ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 24-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF VICTORVILLE
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE AND SAN
PRONG ER PROGRAN GRANT ELMONG IN THE ANOURT BERNARDINO COUNTY TO RECEIVE CALIFORNIA ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING (ERF) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $691,092.00 TO
AID THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE IN ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION EFFORTS WHEREAS, set forth in Resolution No. 19-089, the City Council adopted a Homelessness Solutions Strategic Action Plan ("HSSAP") outlining a means to address outreach and visibility and apply for grant funding that aligns with the actions, goals and objections of the HSSAP; and
WHEREAS, the City's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal D indicates expanding on the existing homelessness outreach network to effectively engage the homeless community in services. Evaluating the effectiveness of coordination of homelessness services, and strengthening collaboration with the County and other entities to identify new funding opportunities and expand partnerships for homelessness services; and WHEREAS, the County will provide to the City up to $691,092 for the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless individuals residing in the Mojave Riverbed, and the restoration of former encampment sites to their natural state in compliance with the ERF Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) has a Wellness Center, a non-congregate care facility that will play a critical role in the stabilization of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals by providing a low-barrier navigation center, a recuperative care facility, a medical clinic, interim housing, and wraparound supportive services such as case management, care coordination (medical, mental health and dental), job training/placement, legal services, and housing navigation; and WHEREAS, the County finds the City qualified to provide for the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless individuals residing in the Mojave Riverbed through the use of its Wellness Center; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Contract with the County to clarify roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement terms regarding the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless persons residing in the Mojave Riverbed Encampment Area, and the restoration of the former encampment site to its natural state; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Contract Agreement
The City Council hereby authorizes the execution of the contract, herein included as Exhibit "A" to this resolution, between the City and the County to accept and use Encampment Resolution Funds to address homelessness within the City of Victorville.
Section 3. City Manager Authority
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager or his designee the role of Signature Authority on behalf of the City to execute all contact and reporting documents necessary to implement the approved grant project under ERF requirements.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Exhibit "A"
to Resolution No. 24-001
THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOX IS NOT A PART OF THE CONTRACT AND IS FOR COUNTY USE ONLY Contract Number
SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY SAP Number
Community Development & Housing
Department Contract Representative Carrie Harmon
Telephone Number 909-382-3983
Contractor City of Victorville
Contractor Representative
Telephone Number
Contract Term Upon Execution - June 30, 2024
Original Contract Amount $691,092
Amendment Amount
Total Contract Amount $691,092
Cost Center
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the State of California (State) has established the Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF" or "Program") pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 50250) of Part 1 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code, amended by SB 197 (Statutes of 2022, Chapter 70, Sec.3-8, effective June 30, 2022); and
WHEREAS, the Program funds local demonstration projects that feature data-informed, innovative service delivery models and cross systems collaborations that support individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments towards a meaningful path to safe and stable housing through non-punitive, low-barrier, person centered, Housing First approaches; and
WHEREAS, San Bernardino County (County) was awarded an ERF (Round 1) grant from the State Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) to, in part, address homeless encampments located in the Mojave riverbed; and WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) has a Wellness Center, a non-congregate care facility that will play a critical role in the stabilization of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals by providing a low-barrier navigation center, a recuperative care facility, a medical clinic, interim housing, and wraparound supportive services such as case management, care coordination (medical, mental health and dental), job training/placement, legal services, and housing navigation; and
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WHEREAS, the County finds the City qualified to provide for the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless individuals residing in the Mojave Riverbed through the use of its Wellness Center; and WHEREAS, the County will provide to the City up to $691,092 for the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless individuals residing in the Mojave Riverbed, and the restoration of former encampment sites to their natural state in compliance with the ERF Program; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into this Contract with the City to clarify roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement terms regarding the engagement, stabilization, and housing of homeless persons residing in the Mojave Riverbed Encampment Area, and the restoration of the former encampment site to its natural state.
NOW THEREFORE, the County and the City (which are at times hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party") mutually agree to the following terms and conditions:
DEFINITIONS
A.1 Case Management: The coordination of community-based services by a professional team to provide quality care that is customized according to an individual's setbacks or persistent challenges and aid them to their recovery. In addition, it can be defined as a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's needs.
A.2 Coordinated Entry System (CES): A centralized or coordinated process developed pursuant to Section 578.7 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that section read on January 10, 2019, designed to coordinate homelessness program participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.
A.3 Encampments: Places where people are staying in temporary structures or enclosed places that are not intended for long-term continuous occupancy on an ongoing basis. Inhabitants may be a core group of people who are known to one another and who move together to different locations when necessary, or they may be a changing group of people who cycle in and out of a single location.
A.4 Homeless: The same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that Section read on November 1, 2023.
A.5 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS): A web-enabled database required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and used by homeless service providers to capture information about the San Bernardino County persons they serve. The database tracks services provided to homeless individuals and families by the collaborative agencies. Services tracked include: emergency, transitional, and permanent housing bed usage, employment, veteran's status, as well as referrals to health and human service providers, or other relevant supportive service agencies.
A.6 Mojave Riverbed Encampment Area: The area generally described as the floodplain of the Mojave River within the city limits of the City of Victorville, including connected encampments within a one-mile radius of the Mojave River floodplain.
A.7 Office of Homeless Services (OHS): The County department responsible for developing a countywide public and private partnership that coordinates services directed towards reducing and preventing homelessness by providing comprehensive services and resources for homeless persons, and increasing permanent supportive housing opportunities for very low income and long-term homeless persons in order to end homelessness in San Bernardino County.
A.8 San Bernardino County (County): A political subdivision of the State of California.
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A.9 Sheltered Homelessness: A individual or family living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter that provides temporary living arrangements, such as hotels and motels, "congregate" (group) shelters, and transitional housing.
A.10 Target Population: Homeless individuals and families residing within encampments located in the Mojave Riverbed Encampment Area.
A.11 Unsheltered Homelessness: When an individual or family lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night- time residence, meaning a public or private place not meant for human habitation.
B. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
B.1 The City agrees to provide services to the County in accordance with the Program Budget attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit 2 ("Services"), both of which exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference. Budgeted funds may be used by the City only for eligible expenses to serve the Target Population in compliance with the ERF Program.
GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
C.1 Recitals
The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
C.2 Contract Amendments
The City agrees any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of the Contract, shall be valid only when reduced to writing, executed and attached to the original Contract and approved by the person(s) authorized to do so on behalf of the City and County.
C.3 Contract Assignability
Without the prior written consent of the County, the Contract is not assignable by the City either in whole or in part.
C.4 Contract Exclusivity
This is not an exclusive Contract. The County reserves the right to enter into a contract with other contractors for the same or similar services.
C.5 Attorney's Fees and Costs
If any legal action is instituted to enforce any Party's rights hereunder, each Party shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not apply to those costs and attorney's fees directly arising from a third-party legal action against a Party hereto and payable under Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.
C.6 Background Checks for City Personnel
The City shall ensure that its personnel (a) are authorized to work in the jurisdiction in which they are assigned to perform Services; (b) do not use legal or illegal substances in any manner which will impact their ability to provide Services to the County; and (c) are not otherwise disqualified from performing the Services under applicable law. If requested by the County in advance and in writing, and if not in violation of applicable law, the City shall conduct a background check, at the City's sole expense, on all its personnel providing Services. If requested by the County and not in violation of applicable law, the City shall provide the results of the background check of each individual to the County. Such background check shall be in the form generally used by the City in its initial hiring of employees or contracting for contractors or, as applicable, during the employment-screening process but must, at a minimum, have been performed within the preceding 12-month period. The City personnel who do not meet the County's hiring criteria, in County's sole discretion, shall not be assigned to work on County property or Services, and County shall have the right, at its sole option, to refuse access to any City personnel to any County Standard Contract Page 3 of 37
facility. For purposes of this Subsection, City personnel shall not include any subcontractors solely performing encampment cleanup.
C.7 Change of Address
The City shall notify the County in writing, of any change in mailing address within ten (10) business days of the change.
C.8 Choice of Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California.
C.9 Compliance with County Policy
In performing the Services and while at any County facilities, City personnel (including subcontractors) shall (a) conduct themselves in a businesslike manner; (b) comply with the policies, procedures, and rules of the County regarding health and safety, and personal, professional and ethical conduct; (c) comply with the finance, accounting, banking, Internet, security, and/or other applicable standards, policies, practices, processes, procedures, and controls of the County; and (d) abide by all laws applicable to the County facilities and the provision of the Services, and all amendments and modifications to each of the documents listed in the aforementioned subsections (b), (c), and (d) (collectively, "County Policies"). County Policies, and additions or modifications thereto, may be communicated orally or in writing to the City or City personnel, or may be made available to the City or City personnel by conspicuous posting at a County facility, electronic posting, or other means generally used by County to disseminate such information to its employees or contractors. The City shall be responsible for the promulgation and distribution of County Policies to City personnel to the extent necessary and appropriate.
County shall have the right to require City employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors to exhibit identification credentials issued by County in order to exercise any right of access to County facilities under this Contract.
C.10 Confidentiality
Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, regulations have been promulgated governing the privacy of individually identifiable health information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule specify requirements with respect to contracts between a Covered Entity and its Business Associates. The City shall comply with the attached Business Associate Agreement (Attachment B). The City further agrees to comply with the requirements of other federal and state law that applies to the information collected and maintained by the City for Services performed pursuant to Contract.
The City shall protect from unauthorized use or disclosure the names and other identifying information concerning persons receiving Services pursuant to this Contract, except for statistical information not identifying any participant. The City shall not use or disclose any identifying information for any purpose other than carrying out the City's obligations under this Contract, except as may otherwise be required by law. This provision will remain in force even after the termination of the Contract.
C.11 Primary Point of Contact
The City will designate an individual to serve as the primary point of contact for the Contract. The City or designee must respond to County inquiries within two (2) business days. The City shall not change the primary contact without written acknowledgement to the County. The City will also designate a back-up point of contact in the event the primary contact is not available.
C.12 County Representative
The Deputy Executive Officer of Community Revitalization of his/her designee shall represent the County in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered under this Contract, including Standard Contract Page 4 of 37
termination and assignment of this Contract, and shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the Services/Scope of Work by the City. If this contract was initially approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, then the Board of Supervisors must approve all amendments to this Contract.
C.13 Damage to County Property
The City shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, all damages to County vehicles, facilities, buildings or grounds caused by the willful or negligent acts of the City or its employees or agents. Such repairs shall be made immediately after the City becomes aware of such damage, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence.
If the City fails to make timely repairs, the County may make any necessary repairs. The City, as determined by the County, shall repay all costs incurred by the County for such repairs, by cash payment upon demand, or County may deduct such costs from any amounts due to the City from the County, as determined at the County's sole discretion.
C. 14 Debarment and Suspension
The City certifies that neither it nor its principals or subcontractors is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (See the following United States General Services Administration's System for Award Management website https://www.sam.gov). The City further certifies that if it or any of its subcontractors are business entities that must be registered with the California Secretary of State, they are registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
C.15 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
In recognition of individual rights to work in a safe, healthful and productive work place, as a material condition of this Contract, the City agrees that the City and the City's employees, while performing Services for the County, on County property, or while using County equipment:
C.15.1 Shall not be in any way impaired because of being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance.
C.15.2 Shall not possess an open container of alcohol or consume alcohol or possess or be under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance.
C. 15.3 Shall not sell, offer, or provide alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance to another person, except where the City or City's employee who, as part of the performance of normal job duties and responsibilities, prescribes or administers medically prescribed drugs.
The City shall inform all employees that are performing service for the County on County property, or using County equipment, of the County's objective of a safe, healthful and productive work place and the prohibition of drug or alcohol use or impairment from same while performing such service for the County.
The County may terminate for default or breach of this Contract and any other Contract the City has with the County, if the City or City's employees are determined by the County not to be in compliance with above.
C.16 Duration of Terms
This Contract, and all of its terms and conditions, shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties, provided no such assignment is in violation of the provisions of this Contract, C.17 Employment Discrimination
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During the term of the Contract, they City shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or military and veteran status. The City shall comply with Executive Orders 11246, 11375, 11625, 12138, 12432, 12250, 13672, Title VI and Title VIl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and other applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations and policies relating to equal employment and contracting opportunities, including laws and regulations hereafter enacted.
C.18 Environmental Requirements
In accordance with County Policy 11-08, the County prefers to acquire and use products with higher levels of post-consumer recycled content. Environmentally preferable goods and materials must perform satisfactorily and be available at a reasonable price. The County requires the City to use recycled paper for any printed or photocopied material created as a result of this Contract.
The City is also required to use both sides of paper sheets for reports submitted to the County whenever practicable.
To assist the county in meeting the reporting requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), the City must be able to annually report the County's environmentally preferable purchases. The City must also be able to report on environmentally preferable goods and materials used in the provision of their service to the County, utilizing a County approved form.
C.19 Improper Influence
The City shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no County officer or employee, whose position in the County enables him/her to influence any award of the Contract or any competing offer, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest resulting from the award of the Contract or shall have any relationship to the City or officer or employee of the City.
C.20 Improper Consideration
The City shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to cash, discounts, service, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the County in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Contract.
The County, by written notice, may immediately terminate this Contract if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding paragraph was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the County with respect to the proposal and award process. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once a contract has been awarded.
The City shall immediately report any attempt by a County officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from the City. The report shall be made to the supervisor or manager charged with supervision of the employee or the County Administrative Office. In the event of a termination under this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.
C.21 Informal Dispute Resolution
In the event the County determines that service is unsatisfactory, or in the event of any other dispute, claim, question or disagreement arising from or relating to this Contract or breach thereof, the Parties hereto shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement.
To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both Parties.
C.22 Legality and Severability
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The Parties' actions under the Contract shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, court orders and governmental agency orders. The provisions of this Contract are specifically made severable. If a provision of the Contract is terminated or held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
C.23 Licenses, Permits and/or Certifications
The City shall ensure that it has all necessary licenses, permits and/or certifications required by the laws of Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The City shall maintain these licenses, permits and/or certifications in effect for the duration of this Contract. The City will notify County immediately of loss or suspension of any such licenses, permits and/or certifications. Failure to maintain a required license, permit and/or certification may result in immediate termination of this Contract.
C.24 Material Misstatement/Misrepresentation
If during the course of the administration of this Contract, the County determines that City has made a material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information has been provided to the County, this Contract may be immediately terminated. If this Contract is terminated according to this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.
C.25 Mutual Covenants
The Parties to this Contract mutually covenant to perform all of their obligations hereunder, to exercise all discretion and rights granted hereunder, and to give all consents in a reasonable manner consistent with the standards of "good faith" and "fair dealing".
C.26 Nondisclosure
The City shall hold as confidential and use reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access by, storage, disclosure, publication, dissemination to and/or use by third parties of, confidential information that is either: (1) provided by the County to the City or an agent of the City or otherwise made available to the City or the City's agent in connection with this Contract; or, (2) acquired, obtained, or learned by the City or an agent of the City in the performance of this Contract. For purposes of this provision, confidential information means any data, files, software, information or materials in oral, electronic, tangible or intangible form and however stored, compiled or memorialize and includes, but is not limited to, technology infrastructure, architecture, financial data, trade secrets, equipment specifications, user lists, passwords, research data, and technology data.
C.27 Notice of Delays
Except as otherwise provided herein, when either Party has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Contract, that Party shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to the other Party.
C.28 Ownership of Documents
All documents, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports prepared by the City pursuant to the Contract shall be considered property of the County upon payment for services (and products, if applicable). All such items shall be delivered to County at the completion of work under the Contract, subject to the requirements of Section D - Term of the Contract. Unless otherwise directed by County, the City may retain copies of such items.
C.29 Reserved.
C.30 Air, Water Pollution Control, Safety and Health
The City shall comply with all air pollution control, water pollution, safety and health ordinances and statutes, which apply to the work performed pursuant to this Contract.
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C.31 Records
The City shall maintain all records and books pertaining to the delivery of services under this Contract and demonstrate accountability for contract performance. All records shall be complete and current and comply with all Contract requirements. Failure to maintain acceptable records shall be considered grounds for return of any funds and/or termination of the Contract.
All records relating to the City' personnel, consultants, subcontractors, Services/Scope of Work and expenses pertaining to this Contract shall be kept in a generally acceptable accounting format.
Records should include primary source documents. Fiscal records shall be kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and must account for all funds, tangible assets, revenue and expenditures. Fiscal records must comply with the appropriate administrative requirements, cost principles and other standards for accountancy.
C.32 Relationship of the Parties
Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, or employment arrangement between the Parties hereto, nor shall either Party have the right, power or authority to create an obligation or duty, expressed or implied, on behalf of the other Party hereto.
C.33 Release of Information
No news releases, advertisements, public announcements or photographs arising out of the Contract or the City's relationship with County may be made or used without prior written approval of the County.
C.34 Representation of the County
In the performance of this Contract, the City, its agents and employees, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the San Bernardino County.
C.35 Strict Performance
Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Contract by the other Party, or the failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right to insist and demand strict compliance by the other Party with the terms of this Contract thereafter.
C.36 Subcontracting
The City shall obtain County's written consent, which County may withhold in its sole discretion, before entering into contracts with or otherwise engaging any subcontractors who may supply any part of the Services to County. The County has been advised by the City that many services and operations at its Wellness Center will be provided by Symba Center and Hope the Mission (hereinafter "Existing Contracted Providers") and by execution of this Contract, the County is providing its approval for the City's use of its Existing Contracted Providers to provide many of the Services hereunder. At County's request, the City shall provide information regarding the subcontractor's qualifications and a listing of a subcontractor's key personnel including, if requested by the County, resumes of proposed subcontractor personnel. The City shall remain directly responsible to County for its subcontractors and shall indemnify County for the actions or omissions of its subcontractors under the terms and conditions specified in Section G. All approved subcontractors shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract applicable to Contractor's personnel.
For any subcontractor, the City shall:
36.1 Be responsible for subcontractor compliance with the Contract and the subcontract terms and conditions; and
36.2 Ensure that the subcontractor follows County's reporting formats and procedures as specified by County.
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36.3 Include in the subcontractor's subcontract substantially similar terms as are provided in Sections B. Contractor Responsibilities and C. General Contract Requirements.
Upon expiration or termination of this Contract for any reason, County will have the right to enter into direct contracts with any of City's subcontractors, provided that such contracts do not create prohibited conflicts of interest or impair the ability of any subcontractors to provide services to the City in accordance with the terms of any contracts in place prior to the execution of this Contract.
The City agrees that its arrangements with Subcontractors will not prohibit or restrict such Subcontractors from entering into direct contracts with County, except as otherwise set forth herein.
The provisions of this Section 36 notwithstanding, the County acknowledges that the City already has contracts in place with the Existing Contracted Providers ("Preexisting Subcontracts"). County agrees that to the extent the terms of said Preexisting Subcontracts conflict or are inconsistent with any of the requirements of this Section, said Preexisting Subcontracts shall prevail and the City will not be required to seek any amendments thereto.
C. 37 Subpoena
In the event that a subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party in any way concerning the Goods or Services provided under this Contract is served upon the City or County, such Party agrees to notify the other party in the most expeditious fashion possible following receipt of such subpoena or other legal process. The City and County further agree to cooperate with the other Party in any lawful effort by such other Party to contest the legal validity of such subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party as may be reasonably required and at the expense of the Party to whom the legal process is directed, except as otherwise provided herein in connection with defense obligations by the City for County.
C.38 Termination for Convenience
The County reserves the right to terminate the Contract, for any reason, with a thirty (30) day written notice of termination. Such termination may include all or part of the Services described herein. Upon such termination, payment will be made to the City for Services rendered and expenses reasonably incurred prior to the effective date of termination. Upon receipt of termination notice the City shall promptly discontinue services unless the notice directs otherwise. The City shall deliver promptly to County and transfer title (if necessary) to all completed work, and work in progress, including drafts, documents, plans, forms, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports.
C.39 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in performance of this Contract and of each of its provisions.
C.40 Venue
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Contract was entered into and intended to be performed in San Bernardino County, California. The Parties agree that the venue of any action or claim brought by any Party to this Contract will be the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino District. Each Party hereby waives any law or rule of the court, which would allow them to request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim concerning this Contract is brought by any third party and filed in another venue, the Parties hereto agree to use their best efforts to obtain a change of venue to the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino District.
C.41 Conflict of Interest
The City shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no conflict of interest exists between its officers, employees, or subcontractors and the County. The City shall make a reasonable effort to prevent employees, the City, or members of its governing bodies from using their positions for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for Standard Contract Page 9 of 37
themselves or others such as those with whom they have family business, or other ties. Officers, employees, and agents of cities, counties, districts, and other local agencies are subject to applicable conflict of interest codes and state law. In the event the County determines a conflict of interest situation exists, any increase in costs, associated with the conflict of interest situation, may be disallowed by the County and such conflict may constitute grounds for termination of the Contract. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit employment of persons with whom the City's officers, employees, or agents have family, business, or other ties so long as the employment of such persons does not result in increased costs over those associated with the employment of any other equally qualified applicant.
C.42 Former County Administrative Officials
Upon a written request from the County, the City agrees to provide information on former San Bernardino County administrative officials (as defined below) who are employed by or represent the City. The information provided includes a list of former County administrative officials who terminated County employment within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or employees of the City. The information also includes the employment with or representation of the City. For purposes of this provision, "County administrative official" is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such officer's staff, County Executive Officer or member of such officer's staff, County department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit.
C.43 Reserved,
C.44 Reserved.
C.45 Reserved.
C.46 Reserved.
C.47 Prevailing Wage Laws
By its execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain "public works" and "maintenance" projects. Section 1720 of the California Labor Code states in part: "For purposes of this paragraph, 'construction' includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work..." If the Services/Scope of Work are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor will also adhere to any other applicable requirements, including but not limited to, those regarding the employment of apprentices, travel and subsistence pay, retention and inspection of payroll records, workers compensation and forfeiture of penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with Prevailing Wage See Attachment A, which is attached and incorporated by reference, for additional information regarding Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions in Attachment A. The applicable general prevailing wage determinations are on file with the County and are available to any interested party on request. Contractor shall post a copy of the applicable prevailing wage determinations at the job site.
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C.48 California Consumer Privacy Act
To the extent applicable, if the City is a business that collects the personal information of a consumers) in performing Services pursuant to this Contract, the City must comply with the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). (Cal. Civil Code §§1798.100, et seq.).
For purposes of this provision, "business," "consumer," and "personal information" shall have the same meanings as set forth at Civil Code section 1798.140. The City must contact the County immediately upon receipt of any request by a consumer submitted pursuant to the CCPA that requires any action on the part of the County, including but not limited to, providing a list of disclosures or deleting personal information. The City must not sell, market, or otherwise disclose personal information of a consumer provided by the County unless specifically authorized pursuant to terms of this Contract. The City must immediately provide to the County any notice provided by a consumer to the City pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.150(b) alleging a violation of the CCA, that involves personal information received or maintained pursuant to this Contract. The City must immediately notify the County if it receives a notice of violation from the California Attorney General pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.155(b).
C. 49 Executive Order N-6-22 Russia Sanctions
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. "Economic Sanctions" refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country- information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions), as well as any sanctions imposed under state law (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Ukraine-Russia). The EO directs state agencies and their contractors (including by agreement or receipt of a grant) to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should it be determined that the City is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The City shall be provided advance written notice of such termination, allowing the City at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response.
Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County.
C.50 Reserved.
C.51 Reserved.
D. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract is effective as of the date of full execution by the Parties and expires June 30, 2024, but may be terminated earlier in accordance with provisions of Section C of this Contract.
COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
E.1 Provide technical assistance to the City and regular program oversight through quarterly monitoring.
E.2 Review monthly progress reports from the City.
E.3 Report regularly to Cal ICH according to ERF Program requirements.
FISCAL PROVISIONS
F.1 The maximum amount of disbursement under this Contract shall not exceed $691,092.00 and shall be subject to availability of ERF Program funds to the County. The consideration to be paid to the City, as provided herein, shall be full payment for all the City's services and expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem.
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F.2 The disbursement will be provided to the City in one lump sum upon the full execution of this Contract by both Parties in order to immediately facilitate provision of the Services to the Target Population and ensure prompt expenditure of ERF Program funds. The City shall provide monthly reports to the County documenting its activities and services to ensure funds have been expended for eligible uses and activities pursuant to the ERF Program and the terms of this Contract.
F.3 The City shall accept all payments from County via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly deposited into the City's designated checking or other bank account. The City shall promptly comply with directions and accurately complete forms provided by County required to process EFT payments.
F.4 County is exempt from Federal excise taxes and no payment shall be made for any personal property taxes levied on the City or on any taxes levied on employee wages. The County shall only pay for any State or local sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment and/or parts supplied to the County pursuant to the Contract.
F.5 Costs for services under the terms of this Contract shall be incurred during the Contract term except as approved by County. The City shall not use current year funds to pay prior or future year obligations.
F.6 Funds made available under this Contract shall not supplant any federal, state or any governmental funds intended for services of the same nature as this Contract. The City shall not claim reimbursement or disbursement from County for, or apply sums received from County with respect to that portion of its obligations that have been paid by another source of revenue. The City agrees that it will not use funds received pursuant to this Contract, either directly or indirectly, as a contribution or compensation for purposes of obtaining funds from another revenue source without prior written approval of the County.
F.7 The City shall adhere to the County's Travel Management Policy (8-02 and 08-02SP1) when travel is pursuant to this Contract and for which reimbursement is sought from the County. In addition, the City is encouraged to utilize local transportation services, including but not limited to, the Ontario International Airport.
F.8 Funds shall be subject to recapture by the County in the event that the City fails to comply with, or perform in accordance with, the terms and provisions of this Contract.
F.9 No later than 20 calendar days following the first of each month, the City shall submit reports to the County documenting the eligible services provided for the reporting month, in a format acceptable to the County.
Monthly reports will be sent to:
San Bernardino County Community Revitalization
Attn: Scott Neeri
560 E Hospitality Lane, Ste 200
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0515
G. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
G.1 Indemnification
The City agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by County) and hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages and/or liability arising out of this Contract from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by the County on account of any claim except where: (1) such claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability are caused by the active, passive, or sole negligence or willful Standard Contract Page 12 of 37
misconduct of the County, its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers; or (2) where such indemnification is prohibited by law.
G.2 Additional Insured
All policies, except for Worker's Compensation, Errors and Omissions and Professional Liability policies shall contain additional endorsements naming the County and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional named insured with respect to liabilities arising out of the performance of services hereunder. The additional insured endorsements shall not limit the scope of coverage for the County to vicarious liability but shall allow coverage for the County to the full extent provided by the policy. Such additional insured coverage shall be at least as broad as G.3 Waiver of Subrogation Rights
The City shall require the carriers of required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors and subcontractors. All general or auto liability insurance coverage provided shall not prohibit the City and the City's employees or agents from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss or claim. The City hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the County.
G.4 Policies Primary and Non-Contributory
All policies required herein are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or self- insurance programs carried or administered by the County.
G.5 Severability of Interests
The City agrees to ensure that coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable separately to each insured and there will be no cross liability exclusions that preclude coverage for suits between the City and the County or between the County and any other insured or additional insured under the policy.
G.6 Proof of Coverage
The City shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Department administering the Contract evidencing the insurance coverage at the time the Contract is executed, additional endorsements, as required shall be provided prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder, which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to the Department, and the City shall maintain such insurance from the time the City commences performance of services hereunder until the completion of such services. Within fifteen (15) days of the commencement of this contract, the City shall furnish a copy of the Declaration page for all applicable policies and will provide complete certified copies of the policies and endorsements immediately upon request.
G.7 Acceptability of Insurance Carrier
Unless otherwise approved by Risk Management, insurance shall be written by insurers authorized to do business in the State of California and with a minimum "Best" Insurance Guide rating of "A- VIl". Risk Management acknowledges that City is self-insured and that Best Insurance Guide ratings are inapplicable to the policies required by this Contract.
G.8 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention
Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $10,000 shall be declared to and approved by Risk Management. Such self-insured retentions have been so declared by the City and are acceptable to Risk Management.
G.9 Failure to Procure Coverage
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premiums paid by the County will be promptly reimbursed by the City or County payments to the City will be reduced to pay for County purchased insurance.
G.10 Insurance Review
Insurance requirements are subject to periodic review by the County. The Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any insurance requirements whenever Risk Management determines that any of the required insurance is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not needed to protect the interests of the County. In addition, if the Department of Risk Management determines that heretofore unreasonably priced or unavailable types of insurance coverage or coverage limits become reasonably priced or available, the Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to change the above insurance requirements to require additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits, provided that any such change is reasonable in light of past claims against the County, inflation, or any other item reasonably related to the County's risk.
Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits must be made by amendment to this contract. The City agrees to execute any such amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of the County to monitor or enforce compliance with any of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver of any rights on the part of the County.
G.11 The City agrees to provide insurance set forth in accordance with the requirements herein. If the City uses existing coverage to comply with these requirements and that coverage does not meet the specified requirements, the City agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.
Without in any way affecting the indemnity herein provided and in addition thereto, the City shall secure and maintain throughout the contract term the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
G.11.1 Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability - A program of Workers' Compensation insurance or a state-approved, self-insurance program in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State of California, including Employer's Liability with $250,000 limits covering all persons including volunteers providing services on behalf of the City and all risks to such persons under this contract.
If City has no employees, it may certify or warrant to the County that it does not currently under the Labor
County's Director of Risk Management.
With respect to Contractors that are non-profit corporations organized under California or Federal law, volunteers for such entities are required to be covered by Workers' Compensation insurance.
G.11.2 Commercial/General Liability Insurance - The City shall carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the City providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of not less inarden milion dollars (51,000,000), per accurence. The policy coverage shall a. Premises operations and mobile equipment.
b. Personal injury.
c. Contractual liability.
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d. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.
G.11.3 Automobile Liability Insurance - Automobile Liability Insurance of a combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage, per occurrence, covering any auto utilized by the City or its officers or employees performing work under this Contract.
If the City is transporting one or more non-employee passengers in performance of contract services, the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence.
If the City owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy described above is acceptable.
G.11.4 Umbrella Liability Insurance - An umbrella (over primary) or excess policy may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a "dropdown" provision providing primary coverage for any liability no covered by the primary policy. The coverage shall also apply to automobile liability G.11.5 Reserved
G.11.6 Environmental Contracts - In addition to the Basic Requirements/Specifications for all Contracts, any contract that involves the use, handling, transportation, storage, abatement, containment or testing of any substance that is potentially toxic or hazardous to the environment, including but not limited to, those listed as hazardous by the United States Department of Transportation or the CAL OSHA "Director's list of Hazardous Substances" or listed as radioactive by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, shall have the following additional requirements:
a. Environmental Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than five million ($2,000,000) per claim or occurrence. The required additional insured endorsement shall protect the County without any restrictions. b. If insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" policy, the "retroactive date" hall be shown and must be before the date of the start of the contract work The laims made insurance shall be maintained or "tail" coverage provided for . minimum of five (5) years after contract completion.
G.11.7 Cyber Liability Insurance - Cyber Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence or event with an annual aggregate of $2,000,000 covering privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, intentional and/or unintentional release of private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion and network security. The policy shall protect the involved County entities and cover breach response cost as well as regulatory fines and penalties.
G.11.8 Abuse/Molestation Insurance - Contractor shall have abuse or molestation insurance oviding coverage tor all employees tor the actual or threatened abuse or molestatic , anvone of any person in the care custody. or control of any insured. includir negligent employment, investigation and supervision. The policy shall provide coverage for both defense and indemnity with liability limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) with a two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate limit.
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G.11.9 Self-Insurance - The City is an authorized self-insured or partially self-insured public entity for purposes of Professional Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation and warrants that through its program of self-insurance and insurance, it has adequate coverage or resources to protect against liabilities arising out of performance of the terms, conditions or obligations of this Contract. County has no objection to the City's use of self-insurance to satisfy certain of its obligations hereunder and shall provide proof of all coverages to the County.
H. RIGHT TO MONITOR AND AUDIT
H.1 The County, State, and Federal government shall have absolute right to review and audit all records, books, papers, documents, corporate minutes, and other pertinent items as requested, and shall have absolute right to monitor the performance of the City in the delivery of services provided under this Contract. The City shall give full cooperation, in any auditing or monitoring conducted. The City shall cooperate with the County in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of this Contract and comply with any and all reporting requirements established by the County.
H.2 All records pertaining to services delivered and all fiscal, statistical and management books and are completed, whichever is later.
I. CORRECTION OF PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES
1.1 Failure by the City to comply with any of the provisions, covenants, requirements, or conditions of this Contract shall be a material breach of this Contract, if such breach remains uncured for five (5) days following notice thereof from the County.
1.2 In the event of a non-cured breach, County may, at its sole discretion and in addition to any other remedies available at law, in equity, or otherwise specified in this Contract:
a. Afford the City thereafter an additional time period within which to cure the breach, which period shall be established at the sole discretion of County; and/or b. Discontinue reimbursement to the City for and during the period in which the City is in breach, which reimbursement shall not be entitled to later recovery; and/or c. Withhold funds pending duration of the breach; and/or d. Offset against any monies billed by the City but yet unpaid by County those monies disallowed pursuant to Item "b" of this paragraph; and/or
e. Terminate this Contract immediately and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to the City. In the event of such termination, the County may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the County. The cost to the County shall be deducted from any sum due to the City under this Contract and the balance, if any, shall be paid by the City upon demand.
EARLY TERMINATION
J.1 This Contract may be terminated without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice by either Party.
The Chief of Homeless Services is authorized to exercise the County's rights with respect to any termination of this Contract. The City's City Manager, or his/her appointed designee, has authority to terminate this Contract on behalf of Victorville.
J.2 The City must utilize all ERF Program funds provided hereunder for eligible costs prior to June 30, 2024.
J.3 If, during the term of this Contract, State ERF Program funds appropriated to the County are reduced or eliminated, the County may immediately terminate this Contract upon written notice to the City.
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K. NOTICES
All written notices provided for in this Contract or which either Party desires to give to the other shall be deemed fully given, when made in writing and either served personally, or by facsimile, or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the other party as follows:
San Bernardino County City of Victorville
Community Revitalization 14343 Civic Drive
560 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 200 Victorville, CA 92393-5001 San Bernardino, CA 92415 Attn: Jenele Davidson, Deputy City Manager Notice shall be deemed communicated two (2) County working days from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this paragraph.
L. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract, including all Exhibits and other attachments, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference, and other documents incorporated herein, represents the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the Parties hereto. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations relating to the subject matter of this Contract not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. This Contract is executed without reliance upon any promise, warranty or representation by any party or any representative of any party other than those expressly contained herein. Each party has carefully read this Contract and signs the same of its own free will.
M. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Contract. The Parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Contract (whether by facsimile, PDF, DocuSignorothermailtransmission), which signature shall be binding on the Party whose name is contained therein. Each Party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other Party an original signed Contract upon request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, San Bernardino County and the City of Victorville have each caused this Contract to be subscribed by its respective duly authorized officers, on its behalf.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CITY OF VICTORVILLE
•
By
Dawn Rowe, Chair, Board of Supervisors (Authorized signature - sign in blue ink) Dated: Name Elizabeth Becerra
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Title Mayor
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of the San Bernardino County
By Dated:
Deputy
Address 14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92393-5001
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Name: Andre de Bortnowsky
Title: Victorville City Attorney
Green de Bortnowsky, LLP
Address: 30077 Agoura Court, Suite 210
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Date:
CITY OF VICTORVILLE RISK MANAGEMENT
Name: Sandra Bostick
Risk Manager
Address: 14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92393-5001
Date:
FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
Approved as to Legal Form Reviewed for Contract Compliance Reviewed/Approved by Department Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel Carrie Harmon, Director Date Date Date
Doc 300.10/01.10.24 COV
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ATTACHMENT A
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
A. All or a portion of the Scope of Work in the Contract requires the payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the following requirements:
1. Determination of Prevailing Rates:
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1770, et seq., the County has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to the California Labor Code, the general prevailing rates of per diem wages and the prevailing rates for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the Scope of Work is to be performed. Copies of said rates are on file with the County, will be made available for inspection during regular business hours, may be included elsewhere in the specifications for the Scope of Work, and are also available online at www.dir.ca.gov. The wage rate for any classification not listed, but which may be required to execute the Scope of Work, shall be commensurate and in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications for those performing similar or comparable duties. In accordance with Labor Code section 1773.2, the Contractor shall post, at appropriate and conspicuous locations on the job site, a schedule showing all applicable prevailing wage rates and shall comply with the requirements of Labor Code sections 1773, et seq.
2. Payment of Prevailing Rates
Each worker of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, engaged in the Scope of Work, shall be paid not less than the general prevailing wage rate, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor or any subcontractor, and such worker.
3. Prevailing Rate Penalty
The Contractor shall, as a penalty, forfeit two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the County for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the Director of the DIR for such work or craft in which such worker is employed by the Contractor or by any subcontractor in connection with the Scope of Work. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1775, the difference between such prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, shall be paid to each worker by the Contractor.
4. Ineligible Contractors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Labor Code section 1777.1, the Labor Commissioner publishes and distributes a list of contractors ineligible to perform work as a contractor or subcontractor on a public works project. This list of debarred contractors is available from the DIR website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html.
Any contract entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project shall be returned to the County. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers as a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the Scope of Work.
5. Payroll Records:
a. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1776, the Contractor and each subcontractor, shall keep accurate certified payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by them in connection with the Scope of Work.
The payroll records enumerated herein shall be verified by a written declaration made under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the payroll record is true and correct and that the Contractor or subcontractor has complied with the requirements of the California Labor Code sections 1771, 1811, and 1815 for any Scope of Work performed by his or her employees. The payroll records shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the Contractor on the following basis:
i. A certified copy of an employee's payroll record shall be made available for inspection or furnished to such employee or his/her authorized representative on request; ii. A certified copy of all payroll records shall be made available for inspection or furnished upon request to the County, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the DIR; ili. A certified copy of payroll records shall be made available upon request to the public for inspection or copies thereof made; provided, however, that a request by the public shall be made through either the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If the requested payroll records have not been previously provided to the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the requesting party shall, prior to being provided the records, reimburse the cost of preparation by the Contractor, subcontractor and the entity through which the request was made; the public shall not be given access to such records at the principal office of the Contractor; Standard Contract Page 19 of 37
iv. The Contractor shall file a certified copy of the payroll records with the entity that requested such records within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request; and v. Copies provided to the public, by the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of an individual's name, address and social security number. The name and address of the Contractor or any subcontractor, performing a part of the Scope of Work shall not be marked or obliterated. The Contractor shall inform the County of the location of payroll records, including the street address, city and county and shall, within five (5) working days, provide a notice of a change of location and address. b. The Contractor shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the written notice specifying in what respects the Contractor must comply with the above requirements. In the event Contractor does not comply with the requirements of this section within the ten (10) day period, the Contractor shall, as a penalty to the County, forfeit one-hundred dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. Upon the request of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalty shall be withheld from any portion of the payments then due or to become due to the Contractor.
6. Limits on Hours of Work:
Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work.
Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1811, the time of service of any worker employed at any time by the Contractor or by a subcontractor, upon the Scope of Work or upon any part of the Scope of Work, is limited and restricted to eight (8) hours during any one calendar day and forty (40) hours during any one calendar week, except as provided for under Labor Code section 1815. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, work performed by employees of Contractor or any subcontractor, in excess of eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day at not less than one and one-half (1½) times the basic rate of pay.
7. Penalty for Excess Hours:
The Contractor shall pay to the County a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed on the Scope of Work by the Contractor or any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, in violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code, unless compensation to the worker so employed by the Contractor is not less than one and one-half (1½) times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day.
8. Senate Bill 854 (Chapter 28, Statutes of 2014) and Senate Bill 96 (Chapter 28, Statutes of 2017) Requirements:
a. Contractor shall comply with Senate Bill 854 and Senate Bill 96. The requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725,5, with limited exceptions from this requirements for bid purposes only as allowed under Labor Code section 1771.1(a). ii. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work or perform work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. iii. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR iv. As required by the DIR, Contractor is required to post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation, regarding compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
V. Contractors and all subcontractors must submit certified payroll records online to the Labor Commissioner for all public works projects.
1) The certified payroll must be submitted at least monthly to the Labor Commissioner. 2) The County reserves the right to require Contractor and all subcontractors to submit certified payroll records more frequently than monthly to the Labor Commissioner. 3) The certified payroll records must be in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.
Registration with the DIR and the submission of certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner are not required if the public works project is $25,000 or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation or repair work, or if the public works project is $15,000 or less when the project is for maintenance work.
b. Labor Code section 1725.5 states the following:
"A contractor shall be registered pursuant to this section to be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any public work contract that is subject to the requirements of this chapter. For the purposes of this section, "contractor" includes a subcontractor as defined by Section 1722.1.
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(a) To qualify for registration under this section, a contractor shall do all of the following:
(1) (A) Register with the Department of Industrial Relations in the manner prescribed by the department and pay an initial nonrefundable application fee of four hundred dollars ($400) to qualify for registration under this section and an annual renewal fee on or before July 1 of each year thereafter. The annual renewal fee shall be in a uniform amount set by the Director of Industrial Relations, and the initial registration and renewal fees may be adjusted no more than annually by the director to support the costs specified in Section 1771.3. (B) Beginning June 1, 2019, a contractor may register or renew according to this subdivision in annual increments up to three years from the date of registration. Contractors who wish to do so will be required to prepay the applicable nonrefundable application or renewal fees to qualify for the number of years for which they wish to preregister.
(2) Provide evidence, disclosures, or releases as are necessary to establish all of the following:
(A) Workers' compensation coverage that meets the requirements of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) and includes sufficient coverage for any worker whom the contractor employs to perform work that is subject to prevailing wage requirements other than a contractor who is separately registered under this section. Coverage may be evidenced by a current and valid certificate of workers' compensation insurance or certification of self-insurance required under Section 7125 of the Business and Professions Code. (B) If applicable, the contractor is licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of the Business and Professions Code.
(C) The contractor does not have any delinquent liability to an employee or the state for any assessment of back wages or related damages, interest, fines, or penalties pursuant to any final judgment, order, or determination by a court or any federal, state, or local administrative agency, including a confirmed arbitration award. However, for purposes of this paragraph, the contractor shall not be disqualified for any judgment, order, or determination that is under appeal, provided that the contractor has secured the payment of any amount eventually found due through a bond or other appropriate means. (D) The contractor is not currently debarred under Section 1777.1 or under any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. (E) The contractor has not bid on a public works contract, been listed in a bid proposal, or engaged in the performance of a contract for public works without being lawfully registered in accordance with this section, within the preceding 12 months or since the effective date of the requirements set forth in subdivision (e), whichever is earlier. If a contractor is found to be in violation of the requirements of this paragraph, the period of disqualification shall be waived if both of the following are true:
(i) The contractor has not previously been found to be in violation of the requirements of this paragraph within the preceding 12 months.
(ii) The contractor pays an additional nonrefundable penalty registration fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000). (b) Fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Public Works Enforcement Fund established by Section 1771.3 and shall be used only for the purposes specified in that section. (c) A contractor who fails to pay the renewal fee required under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) on or before the expiration of any prior period of registration shall be prohibited from bidding on or engaging in the performance of any contract for public work until once again registered pursuant to this section. If the failure to pay the renewal fee was inadvertent, the contractor may renew its registration retroactively by paying an additional nonrefundable penalty renewal fee equal to the amount of the renewal fee within 90 days of the due date of the renewal fee.
(d) If, after a body awarding a contract accepts the contractor's bid or awards the contract, the work covered by the bid or contract is determined to be a public work to which Section 1771 applies, either as the result of a determination by the director pursuant to Section 1773.5 or a court decision, the requirements of this section shall not apply, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The body that awarded the contract failed, in the bid specification or in the contract documents, to identify as a public work that portion of the work that the determination or decision subsequently classifies as a public work.
(2) Within 20 days following service of notice on the awarding body of a determination by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 1773.5 or a decision by a court that the contract was for public work as defined in this chapter, the contractor and any subcontractors are registered under this section or are replaced by a contractor or subcontractors who are registered under this section.
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(3) The requirements of this section shall apply prospectively only to any subsequent bid, bid proposal, contract, or work performed after the awarding body is served with notice of the determination or decision referred to in paragraph (2).
(e) The requirements of this section shall apply to any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015, to any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, executed on or after April 1, 2015, and to any work performed under a contract for public work on or after January 1, 2018, regardless of when the contract for public work was executed.
(f) This section does not apply to work performed on a public works project of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work or to work performed on a public works project of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less when the project is for maintenance work."
c. Labor Code section 1771.1 states the following:
"(a) A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
(b) Notice of the requirement described in subdivision (a) shall be included in all bid invitations and public works contracts, and a bid shall not be accepted nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof of the contractor or subcontractor's current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. (c) An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive, provided that any of the following apply:
(1) The subcontractor is registered prior to the bid opening. (2) Within 24 hours after the bid opening, the subcontractor is registered and has paid the penalty registration fee specified in subparagraph (E) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1725.5. (3) The subcontractor is replaced by another registered subcontractor pursuant to Section 4107 of the Public Contract Code.
(d) Failure by a subcontractor to be registered to perform public work as required by subdivision (a) shall be grounds under Section 4107 of the Public Contract Code for the contractor, with the consent of the awarding authority, to substitute a subcontractor who is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 in place of the unregistered subcontractor.
(e) The department shall maintain on its Internet Web site a list of contractors who are currently registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5.
(f) A contract entered into with any contractor or subcontractor in violation of subdivision (a) shall be subject to cancellation, provided that a contract for public work shall not be unlawful, void, or voidable solely due to the failure of the awarding body, contractor, or any subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Section 1725.5 or this section.
(g) If the Labor Commissioner or his or her designee determines that a contractor or subcontractor engaged in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in accordance with this section, the contractor or subcontractor shall forfeit, as a civil penalty to the state, one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of work performed in violation of the registration requirement, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) in addition to any penalty registration fee assessed pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (E) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1725.5. (h)(1) In addition to, or in lieu of, any other penalty or sanction authorized pursuant to this chapter, a higher tiered public works contractor or subcontractor who is found to have entered into a subcontract with an unregistered lower tier subcontractor to perform any public work in violation of the requirements of Section 1725.5 or this section shall be subject to forfeiture, as a civil penalty to the state, of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the unregistered lower tier subcontractor performs work in violation of the registration requirement, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (2) The Labor Commissioner shall use the same standards specified in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1775 when determining the severity of the violation and what penalty to assess, and may waive the penalty for a first time violation that was unintentional and did not hinder the Labor Commissioner's ability to monitor and enforce compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (3) A higher tiered public works contractor or subcontractor shall not be liable for penalties assessed pursuant to paragraph (1) if the lower tier subcontractor's performance is in violation of the requirements of Section 1725.5 due to the revocation of a previously approved registration.
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(4) A subcontractor shall not be liable for any penalties assessed against a higher tiered public works contractor or subcontractor pursuant to paragraph (1). A higher tiered public works contractor or subcontractor may not require a lower tiered subcontractor to indemnity or otherwise be liable for any penalties pursuant to paragraph (1).
(i) The Labor Commissioner or his or her designee shall issue a civil wage and penalty assessment, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1741, upon determination of penalties pursuant to subdivision (g) and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (h). Review of a civil wage and penalty assessment issued under this subdivision may be requested in accordance with the provisions of Section 1742. The regulations of the Director of Industrial Relations, which govern proceedings for review of civil wage and penalty assessments and the withholding of contract payments under Article 1 (commencing with Section 1720) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770), shall apply. (i) (1) Where a contractor or subcontractor engages in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in violation of the requirements of Section 1725.5 or this section, the Labor Commissioner shall issue and serve a stop order prohibiting the use of the unregistered contractor or the unregistered subcontractor on all public works until the unregistered contractor or unregistered subcontractor is registered. The stop order shall not apply to work by registered contractors or subcontractors on the public (2) A stop order may be personally served upon the contractor or subcontractor by either of the following methods:
(A) Manual delivery of the order to the contractor or subcontractor personally. (B) Leaving signed copies of the order with the person who is apparently in charge at the site of the public work and by thereafter mailing copies of the order by first class mail, postage prepaid to the contractor or subcontractor at one of the following:
(i) The address of the contractor or subcontractor on file with either the Secretary of State or the Contractors' State License Board.
(ii) If the contractor or subcontractor has no address on file with the Secretary of State or the Contractors' State License Board, the address of the site of the public work. (3) The stop order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be subject to appeal by the party contracting with the unregistered contractor or subcontractor, by the unregistered contractor or subcontractor, or both. The appeal, hearing, and any further review of the hearing decision shall be governed by the procedures, time limits, and other requirements specified in subdivision (a) of Section 238.1. (4) Any employee of an unregistered contractor or subcontractor who is affected by a work stoppage ordered by the commissioner pursuant to this subdivision shall be paid at his or her regular hourly prevailing wage rate by that employer for any hours the employee would have worked but for the work stoppage, not to (k) Failure of a contractor or subcontractor, owner, director, officer, or managing agent of the contractor or subcontractor to observe a stop order issued and served upon him or her pursuant to subdivision () is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 60 days or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.
(I) This section shall apply to any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015, and any contract for public work entered into on or after April 1, 2015. This section shall also apply to the performance of any public work, as defined in this chapter, on or after January 1, 2018, regardless of when the contract for public work was entered
(m) Penalties received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Public Works Enforcement Fund established by Section 1771.3 and shall be used only for the purposes specified in that section. (n) This section shall not apply to work performed on a public works project of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work or to work performed on a public works project of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less when the project is for maintenance work."
d. Labor Code section 1771.4 states the following:
"a) All of the following are applicable to all public works projects that are otherwise subject to the requirements of this chapter:
(1) The call for bids and contract documents shall specify that the project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. (2) The awarding body shall post or require the prime contractor to post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.
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(3) Each contractor and subcontractor shall furnish the records specified in Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner, in the following manner:
(A) At least monthly or more frequently if specified in the contract with the awarding body. (B) In a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.
(4) If the contractor or subcontractor is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 and is performing work on a project for which registration is not required because of subdivision (f) of Section 1725.5, the unregistered contractor or subcontractor is not required to furnish the records specified in Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner but shall retain the records specified in Section 1776 for at least three years after completion of the work.
(5) The department shall undertake those activities it deems necessary to monitor and enforce compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
(b) The Labor Commissioner may exempt a public works project from compliance with all or part of the requirements of subdivision (a) if either of the following occurs:
(1) The awarding body has enforced an approved labor compliance program, as defined in Section 1771.5, on all public works projects under its authority, except those deemed exempt pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1771.5, continuously since December 31, 2011.
(2) The awarding body has entered into a collective bargaining agreement that binds all contractors performing work on the project and that includes a mechanism for resolving disputes about the payment of (c) The requirements of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall only apply to contracts for public works projects awarded on or after January 1, 2015.
(d) The requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall apply to all contracts for public work, whether new or ongoing, on or after January 1, 2016."
B. STATE PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS
1. State Public Works Apprenticeship Requirements:
a. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5 and the California Code of Regulations, title 8, sections 230 - 230.2 for all apprenticeable occupations (denoted with "#" symbol next to craft name in DIR Prevailing Wage Determination), whether employed by the Contractor, subcontractor, vendor or consultant. Included in these requirements is (1) the Contractor's requirement to provide notification (i.e. DAS-140) to the appropriate apprenticeship committees; (2) pay training fund contributions for each apprenticeable hour employed on the Contract; and (3) utilize apprentices in a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice hour for each five journeyman hours by completion of Contract work (unless an exception is granted in accordance with Labor Code section 1777.5) or request for the dispatch of apprentices.
b. Any apprentices employed to perform any of the Scope of Work shall be paid the standard wage to apprentices under the regulations of the craft or trade for which such apprentice is employed, and such individual shall be employed only for the work of the craft or trade to which such individual is registered Only apprentices, as defined in California Labor Code section 3077, who are in training under apprenticeship standards and written apprenticeship agreements under California Labor Code sections 3070 et seq. are eligible to be employed for the Scope of Work. The employment and training of each apprentice shall be in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship standards and apprentice agreements under which such apprentice is training.
2. Compliance with California Labor Code section 1777.5 requires all public works contractors to:
a. Submit Contract Award Information (DAS-140):
i. Although there are a few exemptions (identified below), all Contractors, regardless of union affiliation, must submit contract award information when performing on a California public works project.
ii. The DAS-140 is a notification "announcement" of the Contractor's participation on a public works project—it is not a request for the dispatch of an apprentice. ili. Contractors shall submit the contract award information (you may use form DAS 140) within 10 days of the execution of the prime contract or subcontract, but in no event later than the first day in which the Contractor has workers employed on the public work. iv. Contractors who are already approved to train apprentices (i.e. check "Box 1" on the DAS-140) shall only be required to submit the form to their approved program.
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V. Contractors who are NOT approved to train apprentices (i.e. those that check either "Box 2" or "Box 3" on the DAS-140) shall submit the DAS-140 TO EACH of the apprenticeship program sponsors in the area of your public works project. For a listing of apprenticeship programs see http://www.dir.ca.gov/Databases/das/pwaddrstart.asp.
b. Employ Registered Apprentices
Labor Code section 1777.5 requires that a contractor performing work in an "apprenticeable" craft must employ one (1) hour of apprentice work for every five (5) hours performed by a journeyman.
This ratio shall be met prior to the Contractor's completion of work on the project. "Apprenticeable" crafts are denoted with a pound symbol "#" in front of the craft name on the prevailing wage determination.
ii. All Contractors who do not fall within an exemption category (see below) must request for dispatch of an apprentice from an apprenticeship program (for each apprenticeable craft or trade) by giving the program actual notice of at least 72 hours (business days only) before the date on which apprentices are required.
ili. Contractors may use the "DAS-142" form for making a request for the dispatch of an apprentice. iv. Contractors who are participating in an approved apprenticeship training program and who did not receive sufficient number of apprentices from their initial request must request dispatch of apprentices from ALL OTHER apprenticeship committees in the project area in order to fulfill this requirement.
v. Contractor should maintain and submit proof (when requested) of its DAS-142 submittal to the apprenticeship committees (e.g. fax transmittal confirmation). A Contractor has met its requirement to employ apprentices only after it has successfully made a dispatch request to all apprenticeship programs in the project area.
vi. Only "registered" apprentices may be paid the prevailing apprentice rates and must, at all times work under the supervision of a Journeyman (Cal. Code Regs., tit 8, § 230.1). c. Make Training Fund Contributions
i. Contractors performing in apprenticeable crafts on public works projects, must make training fund contributions in the amount established in the prevailing wage rate publication for journeymen and apprentices.
ii. Contractors may use the "CAC-2" form for submittal of their training fund contributions. ill. Contractors who do not submit their training fund contributions to an approved apprenticeship training program must submit their contributions to the California Apprenticeship Council (CAC), PO Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142-0603
iv. Training fund contributions to the CAC are due and payable on the 15th day of the month for work performed during the preceding month.
v. The "training" contribution amount identified on the prevailing wage determination shall not be paid to the worker, unless the worker falls within one of the exemption categories listed below.
3. Exemptions to Apprenticeship Requirements:
a. The following are exempt from having to comply with California apprenticeship requirements. These types of contractors do not need to submit a DAS-140, DAS-142, make training fund contributions, or utilize apprentices:
i. When the Contractor holds a sole proprietor license ("Owner-Operator") and no workers were employed by the Contractor. In other words, the contractor performed the entire work from start to finish and worked alone.
ii. Contractors performing in non-apprenticeable crafts. "Apprenticeable" crafts are denoted with a pound symbol "#" in front of the craft name on the prevailing wage determination. iii. When the Contractor has a direct contract with the Public Agency that is under $30,000. iv. When the project is 100% federally-funded and the funding of the project does not contain any city, county, and/or state monies (unless the project is administered by a state agency in which case the apprenticeship requirements apply).
When the project is a private project not covered by the definition of public works as found in Labor Code section 1720.
4. Exemption from Apprenticeship Rations:
a. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall have the discretion to grant a certificate, which shall be subject to the approval of the Administrator of Apprenticeship, exempting the Contractor from the 1-to-5 ratio set forth in this Section when it finds that any one of the following conditions are met:
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Unemployment for the previous three-month period in such area exceeds an average of fifteen percent (15%); or
il. The number of apprentices in training in such area exceeds a ratio of 1-to-5 in relation to journeymen; or
iii. The Apprenticeable Craft or Trade is replacing at least one-thirtieth (1/30) of its journeymen annually through apprenticeship training, either on a statewide basis or on a local basis; or iv. If assignment of an apprentice to any work performed under the Contract Documents would create a condition which would jeopardize such apprentice's life or the life, safety or property of fellow employees or the public at large, or if the specific task to which the apprentice is to be assigned is of such a nature that training cannot be provided by a journeyman. b. When such exemptions from the 1-to-5 ratio between apprentices and journeymen are granted to an organization which represents contractors in a specific trade on a local or statewide basis, the member contractors will not be required to submit individual applications for approval to local Joint Apprenticeship Committees, provided they are already covered by the local apprenticeship standards.
5. Contractor's Compliance:
a. The responsibility of compliance with this Section for all Apprenticeable Trades or Crafts is solely and exclusively that of the Contractor. All decisions of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee(s) under this Section are subject to the provisions of California Labor Code section 3081 and penalties are pursuant to Labor Code section 1777.7 and the determination of the Labor Commissioner.
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ATTACHMENT B
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This Business Associate Agreement (Agreement) supplements and is made a part of the contract (Contract) by and between San Bernardino County (hereinafter Covered Entity) and the City of Victorville (hereinafter Business Associate). This Agreement is effective as of the effective date of the Contract.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Covered Entity (CE) wishes to disclose certain information to Business Associate (BA) pursuant to the terms of the Contract, which may include Protected Health Information (PHI); and WHEREAS, CE and BA intend to protect the privacy and provide for the security of the PHI disclosed to BA pursuant to the Contract in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111- 005 (HITECH Act), their implementing regulations, and other applicable laws; and WHEREAS, The Privacy Rule and the Security Rule require CE to enter into a contract containing specific requirements with BA prior to the disclosure of PHI, as set forth in, but not limited to, Title 45, sections 164.314, subdivision (a), 164.502, subdivision (e), and 164.504, subdivision (e) of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and contained in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to HIPAA and the HITECH Act, BA shall fulfill the responsibilities of this Agreement by being in compliance with the applicable provisions of the HIPAA Standards for Privacy of PHI set forth at 45 C.F.R. sections 164.308 (Administrative Safeguards), 164.310 (Physical Safeguards), 164.312 (Technical Safeguards), 164.316 (Policies and Procedures and Documentation Requirements), and, 164.400, et seq. and 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 17932 (Breach Notification Rule), in the same manner as they apply to a CE under HIPAA; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises below and the exchange of information pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
A. Definitions
Unless otherwise specified herein, capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the same meanings as given in the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, the Breach Notification Rule, and HITECH Act, as and when amended from time to time.
1. Breach shall have the same meaning given to such term under the HIPAA Regulations [45 C.F.R. §164.402] and the HITECH Act [42 U.S.C. §§17921 et seq.], and as further described in California Civil Code section 1798.82.
2. Business Associate (BA) shall have the same meaning given to such term under the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the HITECH Act, including but not limited to 42 U.S.C. section 17921 and 45 C.F.R. section 160.103.
3. Covered Entity (CE) shall have the same meaning given to such term as under the Privacy Rule and Security Rule, including, but not limited to 45 C.F.R. section 160.103.
4. Designated Record Set shall have the same meaning given to such term under 45 C.F.R. section 164.501.
5. Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) means PHI that is maintained in or transmitted by electronic media as defined in the Security Rule, 45 C.F.R. section 164.103.
6. Individual shall have the same meaning given to such term under 45 C.F.R. section 160.103.
7. Privacy Rule means the regulations promulgated under HIPAA by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy of Protected Health Information, including, but not limited to, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, subparts A and E.
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8. Protected Health Information (PHI) shall have the same meaning given to such term under 45 C.F.R. section 160.103, limited to the information received from, or created or received by Business Associate from or on behalf of, CE.
9. Security Rule means the regulations promulgated under HIPAA by HHS to protect the security of ePHI, including, but not limited to, 45 C.F.R. Part 160 and 45 C.F.R. Part 164, subparts A and C.
10. Unsecured PHI shall have the same meaning given to such term under the HITECH Act and any guidance issued pursuant to such Act, including, but not limited to 42 U.S.C. section 17932, subdivision (h).
B. Obligations and Activities of BA
1. Permitted Uses and Disclosures
BA may disclose PHI: (i) for the proper management and administration of BA; (i) to carry out the legal responsibilities of BA; (iii) for purposes of Treatment, Payment and Operations (TPO); (iv) as required by law; or (v) for Data Aggregation purposes for the Health Care Operations of CE. Prior to making any other disclosures, BA must obtain a written authorization from the Individual.
If BA discloses PHI to a third party, BA must obtain, prior to making any such disclosure, (i) reasonable written assurances from such third party that such PHI will be held confidential as provided pursuant to this Agreement and only disclosed as required by law or for the purposes for which it was disclosed to such third party, and ii) a written agreement from such third party to immediately notify BA of any breaches of confidentiality of the PHI, to the extent it has obtained knowledge of such breach. [42 U.S.C. section 17932; 45 C.F.R. sections 164.504(e)(2)(i), 164.504(e)(2)(i)(B), 164.504(e)(2)(ii)(A) and 164.504(e)(4)(ii)]
2. Prohibited Uses and Disclosures
i. BA shall not use, access or further disclose PHI other than as permitted or required by this Agreement and as specified in the attached Contract or as required by law. Further, BA shall not use PHI in any manner that would constitute a violation of the Privacy Rule or the HITECH Act. BA shall disclose to its employees, subcontractors, agents, or other third parties, and request from CE, only the minimum PHI necessary to perform or fulfill a specific function required or permitted hereunder.
ii. BA shall not use or disclose PHI for fundraising or marketing purposes. iii. BA shall not disclose PHI to a health plan for payment or health care operations purposes if the patient has requested this special restriction, and has paid out of pocket in full for the health care item or service to which the PHI solely relates. (42 U.S.C. section 17935(a) and 45 C.F.R. section 164.522(a)(1)(i)(A).)
iv. BA shall not directly or indirectly receive remuneration in exchange for PHI, except with the prior written consent of CE and as permitted by the HITECH Act (42 U.S.C. section 17935(d)(2); and 45 C.F.R. section 164.508); however, this prohibition shall not affect payment by CE to BA for services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Appropriate Safeguards
i. BA shall implement appropriate safeguards to prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of PHI, including, but not limited to, administrative, physical and technical safeguards that reasonably protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the PHI BA creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of the CE, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. sections 164.308, 164.310, 164.312 and 164.316. [45 C.F.R. sections 164.504(e)(2)(ii) (b) and 164.308(b).] In accordance with 45 C.F.R. section 164.316, BA shall maintain reasonable and appropriate written policies and procedures for its privacy and security program in order to comply with the standards, implementation specifications, or any other requirements of the Privacy Rule and applicable provisions of the Security Rule.
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iii. BA shall provide appropriate training for its workforce on the requirements of the Privacy Rule and Security Rule as those regulations affect the proper handling, use confidentiality and disclosure of the CE's PHI.
Such training will include specific guidance relating to sanctions against workforce members who fail to comply with privacy and security policies and procedures and the obligations of the BA under this Agreement.
4. Subcontractors
BA shall enter into written agreements with agents and subcontractors to whom BA provides CE's PHI that impose the same restrictions and conditions on such agents and subcontractors that apply to BA with respect to such PHI, and that require compliance with all appropriate safeguards as found in this Agreement.
5. Reporting of Improper Access, Use or Disclosure or Breach Every suspected and actual Breach shall be reported immediately, but no later than one (1) business day upon discovery, to CE's Office of Compliance, consistent with the regulations under HITECH Act.
Upon discovery of a Breach or suspected Breach, BA shall complete the following actions:
i. Provide CE's Office of Compliance with the following information to include but not limited to:
a) Date the Breach or suspected Breach occurred;
b) Date the Breach or suspected Breach was discovered;
c) Number of staff, employees, subcontractors, agents or other third parties and the names and titles of each person allegedly involved;
d) Number of potentially affected Individual(s) with contact information; and e) Description of how the Breach or suspected Breach allegedly occurred. ii. Conduct and document a risk assessment by investigating without unreasonable delay and in no case later than five (5) calendar days of discovery of the Breach or suspected Breach to determine the following:
a) The nature and extent of the PHI involved, including the types of identifiers and likelihood of re- identification;
b) The unauthorized person who had access to the PHI;
c) Whether the PHI was actually acquired or viewed; and d) The extent to which the risk to PHI has been mitigated. ili. Provide a completed risk assessment and investigation documentation to CE's Office of Compliance within ten (10) calendar days of discovery of the Breach or suspected Breach with a determination as to whether a Breach has occurred. At the discretion of CE, additional information may be requested.
a) If BA and CE agree that a Breach has not occurred, notification to Individual(s) is not required. b) If a Breach has occurred, notification to the Individual(s) is required and BA must provide CE with affected Individual(s) name and contact information so that CE can provide notification. iv. Make available to CE and governing State and Federal agencies in a time and manner designated by CE or governing State and Federal agencies, any policies, procedures, internal practices and records relating to a Breach or suspected Breach for the purposes of audit or should the CE reserve the right to conduct its own investigation and analysis.
6. Access to PHI
To the extent BA maintains a Designated Record Set on behalf of CE, BA shall make PHI maintained by BA or its agents or subcontractors in Designated Record Sets available to CE for inspection and copying within ten (10) days of a request by CE to enable CE to fulfill its obligations under the Privacy Standard Contract Page 29 of 37
Rule. If BA maintains ePHI, BA shall provide such information in electronic format to enable CE to fulfill its obligations under the HITECH Act. If BA receives a request from an Individual for access to PHI, BA shall immediately forward such request to CE.
7. Amendment of PHI
If BA maintains a Designated Record Set on behalf of the CE, BA shall make any amendments) to PHI in a Designated Record Set that the CE directs or agrees to, pursuant to 45 C.F.R. section 164.526, or take other measures as necessary to satisfy CE's obligations under 45 C.F.R. section 164.526, in the time and manner designated by the CE.
8. Access to Records
BA shall make internal practices, books, and records, including policies and procedures, relating to the use, access and disclosure of PHi received from, or created or received by BA on behalf of, CE available to the Secretary of HHS, in a time and manner designated by the Secretary, for purposes of the Secretary determining CE's compliance with the Privacy Rule and Security Rule and patient confidentiality regulations. Any documentation provided to the Secretary shall also be provided to the CE upon request.
9. Accounting for Disclosures
BA, its agents and subcontractors shall document disclosures of PHI and information related to such disclosures as required by HIPAA. This requirement does not apply to disclosures made for purposes of TPO. BA shall provide an accounting of disclosures to CE or an Individual, in the time and manner designated by the CE. BA agrees to implement a process that allows for an accounting to be collected and maintained by BA and its agents or subcontractors for at least six (6) years prior to the request. At a minimum, the information collected and maintained shall include: (i) the date of disclosure; (i) the name of the entity or person who received PHI and, if known, the address of the entity or person; (iii) a brief description of PHI disclosed; and (iv) a brief statement of purpose of the disclosure that reasonably informs the individual of the basis for the disclosure, or a copy of the Individual's authorization, or a copy of the written request for disclosure.
10. Termination
CE may immediately terminate this agreement, and any related agreements, if CE determines that BA has breached a material term of this agreement. CE may, at its sole discretion, provide BA an opportunity to cure the breach or end the violation within the time specified by the CE.
11. Return of PHI
Upon termination of this Agreement, BA shall return all PHI required to be retained by the BA or its subcontractors, employees or agents on behalf of the CE. In the event the BA determines that returning the PHI is not feasible, the BA shall provide the CE with written notification of the conditions that make return not feasible. Additionally, the BA must follow established policies and procedures to ensure PHI is safeguarded and disposed of adequately in accordance with 45 C.F.R. section 164.310, and must submit to the CE a certification of destruction of PHI. For destruction of ePHI, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines must be followed. BA further agrees to extend any and all protections, limitations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement, to any PHI retained by BA or its subcontractors, employees or agents after the termination of this Agreement, and to limit any further use, access or disclosures.
12. Breach by the CE
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 17934, subdivision (b), if the BA is aware of any activity or practice by the CE that constitutes a material Breach or violation of the CE's obligations under this Agreement, the BA must take reasonable steps to address the Breach and/or end eliminate the continued violation, if the BA has the capability of mitigating said violation. If the BA is unsuccessful in eliminating the violation and the CE continues with non-compliant activity, the BA must terminate the Agreement (if feasible) and report the violation to the Secretary of HHS.
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13. Mitigation
BA shall have procedures in place to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to BA of a use, access or disclosure of PHI by BA, its agents or subcontractors in violation of the requirements of this Agreement.
14. Costs Associated to Breach
BA shall be responsible for reasonable costs associated with a Breach. Costs shall be based upon the required notification type as deemed appropriate and necessary by the CE and shall not be reimbursable under the Agreement at any time. CE shall determine the method to invoice the BA for said costs. Costs shall incur at the current rates and may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Postage;
• Alternative means of notice;
• Media notification; and
• Credit monitoring services.
15. Direct Liability
BA may be held directly liable under HIPAA for impermissible uses and disclosures of PHI; failure to provide breach notification to CE; failure to provide access to a copy of ePHI to CE or individual; failure to disclose PHI to the Secretary of HHS when investigating BA's compliance with HIPAA; failure to provide an accounting of disclosures; and, failure to enter into a business associate agreement with subcontractors.
16. Indemnification
BA agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CE and its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, penalties, injuries, costs and expenses (including costs for reasonable attorney fees) that are caused by or result from the acts or omissions of BA, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, with respect to the use, access, maintenance or disclosure of CE's PHl, including without limitation, any Breach of PHl or any expenses incurred by CE in providing required Breach notifications.
17. Judicial or Administrative Proceedings
CE may terminate the Contract, effective immediately, if (i) BA is named as a defendant in a criminal proceeding for a violation of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, the Privacy Rule, Security Rule or other security or privacy laws or (i) a finding or stipulation is made in any administrative or civil proceeding in which the BA has been joined that the BA has violated any standard or requirement of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, the Privacy Rule, Security Rule or other security or privacy laws.
18. Insurance
In addition to any general and/or professional liability insurance coverage required of BA under the Contract for services, BA shall provide appropriate liability insurance coverage during the term of this Agreement to cover any and all claims, causes of action, and demands whatsoever made for loss, damage, or injury to any person arising from the breach of the security, privacy, or confidentiality obligations of BA, its agents or employees, under this Agreement and under HIPAA 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, Subparts A and E.
19. Assistance in Litigation or Administrative Proceedings BA shall make itself, and any subcontractors, employees, or agents assisting BA in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement, available to CE, at no cost to CE, to testify as witnesses, or otherwise, in the event of litigation or administrative proceedings being commenced against CE, its directors, officers, or employees based upon a claimed violation of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, or other laws relating to security and privacy, except where BA or its subcontractor, employee or agent is a named adverse party.
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C. Obligations of CE
1. CE shall notify BA of any of the following, to the extent that such may affect BA's use, access, maintenance or disclosure of PHI:
i. Any limitation(s) in CE's notice of privacy practices in accordance with 45 C.F.R. section 164.520. ii. Any changes in, or revocation of, permission by an individual to use, access or disclose PHI. ili. Any restriction to the use, access or disclosure of PHI that CE has agreed to in accordance with 45 C.F.R. section 164.522.
D. General Provisions
1. Remedies
BA agrees that CE shall be entitled to seek immediate injunctive relief as well as to exercise all other rights and remedies which CE may have at law or in equity in the event of an unauthorized use, access or disclosure of PHI by BA or any agent or subcontractor of BA that received PHI from BA.
2. Ownership
The PHI shall be and remain the property of the CE. BA agrees that it acquires no title or rights to the PHl.
3. Regulatory References
A reference in this Agreement to a section in the Privacy Rule and Security Rule and patient confidentiality regulations means the section as in effect or as amended.
4. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Nothing express or implied in the Contract or this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall anything herein confer, upon any person other than CE, BA and their respective successors or assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities whatsoever.
5. Amendment
The parties acknowledge that state and federal laws related to privacy and security of PHI are rapidly evolving and that amendment of the Contract or this Agreement may be required to ensure compliance with such developments. The parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement when and as necessary to comply with applicable laws. If either party does not agree to so amend this Agreement within 30 days after receiving a request for amendment from the other, either party may terminate the Agreement upon written notice. To the extent an amendment to this Agreement is required by law and this Agreement has not been so amended to comply with the applicable law in a timely manner, the amendment required by law shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement automatically and without further action required by either of the parties. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement may not be modified, nor shall any provision hereof be waived or amended, except in a writing duly signed and agreed to by BA and CE.
6. Interpretation
Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall be resolved to permit CE to comply with the Privacy and Security Rules, the HITECH Act, and all applicable patient confidentiality regulations.
7. Compliance with State Law
In addition to HIPAA and all applicable HIPAA Regulations, BA acknowledges that BA and CE may have confidentiality and privacy obligations under State law, including, but not limited to, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Cal. Civil Code §56, et seq. ("CMIA")). If any provisions of this Agreement or HIPAA Regulations or the HITECH Act conflict with CMIA or any other California State law regarding the degree of protection provided for PHI and patient medical records, then BA shall comply with the more restrictive requirements.
8. Survival
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The respective rights and obligations and rights of CE and BA relating to protecting the confidentiality or a patient's PHI shall survive the termination of the Contract or this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 1
PROGRAM BUDGET
Victorville
Total Victorville Allocation: $691,092
Based on the estimated number of individuals within the Mojave Riverbed Encampment Area, the program anticipates serving a minimum of 100 unduplicated individuals through the term of this Contract. The ERF budget supplements funding for housing, outreach, and cleanup services conducted by the City. The Budget can also be used for any eligible expense under the ERF Program for the Target Population. The City will assume the cost of all services provided in excess of the grant amount of $691,092.
• Housing: a $160 per bed per night fee will be assessed for a total of 26 reserved beds at the Wellness Center for the term of the contract. The number of clients and duration of stay for housed individuals at the Wellness Center will fluctuate throughout the term of the Contract. Housing services are estimated at $624,000, based on a five-month period of housing 26 individuals at any given time.
• Outreach: During the term of the Contract, City Homeless Engagement Team staff will provide coordinated contacts with unhoused individuals within the target area to connect individuals to services and to coordinate cleanup and storage activities. Estimated costs of these services would range from $150,000-$200,000.
• Cleanup: The City's Sanitation Division will assist the City's Homeless Engagement Team by providing cleanup and disposal services, with an estimated cost of $40,000-$60,000.
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EXHIBIT 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING PROGRAM - MOJAVE RIVERBED A. INTRODUCTION
This Scope of Services is attached to and incorporated into the Contract between San Bernardino County ("County") and the City of Victorville ('City") as referenced above in this Contract. The purpose of this Scope of Services is to further describe the Service requirements referenced in Section B of this Contract.
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Services is to provide interim housing following robust outreach and engagement with a goal of moving persons currently residing in encampments located in the Mojave riverbed into shelter and permanent housing through case management and housing navigation services.
2. SERVICES
a. General
The City shall provide 26 interim housing beds for persons moving from encampments in the Mojave riverbed within the City of Victorville into the City's Wellness Center. The City's Case Managers shall engage participants and connect to services as well as permanent and other housing opportunities prior to and after the opening of the City's Wellness Center in December 2023. The City shall provide meals, daily hygiene, and case management services at an all-inclusive rate of $160 per bed per night for ERF Program eligible persons residing at the Wellness Center. The City shall provide invoices supporting the use of grant funds on a monthly basis with a daily census report of beds occupied. The City shall also provide environmental rehabilitation to locations where encampment residents previously resided in the Mojave riverbed, including the removal of encampment debris/waste. The foregoing notwithstanding, budgeted funds may be used by the City for any eligible expenses under the ERF Program to serve the Target Population.
In addition, the City shall contribute data to the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) for the San Bernardino City and County Continuum of Care (CoC).
The City shall implement and adhere to the following best practices:
• Understand the population and their needs (number of persons, persons with disabilities, pets, transitional-age youth, people living in cars);
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and coordinate among teams; approaches by teams should permit ample time for engagement and rapport-building; allow for individualized case management; be client-centered, trauma-informed, and voluntary; be paired with availability of housing resources; and be transparent and consistent at every point of contact; Provide consistent engagement by trained providers, emphasizing case management in the field and the shelter/interim housing setting, focusing on a housing and services plan, and employing best practices including progressive engagement and more accountability in the coordinated entry system for housing navigation;
• Strengthen shelter policies and services to improve the housing outcomes of people experiencing homelessness;
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EXHIBIT 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Quickly connect people experiencing homelessness to housing assistance and services tailored to their unique needs and strengths to help them achieve and maintain stable housing; • Warm handoffs (transition conducted between two members of the support team in the provision of homelessness and housing services) should occur between the homelessness side of the system (outreach worker, shelter staff, navigator) and the housing side of the system (case manager, aftercare worker, follow-up workers, housing support specialist) when entering and exiting interim housing;
• All efforts should be made to exit persons from interim housing into a permanent housing placement.
The County shall administer, evaluate, and monitor the City's programs to ensure compliance with the core components of Housing First. The City shall employ a progressive engagement approach and offer opportunities to clients to increase household income or help retain employment.
All ERF Program-funded activities shall operate in a manner consistent with the requirements of Welfare Institutions Code, Division 8, Chapter 6.5, section 8255, subdivision (b), referred to as "Core Components of Housing First", including, but not limited to, use of a homelessness coordinated entry system, Housing First practices, and progressive engagement practices. b. Federal and State Regulatory Information
Activity Federal Regulation State Regulation
Interim Housing Health and Safety Code, Div. 31,
Part 1, Ch. 7, Sec. 50254 et sea.
Emergency Shelter 24 CRF 576.102 25 CCR 8408
25 CCR 8409
3. Levels of Accomplishment
a. Goals
The City will strive to provide the following levels of services during the term of this Contract:
Minimum number of beds per night dedicated 26
to target population
Total individuals receiving outreach services 100
Total Encampment Sites Cleaned Up and, if 100
necessary, Storage of Personal Belongings
Total unduplicated number of persons served 100
b. Performance Measures
The City will strive to meet the following performance measures during the term of the Contract:
% of participants will move into permanent housing upon Wellness Center exit 50% % of participants that will move to other transitional or supportive housing 15% environments upon Wellness Center exit
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EXHIBIT 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
% of adult participants gaining new or increasing existing earned income or cash 50% benefits at Wellness Center exit
C. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING
1. General
Data collection must be completed in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Div. 31, Part 1, Ch. 7, Sec. 50254 et seq., HMIS Policies and Procedures, Bitfocus mapping software, and any additional data collection required by State funding, and in sufficient detail to determine the project's progress in meeting the goals and performance measures as set forth in Section B.3. The County shall timely ensure the City has availability of applicable data collection software, training and proper enrollment to allow the City the ability to complete the data collection.
2. Report Schedule
Monthly Status Reports and Financial/Invoice Reports are due on a monthly basis, on the 20th day following the close of the previous month. This reporting schedule shall conclude following the expenditure of all ERF funds.
3. Report Content
Status Reports must contain the following:
a. ERF Annual Performance Report (APR) Subrecipient Report generated from the San Bernardino Homeless Management Information System (HMIS);
b. Data on goals and permanent measures as set forth in Section B.3. ands as follows:
1. Number of people in the encampment site that are currently on the client list.
2. Number of people in the encampment site that have exited into safe and stable housing during the reporting period.
3. Number of people in the encampment site that have exited into pathways to safe and stable housing (i.e., temporary housing + connection to services) during the reporting period.
4. Number of people in encampments that have exited into other housing destinations.
5. c. Data on funding received for the engagement, stabilization and housing of homeless individuals residing in the Mojave riverbed and the restoration of former encampment sites to their natural state, from all sources; and
d. Signature of the Deputy City Manager or his or her designee attesting to the accuracy of the information submitted.
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