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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCatholic Community Services "'-?_·tt. ." AGREEMENT Between The CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this d-a-r4ayof ()~ ,2004, between the Citv of Auburn, State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Catholic Community Services (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency"). WHEREAS, The City is an entitlement applicant for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (the Act), Pub. L. 93-383 as amended, and will receive CDBG funds for the purpose of carrying out eligible community development and housing activities under the Act and under regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 24 CFR Part 570; and WHEREAS, The City desires to award certain funds to the Agency for use as described within this Agreement, for the purpose of implementing eligible activities under the Act and HUD regulations; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate and mutually desirable that the Agency be designated by the City to undertake the aforementioned eligible activities, so long as the requirements of the Act, HUD Regulations, State law and local law are adhered to, as provided for herein; and WHEREAS, The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation between the City and the Agency, in implementing such eligible activities in the manner described herein; and WHEREAS, The Legislature has declared that carrying out the purposes offederal grants or programs is both a public purpose and an appropriate function for a city, town, county, or public corporation; and WHEREAS, the provisions ofRCW 35.21.730 through RCW 35.21.755 and RCW 35.21.660 and 35.21.670 and the enabling authority as herein conferred to implement these provisions are hereby construed to accomplish the purpose ofRCW 35.21.730 through RCW 35.21.755; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of payments, covenants, and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the parties hereto, the parties mutually covenant and agree as provided for in this Agreement. PART I GENERAL CONDITIONS: I. Scope of Agreement 2. Scope of Project 3. Commencement and Termination of Projects 4. Administration Contract - BG0403 -----------... ----_.._._---_._--~ . rrr-- PART I. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT: The Agreement between the parties shall consist of the signature page; the general conditions; the Federal, State and loeal program requirements; the evaluation and reeord keeping requirements; each and every project Exhibit and Attaclunent incorporated into the Agreement; all matters and laws ineorporated by referenee herein; and any written amendments made according to the general conditions. This Agreement supersedes any and all former agreements applieable to projeets governed by this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF PROJECT: The Agency shall use funds only to perform the activities set forth in the Attaclunents hereto. In the ease of multiple projeets, eaeh projeet shall correspond to a separate set of Attaelunents. This Agreement may be amended from time to time, in accordance with the general conditions, for the purpose of adding new projects, amending the scope of work, or for any other lawful purpose. 3. COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF PROJECTS: A. Upon release of project-related funds by HUD pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58, the City shall furnish the Agency with written notice to proceed. No work on a project shall occur prior to the notice to proceed without written approval from the City. Termination dates for individual projects shall be specified in the appropriate Attaclunents. Costs incurred after the termination date will not be reimbursed. The termination date may be changed through amendment of this Agreement. B. Upon termination of individual projects covered by this Agreement, the Agency shall transfer to the City any CDBG funds on hand at the time oftermination and any accounts receivable attributable to the use ofCDBG funds. 4. ADMINISTRATION: The Agency shall appoint a liaison who shall be responsible for overall administration of CDBG funded project(s) and coordination with the City of Auburn's Department of Planning and Community Development. The Agency shall also designate one or more representatives who shall be authorized to sign the Voucher Reimbursement Requests and Program Accomplislunents FOrms. The names of the liaison and representatives shall be specified in the Attaclunent(s). 5. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT: A. The City shall reimburse the Agency only for the activities specified in the Attachments in an amount not to exceed the amount specified on Attaclunent #1 -- "CDBG APPROPRIATION." Reimbursement shall be based on a CDBG Voucher Reimbursement Request and Program Accomplislunents Form submitted and signed by the Agency's authorized representative. Reimbursement is subject to the terms of Section 6 of this Part I. B. The Agency shall submit a properly executed Voucher Reimbursement Request and Program Contract - BG0403 3 __._____m'___ -~-- -- -TTí------ conditions of this Agreement. Proposed modifications which are mutually agreed upon shall be incorporated by written amendment to this Agreement. A written amendment may affect a project or projects authorized by this Agreement or may be of general application. 10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING: A. The Agency shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the written consent of the City, and it is further agreed that said consent must be sought in writing by the Agency not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of any proposed assignment. 8. Any work or services assigned or subcontracted hereunder shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement and proper bidding procedures contained herein. The Agency agrees that it is as fully responsible to the City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and their employees and agents, as it is for the acts and omissions of its own employees and agents, as provided in paragraph I 1.8. 11. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION: A. The Agency agrees that it is financially responsible (liable) for any audit exception or other financial loss to the City which occurs due to its negligence or its failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement. B. The Agency further agrees to defend, indemnifY and hold hannless the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands and/or causes of action of any kind or character whatsoever arising out of or relating to services provided under this Agreement by the Agency, its employees, subcontractors, or agents for any and all claims by any persons for alleged personal injury, death, or damage to their persons or property to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Agency, its employees, agents, subcontractors or representatives. In the event that any suit or claim for damages based upon such claim, action, loss, or damages is brought against the City, the Agency shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that the City retains the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment be rendered against the City and/or its officers, agents, and/or employees or any of them or jointly against the City and the Agency and its respective officers, agents, subcontractors, employees or any of them, the Agency agrees to fully satisfY the same and the Agency shall reimburse the City for any cost and expense which the City has incurred as a result of such claim or suit. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 12. INSURANCE: A. Public Liability Insurance: The Agency shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, at its cost and expense, carry and maintain general public liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, personal injury, death or property damage occurring or arising out of services provided under this Agreement, which insurance shall cover such claims as may be occasioned by any act, omission, or negligence ofthe Agency or its officers, agents, representatives, assigns or servants. The limits of liability insurance, which may be increased from time to time as deemed necessary by the City with the approval of the Agency which shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit personal injury and property Contract - BG0403 5 - -- -- ---- - --rTr -- ---- 4. The Agency fail to carry out activities expressed by this Agreement; or 5. The Agency fail to submit reports or submit incomplete or inaccurate repOJ1s in any material respect. 8. This Agreement is subject to suspension or termination upon 30 days written notice by the Agency should: . I. The City fail in its commitment under this Agreement to provide funding for services rendered, as herein provided; or 2. CDBG funds become no longer available from the Federal Government or through the City. C. This Agreement may be suspended or terminated at any time, in whole or in part, upon the written agreement of the City and the Agency. D. Otherwise this Agreement shall terminate on the termination date specified on Attaclunent #1 attached hereto and shall be subject to extension only by mutual agreement and amendment in accordance with paragraph 9, Amendments, of this Part. E. Upon termination of this Agreement, any unexpended balance of the CDBG funds awarded through this Agreement shall lapse and remain in the City of Auburn's CDBG fund. F. In the event that termination occurs under paragraph A(I) of this seetion, the Agency shall return to the City all funds which were expended in violation of the terms of this Agreement. 15. REVERSION OF ASSETS: Upon expiration of this Agreement, the Agency shall transfer to the City any City CDBG funds on hand at the time of expiration any accounts receivable attributable to the use of City CDBG funds. In the event that the Agency ceases to use any asset acquired or improved with CDBG funds for the purpose described in this Agreement, within five years following the termination of this agreement, the Agency shall pay to the City the fair market value of the asset less any portion of the value attributable to exp~nditures ofnon-CDBG funds. PART II. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAM REOUlREMENTS: 1. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS: In awarding contracts pursuant to this Agreement, the Agency shall comply with all applicable requirements oflocal and State law for awarding contracts, including but not limited to procedures for competitive bidding, contractor's bonds, and RCW60.28.0 I 0, which addresses retained percentages. In addition, the Agency shall comply with the requirements ofthe U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-lID and/or A-1D2 and/or A-133, as applicable, relating to bonding, insurance and procurement standards; and with Executive Order 11246 regarding nondiscrimination in bid conditions for projects over $100,000. Where Federal standards differ from local or State standards, the stricter standards shall apply. The Federal standard of $1 00,000 for competitive bidding shall apply only if the applicable State or local standard for competitive bidding is greater than $100,000. Contract - BG0403 7 "~----~-"~-',.-,-,- .--- The Agency shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. These requirements are specified in RCW chapter 49.60; Section 109 ofthe Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI; Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VIII; Executive Order 11063; Executive Order 11246; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Specifically, the Agency is prohibited from taking any discriminatory actions defined in the HUD Regulations at 24 CFR 570.602 (b) (I) and shall take such affirmative and corrective actions as are required by the Regulations at 24 CFR 570.602 (b)(4). 8. Specific Discriminatory Actions Prohibited: I. The Agency may not, under any program or activity to which this Agreement may apply, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex: (i) Deny any person facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits provided under the program or activity. (ii) Provide any person with facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits which are different, or are provided in a different form from that provided to others under the program or activity. (iii) Subject any person to segregated or separate treatment in any facility or in any matter or process related to receipt of any service or benefit under the program or activity. (iv) Restrict in any way access to, or in the enjoyment of, any advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in connection with facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits under the program or activity. (v) Treat any person differently from others in determining whether the person satisfies any admission, enrollment, eligibility, membership, or other requirement or condition which individuals must meet in order to be provided any facilities, services or other benefit provided under the program or activity. (vi) Deny any person any opportunity to participate in a program or activity as an employee. 2. The Agency shall not utilize criteria or methods of administration which have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex, or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplislunent of the objectives of the program or activity with respect to individuals ofa particular race, color, national origin, or sex. 3. The Agency, in determining the site or location of housing or facilities provided in whole or in part with funds under this part, may not make selections of such site or location which have the effect of excluding individuals from, denying them the benefits of. or subjecting them to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex; or which have the purpose or effect of defeating or substantially impairing the accomplishment of the objectives of the Act or of the HUD Regulations. C. Fair Housing: The Agency shall take necessary and appropriate actions to prevent discrimination in Federally assisted housing and lending practices relatedto loan~ 5nsured or guaranteed by the Federal Contract - BG0403 9 --'TTI----- Procurement Standards, paragraph 9, Contracting with Small and Minoritv Firms. Women's Business Enterprise and Labor Surplus Area firms. Agencies shall be considered to be in compliance with this provision if at least one of the following steps is taken: (a) advertise in a minority publication in addition to publication of general circulation; (b) utilize a minority contractors bidding center; and (c) utilize the King County Affirmative Action Office Certified Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Directory. 4. LABOR STANDARDS: The Agency shall require that project construction contractors and subcontractors pay their laborers and mechanics at wage rates in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. sections 276(a)-276(a)(5», and that they comply with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. 276(c» and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) as prescribed at 29 CFR Parts 1,3,5,6 and 7; provided tharthis section shall not apply to rehabilitation of residential property designed for residential use by fewer than eight families. 5. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: A. The Agency agrees that any non-expendable personal property (capital equipment), purchased wholly or in part with project funds at a cost of$300 (three hundred dollars) or more per item, is upon its purchase or receipt the property of the City and/or Federal government. Final ownership and disposition of such property shall be determined under the applicable provisions of Attaclunent N to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-I02, and/or Attaclunent N to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-IIO. 8. The Agency shall be responsible for all such property, including its care and maintenance at the Agency's expense. C. The Agency shall admit the City's property management officer to Agency's premises for the purpose of marking such property, as appropriate, with City property tags. D. The Agency shall meet the following procedural requirements for all such property: I. Property records shall be maintained accurately and provide for: a description of the property; manufacturer's serial number or other identification number; acquisition date and cost; source of the property; percentage ofCDBG funds used in the purchase of property; and location, use, and condition of the property. 2. A physical inventory of property shall be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two (2) years to verifY the existence, current utilization, and continued need for the property. 3. A control system shall be in effect to insure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any such loss, damage or theft of property shall be investigated and fully docurnented. 4. Adequate maintenance procedures shall be implemented to keep the property in good condition. 6. ACOUlSITION AND RELOCATION: A. Any acquisition of real property by a State Agency for any activity assisted under this Agreement shall comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (hereinafter referred to as the Uniform Act) (42 U.S.c. 460 I . Contract - BG0403 II . . ~__m_____~ -~rTT - ~- Non-Profit Institutions," and No. A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations," and the following Attaclunents to OMB Circular No. A-II 0: I. Attachment A, "Cash Depositories," except for Paragraph 4 concerning deposit insurance; 2. Attaclunent B, "Bonding and Insurance;" 3. Attaclunent C, "Retention and Custodial Requirements for Records;" 4. Attaclunent H, "Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance," Paragraph 2; 5. Attaclunent N, "Property Management Standards," except for Paragraph 3 concerning the standards for real property; and 6. Attaclunent 0, "Procurement Standards." 10. OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: The absence of mention in this Agreement of any other Federal requirements which apply to the award and expenditure ofthe Federal funds made available by this Agreement is not intended to indicate that those Federal requirements are not applicable to Agency activities. The Agency shall comply with all other Federal requirements relating to the expenditure of Federal funds, including but not limited to: The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151), and the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 15). Additionally, the Agency shall comply with the Federal requirements described by 24 CFR Part 570, Sections 600 through 603; Section 605; and Sections 607 through 612. 11. NONSUBSTITUTION FOR LOCAL FuNDING: The CDBG funding made available under this Agreement shall not be utilized by the Agency to reduce substantially the amount oflocal financial support for community development activities below the level of such support prior to the availability of funds under this Agreement. 12. PuBLIC OWNERSHIP: For Agencies which are not municipal corporations organized under the laws of the State of Washington, it may become necessary to grant the City a property interest where the subject project callI> for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of publicly owned facilities and improvements. The Agency shall comply with current City requirements regarding transfer of a property interest sufficient to meet any public ownership requirement imposed by law. 13. PUBLIC INFORMATION: A. In all news releases and other public notices related to projects funded under this Agreement, the Agency shall include information identifying the source of funds as the City of Auburn CDBG Program. 8. For all construction projects the Agency shall erect a sign to City specifications at the construction site, identifying the source of funds, except that this requirement may be waived for construction projects of$IOO,OOO or less. C. The Agency acknowledges that this Agreement and any other information provided by it to the City and/or relevant to the Project(s) described in the Exhibit(s) and Attaclunent(s) are subject to the Washington State Public Disclosure Act, Chapter 42.17 RCW. Contract - BG0403 13 m ----m"TTT'-- mm_ 3. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS: The records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement shall be subject at all times to inspection, review or audit by the City, Federal or State officials so authorized by law during the performance of this Agreement and during the period of retention specified in this Part III. A. Audits: The Agency will provide at or before the contract signing a copy of the Agency's most recent audit. The Agency will provide to the City a copy of the Agency's most recent audit for each year in which a contract for the use of funds exists with the City. Failure to provide such audit will be considered a material breach of the contract and result in a refund to the City of all moneys paid or due under the contract. 8. Audit Reauirements: Agencies receiving $300,000 or more in federal funds will provide to the City the above required audits conducted in a manner pursuant to OMB Circular A- 133. 4. RECORDs: All Agencies receiving Community Development Block Grant funds from the City shall maintain a certified public audit for the City Community Development Block Grant year in which the funds are awarded and through each Community Development Block Grant year or portion thereof, in which the funds are used or a contract exists between the Agency and the City. As required by HUD Regulations, 24 CFR Part 570, the Agency shall compile and maintain the following records: A. Financial Management: Such records shall identifY adequately the source and application of funds for activities within this Agreement, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Attaclunent G to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-II O. These records shall contain information pertaining to grant awards and authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays, and income. 8. Relocation: Agency record keeping must comply with the Uniform Act implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42. Indication of the overall status of the relocation workload and a separate relocation record for each person, business, organization, and farm operation displaced or in the relocation workload must be kept. C. Property Acquisition: Agency files must contain a separate acquisition file for each acquisition process documenting compliance with the implementing regulations for the Uniform Act at 24 CFR Part 42. Major requirements include: (a) invitation to owner to accompany appraiser during inspection, (b) at least one property appraisal, (c) statement of basis for determination of just compensation, (d) written offer of just compensation, (e) all documents involving conveyance, (f) settlement cost Contract - BG0403 15 ----- . --- ------ -- - ---- -rrr -- -- --- female-headed household. 5. RETENTION OF RECORDs: Required records shall be retained for a period of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement, except as follows: (I) Records that are the subject of audit findings shall be retained for three (3) years after such findings have been resolved. (2) Records for nonexpendable property shall be retained for three (3) years after its final disposition. Nonexpendable property is defined in Attaclunent N to U.s. Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A- I 02, for governmental entities, and Circular No. A-I 10 for non-governmental organizations. 6. REPORTS The Agency shall submit such reports as required by the City at such times as required by the City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the reports required by the City shall be submitted by the Agency no less than on an annual basis. Such reports shall also be submitted prior to project completion. PART IV. EXHIBITS The following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference A. Original Grant Application as submitted May 2, 2002. B. Environmental Determination. C. Contract Scope of Work, Completion Date, and Contact Information ~'·.C~;""_'_"'.. Contract - BG0403 17 . ----- ---rm-'-- A IT ACHMENT #1 - BG0403 Community Development Block Grant Contract General Information PROJECT NO.: BG0403 TITLE: PROJECT SUMMARY: Catholic Community Services - Emergency Assistance Emergency shelter, vouchers, food, etc. for Auburn clients ELIGIBILITY: 570.201(e) - Public Services (General) (05) NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: 570.208(a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele CDBG APPROPRIATION: $19,664 TYPE OF PROJECT: Public Service PROJECT LOCATION: Community Wide SPECIAL CONDITIONS: See EXHIBIT #3: Special Conditions TERMINATION DATE: December 31. 2004 CONTACT PERSON: TamaraBrown TITLE: Family SuPPOrt Services Mana2er MAILING ADDRESS: 1229 West Smith P.O. Box 398 Kent. WA 98035 PHONE/FAX NUMBER: 253.854.0077/253.850.2503 E-MAIL: tamarab(a)ccsww.or2 PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO SIGN VOUCHER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST AND PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM: NAME/fITLE SIGNATURE Tamara Brown. FamUv Support Serviees Mana!!er -. ,,r: - ",.;.:':~"~f,. '._-~' C/. / r . (optional) NAME/fITLE / / ,Camervn Flvnn. FamUv Center Director SIGNATURE -?n. t'A~,J¡r- ,'if-~ Attachments - BG0403 - - - _.~------ -..- ---"--~'----"~------ II ~______u ATTACHMENT #2 (CONTINUED) Community Development Block Grant Contract Project Budget BUDGET DETAIL Column A Column B Column C Cost Categories Total Budget Item CDBG Other Non-CDBG Funds Funds -- Personnel Costs 178.000 6,000 172.000 -- Office/Operating Supplies 1,500 1,500 -- Consultant or Purchased Services 4,000 4,000 -- Construction Contracts/ Real Prooertv Acquisition -- Communications and 1,500 1,500 Advertisements -- Travel and/or Training 1,500 1,500 -- Intra-Agency Support {i.e. 47,000 47,000 administrative overhead} -- Capital Outlay - Construction -- Other (Detail) 160,000 6,000 154,000 Direct Service: Total Project Costs {Note: Cotumn A must equal sum of 393,500 6,000 387,500 Column Band CI Column A Column B Column C Source of Funds Total City of Auburn Other Sources -- City of Auburn CDBG Funds 12,000 12,000 -- City of Auburn General Funds -- Other Funds: 387,500 387,500 ... Grand Total {Note: Column A must equal sum of 393,500 12,000 387,500 Column Band C} Attachments - BG0403 3 ~.,_.~------ II EXHIBIT #4 PROJECT TIME LtNE BG0403 Part 1. Schedule by Task Milestones Completion Date Q I: 135 unduplicated clients, 125 bednights, 25 utility vouchers, IS food vouchers Q I: 135 unduplicated clients, 125 bednights, 25 utility vouchers, IS food vouchers QI: 135 unduplicated clients, 125 bednights, 25 utility vouchers, IS food vouchers QI: 135 unduplicated clients, 125 bednights, 25 utility vouchers, IS food vouchers Part 2. CDBG Expenditure Rate I~ Quarter (1/1/04 - 3131104) 211d Quarter (4/1/04 ~ 6(30/04) 3'" Quarter (711/04 - 9/30104) 4" Quartet (1011/04 -12131/(4) CDBG Funds Vouchered Projected Actual 3,000 3.000 3.000 3.000 Attachments - BG0403 5 --'--·------~~-----rrr---- CITY OF AUBURN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD - 2004 PROJECT NUMBER: BG0403 AGENCY: Catholic Community Services (Subrecipient Public 570.500(c» PROJECT TITLE: Emergency Services/Emergency Assistance LOCATION: Community Wide REQUEST AMOUNT: $12,000 AMOUNT FUNDED: $12,000 DESC: Provides limited emergency financial assistance for utilities, food, emergency housing vouchers, and case management services to Auburn residents facing a crisis that threatens their home and general welfare. CDBG ELIGIBLE: 570.201( e) (Public Services (General» NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: 570.208(a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele (LMI) STATUS: The proposed project is exempt from the NEPA requirements of 24 CFR Part 58 pursuant to Section 58.34, "Exempt Activities." The project is exempt under subsection 58.34(a)(4): "Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes, including but not limited to services concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, counseling, energy conservation and welfare or recreational needs." RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: According to 24CFR58.34(b), the City does not have to submit an RROF and certifications. Furthermore, 24CFR58.34(b) states no further approval from HUD or the State is needed to carry out exempt activities and projects. Therefore, the City will proceed to execute a contract with Catholic Community Services for the above described project without any further notification or approval from HUD. Signed: Date: -----~---------- -- ~-~ ------TT':"-- ---