10-22-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Other interior features including but not limited to: two-toned interior paint, medicine cabinets and linen closets in allbathrooms, countertops, backsplash and cabinets must meet or exceed builders grade quality, double lock front doors, carpet in all areas except wet areas, vinyl flooring in the wet areas (entry way, kitchen, bath, laundry room), Cathedral and/or raised ceiling fans and deluxe lighting kits for living/family room and master bedroom, shower over tub, and air conditioning/central heat. The following materials/appliances (materials at a higher quality) must be used: R-13 insulation, 13seer, or more,air conditioning, with 10 year warranty. Construction materials and methods will be required to meet or surpass current International Energy Code requirements. These methods must also meet or surpass City of La Porte, State of Texas, and HUD regulations and codes. Construction materials and methods will be required to meet or surpass current International Residential Code requirements. These methods must also meet or surpass City of La Porte, State of Texas, and HUD regulations and codes. At a minimum the house must have a 10-year new home warranty. Deliver and install one 4’-0’ x 8’-0’ project sign built according to Harris County specifications. Time of Performance Construction Start Date: Within thirty (30) days from the date of execution of this agreement, the City of La Porte will issue a Notice to Proceed to the Contractor. Completion of Work: The Project shall be completed on or before the expiration of nine (9) months from the Construction Start Date. Retainage Upon the completion and City issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the home shall become the sole property of the City of La Porte. The final payment to the contractor and release of all retainage will be contingent upon the release of all liens by subcontractors, and a Bills Paid Affidav it. Compensation and Retainage Compensation for all the work described in this Agreement shall not exceed $114,900.00. Biweekly invoices shall be submitted based upon work completed and the approved schedule of values. In addition, a status report shall be submitted monthly. Retainage of fivepercent (5%) will be withheld from biweekly payments as determined by a draw schedule. Civil Rights Compliance: Contractor agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; Section 109 of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Executive Order 11063; and Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086, all other applicable requirements of 24 C.F.R. § 92.350, Subpart H; and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) prohibiting sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs. Section 504: Contractor agrees to comply with all federal regulations issued pursuant to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination