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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2020.08.06 - 33479MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20307 August 6, 2020 BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION — RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PY 2020/2021 MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MSHDA) HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTRACT — GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) administers a Housing Education Program (HEP) which is a network of counselors who provide homebuyer education and foreclosure prevention services; and WHEREAS MSHDA has awarded $10,049.12 to the Community & Home Improvement Division's Housing Counseling and Homeless Services Unit to perform homebuyer education, pre -purchase, financial capability and foreclosure services for Oakland County households in accordance with adopted National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling; and WHEREAS MSHDA shall reimburse Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Division housing counselor salary and fringe benefit costs not to exceed $10,049.12 to facilitate housing education services for clients seeking to purchase or retain a home; and WHEREAS the terms of the agreement shall cover work performed by the Community & Home Improvement Division during the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and WHEREAS the Division shall use this grant revenue in addition to the federal Community Development Block Grant and Housing Counseling Grant to fund the housing counselors salaries and fringe benefits including one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full Time Eligible (FTE) Housing Counseling and Homeless Services Supervisor position (1090680-03354), one (1) SR FTE Senior Community and Home Improvement Specialist position (1090680-00730) and one (1) SR FTE Community and Home Improvement Specialist position (1090680-10806); and WHEREAS there is no local grant match; and WHEREAS this agreement has completed the Grant Review Process according to the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the PY 2020/2021 Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Education Program contract not to exceed $10,049.12 to provide homebuyer education, pre -purchase, financial capability and foreclosure services for Oakland County households. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this grant revenue will be used in addition to the federal Community Development Block Grant and Housing Counseling Grant to fund the housing counselors' salaries and fringe benefits from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that housing counseling services will be performed in accordance with National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment. HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 Special Revenue budgets are amended as follows: MSHDA — Housina Education Grant (#29722) GR0000000836 COMHI Bud Ref: 2020 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB Resource Type: A FY 2020 Revenue 1090680-132210-615571 State Operating Grants $10,049 Total Revenue Expenditures 1090680-132210-702010 Salaries Regular $ 6,049 1090680-132210-722740 Fringe Benefits 4 000 Total Expenditures 10 0 9 Communitv Development Block Grants (#297011 GR0000000874 COMHI Bud Ref: 2019Activity: LB Analysis: GLB Resource Type: A FY 2020 Exoenditures 1090680-132210-702010 Salaries Regular ($6,049) 1090680-132210-722740 Fringe Benefits ($4,000) 1090680-132210-731521 Public Service $1Q Total Expenditures $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioner enny Luebs, District #16 Chairperson, ealth, Safety and Human Services Committee GRANT REVIEW SIGN -OFF —Health & Humans Services — Community & Home Improvement Division GRANT NAME: MSIIBA PY2020/2021 Housing Education Program FUNDING AGENCY: Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Karry Rieth 248-858-5403 STATUS: Grant Acceptance (Greater than $10,000) DATE: 7/13/20 Please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below are the returned comments. The Board of Commissioners' liaison committee resolution and grant acceptance package (which should include this sign - off and the grant agreement/contract with related documentation) may be requested to be placed on the agenda(s) of the appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution. DEPARTMENT REVIEW Management and Budget: Approved by M & B. - Lynn Sonkiss 07/13/20 Resolution needs to be updated for the budgetary language / budget amendment. Human Resources: HR Approved — No HR Implications — Continues Positions - Lori Taylor 07/09/20 WHEREAS statement needs updating per below: WHEREAS the Division shall use this grant revenue in addition to the federal Community Development Block Grant and Housing Counseling Grant to fund the housing counselors salaries and fringe benefits including one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full Time Eligible (FTE) Housing Counseling and Homeless Services Supervisor position (1090680-03354), one (1) SR FTE Senior Community and Home Improvement Specialist position (1090680-00730) and one (1) SR FTE Community and Home Improvement Specialist position (1090680-10806) Risk Management: Approved by Risk Management. R.E. 07/09/20 Corporation Counsel: Approved with Modifications — Robert Rottach 07/13/20 In section 8 of the HEP Grant Agreement, the County is required to provide insurance for itself and MSI -IDA. However, the County is self-insured and cannot provide this insurance. I suggest that section 8 be modified to read as follows: "8. Insurance. The Grantee shall maintain professional liability or self-insurance sufficient in the amount to provide coverage for any errors or omissions arising out of the performance of this Agreement. If, during the term of this Agreement, changed conditions should, in the judgment of the Authority, render inadequate the Grantee's current insurance or self-insurance limits, the Grantee will furnish to the Authority proof of additional insurance or self-insurance as may be required. All insurance or self-insurance required under this Agreement shall be acquired at the Grantee's expense, under valid and enforceable policies, issued by insurers of recognized responsibility. The Authority reserves the right to reject as unacceptable any insurer." In section 24 of the HEP Grant Agreement, the Authority requires the County to indemnify the Authority. The County is not permitted to indemnify the Authority and I believe that the County stated that in our grant application. I suggest that section 24 be modified to read as follows: GRANT NO. _20 -28 -HEP El EECTIVE DATE: _July 1, 2020 MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT: $10,049.12 MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2020/2021 HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF OAKLAND, HOUSING COUNSELING UNIT This 2020/2021 HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the July 1, 2020, by and between the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic, located at 735 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912 (the "Authority" or "MSHDA"), and COUNTY OF OAKLAND, IlOUSING COUNSELING UNIT located at 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341 ("Grantee") (collectively, the "Parties") to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Authority will provide grant assistance to Grantee to carry out the Authority's Housing Education Program ("HEP" or the "Program"), subject to the availability of funds, terms, conditions, and limitations as set forth herein (the "Grant"). RECITALS: A. The Authority's Homeownership Division created the Housing Education Program ("HEP"), the purpose of which, is to facilitate education for persons seeking to rent, purchase or retain a home. The HEP partners with housing counseling agencies ("Agency" or "Agencies") to provide to individuals residing in Michigan ("Clients") access to housing education and counseling to help them mala informed choices about homeownership. Additionally, Agencies may provide assistance to current homeowners or renters who are in need of foreclosure counseling, rental counseling and other related housing counseling. To be eligible as a HEP -partner, an Agency must complete HEP enrollment requirements, including but not limited to, completion of a partnership profile, which must be acceptable to the Director of Homeownership (the "Partnership Profile"). MSHDA Housing Education Prograrn Giant Agreement pg. 1 B. The Grantee has represented to the Authority that it fully intends to undertake or continue a program planning for or implementing housing education for persons seeking to purchase or retain a home. C. The Authority must assure that funds are being used for purposes and in a manner that are in accordance with the Act 346 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1966; as amended and the Authoritv's General Rules, which are incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and as a condition to receiving the Grant, the Grantee agrees that: 1. Subject to Act and Rules. The Authority has been created and authorized under Act 346 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1966, as amended (the "Act"), The terms and conditions set forth herein are a reasonable and appropriate means to assure the use of Grant funds in accordance with the Act and the Authority's Rules. All actions of the Grantee are subject to the temts of this Agreement, the provisions of the Act and the Rules of the Authority, being R 125.101, et seq (the "Authority Rules"). All aspects of the Grantee's plan for the use of the Grant are specifically described in and attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein, and the Grantee will operate as described in Exhibit A, which may be amended by the Authority from time to time. 2. Review by the Authority. The Grantee's activities shall be subject to the review and, in the Authority's discretion, audit by Authority staff to ensure compliance with this Agreement, the Act, the Authority Rules, and the Grantee shall provide any books, records or documents in such form and at such place as the Authority may request 3. Program Requirements. The Grantee shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by the Authority, render the services described in the IIEP Housing Counseling Program Agreement entered into between the Authority, the HEP Housing Counseling Handbook, as amended from time to time, and the Program Requirements incorporated herein and attached as Exhibit A. 4 Term. The effective date of this Agreement is July 1, 2020 ("Effective Date"). Unless otherwise modified, suspended, or terminated by the Authority, as defined herein, this Agreement shall MSHnA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 2 remain hi effect until such time as the Grantee has: 1) expended or returned to the Authority the funds authorized hereunder or 2) June 30, 2021 whichever occurs first ("Date of Completion"). 5. Grant Funds Disbursement. The total amount of grant assistance to be paid by the Authority to the Grantee under this Agreement shall not exceed $10,049.12 (Ten Thousand Forty -Nine and Twelve Hundredths) for costs to facilitate Housing Education Services for clients seeking to purchase or retain a home. The Grantee agrees that disbursement(s) under this Agreement shall be made in accordance with Authority established schedules and procedures. The Grantee further agrees that in the event no funds are advanced or disbursed (hereafter "advanced" and "disbursed" are individually and collectively referred to as "Disbursed") within ninety (90) days of the effective starting date as defined herein, the funds authorized pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to recapture by the Authority. Further, in no event will any Disbursement be made after a written notice by the Authority to the Grantee of a violation of this Agreement, and the violation has not been corrected to the satisfaction of the Authority. If a disbursement of funds is made pursuant to this Agreement for a specific purpose and is not used by the Grantee for that purpose due to conditions that make it impossible to use as provided herein, or if the Grantee decides not to use the money, upon such disbursal or upon such decision, the disbursement shall be returned to the Authority immediately. 6. Responsibility for Costs. The Grantee assumes responsibility for any and all costs to implement the Program exceeding the amount of the Grant. If the costs of implementation exceed the amount of the Grant, the Grantee will arrange for all additional funding necessary to complete the Program. if the Grantee is unable to obtain the necessary additional funding, or fine commitments for such finding, the Grantee will not proceed with the Program and will return all Grant proceeds to the Authority. 7. Permits, Licenses, and Partnership Profile. The Grantee and all contractors, subcontractors, subgrantees, and subrecipients shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits, licenses, and other proper authorization or permission -related documents required for the performance of this Agreement. Additionally, the Grantee shall complete HEP enrollment requirements, including, but MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 3 not limited to, completion and approval of a partnership profile. 8. Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain professional liability or self-insurance sufficient in the amount to provide coverage for any errors or omissions arising ort of the performance of this Agreement. If, during the term of this Agreement, changed conditions should, in the judgment of the Authority, render inadequate the Contractor's current insurance or self-insurance limits, the Contractor will furnish to tire Authority proof of additional insurance or self-insurance as may be required. All insurance or self-insurance required under this Agreement shall he acquired at the Contractor's expense, under valid and enforceable policies, issued by insurers of recognized responsibility. The Authority reserves the right to reject as unacceptable any insurer. 9. Procurement Transactions. The Grantee shall ensure that all procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner that provides for open and free competitions in a manner consistent with local, state and federal law. The Grantee hereby agrees that payment for setvices, supplies or materials shall not exceed the amount ordinarily paid for such services, supplies or materials in the area where the services are rendered or the supplies or materials are furnished. 10. 2007 PA 95, MCL 38.68c. The Contractor and its employees, agents, and independent contractors acknowledge 2007 PA 95, MCL 38.680, as amended, requires retirees of the State Employees Retirement System (i.e., former state employees who have pensions with the State of Michigan) ("Pensioned Retirees") who become employed by the State, either directly or indirectly through a contractual arrangement with another patty, on or after October 1, 2007, to forfeit their state pension for the duration of their reemployment. Effective October 2, 2010, "employed by the state" includes engagements of pensioned retirees as independent contractors. it. Protection of Persons and Property. The Grantee and all contractors, subcontractors, subgrantees, and subrecipients shall secure all necessary certificates and permits from municipal or other public authorities as may be required in connection with the performance of this Agreement. 12, Non -Discrimination. Subject to applicable laws, the Grantee agrees that all activities assisted MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 4 pursuant to the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement shall be open to all regardless of age, height, weight, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), race, color, religion, or national origin, partisan considerations, or a disability or genetic information, and that all contractors, subcontractors, sub -grantees, and sub -recipients involved shall take affirmative action to assure an equal opportunity for employment, without discrimination as to age, height, weight, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), race, color, religion, or national origin, partisan considerations, or a disability or genetic information that is unrelated to the person's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. 13. Disclosures. If any member of the Grantee's Board of Directors or staff or the Grantee's agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official has a conflict of interest or an identity of interest in the form of a financial interest or in the form of a common immediate family relationship with (a) any of the staff persons hired, (b) any of the persons or households to be assisted directly or indirectly with the funds, or (c) the persons and/or businesses retained to perform technical services hereunder or with persons or businesses providing supplies or services for which funds are being disbursed under this Agreement, the Grantee shall make written disclosure to the Authority of the nature and extent of the relationship to the Authority prior to contacting with such persons and/or businesses or hiring them. The Grantee further agrees not to enter into any contractual relationship with any of the persons or entities listed above unless it has received written approval from the Authority and/or HUD as applicable. The Grantee and its Board of Directors, staff, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official shall also comply with all applicable HUD requirements and regulations regarding conflict of interest, including but not limited to, 24 CFR 85.36 or 24 CFR 84.42. 14. Violation of Agreement. In the event of a violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Authority will notify the Grantee in writing of the violation and the Grantee will have a 30 -day period in which to correct the violation. In the event the violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the Authority within the time prescribed herein, the Authority may: MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 5 a. immediately terminale the Grant, without further notice, in a writing signed by the Authority's Executive Director; and b, pursue any and all available remedies provided at law or in the Act. The G antee hereby agrees that an election by the Autliority to pursue any one remedy shall not be construed to preclude or be a waiver of the right to pursue any other remedy available to it. The Authority reserves the right to pursue all remedies available to it to cure any violation of this Agreement. 15. Recapture and Reallocation. The Grant Rinds under this Agreement shall also be subject to recapture and reallocation by the Authority if, at any time, the funds are not used in accordance with terns and conditions of this Agreement. 16. Termination. The Authority may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time before the June 30, 2021, whenever it is determined that the Grantee has failed to comply with the conditions of this Agreement or in the event that funds are no longer available to the Authority. The Authority shall promptly notify the Grantee in writing of the determination and the reasons for the termination, together with the effective date of termination. Payments made to recipients or recapture of funds by the Authority shall be in accordance with the legal rights and liabilities of the parties. 17. Suspension from the Program. If the Authority discovers (a) evidence of improper billing by the Grantee, (b) evidence of Grantee's failure to provide the services required under this Agreement, (c) evidence of Grantee's failure to comply with this Agreement, or (d) Rinds are no longer available to the Authority, the Authority may, at its discretion, suspend the Grantee from the Program and prevent further electronic funds transfer or prohibit the Grantee from incurring additional obligations of grant funds, pending corrective action by the Grantee, resumption of funding from the Authority, or a decision to terminate in accordance with this Agreement. The Authority will notify the Grantee of the suspension in writing. The Authority will not pay the Grantee for any services rendered during the suspension period. If the Grantee is suspended, the MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 6 Grantee will remain suspended until the earlier of (a) the Authority's sole deternimation that the problems leading to the suspension are not material or have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Authority, (b) the termination of this Agreement by the Authotity, or (c) the expiration of this Agreement. 18. Record Keeping. Subject to the State of Michigan Records Retention and Disposal Schedule for the Authority's Homeownership Division, as amended, the Grantee shall retain all financial records, personnel records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other pertinent records for a period of three years, , or for a longer period of time if required by state or federal law, or if there is a legal dispute or an open audit, records need to be retained at least until that dispute or audit is resolved. The retention period shall commence from the date that the Grantee is notified in writing that the Authority has completed its final review of the activities described and stated in "Exhibit A", which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. These records will be made available for audit proposes to the Authority and the Auditor General of the Slate of Michigan, or any authorized representative. 19. Submission of Reports. The Grantee shall prepare and submit reports and documents relating to and supportive of the activities described in Exhibit A as may be required by the Authority. All reports, correspondence, and documents required under this Agreement shall be submitted to: Authority: Michigan State Housing Development Authority Homeownership Counseling 735 E. Michigan Avenue, PO Box 30044 Lansing, MI 48909 Agency: Kathy Williams, Supervisor of Housing Counseling COUNTY OF OAKLAND, HOUSING COUNSELING UNIT 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Pontiac, Michigan 48341 20. Availability of Documents. The Grantee hereby agrees that the activities described in Exhibit A and all documents relating to and supportive of said activities, including but not limited to specifications and reports of funds expended, shall be freely available to the Authority or its MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 7 authorized representatives for review by the Authority to ensure conformity with the terms of this Agreement, and state and federal requirements, as applicable. 21. Severability of Provisions. Il is declared to be the intent of the Parties that It any provision of this Agreement executed by both Parties or its application to any persons or circumstances is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the court's judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement nor its application to other persons or circumstances, Unless so provided by the court or unless the severance of the invalid provision alters the basic intent or purpose of this Agreement, would cause an increase of the Authority's financial obligation, or renders impossible the comptiancc with any applicable statute, regulation, limitation, guideline, policy. 22. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement signed by the Authority and the Grantee. 23. Liability. The Authority, the State of Michigan, their officers, agents, and employees shall not, in any manner, be liable for any loss or damages connected to or resulting from activities implemented under this Agreement; nor to any materials, equipment, or other property that may be used or employed in connection herewith, or for any injury or damages to any person whether an employee of the Grantee or otherwise. 24. Indemnification, Each party to this Agreement will remain responsible for any claims arising out of that party's performance of this Agreement as provided by this Agreement or law. This Agreement is not intended to increase or decrease either party's liability for or immunity from tort claims. This Agreement is not intended to nor will it be interpreted as giving either party a right of indemnification, either by Agreement or at law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement. 25. Notices. Any notices sent raider the terns of this Agreement will be sent to the parties at their addresses listed above. Any notice to the Authority shall also be sent to Director of Legal Affairs, 735 E. Michigan, P.O, Box 30044, Lansing, MI 48909. Notice shall be deemed to have been given (a) on the third business day after sending by first class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid; (b) on the next business day after sending by national overnight courier service; and (c) on the same day if hand MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 8 delivered to the party's address. 26. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be governed by Michigan law and shall be binding upon the Grantee's successors, assigns, and legal representatives. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement may not be assigned or delegated by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, and any purported assigmment without such consent shalt be void. This Agreement and Exhibit A hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties. All records pertinent to this Agreement are subject to public disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act; 1976 PA 442; MCL 15.231 et seq. The Grantee shall insert the provisions of this section into any subcontract entered into to accomplish the tenns of this Agreement. The Grantee agrees that the Authority may, at its own discretion and with the written concurrence of the Grantee, increase or decrease the amount of funds available to the Grantee tinder this Agreement by amending the program description, program budget, and special conditions contained in Exhibit A. The Grantee further agrees that any such increases or decreases shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and such other statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements now or hereafter in effect for the receipt and expenditure of the funds as administered by the Authority. 27. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by means of electronic transmission in portable document format (pdf) or comparable electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement, binding on all of the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all the parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Authority and the Grantee have caecuted this Agreement as of the date first above written. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Date: By; Carol Brito Program and Business Development Manager COUNTY OF OAKLAND, HOUSING COUNSELING UNIT Date: By: Printed Name; Title: MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 10 EXHIBIT A Program Requirements Grant Term: Pre -Disbursement Conditions: 1. Overview A. The propose of the Housing Education Program Grant Agreement (the "Agreement") between the Michigan State IIousing Development Authority's ("MSHDA" or "Authority") and COUNTY OF OAKLAND, HOUSING COUNSELING UNIT ("Grantee") is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Authority will provide federal assistance to Grantee to carry out an Authority -approved IIousing Counseling Program. The Authority agrees to disburse to the Grantee up to $10,049.12 (Ten Thousand Forty -Nine and Thirteen Hundredths) to provide housing education. The Grantee agrees to provide the services described in this Exhibit A attached and incorporated into the Agreement and further agrees to comply the Authority's Housing Education Program ("HEP") Handbook. H. Objectives, Tasks and Deadlines A. Objectives. To successfully perform the services described in Section I above, the Grantee shall, in a satisfactory and proper mauler as determined by the Authority, provide housing education services in accordance with the Agreement and this Exhibit A. 1. At the execution of the Agreement and throughout the term of the Agreement, the Grantee shall operate either as a unit of government or a nonprofit corporation that is in good standing to do business within the Slate of Michigan. 2. The Grantee will provide services in accordance with Authority Guidelines. 3. The Grantee shall maintain its status with Authority to provide the Housing Counseling Services identified in its Agreement, thereby assuring that all critical components of effective counseling are present for each participant based on Authority guidelines. 4. The Grantee shall become, and maintain status as, a HUD -approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCA), and counselors must be HUD -certified. Ensure all Housing Counselors are deemed under HUD's Final Rule. 5. The Grantee shall ensure that only HUD -certified Counseling staff administer workshops and/or individual counseling in accordance with HUD requirements and Authority Guidelines. 6. Grantee shall, in consultation with the Authority, develop an evaluation plan for their Housing Counseling Program. In addition, Grantee will cooperate with the Authority in any review and analysis of the program. Grantee agrees to incorporate recommendations and industry best practices recommended by these evaluation processes. Grantee agrees to participate in any training required by the Authority as a result of any review. Grantee agrees that the failure to participate in a training MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg 11 mandated by the Authority may result in the, termination of this Agreement and/or the recapture of fiords. 'the term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2020 and will continue until fiords have been exhausted or the Agreement ends on June 30, 2021, whichever occurs first. Terms and conditions of this Agreement will apply to MSHDA/HUD Grant Agreement: Housing Counseling Program Grant Award. B. Products or Milestones to be met. Agency may provide one or more of the following services: ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING • Homeless Assistance • Rental Topics • Pre-purchase/Homebuying • Home Maintenance and Financial Management for Homeowners (Non - Delinquency Post -Purchase) • Resolving or Preventing Mortgage Delinquency or Default GROUP EDUCATION • Financial literacy workshop, including home affordability and budgeting • Predatory lending, loan scam or other fraud prevention workshop • Fair housing workshop • Homelessness prevention workshop Rental workshop • Pre -purchase homebuyer education workshop • Non -delinquency post -purchase workshop, including home maintenance and/or financial management for homeowners Resolving or preventing mortgage delinquency workshop C. Deadlines for Completing Objectives. The tens of the Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2020 and will continue until fiords have been depleted or the Agreement ends on June 30, 2021, whichever occurs first. III. Standards for Performance The Grantee shall perform the tasks/activities and complete the objectives in accordance with the following standards: A. If Grantee provides services for which a fee is charged to the client, Grantee must submit copy of its fee structure forthe Authority's approval with this Agreement. B. Grantee must utilize a HUD -approved Client Management System, and the agency actively protects the confidentiality of each client's personal and financial information, including credit reports, regardless of whether the information is received from the client or from another source or is collected electronically or on paper. Grantee shall not disclose such information to anyone MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agieement pg 12 other than the Authority or other parties to whom the client consents to on the release of the information. C. Grantee is required to submit quarterly and final reports. Grantee must upload information it) the Authority's MATT 2.0 billing system, utilizing Time Activity Reports ("TARs"), and provide documentation such as invoices based on the Authority requirements. D. All Housing Counseling Agencies ("HCA"s) participating in HUD's Housing Counseling Program are required to use a Client Management System ("CMS") that interfaces with HUD's Housing Counseling System ("HCS"), A CMS is a commercial or sell -developed online housing counseling application that automates much of the housing counseling process, including client intake, file maintenance, financial and credit analysis, outreach, client notification, and reporting. Automated data transfer from each agency's CMS to HUD's HCS, replacing the manual input process. L. The Grantee must submit or upload: 1. Administrative Costs must be supported by documentation such as invoices, fully loaded hourly rate calculation forms or negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NIGRA) to back up amounts and must be maintained by Grantee for audit purposes. 2. Invoices of actual use of funds. 3. Incorporate any reporting changes HUD and/or the Authority may deem necessary throughout the Agreement period. 4. Indirect Expenses (optional 10% of modified total direct cost rate) or an approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement ("NICRA"). F. By submitting agency invoices in MATT 2.0 billing system, Grantee certifies to the best of Grantee's knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete and accurate and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set fbrtb in the terms and conditions of the State or Federal award, including this Agreement. Grantee is aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information or the omission of any material fact, may subject Grantee to criminal civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims, or otherwise. G. Grantee will meet with HUD and/or Authority staff to discuss program progress. H. Grantee must meet the following bitting thresholds: a. 25°% - 3 months b. 50% - 6 months c. 75%- 9 months it. 100% - 12 months WHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 73 I. Make counseling services available to persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency. J. Comply with the Fair Housing Act, the privacy requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Biley Act 15 USC, Subchapter 1, See. 6801-6809 and the. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. K. Utilize a secure Client Management System as a data repository for client information. MSHDA Housing Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 14 Sample Time and Activity Report Form yr�w p 9` w.. x � �a� � �� - Y�ww.uw 54rWee vw.wr 1- - Z�. .�- _ �� u, vl MSHDA HOUSIng Education Program Grant Agreement pg. 15 Resolution #20307 August 6, 2020 Moved by Luebs seconded by Long the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). L�,uL I HEREBY APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE ACTING PURSUANT To MCL 45.559A (7) STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) 1, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 6, 2020, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac, Michigan this 61h day of August, 2020. Lisa Brown, Oakland County