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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 11-45RESOLUTION NO.11-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of participating in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP3"); and WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of providing rehabilitation services to Pinal County; and WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of providing rehabilitation services to eligible homeowners under the NSP3 program to improve living standards; and WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction has the ability and the resources to provide such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction as follows: SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to sign the Service Agreement and authorizes the staff to take any and all actions necessary to implement and complete the activities identified in Exhibit A of the Service Agreement. SECTION 2: Pinal County will provide the City of Apache Junction reimbursement for time spent on the NSP3 program in accordance with Exhibit A of the Service Agreement. SECTION 3: The City of Apache Junction Housing Program Coordinator will provide said services as outlined in Exhibit A of the Service Agreement. Further, the City of Apache Junction recognizes the total maximum investment of $25,000 per rehabilitated home, shall not be exceeded. RESOLUTION NO.11-45 PAGE 1 OF 2 SECTION 4: The Housing Program Coordinator will work with Pinal County to complete the assigned tasks in accordance to NSP3 requirements. SECTION 5: The City of Apache Junction will utilize the most current adopted Pinal County Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines. SECTION 6: The City of Apache Junction is aware that any funds unexpended by July 1, 2013 shall be forfeited. SECTION 7: The City of Apache Junction shall comply with all Federal NSP3 Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable to the NSP3 Program. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011. Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD J. STERN City Attorney RESOLUTION NO.11-45 PAGE 2 OF 2 Housing Rehabilitation/Housing Replacement Service Agreement for the Neighborhood Stabilization Project This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Pinal County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Arizona (COUNTY) and the City of Apache Junction ("CITY") for Rehabilitation Services for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program_CNSP3"). BACKGROUND A.The parties to this Agreement wish to cooperate to provide Housing Rehabilitation Services to homebuyers who qualify for NSP3 funds in Apache Junction, Arizona. B.The COUNTY and the CITY have the ability and resources to provide the necessary housing rehabilitation services in selected areas of Apache Junction under the provisions of NSP3 funds awarded to the COUNTY. C.The parties agree that the sole purpose of this Agreement is to provide Housing Rehabilitation Services to improve living standards in accordance with NSP3 requirements AGREEMENT The parties agree as follows: 1.Assignments.The COUNTY will use NSP3 grant funds for the purpose of conducting housing rehabilitation activities in selected areas of Pinal County. 2.County Responsibilities.The COUNTY shall have the following responsibilities: 2.1 The COUNTY will provide available funding, up to $25,000 or an increased amount as availability of grant funding permits, to conduct housing rehabilitation on homes which meet qualifications as set forth in the NSP3 provisions.. All funds must be expended by July 1, 2013. In no event shall the COUNTY's liability, however, exceed the maximum amount of grant funds available, and no rehabilitation project shall receive funding in excess of the limits prescribed by federal law, rule or regulation. 2.2 The COUNTY agrees to identify, in consultation with CITY staff, those_ - tasks to be performed fOr each individual housing unit to be rehabilitated. These tasks include, but may not be limited to the tasks outlined in Exhibit A of this Agreement. The COUNTY agrees to pay CITY staff for any tasks performed by CITY staff at the rates outlined in Exhibit A. 2.3 COUNTY rehabilitation guidelines will be followed with respect to the homes that receive housing rehabilitation under NSP3. All homeowners will be required to record a deed of trust and promissory note with the Pinal County Recorder's Office as required by these guidelines. 2.4 The COUNTY will be responsible for determining program eligibility and property eligibility for the program. 3.City Responsibilities.The CITY will have the following responsibilities: 3.1 The CITY will be responsible for tasks outlined in Exhibit A of this Agreement, and will receive compensation from the COUNTY for performing such tasks. 4.Mutual Responsibilities.The parties share the following mutual responsibilities: 4.1 The assigned personnel of the CITY and the COUNTY will confer at such times as may be mutually agreed upon to evaluate the Project. 4.2 The personnel of the CITY and the COUNTY assigned to the NSP3 project shall cooperate in providing accurate assessments of the NSP3 project to ensure successful completion. 5.Discontinuance of Project. 5.1 The COUNTY shall notify the CITY as soon as possible in the event that NSP3 funding is no longer available at which time the COUNTY'S financial obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate. 6.Insurance.During this Agreement both parties shall maintain the insurance policies specified below: 6.1 The policies shall be issued by companies licensed in Arizona with a current A.M. Best rating of A -VII or better. 6.2 Each party's insurance must be primary, and any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the other party shall not contribute to it. The following coverage is required: 6.2.1 Commercial General Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, products and completed operations, and blanket contractual coverage, including but not limited to, the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of the Agreement. 6.2.2 Workers' Compensation insurance with limits statutorily required by and Federal or state law and Employer's Liability insurance of not less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit; and 7.Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other its agents, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney fees and court costs) arising from the acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or service of the indemnifying party, its agents, employees, or any tier of that party's subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. The insurance requirements of this Agreement will not be construed as limiting the scope of this indemnification. 8.Notices. All notices required under this Agreement shall be sufficient if sent by electronic mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail as follows: For COUNTY: For CITY: Ernest Feliz, Grant Coordinator Pinal County 970 N. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85194 520.866.7221 (phone) 520.866.7235 (fax) ernie.felizapinalcountvaz.00v (e-mail) Heather Patel City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, AZ 85119 480 474-2635 (phone) 480 982-7010 (fax) hpatelAaicitv.net 9.Non -Discrimination. Both parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and executive orders concerning non-discrimination in employment, education, and services on the basis of sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, or veteran's status. 10.Independent Contractor. CITY administration and staff are not officers, agents, or employees of the COUNTY. 11.Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement is the date on which the Agreement was duly executed. Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party at least ninety days in advance. CITY:COUNTY: City of Apache Junction Pinal County Housing & Community Development By: John S. lnsalaco, Mayor Pete Rios, Chairman Date: ATTEST: q/4 /1 Date: Kathleen Connelly, City Clerk d Sherif Cluff, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Date Date APPROVED AS TO FORM: Richard J. Stern, City Attorney Joe Albo, Deputy County Attorney Date Date