2015 CoLP/Harris County Dewalt Historic Schoolhouse Project agreement

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE DEWALT HISTORIC SCHOOLHOUSE PROJECT I. RECITALS THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered by and between Harris County, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Texas, herein called the "Grantee," and the City of La Porte, a body politic and corporate under the laws of Texas,herein called,the"Subrecipient." WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 97-383 application number B-2013-UC-48-0002; CFDA 14.218; C2014-0043; WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, pursuant to Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is to benefit low and moderate income individuals and families; WHEREAS,the Grantee and Subrecipient desire to enter into an agreement whereby the Grantee will grant CDBG funds to the Subrecipient for the purpose to redesign, renovate and expand the existing approximately 1,120sf former school building, bringing it up to current code, and adding 720sf to the building for a total of 1,840sf of useable area, which is an eligible activity under the rules and regulations regarding CDBG Program grant funds; WHEREAS,the Subrecipient has submitted an application to the Grantee for Program Year(PY) 2014 to implement the above-described Project and shall perform the activities in a manner satisfactory to the Grantee; WHEREAS, the Grantee wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist the Grantee in utilizing CDBG funds; and WHEREAS, the Subrecipient shall ensure recognition of the role of the Grantee in providing services through this Agreement. All activities, facilities, and items utilized pursuant to this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, the Subrecipient shall include reference to Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) for the support provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, it is agreed between the parties hereto that: