Agreement (Grant)-Provide Rental Assistance to Eligible Oaklawn Clients

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A. Prohibition Against Payments of Bonus or Commission. The assistance provided under this Agreement shall not be used in payment of any bonus or commission to obtain HUD or City approval of the application for such assistance or for additional assistance, or any other approval or concurrence required under this Agreement, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, or HUD regulations with respect thereto; provided, however, that reasonable fees or bona fide technical, consultant, managerial or other such services, rather than solicitation, are not prohibited if otherwise eligible as program costs. B. Prohibition Against Kickbacks. The Agency agrees to comply with the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) which prohibits kickbacks from public works employees. C. Conflict of Interest. 1. No member, officer, or employee of the City, or its designees or agents, no member of the governing body of the City of South Bend or the Agency (and no one with whom they have family or business ties) who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the program during his or her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any personal or financial benefit, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the program assisted under the Agreement. 2. The Agency agrees that it will incorporate into every written contract the following provision: "INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES: The Contractor covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the Community Development Program, and no one with whom they have family or business ties, has any personal financial benefit, direct or indirect in this Contract." D. Political Activity Prohibited. None of the funds, materials, property or services provided directly or indirectly under this Agreement shall be used for any candidate for public office or for political activities. E. Prohibition of, and Elimination of, Lead -Based Paint Hazard. Notwithstanding any other provision, the Agency agrees to comply with the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 576.57 (c) and all applicable rules and orders issued thereunder which prohibit the use of lead -based paint in residential structures undergoing federally assisted construction or rehabilitation and require the inspection and abatement of lead -based paint hazards. In addition, appropriate action must be taken to protect shelter occupants from hazards associated with lead -based paint abatement procedures. Every contract or subcontract including painting, pursuant to which such federally assisted construction or rehabilitation is performed, shall include appropriate provisions dealing with lead -based paints required under 24