Home Program Agreement with Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, Inc. 2_021 -311 2.13
HOME PROGRAM AGREEMENT FEB 1 0 2022
THIS HOME PROGRAM AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), entered into this day of
, 2022("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,a Florida
municipal corporation, having its principal office at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "City"); and the MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation,with offices located at
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, Unit 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139(hereinafter collectively referred to as
"MBCDC").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on February 18, 1992, the City was designated by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)as a participating jurisdiction for the receipt
of funds as provided under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and pursuant to the HOME
Program Final Rule, 24 CFR PART 92, as same may be amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City has an agreement with HUD for the purpose of conducting an
affordable housing program with federal financial assistance under the HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, the HOME Program requires that at least fifteen percent(15%)of HOME funds
must be set aside for specific activities to be undertaken by a Community Housing Development
Organization(CHDO)and up to five percent(5%)of the City's annual allocation can be awarded for
eligible operational costs; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for designation as a CHDO, the organization must meet
certain requirements pertaining to their legal status, organizational structure, and capacity and
experience, as defined by 24 CFR § 92.2; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2021, the City certified MBCDC as a CHDO for the FY 21-22 grant
cycle, with an expiration date of April 23, 2022, and approved MBCDC for an award up to five
percent(5)of the City's annual allocation, in the amount of$30,796.00 for eligible operational costs;
and
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement the terms listed below shall have the following meanings:
(a) HOME Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program, as further set forth and
defined in Final Rule, 24 CFR Part 92, as same may be amended from time to time;
(b) HUD: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or any
successor agency;
(c) CHDO: Community Housing Development Organization, as defined in the HOME
Program;
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(d) Funds: HOME Program funds;
(e) CHDO Operating Expenses: Those eligible reasonable and necessary costs for the
operation of the CHDO, such as salaries, wages, and other employee compensation and
benefits; employee education,training, and travel; rent;utilities;communication costs;taxes;
insurance; and equipment, materials and supplies. MBCDC agrees that eligible operating
expenses under this Agreement are limited to those eligible costs for operating expenses as
outlined in the HOME Program, at 24 CFR § 92.208. Funds may not be used to pay
operating expenses incurred by a CHDO acting as a sub-recipient or contractor under the
HOME Program.
Any term not otherwise defined in this Article I or in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth
in the HOME Program.
ARTICLE II
ALLOCATION OF HOME FUNDS
In consideration for the performance by MBCDC of its obligations under this Agreement, the City
will provide MBCDC with HOME Program funding, in the total amount of THIRTY THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($30,796.00) (the "Funds").
The Funds will be provided to MBCDC from the City's Fiscal Year 21/22 HOME Program allocation
and shall be used for eligible CHDO Operating Expenses including salaries, wages, and other
employee compensation and benefits; employee education, training, and travel; rent; utilities;
communication costs; taxes; insurance; and equipment, materials and supplies. MBCDC agrees
that eligible Operating Expenses under this Agreement are limited to those eligible costs for CHDO
Operating Expenses as outlined in the HOME Program, at 24 CFR § 92.208.
MBCDC will provide the services set forth in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit"A" hereto.
The Scope of Services shall be provided in accordance with,and subject to,the Budget attached as
Exhibit "B" hereto.
The Funds will be used solely to pay eligible CHDO Operating Expenses during the period
commencing October 1, 2021 and ending on September 30, 2022(the Term)and will be contingent
upon MBCDC submitting their CHDO certification application before its expiration on April 23,2022.
Any remaining balance of Funds at the end of the aforestated Term shall automatically revert to the
City without further notice and/or demand by the City and shall be remitted by MBCDC within ten
(10) days of the conclusion of said Term.
ARTICLE III
PROCEEDS FROM HOME INVESTMENT
In accordance with the HOME Program, as described in 24 CFR§92.300(a)(2), MBCDC may retain
the proceeds resulting from investment of its CHDO set aside funds for use in other housing
activities which benefit low-income families. However, any retention of HOME funds for housing not
meeting the Affordability Requirements of the HOME Program, as set forth in 24 CFR§92.252,will
be considered Program income and will be repaid in accordance with the requirements of the
HOME Program, as described in 24 CFR § 92.503.
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In accordance with the HOME Program,at 24 CFR§92.300, project proceeds shall be restricted to
uses specified by the HOME Program, at 24 CFR § 92.301. MBCDC must have effective project
control, as required by the HOME Program, as described in 24 CFR § 92.300(a)(1).
ARTICLE IV
SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FUNDS
PROVIDED UNDER THE HOME PROGRAM
MBCDC expressly agrees that the following provisions shall apply to its use of the Funds:
(a) MBCDC will enter into a written agreement (or agreements) with the City, within
twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 HOME
Agreement between HUD and the City, in order to commit the Funds to a specific eligible
CHDO project(or projects). The City, at its sole discretion, may require commitment of the
Funds within an earlier time period, as determined in the sole and reasonable discretion of
the City Manager, in the event same is necessary to avoid recapture of said Funds.
(b) MBCDC shall comply with all project requirements, as defined by the HOME
Program, as set forth in 24 CFR SUBPART F, Sections 92.250, 92.251, 92.252,92.253 and
92.254.
(c) MBCDC will maintain a financial management system that conforms to the financial
accountability standards of the HOME Program, as set forth in 24 CFR§84.21 ("Standards
for Financial Management Systems")and in accordance with the"Financial Management"
guideiinisrattached hereto as Fxhibit"D" MBCDC is prohibited from charging tAnantfPPs
that are not customarily charged in rental housing.
(d) Affirmative Marketing. MBCDC shall adopt and implement affirmative marketing
procedures for rental and home buyer projects containing five (5)or more HOME-assisted
housing units, as set forth in the HOME Program, as set forth in 24 CFR§92.351. MBCDC
shall maintain records of its affirmative marketing activities in accordance with the record
keeping requirements of the HOME Program, as set forth in 24 CFR § 92.508 (a)(7)(ii).
(e) CHDO Capabilities. As a City CHDO, MBCDC shall develop, sponsor, or own the
project (or projects) funded by the Funds and shall at all times have/maintain effective
management control over such project (or projects). MBCDC shall comply with the
requirements for Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDO)as defined by 24
CFR Sections 92.300 and 92.301.
(f) Change in Status: MBCDC shall advise the City, in writing, within thirty(30)days of
any organizational, operational, or legal status changes made by MBCDC that affect
documents that were submitted by MBCDC to obtain CHDO status.
(g) Property Standards: MBCDC shall comply with the property standards requirements
set forth in the HOME Program, as set forth in 24 CFR § 92.251. MBCDC must annually
certify to the City that all HOME-assisted units are suitable for occupancy, taking into
account State and local health, safety and other applicable codes, ordinances and
regulations and the ongoing property standards meeting the requirements of 24 CFR Part
92.251. MBCDC must report any existing Building and Code violations to the City within ten
(10) days of issuance.
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(h) MBCDC shall comply with the requirements of Executive Orders Nos. 11625 and
12432, concerning Minority Business Enterprise, and Executive Order No.12138,
concerning Women's Business Enterprise, which encourage the use of minority and
women's business enterprises, to the maximum extent possible, in connection with HOME-
funded activities.
(i) MBCDC shall comply with the Displacement, Relocation, and Acquisition
requirements in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) (42 U.S.C. 4201-4655), and 49 CFR Part 24.
(j) MBCDC shall comply with all of the following federal laws, executive orders, and
regulations pertaining to fair housing and equal opportunity, The Sub-Recipient agrees to
comply with all applicable Federal regulations as they may apply to Program administration,
as described in 24 CFR Part 92 and 2 CFR Part 200, as same may be amended from time
to time. Additionally, MBCDC will comply with all State and local (City and County)
applicable laws and ordinances. It shall be the Sub-Recipient's sole and absolute
responsibility to continually familiarize itself with any and all such applicable Federal,State,
County, and City regulations, laws, and/or ordinances.
(k) MBCDC shall comply with 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II: Except as otherwise
provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all contracts that meet the definition of"federally assisted
construction contract" in 41 CFR § 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause
provided under 41 CFR § 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, "Equal
Employment Opportunity"(30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339),as
amended by Executive Order 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity," and implementing regulations at 41 CFR Part 60, "Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of
Labor."
Unless otherwise required by applicable laws, in connection with performance of the
Services, the Sub-Recipient shall not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or
subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, religion, income, or family status.
Additionally, MBCDC shall comply with the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Ordinance,
codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to time, prohibiting
discrimination in the employment, housing, public accommodations, or public services, on
the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, intersexuality,
sexual orientation, gender identity,familial and marital status, age,ancestry, height,weight,
domestic partner status, labor organization membership,familial situation, political affiliation,
or disability.
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ARTICLE VI
METHOD OF PAYMENT
The Funds shall be paid to MBCDC as follows:
(a) MBCDC shall be paid for eligible CHDO Operational Expenses, as set forth in the
Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "B", based on actual costs, and with supporting
documentation. MBCDC shall be paid only for those expenditures identified in the Budget.
In order to be considered eligible for payment, project expenses not identified in the Budget
must obtain the prior written approval of the City Manager prior to MBCDC incurring such
expenses. Budget line item transfers must also obtain the prior written approval of the City
Manager.
Supporting documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Books, records and documents in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, procedures and practices, which sufficiently and properly
reflect all revenues and expenditures of Funds.
(2) A system of allocation that will assure reliable cost measurements and
customary service delivery costs.
(3) Time sheets for split-funded employees, who work on more than one activity, in
order to record the HOME activity delivery cost by project and the non-HOME
related charges.
(b) Requests for payment shall be assembled by calendar month and received by the
City no later than the 10th day of the succeeding month. Failure to comply may result in
rejection of invoices.
(c) No payments will be made without evidence of all appropriate insurance required by
this Agreement.
(d) MBCDC understands and agrees that disbursements of any Funds may not be
requested until such Funds are needed for payment of eligible costs. The amount of each
request must be limited to the amount needed. In no event shall the City provide advance
funding to MBCDC, nor shall MBCDC advance Funds to any party.
Payment of all or any portion of the Funds may be withheld pending the receipt and approval by the
City of any and all reports and documents which MBCDC is required to submit pursuant to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
SUBCONTRACTS
(a) MBCDC agrees that no work or services contemplated by this Agreement shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City Manager.
(b) MBCDC shall require, and shall include language in all contracts with sub-
contractors, that said sub-contractor shall hold the City of Miami Beach, Florida, harmless
against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work
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or services.
(c) MBCDC shall provide the City with copies of all executed subcontracts within ten
(10) days after execution.
ARTICLE VIII
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ARTICLE IX
TERM OF AGREEMENT (TERM)
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the parties hereto, as set forth in the
Effective Date on page 1 hereof, and shall terminate on September 30, 2022.
ARTICLE X
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ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been
reduced to writing and duly approved and signed by both parties hereto. Any changes which do not
materially change the scope of the Agreement, or increase the total amount of Funds payable under
this Agreement, may be approved and executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City.
ARTICLE XII
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(a) MBCDC shall comply with the standards contained in the HOME Program, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.356, which states that no owner, developer or sponsor of a
project assisted with HOME funds (or officer, employee, agent or consultant of the owner,
developer or sponsor), whether private for-profit or non-profit (including a CHDO when
acting as an owner, developer or sponsor) may occupy a HOME-assisted affordable
housing unit in a project. This provision does not apply to an owner-occupant of single-
family housing or to an employee or agent of the owner or developer of a rental housing
project who occupies a HOME assisted unit as the project manager or maintenance worker.
Exceptions may only be granted by the City in accordance with 24 CFR § 92.356(f)(2).
(b) MBCDC shall disclose any possible conflicts of interest or apparent improprieties of
any party that is covered by the above standards. MBCDC shall make such disclosure, in
writing, to the City Manager immediately upon MBCDC's discovery of such possible conflict.
The City will then render, or cause to be rendered, an opinion, which shall be binding on all
parties.
(c) Related Parties. MBCDC shall report to the City the name, purpose, and any other
relevant information in connection with any related-party transaction. This includes, but is
not limited to, a for-profit or non-profit subsidiary or affiliate organization, an organization
with overlapping board of directors,and an organization for which MBCDC is responsible for
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appointing memberships. MBCDC shall report this information to the City Manager upon
forming the relationship or, if already formed, shall otherwise report it immediately.
ARTICLE XIII
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
MBCDC shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its officers, employees, contractors, and
agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of an
error, act, omission, negligence, or misconduct on the part of MBCDC, or any of its officers,
directors, employees,agents, servants,contractors, subcontractors, consultants,sub consultants,
patrons, guests, clients, and/or invitees, in connection with this Agreement and/or with the project
contemplated herein. MBCDC shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in
connection therewith and shall defend all suits(including appeals)in the name of the City,and/or its
officers, employees, contractors, and agents, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may
issue thereon. This indemnification shall survive termination and/or expiration of this Agreement.
MBCDC shall maintain, during the Term of this Agreement, the insurance specified below.
(a) General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property
damage, for each occurrence, subject to adjustment for inflation by the City.
(b) Contractual Liability: the policy must include coverage to cover the above
indemnification.
(c) Automobile and vehicle coverage, in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence,
subject to adjustment for inflation by the City, shall be required when the use of automobiles
and other vehicles are involved in any way in the performance of the Agreement, including
non-owned automobile coverage.
(d) Workers' Compensation Coverage as required pursuant to Florida Statute.
(e) Builders Risk/Comprehensive Fire and Hazard Insurance: MBCDC shall provide the
City with the original policy of Builder's Risk and Comprehensive Fire and Hazard
Insurance, in completed value form, with extended coverage in the amount of the full
insurable value of the specific funded project(or projects), upon completion of construction
(and providing for adjustment subject to inflation by the City), issued by a company
satisfactory to the City.
(f) Flood Insurance: If the floor grade of the first level of the building is determined to
be below the base floodplain elevation required by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency(FEMA)of eight(8)feet above National Geodetic Vertical Datum(NGVD), MBCDC
shall provide the City with evidence, satisfactory to the City, that the premises are covered
by flood insurance supplied by the Federal Insurance Administration, to the maximum
amount available, all as provided in the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,as amended,
together with appropriate endorsement.
MBCDC shall submit to the City ORIGINAL certificates of insurance for the above coverages.
With the exception of the Workers' Compensation coverage, all other coverages required
pursuant to this Agreement must name the City of Miami Beach, Florida, as an additional
insured.
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All insurance coverage shall be approved by the City's Risk Manager prior to the release of any
Funds under this Agreement. Further, in the event evidence of such insurance is not forwarded to
the City's Risk Manager within thirty(30)days after the execution of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall automatically terminate and become null and void,without further notice to MBCDC required,
and the City shall have no obligation under the terms hereof. In the event of such automatic
termination, MBCDC shall immediately return the entire amount of the Funds to the City, and the
City's rights and remedies against MBCDC shall be the same as set forth in Article XXVI.
ARTICLE XIV
REPORTS
(a) Progress Reports. MBCDC shall submit Monthly Project Status Reports as set forth
in Exhibit"A" hereto, describing the progress made by MBCDC in achieving the objectives
identified in the Scope of Services, and shall include the documents set forth in the attached
Exhibit"C", including photographs of recent progress. The status report shall be submitted
no later than ten (10) days after the end of each month. It will be the sole responsibility of
MBCDC to notify the City Manager, in writing, of any action, law, or event that may impede
or hinder the success of the activities contemplated by this Agreement. After such
notification, the City Manager will take whatever actions he/she deems appropriate to
ensure the success of the project.
(b) MBCDC must annually provide the City with information on the rents and occupancy
of the HOME-assisted units by November 1, to demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR Part
92.252. If the rental will have floating HOME units, then MBCDC must provide the
participating jurisdiction with information regarding unit substitution and filling vacancies so
that the project remains in compliance with HOME requirements. The City may require that
MBCDC submit such other reports, as the City Manager may reasonably deem necessary,
to demonstrate MBCDC's compliance with any of the terms of this Agreement.
If the required reports described above are not submitted to the City or are not completed in a
manner reasonably acceptable to the City Manager, the City may withhold further payments until
they are completed, or take any other such action, including default,as the City Manager may deem
appropriate.
ARTICLE XV
AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS
MBCDC shall maintain any and all records, as necessary, to document compliance with the
provisions of this Agreement. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the City
Manager(and/or the comptroller of the United States) may deem necessary, there shall be made
available to the City Manager and/or his/her authorized representatives(and/or the U.S. Comptroller
and/or his/her authorized representatives), to audit, examine and make audits, of all contracts,
invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, and other data
relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. If during the course of a monitoring, the City
determines that any payments made to MBCDC do not constitute an allowable expenditure,the City
will have the right to re-capture said monies, which shall include, without limitation, the right to
deduct/reduce those amounts from their related invoices, and/or from any remaining portion of
Funds not yet paid to MBCDC.
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Monitoring site-visits will be performed annually during the Term of this Agreement as outlined in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
ARTICLE XVI
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
MBCDC shall comply with all applicable federal regulations as they may apply to program/project
administration, and will further comply with all applicable State, Miami-Dade County, and City laws
and ordinances.
ARTICLE XVII
TERMINATION DUEA TO LACK OF FUNDING
It is expressly understood and agreed by MBCDC that the Funds originate from grants of HOME
funds and must comply with all applicable HUD rules and regulations.
It is expressly understood and agreed by MBCDC that, in the event of curtailment or non-production
of Funds, the financial sources to pay MBCDC under this Agreement will not be available and, in
such event,this Agreement will thereby terminate effective as of the time that it is determined by the
City Manager, in his sole and reasonable judgment and discretion, that said Funds are no longer
available.
In the event of such termination, MBCDC agrees that it will not look to, nor seek to hold, the City of
Miami Beach, or any of its officials,officers, employees, contractors, or agents, personally liable for
performance of this Agreement, and the City shall be released from any and all liability to MBCDC
under the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XVIII
ACCESS TO RECORDS
MBCDC shall allow access to all financial and other records, during normal business hours, to
authorized federal, State, Miami-Dade County, or City representatives, and shall provide such
assistance as may be necessary to facilitate financial and/or other audit by any of these
representatives including, without limitation, as deemed necessary by such representatives to
insure compliance with applicable accounting and financial standards.
ARTICLE XIX
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ARTICLE XX
PROJECT PUBLICITY
MBCDC agrees that any news release or any other type of publicity pertaining to the project must
recognize the City as the recipient funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development and administered by the City of Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community
Development as the entity which provided Funds for the project. Such news releases and any other
publicity shall include the statement:
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"FUNDED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HOME PROGRAM"
In written materials, the words below shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of
MBCDC:
"CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HOME PROGRAM FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"
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ARTICLE XXII
ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement, including any part hereof, shall not be assigned, transferred, or subcontracted
without the prior written consent of the City, which consent, if given at all, shall be at the City's sole
discretion and judgment.
ARTICLE XXIII
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ARTICLE XXIV
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
MBCDC, and its officials, directors, employees, contractors, and agents, shall be deemed to be
independent contractors and not agents or employees of the City,and shall not attain any rights or
benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the City, or any rights generally afforded
Classified or Unclassified City employees; nor shall any such individuals be deemed entitled to the
Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as would employees of the City.
ARTICLE XXV
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ARTICLE XXVI
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
This Agreement may be terminated for cause. "Cause" shall include the following:
(a) MBCDC's failure to comply and/or perform in accordance with any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, or any applicable federal, State, County, or City law or
regulation;
(b) MBCDC's failure to maintain the insurance required by the City;
(c) MBCDC's failure to submit any required report to the City, or submittal of a report
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which is late, incorrect, or incomplete in any material respect after notice and opportunity to
cure, as set forth in subparagraph (e) hereof, has been given by the City to MBCDC;
(d) Implementation of this Agreement, for any reason, is rendered impossible or
infeasible;
(e) MBCDC's failure to respond, in writing, within thirty(30)days of notice of same from
the City, to any concerns raised by the City, including providing substantiating
documentation when requested by the City;
(f) Any evidence of fraud, waste, or mismanagement, as determined by the City's
monitoring under this Agreement, or any violation of applicable HUD rules and regulations;
(g) MBCDC's insolvency or bankruptcy;
(h) An assignment or transfer of this Agreement(or any portion hereof)which does not
comply with the procedures set forth in Article XXII;
(i) MBCDC's failure to comply with and/or perform in accordance with
the Restrictive Covenants during the Affordability Period; or
(j) Any unauthorized transfer of title to the project by MBCDC.
If the default complained of is not fully and satisfactorily cured within thirty (30) days of receipt of
such notice of default to MBCDC, at the expiration of said thirty(30)day period (or such additional
period of time, as may be permitted by the City Manager, in his sole discretion, as required to cure
such default and in the event MBCDC is diligently pursuing curative efforts)this Agreement may,at
the City Manager's sole option and discretion, be deemed automatically canceled and terminated,
and the City shall be fully discharged from any and all liabilities and duties and terms arising out of,
or accruing by virtue of, the Agreement. In the event of a default for cause, the City may also,at its
option, require repayment of the total amount of the Funds, together with interest at the Default
Interest Rate, as more particularly defined in the Note; avail itself of any and all remedies pursuant
to the HOME Program(at 24 CFR § 85.43), including suspension and/or re-capture of the Funds,or
any portion thereof; and/or pursue any other remedies that may be available at law or equity.
ARTICLE XXVII
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Notwithstanding Article XXVI hereof, the City may terminate this Agreement for convenience, as set
forth in 24 CFR § 85.44. In the event of termination for convenience, MBCDC shall immediately
return any unused Funds(as of the date of termination)to the City. Notwithstanding the preceding,
the City reserves any and all legal rights and remedies it may have with regards to recapture of all
or any portion of the Funds as a result of incomplete and/or unsatisfactorily performed project items.
ARTICLE XXVIII
ADDITIONAL CITY REMEDIES
In the event of a default and termination, the City shall also be entitled to bring any and all legal
and/or equitable actions which it deems to be in its best interest, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in
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order to enforce the City's rights and remedies against the defaulting party. The City shall be
entitled to recover all costs of such actions, including reasonable attorney's fees. To the extent
allowed by law, the defaulting party waives its right to jury trial and its right to bring permissive
counterclaims against the City in any such action.
ARTICLE XXIX
MAINTENANCE AND RETENTION OF RECORDS
MBCDC shall maintain all records required pursuant to the HOME Program, at 24 CFR§92.508, in
an orderly fashion and in a readily accessible, permanent and secured location, and will prepare
and submit all reports required herein, to assist the City in meeting record keeping and reporting
requirements herein.
(a) Records shall be maintained fora period of five(5)years after the closeout of Funds
under this Agreement, except as provided in subsections (b), (c) and (d), herein.
(b) If any litigation, claim, negotiation, auditor other action has been started before the
regular expiration date, the records must be retained until completion of the action and
resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular period specified in
subsection (a), whichever is later.
(c) Records regarding project requirements that apply for the duration of the Affordability
Period, as well as the written agreement and inspection and monitoring reports, must be
retained for five (5) years after the Affordability Period terminates.
(d) Records covering displacements and acquisition must be retained for at least five(5)
years after the date by which the persons displaced from the property and all persons
whose property is acquired for the project, have received the final payment to which they
are entitled in accordance with 24 CFR § 92.353.
ARTICLE XXX
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The City desires to enter into this Agreement only if in so doing the City can place a limit on the
City's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged breach by the City of
this Agreement, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds the sum of$10,000 less any
amounts actually distributed by the City to MBCDC. MBCDC hereby expresses its willingness to
enter into this Agreement with MBCDC's recovery from the City for any damage action for breach of
contract to be limited to a maximum amount of$10,000 less any amounts actually distributed by the
City to MBCDC. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Agreement,
MBCDC hereby agrees that the City shall not be liable to MBCDC for damages in an amount in
excess of$10,000, for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or
non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the City by this Agreement. Nothing contained in
this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be a waiver of the limitation
placed upon the City's liability as set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 768.28.
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ARTICLE XXXI
VENUE
This Agreement shall be enforceable in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if legal action is
necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions
herein, exclusive venue for the enforcement of same shall be in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
Florida, both substantive and remedial, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The
exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami-Dade County, Florida,
if in state court, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, if in federal court. BY
ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, CITY AND MBCDC EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS
EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR
ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XXXII
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
ARTICLE XXXIII
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
ARTICLE XXXIV
NOTICES
All notices shall be sent to the parties at the following addresses:
City: Alba Tarre, Department Director
City of Miami Beach
Office of Community Services
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
MBCDC: Cristian A. Arango, President
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, Unit 102
Miami Beach, FL 33139
or such address and to the attention of such other person as the City or MBCDC may from time to
time designate by written notice to the other.
ARTICLE XXXV
FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW
(a) MBCDC shall comply with Florida Public Records iaw under Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
(b) The term "public records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12),
Florida Statutes, which means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes,
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photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material,
regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or
received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official
business of the City.
(c) Pursuant to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, if MBCDC meets the definition of
"Contractor" as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), MBCDC shall:
(1) Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service;
(2) Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, provide the City
with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time, at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law;
(3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by
law, for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the Agreement,
if MBCDC does not transfer the records to the City;
(4) Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the City, all public
records in possession of MBCDC or keep and maintain public records required by
the City to perform the service. If MBCDC transfers all public records to the City
upon completion of the Agreement, MBCDC shall destroy any duplicate public
records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. If MBCDC keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the
Agreement, MBCDC shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public
records.All records stored electronically must be provided to the City, upon request
from the City's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the
information technology systems of the City.
(d) Request for Records; Noncompliance
(1) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's contract for
services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the
requested records, the City shall immediately notify MBCDC of the request, and
MBCDC must provide the records to the City or allow the records to be inspected or
copied within a reasonable time.
(2) MBCDC's failure to comply with the City's request for records shall constitute
a breach of this Agreement, and the City, at its sole discretion, may: (i) unilaterally
terminate the Agreement; (ii) avail itself of the remedies set forth under the
Agreement; and/or(iii) avail itself of any available remedies at law or in equity.
(3) A MBCDC who fails to provide the public records to the City within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under§ 119.10, Florida Statutes.
(e) Civil Action
(1) If a civil action is filed against a MBCDC to compel production of public
records relating to the City's contract for services, the court shall assess and award
against MBCDC the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable
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attorneys' fees, if:
(i) The frt Mlratarminec that f\AR('.rlC' i inia;A,f�rEly raft scarf to rnmrniy with
the public records request within a reasonable time; and
(ii) At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided
written no tiv Z of the public records request, including a statement that
MBCDC has not complied with the request, to the City and to MBCDC.
(2) A notice complies with subparagraph (i)(ii) if it is sent to the City's custodian of
public records and to MBCDC at MBCDC's address listed on its contract with the
City or to MBCDC's registered agent. Such notices must be sent by common carrier
delivery service or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed, or certified mail, with
postage or shipping paid by the sender and with evidence of delivery, which may be
in an electronic format.
(3) A MBCDC who complies with a public records request within 8 business days after
the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
(fj iF MBCDC HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO MBCDC'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADOAMIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
ARTICLE XXXVI
E-VERIFY
(a) MBCDC shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment Eligibility" ("E-Verify
Statute"), as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to the E-Verify Statute, commencing on January
1, 2021, MBCDC shall register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all
newly hired employees during the Term of the Agreement. Additionally, MBCDC shall expressly require any
approved subcontractor performing work or providing services pursuant to the Agreement to likewise utilize
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new
employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract Term. If MBCDC enters into a contract with an
approved subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide MBCDC with an affidavit stating that the
subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. MBCDC shall
maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the Agreement or such other extended period as may be
required under this Agreement.
(b) Termination Rights.
(1) If the City has a good faith belief that MBCDC has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1),
Florida Statutes, the City shall terminate this Agreement with MBCDC for cause, and City shall
thereafter have or owe no further obligation or liability to MBCDC.
(2) If the City has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated Subsection (a)
of Article XXXVI of this Agreement, but MBCDC otherwise complied with such section, the City will
promptly notify MBCDC and order MBCDC to immediately terminate the agreement with the
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subcontractor. MBCDC's failure to terminate a subcontractor shall be an event of default under this
Agreement, entitling City to terminate MBCDC's contract for cause.
(3) A contract terminated under the foregoing Subparagraphs(b)(1)or(b)(2)is not in breach of
contract and may not be considered as such.
(4) The City or MBCDC or a subcontractor may file an action with the Circuit or County Court to
challenge a termination under the foregoing Subparagraphs(b)(1)or(b)(2)no later than 20 calendar
days after the date on which the contract was terminated.
(5) If the City terminates the Agreement with MBCDC under the foregoing Subparagraph(b)(1),
MBCDC may not be awarded a public contract for at least 1 year after the date of termination of this
Agreement.
(6) MBCDC is liable for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the termination of
this Agreement under this section.
ARTICLE XXXVII
MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
(b) In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or
conditions contained in any attached document, the terms in this Agreement shall rule.
(c) No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of
any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be
effective unless made in writing.
(d) If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement
shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to the terms
and requirements of applicable law.
(e) City and MBCDC agree that this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein,
and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized officials on the day and date first above indicated.
MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.
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Secretary Signature
Will Wiseheart Cristian A. Arango, Chief of Operations
Print Name Name and Title
2/4/2022
Date
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
a Florida municipal corporation
ATTEST:
City Clerk ignature
Rafael E. Granado Alina Hudak, City Manager
Print Name Name and Title
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FEB 1 0 2022
Date - �;., •
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APPROVED AS TO
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
A. Maintain the eligibility of Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, Inc. (MBCDC)
as a qualifying Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Submit annual
documentation, including the Application for Certification and Board Compliance Tracking
Forms, to verify the eligibility of the organization as a CHDO.
B. Coordinate the rehabilitation of multi-family rental buildings for income-eligible participants.
Maintain appropriate staff to supervise the operation for the purposes of implementing the
following tasks:
• Identify and secure additional funding resources available to implement housing
initiates, including grant resources, bank financing, mortgages,and other funding for
HOME projects.
• Negotiate sales with property owners.
• Secure property appraisals, environmental clearances, surveys, and housing
inspections.
• Assist/facilitate property closings.
• Obtain building permits.
• Get community input, particularly from low-income program beneficiaries,on issues
regarding design, development, and management of affordable housing projects.
• Undertake the development of affordable housing strategies and programs.
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• Plan and develop new affordable housing initiatives, including rental housing for low-
income households and persons with special needs when feasible.
C. Inform rental participants of the necessity of executing a written lease agreement, initial
income certification and annual income verification, and their rights and responsibilities as a
tenant.
D. Assist the City in carryout any affirmative marketing requirements.
E. Provide verifiable staff timesheets on a regular basis. Timesheets will clearly show the time
allocated to each activity.
F. Report the receipt of any program income earned by MBCDC. All program income will be
subject to U.S. HUD regulations and this Agreement.
G. Continue the rehabilitation and management of apartment buildings currently under
development, or previously developed; continue to provide new development initiatives that
are owned, sponsored, or developed by MBCDC for the duration of the respective
affordability periods.
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Exhibit"B"Budget
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J Project Budget
Sub-Recipient: Miami Beach Community Development Corp. Project: CHDO Operating Funds
Please list all items that will be reimbursed by the City of Miami Beach.
Line Item Quantity Unit Cost Line Total
Personnel(Employees Only)-List Position Title
Salaries-Chief of Operations I S 75 R43 00
Personnel Expenses..-Category Totals $ 25,843.00
Operating Expenses-Category Totals
AFCO USI Director and Officers-Insurance $ 969.69
Operating Expenses-Category Totals $ 969 69
Capital/Equipment Costs
De Lange-Printer $ 166.00
Invizio $ 25.00
Zoom $ 30.00
--Category Totals $ 221.00
Professional Services
Professional Services-Category Totals $ -
Other Costs
Kaufaman Rossin Accounting $ 3,713.00
Bank fees $ 50.00
Other Costs-Category Totals $ 3,763.00
Pro ect Total-All Cate•odes $ 30,796.69
EXHIBIT C
Monthly Project Status Report Form
Monthly Financial Report
Sub-Recipient: Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
Project: CHDO Operating Agreement
Funding Source: HOME
Funding Fiscal Year: 21/22
Date of Reimbursement Request: Draw Number:
Reimbursement Summary
Expense Category Grant Award Available Balance This Request
Personnel Expenses $ 5,903.00 $ 5,903.00 $ -
Operating Expenses $ - $ -
Capital/Equipment Expenses $ -
Professional Services Expenses $ - $ - $ -
OtherEx•enses $ 24893.00 $ 24893.00 $ -
Total Reimbursement Request $ -
Sub-Recipient Certification
In accordance with the contract between the City and the Sub-Recipient: The parties
acknowledge that the Funds originate from HUD,and must be implemented in full compliance
with all of HUD's rules and regulations.
The Sub-Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable Federal regulations as they may apply
to Program administration and to carry out each activity in compliance with the laws and
regulations as described in 24 CFR Part 92, as same may be amended from time to time.
Additionally, the Sub-Recipient will comply with all State and local(City and County) laws and
ordinances hereto applicable.
In accordance with the contract between the City and the Sub-Recipient, the Sub-Recipient
must comply with the regulations governing employment and contracting opportunities as
well as wage and labor standards.
In accordance with the contract between the City and the Sub-Recipient, the Sub-Recipient
will ensure and maintain evidence that activities assisted with HUD funds from the City
comply with the stated National Objective.
Signature of Preparing Party Signature of Authorizing Party
Name: Name:
Date Date
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Reimbursement Detail
[Personnel Expenses
Employee Salary Cost Benefits a Fringe Totai Keimbursemeni
Personnel Expenses Total
ioperating Expenses
Expense Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Rei horsemen'..
c _
Operating Expenses Total S
'Capital/Equipment Expenses
Expense Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Reimbursement
Capital/Equipment Expenses Total a -
IProfessionai Services Expenses
Expense Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Reimbursem
$
$
$
Professional Services Expenses Total $ -
Other Expenses
Expense Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Reimbursement
a
$
S -
Other Expenses Total $ -
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EXHIBIT D
Monitoring Summary
Administration/Financial Management
Includes organizational structure, Board of Directors, personnel records, maintenance of
appropriate insurances, written operational policies and procedures, maintenance of an adequate
financial management system, fiscal year audit report and findings, and maintenance of the City
contract documentation.
General Files Maintenance
Includes overall submission of required reports (both financial and narrative), documentation on
project staff as necessary, maintenance of correspondence with the City, and the maintenance of
original program application and amendments.
Procurement
Includes the maintenance of a written procurement policy/procedure,and actual sample of process
to determine issuance and publicizing of RFP, number of proposals received, evaluation criteria and
procedure, use of sealed bid process, and the actions taken to solicit proposals from
minority/women-owned businesses and local residents.
Contracts Management
Includes sampling of contracts to determine if all appropriate HUD required language/references are
included, such as Title VI and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act,
Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Davis-Bacon Act, etc. Also review of bid guarantee,
performance/payment bond requirements, and wage rate determination.
Programmatic Evaluation
Includes review of the internal evaluation plan for the achievement of project goals, maintenance of
necessary Environmental Review file, maintenance of Labor Standards records, maintenance of
Section 3 records, and EEO, Affirmative Action, Fair Housing plans/policies.
Acquisition and Relocation
If real property was acquired were proper URA guidelines followed and appropriate documentation
maintained.
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