1990-12-10 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

". GUIDELINES Page 4 e e comply with federal regulations. Applicants anticipating permanent displacement must include this information in their proposal to HCCDA. C. Project Desilm and Construction Management Responsibility HCCDA will provide architectural and engineering design services and manage all phases of physical projects from design through completion of construction. If the applicant desires to fund the design of the project using its own qualified staff or an HCCDA-approved consultant, this is acceptable. All CDBG-fu~ded design will be performed by HCCDA, unless unforeseen circumstances occur. D. Limitation on Relilrious On!:anizations In keeping with the Constitutional principle of the First Amendment, certain limitations are placed on religious organizations receiving CDBG funds. Federal funds cannot be used for religious purposes; therefore, CDBG funds cannot be used to renovate, rehabilitate or convert buildings owned primarily by religious organizations, if the facility will be used for religious purposes. Religious organizations may, however, use CDBG funds for facilities, programs and activities if the facility is not used for religious purposes and if such programs and activities are carried out in a manner free from religious influences. E. Limitation on Use of CDBG Funded Facilities Facilities constructed with CDBG funds must be used for their intended purposes as described in the proposal for a period of time to be specified in a contract with Harris County. If the facility is proposed to be used for other purposes prior to the end of the specified period, approval must first be obtained from HCCDA. IV. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW PROCESS A. Proposal Submittal Enclosed are three proposal forms: 1) Physical Improvements and Facilities, 2) Social Service Facilities; and 3) Social Service Programs. Complete and submit the first page of the appropriate proposal form, and answer the questions on the remaining pages, using your own paper. Include all elements contained in the proposal form. Proposals must be complete and self-explanatory and not require oral explanation. Note: Non profit agencies, Attach Exhibit 1 and Proposal Certification items as listed in Exhibit 1. Answer all questions in a clear, concise manner. The Certifying Representative listed on page one of the proposal should be the individual who has legal authority to submit proposals for the agency or jurisdiction and enter into agreements with Harris County, i.e., the Chairman of the Board of a social service agency or the Mayor or City Manager of a co-op city. The Certifying Representative may be different from the contact person listed on that page. SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL AND THREE COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL. All proposals are due in the office of the Harris County Community Development Agency at 3100 Timmons Lane,