HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2008-283 - 8/12/2008 - ApprovedAFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AGREEMENT
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY —
HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE MARKETING CAMPAIGN
This Affordable Housing Project Agreement ( "Project 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 ( "Grantee ").
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, Grantee submitted a proposal to the Board to request funds to market the
local affordable housing programs and the availability of homebuyer assistance and
housing counseling programs within the City of Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of
the City of Corpus Christi that affordable housing funds be awarded, by execution of this
Project Agreement, to accomplish the affordable housing project described in this
agreement and in Grantee's proposal;
In consideration of the covenants, promises, and conditions stated in this Project
Agreement, the Corporation, Grantee, and the City agree as follows:
1. Project Agreement to Implement Affordable Housing Project. This Project
Agreement between the Corporation, the City, and Grantee is executed to implement
tha nrmmntinn anti rlpvnlopment of an affordable housing project proposed by Grantee
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in response to the Board's request for proposals ( "Project Response "). The Project
Response submitted by Grantee, entitled "NCCAA Home Buyer Assistance Marketing
Campaign" ( "Project ") is attached to this Project Agreement as Exhibit A, and is
incorporated in this Project Agreement by reference.
2. Effective Date. The effective date of this Project Agreement is the latest date on
which a party to the Project Agreement executes this Project Agreement. ( "Effective
Date ")
3. Expiration Date. This Project Agreement expires on July 31, 2009.
4. Services to be Provided by City.
a. The City, through the City's City Manager or designee ( "City Manager "),
administers the funding and performs contract administration responsibilities, as
outlined in this Project Agreement, for the Corporation.
5. Services to be Provided by Grantee.
a. Grantee shall conduct a marketing campaign to create awareness among the
approximately 17,000 low to moderate income residents Christi, who may qualify for
the affordable single - family housing programs or services, such as homebuyer
education and credit counseling within the City of Corpus Christi.
b. The Project must promote affordable housing projects city -wide, and refer
families to projects or homebuyer services that suit their needs.
c. The Project must include advertisement on billboards and bus benches located in
areas to maximize exposure to individuals at 80% or below the Area Median Income
(AMI).
d. Project signs must be placed on construction sites to promote "Affordable
Housing Project in Progress," especially in the Infill Revitalization area and in the
CAP Estates Subdivision.
e. Ads must run in publications such as the Caller Times Sunday Homes, Del Mar
College's Foghorn, and Texas A &M University - Corpus Christi's Island Waves.
f. The Grantee must ensure that a significant portion of the advertising is directed to
residents who are not fluent in the English language.
6. Services to be Provided by Corporation. The Corporation will provide funding in
the form of a grant in an amount up to $25,000 for itemized marketing campaign
expenses approved for the project.
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7. Documentation and Reports.
a. Grantee shall maintain all documentation relating to the receipt and
expenditure of the funds provided under this Project Agreement for a period of
three years following the expiration of this Project Agreement or for such longer
period as may be required by Federal or State law.
b. Grantee shall provide access to all records, documents, reports, and audits,
regarding the funded activity under this Project Agreement, during regular
business hours, for the purpose of inspection and copying by the City Manager.
Furthermore, Grantee shall provide to the City Manager any information
pertinent to this Project Agreement, as may be requested during the term of this
Project Agreement.
c. Grantee shall submit a performance report ( "Quarterly Report") to the City
and the Corporation at least once each quarter, and a complete performance
report ( "Final Report") within 30 days of the expiration of this Project
Agreement. The Quarterly and Final Reports must contain all relevant details
pertaining to the marketing of the City -wide availability of affordable housing and
affordable housing programs, and include any supporting documentation
required to substantiate the written narrative contained in the reports. The
reports must include:
(1) Status on project time line
(2) Itemized marketing campaign expenses
(3) Samples of the advertisements
(4) Itemized advertisement publications and distributions (times /dates)
(5) Project challenges and suggested resolutions
(6) Project partnerships
(7) Project funding / leveraging.
8. Amendments or Modifications.
a. No amendments or modifications to this Project 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.
b. The Corporation's Executive Director and City Manager are authorized to
execute minor amendments or modifications to this Project Agreement, by
exchange of letters with the Grantee. The minor amendments and modifications
may relate to the timing of performance and reporting, the scope of work to be
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performed, the number of homebuyers assisted, or the amount of assistance
provided to each homebuyer. However, the minor amendments or modifications
may not increase the amounts of money available to the Grantee under this
Project Agreement.
9. Severability.
a. If for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision,
phrase or word of this Project Agreement or the application of this Project
Agreement to any person or circumstance is, to any extent, held illegal, invalid,
or unenforceable under present or future law or by a final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Project 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 Project
Agreement that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, provision,
phrase, and word of this Project 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
Project Agreement, then the remainder of this Project 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 Project Agreement automatically.
10. Compliance with Laws. Grantee shall comply with all applicable Federal, State,
and local government laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances which may be relevant to
Grantee's performance under this Project Agreement.
11. Jurisdiction and Venue.
a. This Project Agreement is governed by and must be construed under the
laws of the State of Texas.
b. All actions brought to enforce compliance with this Project Agreement must
be brought in Nueces County, Texas, where this Project 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 Project Agreement.
By Grantee's execution of this Project Agreement, Grantee agrees to be bound by the
terms, covenants, and conditions contained in this Project Agreement. Any ambiguities
in this Project Agreement may not be construed against the drafter.
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13. Indemnity. Grantee 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
defects, workers' compensation, and death claims) or property loss or
damage of any kind whatsoever which arise out of or are in any
manner 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 Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, members,
invitees, or independent contractors with respect to this Project
Agreement or the Project that is the subject of this Project
Agreement, 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. Grantee covenants and agrees that if Indemnitees,
or any of them, are made a party to any litigation against Grantee or in
any litigation commenced by any party other than Grantee relating to
this Project Agreement or Project, Grantee 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. Grantee warrants and represents to Corporation the following:
a. Grantee is a duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Texas, has all authority to carry on its business as presently
conducted in Corpus Christi, Texas.
b. Grantee has the authority to enter into and perform, and will perform, the
terms of this Project Agreement.
c. Grantee 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
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been timely paid, and will be timely paid, during the term of this Project
Agreement.
d. Grantee 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 Project Agreement must be utilized solely for purposes
authorized under State law and by the terms of this Project Agreement.
e. If an audit determines that the funds were not used for authorized purposes,
Grantee agrees to reimburse Corporation for the sums of money spent for
purposes not authorized by law within 30 days written notice requesting
reimbursement.
f. The parties executing this Project Agreement on behalf of Grantee are duly
authorized to execute this Project Agreement on behalf of Grantee.
15. Events of Default. The following events constitute a default of this Agreement:
a. Failure of Grantee to timely, fully, and completely comply with any one or
more of the requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions, or warranties of
this Project Agreement.
b. The Corporation or City determines that any representation or warranty on
behalf of Grantee contained in this Project Agreement or in any financial
statement, certificate, report, proposal, or opinion submitted to the Corporation in
connection with this Project Agreement was incorrect or misleading in any
material respect when made.
c. Any judgment is assessed against Grantee or any attachment or other levy
against the property of Grantee with respect to a claim remains unpaid,
undischarged, or not dismissed for a period of 30 days.
d. Grantee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
e. Grantee files a petition in bankruptcy, or is adjudicated insolvent or bankrupt.
f. If taxes on property owed by Grantee become delinquent, and Grantee fails to
timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest or contest.
g. Grantee 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 Grantee is in
default under the terms of this Agreement, the Corporation or City shall notify Grantee in
writing of the event of default and provide 60 days from the date of the notice ( "Cure
Period ") for Grantee to cure the event of default.
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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 Grantee, 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. Grantee shall immediately repay 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 under terms of
this Project Agreement.
b. Grantee 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 Grantee under this
Project Agreement and this Project 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 Project Agreement, constitutes a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the covenant or condition of the Project Agreement.
b. No waiver of any covenant or condition, or the breach of any covenant or
condition of this Project Agreement, justifies or authorizes the nonobservance on
any other occasion of the covenant or condition or any other covenant or
condition of this Project Agreement.
c. Any waiver or indulgence of Grantee's default may not be considered an
estoppel against the Corporation.
d. It is expressly understood that if at any time Grantee is in default in any of its
conditions or covenants of this Project 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 Project Agreement on account of the default.
19. Notices.
a. Any required written notices shall be sent, certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
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If to Grantee:
Nueces County Community Action Agency
Attn: Executive Director
101 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405 -4102
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 in subsection a of this section.
20. Incorporation of other documents.
The Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corporation 4a Board
Affordable Housing Request for Proposals issued April 7, 2008, is incorporated
into this Project Agreement.
21. Relationship of Parties. In performing this Agreement, the Corporation, Grantee,
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. Grantee may not assign, mortgage, pledge, or transfer this
Project Agreement or any interest contained in this Project Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other parties to this Project Agreement.
23. Non - discrimination.
a. Grantee 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.
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b. The Corporation 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 Project Agreement are for convenience only and
are not a part of this Project Agreement. The captions do not in any way limit or amplify
the terms and provisions of this Project Agreement.
25. Entire Agreement. This Project Agreement and the referenced and incorporated
documents constitute the entire agreement between the Corporation, the City, and
Grantee for the purpose stated. All other agreements, promises, representations, and
understandings, oral or otherwise, with reference to the subject matter of this Project
Agreement, unless contained in this Project Agreement, are expressly revoked, as the
parties intended to provide for a complete understanding, within the provisions of this
Project Agreement and its referenced and incorporated documents, of the terms,
conditions, promises, and covenants relating to the each party's required performance
under this Project Agreement.
CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS &
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
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by Eloy Salazar, Chairman, Corpus Christi Business & Job velopment Corporation, a
Texas nonprofit corporation, o i.ehalf of the corporation.
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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First A sistant Attorney
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City Manager
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NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
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Ex tive Director
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
Date
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on � , 2008,
by Joe A. Martinez, Executive Director, Nueces County Co munity Action Agency, a
Texas Domestic Non - Profit Corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
NOTARY PUBLIC
State of Texas
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CHRISTINA R GARDNER
My Commission Expires
October 20, 2010
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NUECES COUNTY
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
101 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas 78405-4102 (361) 883 - 7201 FAX: (361) 883 -9173
Joe A. Martinez
Executive Director
May 1, 2008
City Secretary's Office
City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Armando Chapa, City Secretary
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469 -9277
Dear Mr. Chapa:
Enclosed please find an application for consideration of funding in response to the 4A Board
Affordable Single Family Housing Request for Proposals. Nueces County Community Action
Agency (NCCAA) is requesting a $25,000 grant for a marketing campaign to create awareness
among the approximate seventeen thousand (17,000) low to moderate income residents of
Corpus Christi who may qualify for the affordable housing opportunities within the City of
Corpus Christi. This proposal, as submitted, includes a partnership between the City of Corpus
Christi, Corpus Christi Community Development Corporation, NeighborWorks America, private
home builders, and NCCAA.
The City of Corpus Christi 4A Board funds will be used to recruit families for affordable single
family homeownership projects and homebuyer services for low and moderate income working
families. Through this marketing endeavor NCCAA hopes to promote affordable housing
projects city wide and refer families to projects or housing services which suit their needs.
We anticipate that this application is in order for the 4A Board's review. If you should require
additional information or have any questions in reference to this submission, please contact me at
883 -7201 extension 21, or you may contact Mr. Rudy Cantu at 883 -7201, extension 47.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
4A BOARD AFFORDABLE HOUSING
I. Executive Summary 1
II. Qualifications and Experience 3
III. Capabilities 5
IV. Acknowledgment and Certifications 7
V. Narrative Explaining the Assistance 8
VI. Attachments
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Exhibit F, Disclosure of Interests
Exhibit G, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Preliminary Budget
Sample Marketing Material
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 1
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To address the lack of affordable housing participants within the last year in the City of Corpus Christi,
Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) requests a $25,000 grant from the City Of Corpus
Christi 4A Board. The City of Corpus Christi 4A Board funds will be used to recruit families for
affordable single family projects or services such as homebuyer education and credit counseling.
Through this marketing endeavor NCCAA hopes to promote affordable housing projects city wide and
refer families to projects or homebuyer services which suit their needs.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTS / SERVICES
NCCAA Projects /Services
City Programs
Other Programs /Services
CAP Estates 1I Unit II- 57 Homes
New Construction
Extreme Homes of Texas — DPA
Infrll Revitalization Project- 8
Homes
Homebuyer Education
Catholic Charities — Homebuyer
Education
Purchase/Rehab/Resale -3 Homes
5K Existing Home Purchase
Consumer Credit Counseling
Weatherization Program
Rehab Loan Program
Housing Authority — Section 8
Homebuyer Program
Comprehensive Energy Assistance
Program
Demo/Replace Program
Homebuyer Education
Emergency Home Repair
Qualifications and Experience
Formed in 1964, NCCAA is a 501 c (3) nonprofit corporation. NCCAA's mission is to improve the
quality of life through advocacy, commitment of resources and delivery of services. NCCAA offers
diverse products and services to the residents of Nueces County including education, family service
assistance and community development activities. As a nonprofit housing provider, NCCAA provides
land development services, facilitates new home construction, and permanent financing assistance to low
and moderate income families. NCCAA has developed a thirty (30) home subdivision, CAP Estates I,
facilitated the construction of ten (10) homes in three (3) colonias. Through its neighborhood infill
revitalization efforts, NCCAA has facilitated the construction of thirty -four (34) homes, constructed two
(2) Section 8 set aside homes in Robstown, CAP Estate II — Phase I forty -two (42) homes and is currently
in a neighborhood revitalization partnership with the 4A Board to facilitate the construction of ten (10)
homes on Soledad Street. NCCAA also provides homebuyer education and ancillary services such as
CEAP- Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, and weatherization.
NCCAA is certified by the State of Texas and the City of Corpus Christi as a Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO). Additionally, NCCAA is chartered member of NeighborWorks®
America; this is a program of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. As an affiliate of
NeighborWorks® America, NCCAA will increase its capacity to build decent, affordable housing,
revitalize communities, and enhance economic opportunities.
Management
A 27 member board of directors governs NCCAA. NCCAA board of directors sets the tone and direction
of NCCAA by establishing broad policy priorities. The board members represent the public and private
sectors and provide a wide awry of skills, expertise, and knowledge. Board members represent various
low income areas of Nueces County.
Proposal Submitted to Me City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
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NCCAA staff has comprehensive experience in successfully undertaking affordable single family housing
projects. NCCAA staff has extensive combined experience in construction, land development, financial
management, loan facilitation, portfolio management and real estate fmance. NCCAA's housing
development team is directly responsible for establishing strategies to implement its housing program.
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
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H. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Formed in 1964, Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) is a 501c (3) nonprofit
corporation. NCCAA's mission is to improve the quality of life for low income families through
advocacy, commitment of resources, and delivery of services. NCCAA has been actively involved in
providing affordable single family homes for low and moderate income families in Corpus Christi and
Nueces County since 1993. NCCAA is certified as a Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) by the State of Texas and the City Corpus Christi. NCCAA is a certified affiliate of
NeighborWorks® America, a program of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. As an affiliate of
NeighborWorks® America, NCCAA can increase its capacity to facilitate affordable housing, revitalize
neighborhoods, and enhance economic opportunities. Below is an overview of affordable housing
programs NCCAA has provided, or is currently providing.
Housing Department
• Neighborhood Revitalization — NCCAA has partnered with the City of Corpus Christi in a
$556,000 project to construct thirty -four (34) affordable single family homes for low and
moderate income working families. Currently, NCCAA is in a partnership with the 4A Board in
a $175,000 project to revitalize the 2700 block of Soledad Street with the construction of ten (10)
affordable single family homes for low and moderate income working families.
• Colonias- NCCAA has partnered with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
in a $516,000 project for demolition and replacement of ten (10) homes in three (3) Colonias.
• Low income rental housing — NCCAA has partnered with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs in a $104,000 project to construct two (2) single family homes in Robstown
for low income working families. All families that have resided, or are currently residing, in both
homes have received Section 8 Housing assistance.
• CAP Estates I — NCCAA has partnered with City of Corpus Christi Community Development
Department, and the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation in a $3,085,000
project to develop a thirty (30) home single family residential subdivision for low and
moderate income working families.
• CAP Estates II — NCCAA is in a partnership with the City of Corpus Christi HOME Program,
City of Corpus Christi 4A Board, Corpus Christi Community Development Corporation,
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and private home builders to develop a $9,297,225
ninety -nine (99) home single family residential subdivision for low and moderate income
working families. NCCAA is currently embarking on Phase II, 57 single family homes.
• Down Payment Assistance Program — NCCAA has partnered with and is in a partnership with the
City of Corpus Christi 4A Board and City of Corpus Christi Community Development
Department to provide low income and moderate income working families with down payment
and closing costs assistance to enable them to purchase a home. The assistance is in the form of a
zero - interest deferred payment loan. To date the partnership has assisted one hundred and six
(106) low and moderate income working families to buy a home of their own. The assistance to
date totals $1,277,500. At the completion of current projects, the partnership will have provided
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
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down payment assistance to 173 low and moderate income working families for a total of
$2,852,500.
Community Services Department
• Weatherization — NCCAA is in partnership with the City of Corpus Christi Department of
Community Development, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, U. S.
Department of Energy, and U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist very low
income families, especially elderly families and disabled families, to create a healthful and safe
environment by implementing practical energy conservation measures in their home and/or
modifications to their home. Modifications to the home may include insulating windows, doors,
ceilings, floors, and walls to decrease energy consumption. Modifications may also include the
installation of ADA ramps and shower stalls. Additionally, energy inefficient appliances may be
replaced with energy efficient appliances such as water heaters, heaters, furnaces, air
conditioners, ranges, and refrigerators to decrease energy consumption. Annually, the partnership
assists approximately 120 families.
EXPERIENCE
NCCAA has extensive experience successfully undertaking affordable housing projects. One of
NCCAA's greatest skills is its ability to bring disparate resources together to address local and regional
challenges. A major contribution of NCCAA to local affordable housing solutions is its ability to develop
partnerships of diverse financial resources. Additionally, NCCAA provides staff support for affordable
housing projects and maintains current demographic and community needs information. NCCAA has
facilitated rehabilitation or construction of over 118 affordable single family homes with more being
built.
NCCAA has many years of experience with administration of public and private funding. Ongoing and
current experience includes:
• NCCAA has administered $516,000 in funding from Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Colonias Construction Projects.
• NCCAA has administered $104,000 from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for rural rental single housing.
• NCCAA has administered $3,085,000 million in public and private financing for the development
of CAP Estates I, a thirty (30) home affordable housing subdivision for low and moderate income
working families.
• NCCAA has administered $559,000 in funding from the City of Corpus Christi Housing and
Community Development Department, and Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation
for past and current neighborhood revitalization projects.
• NCCAA has administered $1,112,831 in funds from the City of Corpus Christi 4A Board, Corpus
Christi Community Development Corporation, and Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation for
the development of CAP Estates II Unit I.
• NCCAA is currently administering $1,750,000 in funds from the City of Corpus Christi 4A
Board, Corpus Christi Community Development Corporation, and Neighborhood Reinvestment
Corporation for the development of CAP Estates II Unit H.
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 5
III. CAPABILITIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The implementation of Nueces County Community Action Agency's (NCCAA) affordable housing plan
requires vision, fiscal responsibility commitment to mission, accountability, technical expertise, discipline
and diligence. These skills and values allow the Board of Directors to set the tone and direction of the
Agency by establishing broad policy priorities. NCCAA has a 27 person Board of Directors including
professionals encompassing a broad awry of skills, expertise, and knowledge. The Board has six (6)
standing committees: Executive Committee, Fiscal and Audit Committee, Housing Committee, By -Laws
Committee, Planning Committee, and Personnel Committee.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
NCCAA's management team is responsible for establishing strategies to implement its affordable housing
plan. NCCAA staff has comprehensive experience in successfully undertaking affordable housing
projects. NCCAA staff has extensive combined experience in construction, land development, loan
facilitation, portfolio management, and real estate finance. They act as liaisons between the Board of
Directors and staff, represent NCCAA in national, regional, and local policy debates, and forge strategic
partnerships in the service of our mission. Our management team is uniquely qualified to fulfill these
roles.
Joe A. Martinez, Executive Director. Mr. Martinez has over 30 years of experience with the Nueces
County Community Action Agency. Mr. Martinez was the Agency's Administrative Manager prior to
becoming the NCCAA's Executive Director in 1988. Mr. Martinez is charged with the administration of
a $9 million organization and the supervision of 300 plus person team. Mr. Martinez serves on numerous
advisory boards and in professional associations. He is a founding member of the Emergency Aid
Coalition of Corpus Christi, Chairman of the South Texas Community Based Organizations, Inc., and
past president of the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies. Mr. Martinez is a graduate of
Texas A & I University
Rodolfo Cantu, Housing Director. Mr. Cantu is responsible for the management of the Housing
Department. Mr. Cantu has been involved with affordable housing for 13 years. Mr. Cantu plans,
develops, organizes, implements and evaluates program contracts, and ensures compliance. He also
prepares grant proposals in accordance with the Agency's community needs assessment and 5 year plan.
As NCCAA's Housing Director, Mr. Cantu is directly responsible for the conceptualizing, developing
and implementing housing projects for low income and moderate income households. Mr. Cantu
attended The University of Maryland and graduated from the Park University, Kansas City, Missouri.
Joe R. Flores, Fiscal Director. Mr. Flores is a Certified Public Accountant, and has served as NCCAA's
Fiscal Director since 1997. Mr. Flores is responsible for direct supervision of the accounts payable
department, payroll department, and the purchasing department. Mr. Flores monitors financial and
procedural compliance of federal and state grants. Mr. Flores is responsible for all financial reporting
required by awarding agencies as well as preparation of annual financial reports. Mr. Flores has over
eighteen (18) years of financial accounting experience, to include eight (8) years of public accounting
experience. Mr. Flores is a graduate of Corpus Christi State University and Del Mar College.
Sam Esquivel, Housing/Construction Specialist. Mr. Esquivel has served as NCCAA's
Housing/Construction Specialist since 2002. Mr. Esquivel inspects and oversees various types of
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 6
construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. Mr.
Esquivel also counsels prospective homebuyers on the homeownership process. He acts as a liaison
between the homebuyers and the homebuilders to ensure a satisfactory outcome between both parties
during the construction process. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation certify Mr. Esquivel as a Homebuyer Education
Counselor. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development Team determines priorities and policies, considers internal implementation procedures,
and conceptualizes future affordable housing projects. Membership on the Development Team demands
a wide range of skills that balance concrete housing development expertise with awareness of current
issues and trends in the affordable housing industry. NCCAA has amassed an exemplary Development
Team comprised of leaders in the housing field, legal experts, land and housing developers, bank
representatives, and nonprofit experts. The Development Team members include:
Mr. Ernesto De La Garza, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, Senior Field Service Officer
Mr. Joe A. Martinez, NCCAA, Executive Director
Mr. Rodolfo Cantu, NCCAA, Housing Director
Mr. Joe R. Flores, NCCAA, Fiscal Director
Mr. Sam Esquivel, NCCAA, Housing Specialist
MARKETING DESIGN
Advertising firms will provide production and design services to NCCAA to develop ads/billboards that
will target potential clientele. NCCAA will maintain the rights to all advertising designs for future use.
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 7
IV. Request For Proposal Acknowledgment and Certifications
I acknowledge and certify that Nueces County Community Action Agency will meet all provisions of
the 4A Board Affordable Single Family Housing Request for Proposals.
I further certify all work will be performed in accordance with the most current applicable codes and
standards.
I further certify the location of the site where the work will be performed is not in the 100 year flood
plain.
As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above - specified certifications are true.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
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Joe inez, Executive Di ector Date
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 8
V. Narrative Explaining the Assistance to be Provided
NARRATIVE
To address the lack of affordable housing participants within the last year in the City of Corpus Christi,
Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) requests a $25,000 grant from the City Of Corpus
Christi 4A Board. The City of Corpus Christi 4A Board funds will be used to recruit families for
affordable single family projects or services such as homebuyer education and credit counseling.
Through this marketing endeavor NCCAA hopes to promote affordable housing projects city wide and
refer families to projects or homebuyer services which suit their needs.
NCCAA, Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation, and 4A have a surplus of funding
because demand for affordable housing projects is low. Census data shows there are an estimated 17,000
households that fall within the low - moderate income bracket, which our programs serve. Some factors
that contribute to the low participations would be lack of consumer confidence in the current U.S
economy, current foreclosure /mortgage crisis, consumer credit issues, and lack of affordable housing
product knowledge in our community. While some national contributing factors are out of our control we
can address the credit issues and awareness of affordable housing products in our community
NCCAA has always maintained a grass roots marketing strategy which primarily targets the lower end of
the Area Median Income (AMI), 55% and below. Through our Head Start program, Community Services
program and network of other community programs NCCAA has be able to market our Homebuyer
program successfully. However, an effort needs to be made to market households at the higher end of the
AMI, at the 55 -80% of AMI. Households at the higher end of the AMI typically do not apply for
community assistance programs and through this marketing endeavor we can hopefully bring these
programs to their attention.
To date, NCCAA has secured HOME dollars to the sum of $691,604 to assist forty (40) of the fifty -seven
(57) homebuyers in Unit 2. Extreme Home of Texas will provide direct assistance to six (6) homebuyers
from a previous 4A DPA award. NCCAA will be submitting a proposal to the 4A for the additional funds
for the remaining eleven. In addition to CAP Estates II, NCCAA also has the Infill Revitalization Project
which has eight (8) homes still to complete. NCCAA will soon begin a Purchase/Rehab/Resale program
to address existing distressed homes in the infill area. The Corpus Christi Community Improvement
Corporation has an estimated $991,267 available in HOME dollars and the 4A's 1.1 million which is
currently available for RFP. By marketing and creating a demand for an affordable housing product we
expedite the expenditure of these funds.
The marketing campaign will be a year long endeavor targeting low- moderate income census areas The
billboards and bus benches will be strategically located to maximize exposure to individuals at 80% or
below the AMI. The subdivision signage will give a synopsis of the program and recognition to
contributing partners. Project signs will be placed on construction sites to promote "Affordable Housing
Project in Progress" especially in the Infill Revitalization Project area. Ads will run in publications such
as Caller Times Sunday Homes, Del Mar Colleges Foghorn, and Texas A &M's Island Waves. For
example, the average Del Mar student is a 26 year old working full time, the ideal demographic.
If awarded, NCCAA will leverage the affordable housing marketing dollars as match to the advertising
vendors to utilize the NeighborWorks America Public Service Announcement (PSA) foreclosure
prevention campaign, 888 - 995 -HOPE, which will benefit the community as a whole. Foreclosure is a
serious issue within our community and already has affected some residents within the affordable housing
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 9
programs. Hopefully, this marketing endeavor can serve two purposes; recruiting potential applicants for
affordable housing programs and sustainability for existing homebuyers with the foreclosure campaign.
TIMELINE
The marketing campaign will commence immediately. The initial start up will begin with billboards and
subdivision signs, and transit advertisements. The publications ads will be staggered, alternating weekly
between the caller times, Foghorn, and Island waves. Posters and flyers will be distributed at community
meetings and events through out the year. Project signs will be placed on all construction sites.
Proposal Submitted to the City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Submitted May 1, 2008
Page 10
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
Attachment B —
Attachment C —
Attachment D
— Exhibit F, Disclosure of Interest
Exhibit G, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Preliminary Budget
— Sample Marketing Material
Agency Name Nueces County Community Action Agency 2008 Construction
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
City of Corpus Christi Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business with the City to
provide the following information. Every question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with "NA."
See the definitions for the Disclosure of Interest in Section II - General Information.
COMPANY NAME: Nueces County Community Action Agency
P. O. BOX:
STREET: 101 South Padre Island Drive CITY: Corpus Christi, TX ZIP: 78405
FIRM is: 1. Corporation ( ®) 2. Partnership ( ❑) 3. Sole Owner ( 0)
4. Association (❑) 5. Other (❑)
DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attach a separate sheet.
1. State the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more
of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name
N/A
Job Title and City Department (if known)
2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of
the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name
N/A
Title
3. State the names of each "board member" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
N/A
Name
Board, Commission, or Committee
4. State the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who worked on any matter
related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above
named "firm."
N/A
Name
Consultant
CERTIFICATE
I certify that all information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I have not knowingly withheld
disclosure of any information requested, and that supplemental statements will be promptly submitted to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas as changes occur.
Certifying Person:
Title: Executive Director
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 60th Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Govemment Code
by a person who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1 -a) with a local
governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental
entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts
that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code.
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local
Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
J Name of person who has a business relationship with local govemmental entity.
Joe A. Martinez, Executive Director
filing authority not
incomplete or inaccurate.)
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate
later than the 7th business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes
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Priscilla Leal, City of Corpus Christi, Council
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income, from the filer of the questionnaire?
Yes X No
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direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is
govemmental entity?
Yes X No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with
government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
X Yes No
D. Describe each employment or business relationship with the local government officer named
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• $85,000 Sale Price
Homebuyer Program:
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eligible homebuyers with $15,000 — $20,000 in
down payment and closing cost assistance to pur-
chase a new construction home. The assistance will
be a deferred /forgivable no interest loan amortized
over a period of 15 to 20 years. The loan will not
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• 2 -10 Year Home Warranty
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IntlII Revitalization Program:
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