HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-200 Approval of CDBG Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement Fiscal Yrs 2015-16,2016-17,2017-18CITY OF
LADE LSINORE
DREAM EXTREME.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor
And Members of the City Council
FROM: Grant Yates
City Manager
DATE: July 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Approval of CDBG Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement for
Fiscal Years 2015 -2016, 2016 -2017 and 2017 -2018
Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 - ; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside's Urban County
Program for Fiscal Years 2015 -2016, 2016 -2017, and 2017 -2018.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with
the County of Riverside allowing the City to participate in the Urban County
Community Development Block Grant and the HOME program.
Background
On July 21, 2011, the City executed a Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with the
County of Riverside allowing the City to participate in the Urban County Community
Development Block Grant and the HOME program. The agreement was for Fiscal
Years 2012 -13, 2013 -14 and 2014 -15. There is automatic renewal of the agreement for
an additional three -year period unless the City (or County) provides written notice of its
decision not to continue to participate in the three -year Urban County program.
On April 30, 2014, the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency (EDA)
notified the City Manager that the City could elect to continue its participation as a
Metropolitan City /Joint Recipient in the Urban County program or alternatively could
elect not to continue its participation. Due to the City's limited resources and the City
having no current staff that is trained in the specialized CDBG HUD process and
reporting requirements, the City Manager determined that the best benefit for the City
would be renew its Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement (Metropolitan City
Agreement) with the EDA for an additional three -year period. On June 10, 2014, the
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County of Riverside Economic Development Agency (EDA) provided the City copies of
the attached Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development
Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2015 -16, 2016 -17 2017 -18 for the Mayor's signature.
Discussion
Under a Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement, the City's allocation will be that portion
of the total annual allocation as specified by written notice from HUD. During the three
years of the current Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement, the City was awarded
$360,295 in FY 2012 -13, $382,565 in FY 2013 -14 and approximately $386,505 for FY
2014 -15 (awaiting approval by HUD).
Out of the twenty percent (20 %) permissible for administration, the County is requiring
twelve- percent (12 %) for administration of the Urban County program. On behalf of the
City, the EDA's duties include, but are not limited to:
• Review all funding applications for HUD eligibility.
• Carry out all administration work between HUD, applicants, and City for approved
projects.
• Update and inform cities of all HUD rules and regulations.
• Drafts and submits all required one (1) year and five (5) year reporting to HUD.
• Handle and administer the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)
that HUD requires and utilizes.
Execution of the attached Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement ensures the City's
continued participation in the CDBG and the HOME program for Fiscal Years 2015-
2016, 2016 -2017, and 2017 -2018.
Fiscal Impact
Although the funding levels that will be awarded by HUD for Fiscal Years 2015 -2016,
2016 -2017, and 2017 -2018 are unknown at this time, execution of this agreement
guarantees that the City will be entitled to continued CDBG Program resources
allocated by HUD and administered by the EDA as a Joint Recipient Cooperation
Agreement (Metropolitan City). Participation in the Metropolitan City agreement with the
EDA allows the City to enjoy the benefits of an Entitlement City without having to deal
with the cumbersome requirements imposed by HUD.
Prepared by: Richard J. MacHott
Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Grant Taylor
Community Development Director
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Approved by: Grant Yates
City Manager
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2014-; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore Authorizing Participation in the County of Riverside's Urban County
Program for Fiscal Years 2015 -2016, 2016 -2017, and 2017 -2018
2. Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block
Grant for Fiscal Years 2015 -16, 2016 -17 2017 -18
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE'S URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS
2015 -2016, 2016 -2017, AND 2017 -2018
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore has elected to participate as a
Metropolitan City in the County of Riverside's Urban County Program for Federal
Fiscal Years 2015 -2016, 2016 -2017, and 2017 -2018; and
WHEREAS, , the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement will allow the City to
carry-out activities which are funded by Community Development Block Grant funds;
and
WHEREAS, the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement will allow the
Metropolitan City to participate in the Urban County Consolidated Planning Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement between the County
of Riverside and the City of Lake Elsinore is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor to
execute the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the City of Lake
Elsinore.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2014.
Natasha Johnson, Mayor
City of Lake Elsinore City Council
ATTEST:
Virginia J. Bloom, CMC
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barbara Leibold
City Attorney
City of Lake Elsinore
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
I, VIRGINIA J. BLOOM, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014 - was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of July 2014 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Virginia J. Bloom, CMC
City Clerk
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JOINT RECIPIENT COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015-16,2016-17,2017-18
This Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block
Grant for Fiscal Years 2015 -16, 2016 -17, 2017 -18, hereinafter referred to as "Agreement" is
made and entered into this __ day of 2014, by and between the COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY ", and CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, an incorporated municipality within the
geographical boundaries of the COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," who together are
sometimes referred to herein individually as "Party" or collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended
(Public Law 93 -383), hereinafter called "ACT ", provides that Community Development Block
Grant, funds hereinafter referred to as "CDBG ", may be used for the support of activities that
provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities
principally for persons of low and moderate- income; and
WHEREAS, CDBG regulations require counties to re- qualify as an Urban County under
the CDBG program every three years; and
WIIEREAS, the CITY has attained Metropolitan City status under the "ACT" and
desires to participate in the COUNTY's Urban County program as a joint recipient; and
WIIEREAS, the execution of this Agreement is necessary to include CITY as a
Metropolitan City under COUNTY's Urban County CDBG program.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth and the
mutual benefits to be derived there from, the parties agree as follows:
1. GENERAL.
This Agreement gives COUNTY authority to undertake, or assist in undertaking,
activities for Fiscal Years 2015 -16, 2016 -17, and 2017 -18, that will be funded from the CDBG
program and from any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds.
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COUNTY and CITY agree to cooperate, to undertake, or to assist in undertaking, community
renewal and lower - income housing assistance activities. COUNTY is qualified as an "Urban
County" under the ACT. CITY, by executing this Agreement, hereby gives notice of its election
to participate in an Urban County Community Development Block Gant program, hereinafter
referred to as "CDBG programs ".
By executing this Agreement, CITY understands that it may not apply for grants
from appropriations under the Small Cities or State CDBG Programs for fiscal years during the
period in which it participates in the Urban County's CDBG program. Pursuant to 24 CFR
92.101, the CITY may elect to form a HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Consortium
with the COUNTY in order to be considered for HOME funding through the COUNTY. The
CITY will receive no Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the County but may apply
for ESG funds from the State of California, if permitted by the State.
2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years commencing on July 1,
2015, through June 30, 2018, unless an earlier date of termination is fixed by U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, hereinafter called HUD, pursuant to ACT.
This Agreement will be automatically renewed for participation in successive
three -year qualification periods, unless the COUNTY or the CITY provides written notice to the
other Party that it elects not to participate in the next three -year Urban County program.
COUNTY will notify CITY of CITY's right not to participate in the next three -year period no
later than the date specified by HUD in the Urban County Qualification Notice. CITY shall
notify COUNTY no later than the date specified in COUNTY's notification that CITY elects not
to participate in the next three -year Urban County Program. COUNTY will send copies of all
notifications required by this Paragraph to the HUD Field Office.
The terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect until the CDBG funds and
program income received with respect to activities carried out during the three -year qualification
period arc expended and the funded activities completed. Furthermore, neither the COUNTY nor
the CITY may terminate or withdraw from this Agreement while it remains in effect.
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3. PREPARATION OF FEDERALLY REQUIRED FUNDING
APPLICATIONS.
The Riverside County Economic Development Agency, subject to approval
COUNTY's Board of Supervisors, shall be responsible for preparing and submitting to HUD, in
a timely manner, all reports and statements required by the ACT and the Federal regulations
promulgated by HUD to secure entitlement grant funding under the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
programs. This duty shall include the preparation and processing of COUNTY Housing,
Community, and Economic Development Needs Identification Report, Citizen Participation
Plan, the County Five -Year Consolidated Plan, One -Year Action Plan, Consolidated Ammal
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other related programs which satisfy the
application requirements of ACT and its regulations.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATUTES REGULATIONS AND
OTHER APPLICABLE STATUTES REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES.
(a) COUNTY and CITY will comply with the applicable provisions of the
ACT and those Federal regulations promulgated by HUD pursuant thereto, as the same currently
exists or may hereafter be amended. The COUNTY and CITY will take all actions necessary to
assure compliance with COUNTY's certifications required by Section 104 (b) of Title I of ACT.
COUNTY and CITY will comply with the provisions of the following: National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968; and Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations part 570; the Fair Housing Act; Cranston -
Gonzales National Affordable housing Act (Public Law 101 -625); Section 109 Title 1 of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. §5309); Executive Order 11063,
as amended by Executive Order 12259; Executive Order 11988; the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §4630, et. seq.); and
other Federal or state statute or regulation applicable to the use of CDBG or HOME Investment
Partnerships Act (enacted as Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990) funds.
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(b) CIfY agrees that CDBG funding for activities in, or in support of, CITY
are prohibited if CITY does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction or
impedes COUNTY actions to comply with its fair housing certification.
(c) CITY and COUNTY shall meet the citizen participation requirements of
24 CFR 570.301 and provide Riverside County citizens with all of the following:
The estimate of the amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used
for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate - income;
ii. A plan for minimizing displacement of persons as a result
activities assisted with CDBG funds and to assist persons actually displaced as a result of such
activities;
iii. A plan that provides for and encourages citizen participation, with
particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate - incomes, residents of slum
and blighted areas, and of areas in which funds are proposed to be used, and provides for
participation of residents in low and moderate- income neighborhoods;
iv. Reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and
records relating to the grantee's proposed use of funds, as required by the regulations of the
Secretary, and relating to the actual use of funds Linder the ACT;
V. Provide for public meetings to obtain citizen views and to respond
to proposals and questions at all stages of the community development program, including at
least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities and review of program
performance. Meeting shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to
potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the disabled.
(d) CITY shall develop a community development plan, for the period of this
Agreement, which identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short
and long -term community development objectives.
(e) CITY certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the CITY, to any person influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
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employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of
any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
ii. If any funds other than Federally- appropriated funds have been
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard Form -LLL,
I "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions.
iii. The CITY shall require that the language provided in Section
4(e)(i) and (ii) of this Agreement be included in the award documents for all sub - awards at all
tiers (including subcontracts, sub- grants and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all sub- recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification
is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into.
(f) In accordance with Section 519 of Public Law 101 -144, (the 1990 HUD
Appropriations Act), the CITY certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing a policy prohibiting
the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any
individuals engaged in non - violent civil rights demonstrations, and that it has adopted and is
enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to, or exit from, a
facility or location which is the subject of such non- violent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.
The COUNTY's Board of Supervisors have adopted policies and procedures to
ensure efficient and effective administration of the CDBG program. COUNTY will provide these
policies and procedures to CITY within a reasonable time after this Agreement's commencement
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I I date. COUNTY and City agree to comply with these said policies and program objectives and to
I I take no actions to obstruct implementation of the approved 2104 -2019 Five Year Consolidated
11 Plan.
6. OTHER AGREEMENTS.
Pursuant to Federal regulations at 24 CPR 570.501(b), CITY is subject to the
same requirements applicable to sub - recipients, including the requirement of a written agreement
set forth in Federal regulations at 24 CFR 570.503. For each fiscal year during the tern of this
Agreement, COUNTY and CITY shall enter into an additional agreement, commonly known as a
Metropolitan City Supplemental Agreement, that will have a term coinciding with a CDBG
Program Year and enumerate the project(s) CITY will implement with its entitlement funds.
Said Supplemental Agreement will set forth the time schedule for completion of said project(s)
and any funding sources, in addition to entitlement funds, that will be used in completing the
project(s). If substantial compliance with the completion schedule, due to unforeseen or
uncontrollable circumstances, cannot be met by CITY, the schedule for the project(s) may be
extended by COUNTY. If COUNY determines that substantial progress toward drawdown of
funds is not made during the term of the Supplemental Agreement, the entitlement funds
associated with the project(s) may be reprogrammed by COUNTY, to other activities as
determined by COUNTY, after COUNTY provides appropriate written notice to CITY.
COUNTY's decision not to extend the completion schedule associated with the project(s), or to
reprogram the entitlement funds associated with the project(s), will not excuse CITY from
complying with terms of this Agreement.
7. DETERMINATION OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED AND
DISTRIBUTION OF ENTITLEMENT FUNDS.
CITY agrees to submit to COUNTY, no later than the date specified by COUNTY
prim to each program year, the activities that the CITY desires to implement with its entitlement
funds, said designation to comply with statutory and regulatory provisions governing citizen's
participation. Said designation is to be reviewed by the COUNFY's Economic Development
Agency to determine that the projects are eligible under Federal regulations for funding and
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I I inclusion in the One Year Action Plan of the County's Five -Year Consolidated Plan and
consistent with both Federal and COUNTY policy governing use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
In the event that CITY fails to submit to COUNTY the identified activities that
the CITY desires to implement with its entitlement funds by the date specified prior to each
program year, the COUNTY may determine the activities to be funded, without consent of the
CITY, consistent with both Federal and COUNTY policy governing use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Consistent with Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this Agreement, COUNTY's Board
of Supervisors will make the final determination of the distribution and disposition of all CDBG
funds received by COUNTY pursuant to the Act.
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MANUAL.
CITY warrants that those officers, employees, and agents, retained by it and
responsible for implementing projects funded with CDBG have received, reviewed, and will
I follow the Community Development Block Grant Manual that has been prepared and amended
by COUNTY, and by this reference, said Manual is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
9. REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR PUBLIC FACILITY
CONSTRUCTED WITH CDBG FUNDS.
When CDBG funds are used, in whole or in part, by CITY to acquire real
property or to construct a public facility, CITY will comply with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § §4321, et seq.), the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Pub. Resources Code § §21000, et seq.), the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § §4630, et seq.), and the California Government
Code Sections 7260 ct scq., as those Acts may be amended from time -to -tine and any Federal or
state regulations issued to implement the aforementioned laws.
hn addition, the following is to occur:
(a) Title to the real property shall vest in CITY;
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(b) The real property title will be held by or the constructed facility will be
maintained by the CITY for the approved use until five years after the date that the project is
reported as "Completed" within the annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report.
(c) While held by CITY, the real property or the constructed facility is to be
used exclusively for the purpose for which acquisition or construction was originally approved
by COUNTY;
(d) CITY shall provide timely notice to COUNTY of any action which would
I result in a modification or change in the use of the real property purchased or improved, in whole
or in part, with CDBG or HOME funds from that plumed at the time of acquisition or
improvement, including disposition.
(e) CITY shall provide timely notice to citizens and opportunity to comment
on any proposed modification or change;
(f) Written approval from COUNTY must be secured if the property or the
I facility is to be put to an alternate use that is or is not consistent with Federal regulations
governing CDBG funds;
(g) Should CITY desire during the five (5) year period to use the real property
or the constructed facility for a propose not consistent with applicable Federal regulations
governing CDBG funds or to sell the real property or facility, then:
(i) If CITY desires to retain title, it will have to reimburse either
COUNTY or the P`ederal government an amount that represents the percentage of current fair
market value that is identical to the percentage that CDBG fiords initially comprised to when
the property was acquired or the facility was constructed;
(ii) If CITY sells the property or facility, or is required to sell the property
or facility, CITY is to reimburse the COUNTY an amount that represents the percentage of
proceeds realized by the sale that is identical to the percentage that CDBG funds comprised of
the monies paid to initially acquire the property or construct the facility. This percentage amount
will be calculated after deducting all actual and reasonable cost of sale from the sale proceeds.
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10. DISPOSITION OF INCOME, GENERATED BY THE EXPENDITURE
OF CDBG FUNDS.
CITY shall inform COUNTY of any income generated by the expenditure of
CDBG funds received by CITY from COUNTY. CITY may retain program income so generated
and may only be used for eligible activities, as determined by the COUNTY, in accordance with
I all CDBG requirements, including all requirements for citizen participation.
The COUNTY is required by IIUD to monitor and report the receipt and use of all
program income. CITY is required to track, monitor, and report any and all program income as
requested by COUNTY.
I1. TERMINATION.
Except as provided for in Paragraph 2, CITY and COUNTY cannot terminate or
withdraw from this Agreement while it remains in effect.
12. FORMER AGREEMENTS UTILIZING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BETWEEN COUNTY AND CITY.
All agreements between CITY and COUNTY regarding the use of CDBG funds
for fiscal years 1975 -76 through 2014 -2015, and any Supplemental Agreements there under,
shall remain in full force and effect. If the language of this Agreement is in conflict or
inconsistent with the terms of any prior said agreements between CITY and COUNTY, the
language of this Agreement will be controlling.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
CITTY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless COUNTY and its
authorized officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses,
damages, and /or liability arising from CITY acts, errors or omissions and for any costs or
expenses incurred by COUNTY on account of any claim therefore, except where such
indemnifications is prohibited by law. CITY shall promptly notify COUNTY in writing of the
occurrence of any such claims, actions, losses, damages, and /or liability.
CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY against any liability, claims,
losses, demands, and actions incurred by COUNTY as a result of the determination by I -IUD or
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its successor that activities undertaken by CITY under the prograln(s) fail to comply with any
laws, regulations, or policies applicable thereto or that any funds billed by and disbursed to
CITY under this Agreement were improperly expended.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
By executing this Agreement, the Parties hereby certify that they will adhere to
and comply with all Federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
It is expressly agreed that this Agreement embodies the entire agreement of the
Parties in relation to the subject matter hereof, and that no other agreement or understanding,
verbal or otherwise, relative to this subject matter, exists between the Parties at the time of
I execution.
16. SEVERABILITY.
Each paragraph and provision of this Agreement is severable from each other
provision, and if any provision or part thereof is declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
17. ASSIGNMENT.
The Parties will not make any sale, assignment, conveyance or lease of any trust
or power, or transfer in any other form with respect to this Agreement, without prior written
approval of the other Party.
18. INTERPRETATION AND GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement: shall be
construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the
objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto, and the rule of construction to the effect that
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be employed in interpreting
this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by counsel in the negotiation and
preparation hereof.
19. WAIVER.
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Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions
of this Agreement by the other Party, or the failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon the
default of the other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party's right to insist and demand
strict compliance by the other Party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
20. JURISDICTION AND VENUE.
Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or brought by a Party
hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity of any provision of
this Agreement shall be filed in the consolidated Courts of Riverside County, State of
California, and the Parties hereto waive all provisions of law providing for the filing, removal or
change of venue to any other court or jurisdiction.
21. AMENDMENTS
No change, amendment, or modification to the Agreement shall be valid or
binding upon CITY or COUNTY unless such change, amendment, or modification is in writing
and duly executed. CITY and COUNTY agree to adopt any necessary amendments to this
I Agreement to incorporate changes required by HUD as set forth in the Urban County
I Qualification Notice. Amendments must be submitted to HUD as provided in the Urban
I County Qualification Notice and failure to do so will void the automatic renewal for such
qualification period.
22. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METROPOLITAIN CITY /URBAN
COUNTY JOINT RECIPIENT:
(a) The CITY is part of the Urban County Program for purposes of planning
and implementation for the entire period of the Urban County Qualification for program years
2015 -16, 2016 -17, and 2017 -18 under the CDBG program.
(b) HUD will consider the CITY as a unit of general local government that is
part of the COUNTY's Urban County program.
(c) HUD shall determine the annual amount of CDBG allocation to which
the CITY is entitled, and the COUNTY will be the grant recipient.
(d) The CITY's allocation will be that portion of the total annual allocation
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as specified by written notice from HUD, less percent (__%) to be retained by the
COUNTY for administration of the Urban County CDBG program.
(e) All other terms and conditions applicable to an Urban County
participating city shall apply to the CITY including automatic renewal provisions found in
Paragraph 2 of this Agreement unless prohibited by HUD.
23. PROHIBITION OF CDBG FUND TRANSFER
The CITY may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the
CDBG funds to another such cooperating city, metropolitan city, urban county, or Indian tribe,
that directly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or non - Federal
considerations. CITY must use the CDBG funds for activities eligible under Title I of the ACT.
24. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.
The persons executing this Agreement or exhibits attached hereto on behalf of
the Parties to this Agreement hereby warrant and represent that they have the authority to
execute this Agreement and warrant and represent that they have the authority to bind the
respective Parties to this Agreement to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
25. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The Parties hereby affirm the facts set forth in the recitals above. Said recitals
are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this Agreement.
IN WFTNESS WHEREOF, the COUNfY and CITY have executed this
Agreement on the date shown below.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COUNTY and CITY have executed this Agreement on the date
shown below.
I Date:
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,
a political subdivision of the
State of California
BY:
Rob Field, Assistant County
Executive Officer /F,DA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pamela J. Walls, County Counsel
By:
Jhaila R. Brown, Deputy County Counsel
CiTY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
a general law city
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
BY:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:
City Attorney
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COUNTY COUNSEL CERTIFICATION
The Office of County Counsel hereb certifies that the terms and provisions of this
Agreement are fully- authorized under state and local law and that the Agreement provides full
legal authority for the COUNTY to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community
development and housing assistance activities specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted
housing.
Pamela J. Walls
County Counsel
By:
Deputy, Jhaila Brown
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