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RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI
BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
("CORPORATION"), THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ("CITY"), AND
NUECES COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ("NCCAA") TO ALLOW THE
CORPORATION TO GRANT $210,000 TO THE NCCAA FOR AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND
CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature in Section 4A of Article 5190,6, Vernon's Texas
Revised Civil Statutes (Development Corporation Act of 1979) empowered local
communities with the ability to adopt an optional local sales and use tax as a means of
improving the economic health and prosperity of their citizens;
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2002, residents of the City of Corpus Christi passed
Proposition 2, New and Expanded Business Enterprises, which authorized the adoption
of a sales and use tax for the promotion and development of new and expanded
business enterprises at the rate of one-eighth of one percent to be imposed for 15
years;
WHEREAS, in the same election, the residents of the City passed Proposition 2B,
Affordable Housing, which authorized the use of a portion of the sales and use tax
approved under Proposition 2 for affordable housing, up to $500,000 annually, so long
as there are projects for which the amount can reasonably be used;
WHEREAS, the 1/8 cent sales tax authorized by passage of Proposition 2 and allocated
under Proposition 2B for affordable housing was subsequently enacted by the City's
City Council ("City Council") and filed with the State Comptroller of Texas, effective April
1, 2003, to be administered by the Corporation's Board of Directors ("Board");
WHEREAS, the Board issued a request for proposals for affordable housing projects as
that term is defined in Title 42 of the United States Code, Section 12745, in accordance
with the requirement in the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979;
WHEREAS, NCCAA submitted a proposal to the Board to request $210,000 in
forgivable loan grant funds for down payment and closing cost assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of
the City of Corpus Christi that NCCAA be awarded affordable housing funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1. That the City Council authorizes the execution of an affordable housing
program agreement {"Program Agreement") between the Corporation, NCCAA, and the
City to allow the Corporation to provide $210,000 in forgivable loan grant funds for down
payment and closing cost assistance, A copy of the Program Agreement in substantial
form is attached as Exhibit A The executed Program Agreement will be filed in the
Office of the Secretary,
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the Program Agreement
referenced above on behalf of the City,
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Assistant City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
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Mark Scott
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AGREEMENT
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
This Affordable Housing Program Agreement ("Program Agreement") is entered into between the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Corporation"), the City of Corpus Christi
("City"), and Nueces County Community Action Agency ("NCCAA"), a non-profit corporation
organized under the statutes of the State of Texas,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature in Section 4A of Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Revised Civil
Statutes (Development Corporation Act of 1979) empowered local communities with the ability to
adopt an optional local sales and use tax as a means of improving the economic health and
prosperity of their citizens;
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2002, residents of the City of Corpus Christi passed Proposition 2,
New and Expanded Business Enterprises, which authorized the adoption of a sales and use tax for
the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises at the rate of one-eighth
of one percent to be imposed for 15 years;
WHEREAS, in the same election, the residents of the City passed Proposition 2B, Affordable
Housing, which authorized the use of a portion of the sales and use tax approved under Proposition 2
for affordable housing, up to $500,000 annually, so long as there are projects for which the amount
can reasonably be used;
WHEREAS, the 1/8 cent sales tax authorized by passage of Proposition 2 and allocated under
Proposition 2B for affordable housing was subsequently enacted by the City's City Council ("City
Council") and filed with the State Comptroller of Texas, effective April 1 , 2003, to be administered by
the Corporation's Board of Directors ("Board");
WHEREAS, the Board issued a request for proposals for affordable housing projects;
WHEREAS, NCCAA submitted a proposal to the Board to request grant funds for families for
mortgage buy-down;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of
Corpus Christi that NCCAA be awarded affordable housing funds, by execution of this Program
Agreement, to accomplish the affordable housing project described in this agreement and in NCCAA
proposal
In consideration of the covenants, promises, and conditions stated in this Program Agreement,
the Corporation, NCCAA and the City agree as follows:
1. Program Agreement to Implement Affordable Housing Project. This Program Agreement
between the Corporation, the City, and NCCAA is executed to implement the promotion and
development of an affordable housing project proposed by NCCAA in response to the Board's
request for proposals ("Project Response"). The Project Response submitted by NCCAA, dated
February 3, 2005 regarding $210,000 Grant application for the NCCAA Down Payment and Closing
Costs Assistance ("Project") is attached to this Program Agreement as Exhibit C and is incorporated
in this Program Agreement by reference.
2. Effective Date. The effective date of this Program Agreement is the date on which the City
Council grants approval to the Corporation for this Project, so long as all parties have executed this
Program Agreement.
3. Term. The term of this Program Agreement extends twelve (12) months from the date the last
party executes this document.
4. Services to be Provided by City.
a. The City, through the City's City Manager or his designee ("City Manager"), shall administer
funding and perform contract administration responsibilities, as outlined in this Program
Agreement, for the Corporation,
5. Services to be Provided by NCCAA.
a. NCCAA shall provide down payment and closing cost assistance for the purchase of a
new home in their CAP Estates II subdivision in Corpus Christi, Texas as described in its
Project and pursuant to definition of "affordable housing" found in Title 42 of the United States
Code, Section 12745, in accordance with the requirement in the Texas Development
Corporation Act of 1979. Each home shall contain three bedrooms, two bath, one car garage
masonry home with approximately 1086 square feet of living area, with total sale price,
including lot, at or below $80,000,
b. Eligible homebuyer ("Homebuyer") may receive a zero percent forgivable loan of
$15,000 to $20,000 of the funds provided under this Program Agreement for down payment
and closing costs to purchase a home described in this section. For each year that the
Homebuyer occupies the home as his or her primary residence, one thousand dollars of the
loan shall be forgiven, to be prorated monthly, NCCAA shall require Homebuyers who
receive the funds provided under this Program Agreement to execute the Real Estate Note
and Deed of Trust attached as Exhibits A and B to secure repayment of outstanding loan
amount to Corporation in the event the home is sold or transferred and an outstanding loan
amount is due, NCCAA shall file the original executed documents in the official public
records of Nueces County, After recording, NCCAA must ensure that the original executed
and filed documents are returned to the Corporation,
c. Prior to the distribution of funds provided under this Program Agreement, NCCAA must
coordinate with the Director of the City's Neighborhood Services Department or the Director's
designee ("Director") to review the anticipated purchase transaction as it pertains to eligibility,
location and amount. The Director shall confirm execution of the documents attached as
Exhibits A and B prior to release of funds, The Director may authorize modifications to
Exhibits A and B to accomplish purpose of this Program Agreement.
d. NCCAA shall provide homeownership counseling to all qualified Homebuyers of homes
purchased with funds provided under this Program Agreement.
e. NCCAA shall recruit potential homebuyers for housing ownership to be constructed as
affordable housing pursuant to this Program Agreement. NCCAA shall ensure that each
potential homebuyer's family qualifies as a low-to-moderate income family in accordance with
Federal, State and City housing laws, rules, and regulations,
6. Payment of Funds.
a. The Corporation authorizes the City to provide, from allocated sales tax revenues, up to
$210,000 for down payment and closing costs for eligible homebuyers pursuant to this
Program Agreement. Eligible home buyers may qualify under this Program Agreement for a
forgivable loan between $15,000 to maximum of $20,000, based on income guidelines
provided by the City Neighborhood Services Department.
b. Any funds provided by the Corporation under the provisions of this Program Agreement are
subject to the receipt of sales taxes, by the City, from the Office of the Comptroller of the
State of Texas and payment of the sales taxes to the Corporation by the City.
c. Payment of the funds will be made by the City directly to the title company or mortgage
company involved in the closing transaction, Supporting documentation, such as closing and
settlement forms, must be provided to the City Director by NCCAA prior to processing a
request for loan.
7. Documentation and Reports.
a. NCCAA shall maintain all documentation relating to the receipt and expenditure of the funds
provided under this Program Agreement for a period of three years following the expiration of
this Program Agreement or for such longer period as may be required by federal or State law.
Additionally, NCCAA shall keep records that document the provision and extent of home-
buyer counseling that was provided to each qualified homebuyer. Each counseling record
must be signed by the homebuyers and NCCAA upon the completion of counseling.
b. NCCAA shall provide access to all records, documents, reports, and audits, regarding the
funded activity under this Program Agreement, during regular business hours, for the purpose
of inspection and copying by the City Manager. Furthermore, NCCAA shall provide to the
City Manager any information pertinent to this Program Agreement, as may be requested
during the term of this Program Agreement.
c. NCCAA shall submit a performance report ("Report") to the City and the Corporation at least
once each quarter and a final Report within 30 days of the expiration of this Program
Agreement. The Report must contain all relevant details pertaining to the lot and home
purchases and include any supporting documentation required to substantiate the written
narrative contained in the Report.
8. Amendments or Modifications. No amendments or modifications to this Program Agreement
may be made, nor any provision waived, unless the amendment or modification is made in writing
and signed by persons duly authorized to sign agreements on behalf of all parties.
9. Severability.
a. If for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision, phrase or word of
this Program Agreement or the application of this Program Agreement to any person or
circumstance is, to any extent, held illegal, invalid, or un-enforceable under present or future
law or by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this
Program Agreement, or the application of the term or provision to persons or circumstances
other than those as to which it is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, will not be affected by
the law or judgment, for it is the definite intent of the parties to this Program Agreement that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision, phrase, and word of this Program
Agreement be given full force and effect for its purpose.
b. To the extent that any clause or provision is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under
present or future law effective during the term of this Program Agreement, then the remainder
of this Program Agreement is not affected by the law, and in lieu of any illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable clause or provision, a clause or provision, as similar in terms to the illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be legal, valid, and
enforceable, will be added to this Program Agreement automatically.
10. Compliance with Laws. NCCAA shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local
government laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances which may be relevant to NCCAA's performance
under this Program Agreement.
11. Jurisdiction and Venue.
a. This Program Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas.
b. All actions brought to enforce compliance with this Program Agreement must be brought in
Nueces County, Texas, where this Program Agreement was entered into and must be
performed.
12. Acknowledgment and Construction of Ambiguities. The parties expressly agree that each
has independently read and does understand this Program Agreement. By NCCAA's execution of
this Program Agreement, NCCAA agrees to be bound by the terms, covenants, and conditions
contained in this Program Agreement. Any ambiguities in this Program Agreement may not be
construed against the drafter.
13. Indemnity. NCCAA must fully indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation,
and their officers, employees, and agents (hereinafter, collectively
"Indemnitees") from and against any and all liability, damage, loss, claims,
demands, expenses, suits, and causes of action of any nature whatsoever on
account of injury or damage to person (including, without limitation on the
foregoing, premises de-fects, workers' compensation, and death claims) or
property loss or damage of any kind whatsoever which arise out of or are in any
man-ner connected with, or are claimed to arise out of or be in any way
connected with, either proximately or remotely, wholly or in part, any activities
by NCCAA, its officers, employees, agents, members, invitees, or independent
contractors with respect to this Program Agreement or the Project that is the
subject of this Program Agree-ment, regardless of whether such injuries, death,
or damages are caused, or are claimed to be caused, by the contributory
negligence of any of the Indemnitees, but not if caused by the sole negligence of
the Indemnitees unmixed with the fault of any other person or entity. NCCAA
covenants and agrees that if Indemnitees, or any of them, are made a party to
any litigation against NCCAA or in any litigation commenced by any party other
than NCCAA relating to this Program Agreement or Project, NCCAA shall, upon
receipt of reasonable notice regarding commencement of litigation, at its own
expense, investigate all claims and demands, attend to their settlement or other
disposition, defend Indemnitees in all actions based thereon with legal counsel
satisfactory to Indemnitees, and pay all charges of attorneys and all other costs
and expenses of any kind arising from any said liability, damage, loss, demand,
claim, or action.
14. Warranties. NCCAA warrants and represents to Corporation the following:
a, NCCAA is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Texas, has all corporate power and authority to carry on its business as
presently conducted in Corpus Christi, Texas,
b. NCCAA has the authority to enter into and perform, and will perform, the terms of this
Program Agreement.
c, NCCAA has timely filed and will timely file all local, State. and Federal tax reports and
returns required by law to be filed and all taxes. assessments, fees, and other governmental
charges, including applicable ad valorem taxes. have been timely paid, and will be timely paid,
during the term of this Program Agreement.
d. NCCAA has received a copy of the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979, Art.
5190.6, Vernon's Texas Revised Civil Statutes, and acknowledges that the funds granted in
this Program Agreement must be utilized solely for purposes authorized under State law and
by the terms of this Program Agreement.
e, If an audit determines that the funds were not used for authorized purposes, NCCAA
agrees to reimburse Corporation for the sums of money spent for purposes not authorized by
law within 30 days written notice requesting reimbursement..
1. The parties executing this Program Agreement on behalf of NCCAA are duly authorized to
execute this Program Agreement on behalf of NCCAA,
15. Events of Default. The following events constitute a default of this Agreement:
a, Failure of NCCAA to timely, fully, and completely comply with anyone or more of the
requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions, or warranties of this Program Agreement;
b. The Corporation or City determines that any representation or warranty on behalf of
NCCAA contained in this Program Agreement or in any financial statement, certificate, report,
proposal, or opinion submitted to the Corporation in connection with this Program Agreement
was incorrect or misleading in any material respect when made;
c, Any judgment is assessed against NCCAA or any attachment or other levy against the
property of NCCAA with respect to a claim remains unpaid, undischarged, or not dismissed for
a period of 30 days.
d, NCCAA makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
e. NCCAA files a petition in bankruptcy, or is adjudicated insolvent or bankrupt.
f, If taxes on property owed by NCCAA become delinquent, and NCCAA fails to timely and
properly follow the legal procedures for protest or contest.
g. NCCAA changes the general character of its business as conducted on or following the
date this Agreement is approved by the Corporation,
16. Notice of Default. Should the Corporation or City determine that NCCAA is in default according
to the terms of this Agreement, the Corporation or City shall notify NCCAA in writing of the event of
default and provide 60 days from the date of the notice ("Cure Period") for NCCAA to cure the event
of default.
17. Results of Uncured Default. After exhausting good faith attempts to address any default during
the Cure Period, and taking into account any extenuating circumstances that might have occurred
through no fault of NCCAA, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, the following
actions must be taken for any default that remains uncured after the Cure Period:
a. NCCAA shall immediately pay to Corporation, with interest at the interest rate paid by the
City on its most recently issued general obligation bonds from date of expiration of Cure Period
until fully paid, all funds not used in accordance with this Program Agreement.
b. NCCAA shall pay Corporation reasonable attorney fees and costs of court to collect
amounts due to Corporation.
c. The Corporation shall have no further obligations to NCCAA under this Program Agreement
and this Program Agreement shall terminate,
d. Neither the City nor the Corporation may be held liable for any consequential damages,
e. The Corporation may pursue all remedies available under law.
18. No Waiver.
a, No waiver of any covenant or condition, or the breach of any covenant or condition of this
Program Agreement, constitutes a waiver of any subsequent breach of the covenant or
condition of the Program Agreement.
b, No waiver of any covenant or condition, or the breach of any covenant or condition of this
Program Agreement, justifies or authorizes the nonobservance on any other occasion of the
covenant or condition or any other covenant or condition of this Program Agreement.
c, Any waiver or indulgence of NCCAA default may not be considered an estoppel against the
Corporation.
d. It is expressly understood that if at any time NCCAA is in default in any of its conditions or
covenants of this Program Agreement, the failure on the part of the Corporation to promptly
avail itself of the rights and remedies that the Corporation may have, will not be considered a
waiver on the part of the Corporation, but Corporation may at any time avail itself of the rights
or remedies or elect to terminate this Program Agreement on account of the default.
19. Notices.
a, Any required written notices shall be sent, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
If to NCCAA:
Nueces County Community Action Agency
Attn: Executive Director
4760 Old Brownsville Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
If to Corporation:
City of Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Attn: Executive Director
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
b, A copy of all notices and correspondence must be sent to the City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn,: City Manager
P,O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
c. Notice is effective upon deposit in the United States mail in the manner provided above.
20. Incorporation of other documents.
The Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corporation 4a Board Affordable Housing
Request for Proposals issued October 22, 2004 is incorporated into this Program Agreement.
21. Relationship of Parties. In performing this Agreement, the Corporation, NCCAA and the City
shall act in an individual capacity, and not as agents, representatives, employees, employers,
partners, joint-venturers, or associates of one another. The employees or agents of either party may
not be, nor be construed to be, the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose,
22. Nonassignment. NCCAA may not assign, mortgage, pledge, or transfer this Program
Agreement or any interest contained in this Program Agreement without the prior written consent of
the other parties to this Program Agreement.
23. Non-discrimination. NCCAA may not discriminate nor permit discrimination against any person
or group of persons on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion, age, or national origin in any
manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of Texas. The City Manager retains
the right to take any action the United States or the State of Texas may direct to enforce this non-
discrimination covenant.
24. Captions. The captions in this Program Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part
of this Program Agreement. The captions do not in any way limit or amplify the terms and provisions
of this Program Agreement.
25. Entire Agreement. This Program Agreement and the referenced and incorporated documents
constitute the entire agreement between the Corporation, the City, and NCCAA for the purpose
stated, All other agreements, promises, representations, and understandings, oral or otherwise, with
reference to the subject matter of this Pro-gram Agreement, unless contained in this Program
Agreement, are expressly revoked, as the parties intended to provide for a complete understanding,
within the provisions of this Program Agreement and its referenced and incorporated documents, of
the terms, conditions, promises, and covenants relating to the each party's required performance
under this Program Agreement.
CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS &
JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Signature
Title
Printed name:
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
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KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF NUECES
This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2005, by
as the (title) of the Corpus Christi Business
and Job Development Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the corporation,
(seal)
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Texas
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
George K. Noe
City Manager
Date:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lisa Aguilar
Assistant City Attorney
for the City Attorney
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Signature
Title
Printed name:
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ST ATE OF TEXAS
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KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF NUECES
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
as the
Agency, a Texas nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the corporation,
, 2005, by
(title) of the Nueces County Community Action
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Texas