support of the organization.
B Project Hope will maintain adequate records to establish that the City funds are used only for
the purposes authorized by this Agreement.
C Upon request, Project Hope will permit authorized officials of the City to review its books,
financial statements, and records and provide copies of its By-Laws, rules and regulations, and
meeting minutes at any time. Such information shall be made available within ten (10) business days
of such request. All records pertaining to the funds granted hereby shall be maintained for at least
five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
D Project Hope will not enter into any contracts that would encumber City funds or the use
thereof for a period that would extend beyond the term of this Agreement.
E Project Hope will appoint a representative who will be available to meet with City officials
when requested.
F Project Hope will comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and policies
including all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws or regulations. In
the event Project Hope fails to comply, this Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended
in whole or in part, and Project Hope may be barred from further contracts with the City.
G Project Hope will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies
regarding conflicts of interest and will not participate in any transactions or decisions where such a
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conflict might exist.
II: TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of the last signature affixed to this
Agreement (the “Effective Date”) and terminate one year from the Effective Date unless the contract
is sooner terminated under Section V “Termination”.
III. PAYMENTS
A PAYMENTS TO PROJECT HOPE. City shall pay to Project Hope the sum specified in
Article I after the Effective Date of this Agreement.
B EXCESS PAYMENT. Project Hope 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: has resulted in overpayment to Project Hope; or has not been spent strictly in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement; or is not supported by adequate documentation to fully justify the
expenditure.
IV. EVALUATION
Project Hope agrees to participate in an implementation and maintenance system whereby the
services can be continuously monitored. Project Hope maintains records that provide complete and
accurate statements as to the status and use of City funds. In addition, upon request, Project Hope
agrees to provide the City with the following data and reports, or copies thereof related to this
Agreement, including all external and internal audits. Project Hope shall submit a copy of the annual
independent audit to the City within ten (10) days of receipt; all external or internal evaluation
reports; and an explanation of any major changes in program services.
V. TERMINATION
The City may terminate this Agreement for cause if Project Hope violates any provision of this
Agreement, Project Hope’ insolvency or filing of bankruptcy, dissolution, or receivership, or Project
Hope’ violation of any law or regulation to which it is bound under the terms of this Agreement. The
City may terminate this Agreement for other reasons not specifically enumerated in this paragraph,
including for convenience. The Agreement shall immediately terminate upon reasonable notice to
Project Hope.
VI. WARRANTIES
Project Hope represents and warrants that:
A. All financial reports, information, reports, records, and data heretofore or hereafter
requested by City and furnished to City pursuant to this Agreement, are complete and accurate and
fairly reflect the financial conditions of Project Hope of the date shown on the financial report,
information, data, record, or report, and, since that date, have not undergone any significant change,
adverse or otherwise, without written notice to City.
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B. No litigation or legal proceedings are presently pending or threatened against Project Hope.
C. None of the provisions herein contravenes or is in conflict with the authority under which
Project Hope doing business or with the provisions of any existing indenture or agreement of Project
Hope.
D. Project Hope 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.
E. Project Hope does not have any conflicts of interest with respect to this transaction.
Each of the representations and warranties made by Project Hope herein shall be continuing and shall
be deemed to have been repeated by the submission of each request for payment.
VII. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by written
amendment executed by both parties.
B. 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.
C. Project Hope shall notify the City of any changes in executive, managerial, or similar level
of personnel or in governing board composition.
VIII. INDEMNIFICATION
TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED BY LAW, PROJECT HOPE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY,
HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR
INJURIES, DAMAGE, LOSS, OR LIABILITY OF WHATEVER KIND OR CHARACTER,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE BY PROJECT HOPE OR
THOSE SERVICES CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ALL SUCH
CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION BASED UPON COMMON, CONSTITUTIONAL OR
STATUTORY LAW, OR BASED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON ALLEGATIONS OF
NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF PROJECT HOPE, ITS OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, AND INVITEES.
IX. 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
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in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested, or via
hand-delivery, e-mail, addressed to Project Hope or City, as the case may be, at the following
addresses:
CITY Project Hope
City of Denton, Texas Cedric Chambers
Attn: City Manager
215 E. McKinney St. 1111 Wilson St. Denton, TX 76201
Denton, TX 76201
sara.hensley@cityofdenton.com
Either party may change its mailing address by sending written notice of change of address to the
other at the above address by certified mail, return receipt requested.
X. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Project Hope shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement or any interest
therein, or any claim arising thereunder to any party without the prior written approval of the 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 Project Hope 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 or default under this Agreement.
Neither shall such payment, act, or omission in any manner impair or prejudice any right, power,
privilege, or remedy available to the City to enforce its rights hereunder, which rights, powers,
privileges, or remedies are always specifically preserved. No representative or agent of the City may
waive the effect of this provision.
D. The following sections shall survive the termination of this Agreement: Section I,
Subsections B, C, and E; Section III Subsection B; Section VI Subsection A; Section VIII.
INDEMNIFICATION, and Section IX.
E. This Agreement, together with herein referenced exhibits and attachments, which are hereby
incorporated, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and no prior agreement,
assertion, statement, understanding, or other commitment occurring during the term of this
Agreement or subsequent thereto, has any legal force or effect whatsoever, unless properly executed
in writing, and if appropriate, recorded as an amendment of this Agreement.
F. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall be and
remain in Denton County, Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do hereby each affix their signatures by and through their
respective duly authorized representatives and enter into this Agreement as of the day of
, 2024.
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17th
September
CITY OF DENTON
SARA HENSLEY, CITY MANAGER
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
BY: ________________________________
PROJECT HOPE
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:________________________________
THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN BOTH
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
As to financial and operational obligations
And business terms.
Jessica Williams
SIGNATURE PRINT NAME
Chief Financial Officer
TITLE
Finance
DEPARTMENT
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