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2015-05-20 Grant Committee Agenda PacketCalifornia Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda items, including attachments, which are presented to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee in open session are available for public inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the City Clerk's Office at Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, and on the City’s website at www.cityofvernon.org. No prior appointment is required. Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Agenda Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting May 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Council Chamber City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 Michael Gavina, Chairperson Lawrence Cooper, Committee Member William Davis, Committee Member Juliet Goff, Committee Member Jessica Maes, Committee Member Steve Veres, Committee Member Rafael Gonzalez, Committee Member CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Grant Committee on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Grant Committee. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS 1. Self-introductions of newly appointed members. 2. Election of Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual election in August 2015. Section 2.160(a) of the Vernon Municipal Code states that "[t]he Grant Committee shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.158." Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting May 20, 2015 Page 2 of 2 GRANT AWARDING 3. Award of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Docket III Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grants. Recommendation: A. Find that the award of the proposed grants are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Docket III grants totaling $250,000 to the five applicants identified below at the amounts recommended: Applicant Original Amount Requested Amount Recommended Proposed Term East Los Angeles Community Corporation (ELACC) $250,000; adjusted to $50,000 after discussion with JRG $50,000 1 year Eastmont Community Center (ECC) $50,000 $50,000 1 year Family Healthcare Centers of Greater Los Angeles (FHCGLA) $100,000 $60,000 1 year Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) $40,000 $40,000 1 year South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) $250,000 $50,000 1 year ORAL REPORTS 4. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 15 days prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 5th day of May 2015. By: ________________________________ Maria E. Ayala, Secretary REGEHVED MAY 0 4 2015 CIIY CLERKS OFFICE STAFF REPORT ClTY ADMINISTRATION DATE: TO: FROM: RE: l[flday 20,2015 Honorable Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Mark C. Whitworth, Executive Directo Award of Fiscal Year 201412015 Docket Recommendations It is recommended that the Grant Committee: A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. B. Award Fiscal Year 201412015 Docket III grants totaling $250,000 to the five applicants identified below at the amounts recommended: Applicant Original Amount Requested Amount Recommended Proposed Term East Los Angeles Community Corporation GLACC) $250,000; adjusted to $50,000 after discussion with JRG $50,000 I year Eastmont Community Center (ECC)$50,000 $50,000 I year Family Healthcare Centers of Greater Los Angeles (FHCGLA)$100,000 $60,000 I year Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN)$40,000 $40,000 1 year South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC)s250,000 $50,000 1 year Background As one of the key elements of the City's good govemance reforms, the City Council created the Vemon CommUNITY Fund ("VCF") to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the VCF was in best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers. On September 1,20t3, the City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. ("JRG") to provide consultation, guidance, research and specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related to the VCF. JRG has extensive experience in non-profit grant- making and grants management and specialized knowledge of ethics principles goveming the grant- making process. On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218 to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee ("Grant Committee") and provide the basic guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of flrnds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants. Fiscal Year 201412015 Fundine Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section2.l64, the City Council appropriated $1,000,000 to the VCF for fiscal year 2014-2015. The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds in accordance with the following formula: 1) No less than 25% of finds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals to expend frrnds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more, or otherwise reserve such funds for such projects to be awarded in the future. 2) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend frrnds on direct services. No single grant of this type shall be in an arnount less than $5,000 or more than $250,000. a) The Grant Committee may award multi-year grants. For such grants, all funds necessary to fund the entire grant must be available to the Committee in the year of the award. The total amount of any grant may not exceed $250,000, regardless of the number of years over which the grant fi.rnds are to be spent. The Grant Committee shall reserve sufficient funds to ensure that the grant can be fully funded without the appropriation of additional City fi.rnds in future years. In consideration of the minimum required set aside for capital projects, the total maximum amount of grant frrnds available for award to proposals for direct services during Fiscal Year 201412015 is $750,000. As such, JRG and City staff recorlmend the Grant Committee award approximately $250,000 in grants for direct services at each of three quarterly meetings proposed to occur this fiscal year, including this meeting. This will assure the availability of resources throughout the year and a level playing field for applicants. Criteria for Rankins Grant Proposals Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section2.166, no grant shall be awarded unless doing so serves a municipal purpose of the City, and the Executive Director and Grant Committee must rank all proposals from eligible applicants using the following factors: l) The extent to which the funds will promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or working within the Vernon Area. 2) The benefit anticipated to accrue to the Vernon Area. 3) The extent to which the public will appreciate that the benefits of the proposed actions were a direct result of the fi.rnding provided by the City of Vernon. 4) Evidence that the funds will be used by arorganization with sufficient capacity to do the work, and will be used effectively and without inefficiencies, waste or fraud. 5) For proposals for capital projects, the ability and commitment to fund the maintenance and repair of the project over the long term. Docket III Grant Applications As previously indicated, the third grant docket for the VCF contains five applications for review, deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee. A11 applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the aforementioned ranking criteria. Based on the application criteria, JRG's due diligence findings, and the amount of funding available, the total amount of grant funding recommended for Fiscal Year 201412015 Docket III is $250,000. JRG staff has prepared a written summary for each grant application describing its merits and potential risks, which is attached hereto as Attachment 1. These materials and recommendations are to be used only as guiding documents for the Grant Committee's deliberation. The Grant Committee is expected to debate the content of each application at its May 20,2015 meeting. The full applications are publicly available and can be accessed online at or at the City Clerk's Office at Vernon City Hall. Grant Agreement Upon award of grants by the Grant Committee, each grant recipient shall be required to execute a Grant Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Attachment 2. The Grant Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of the grant, including the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, written reporting requirements, the return of any unused portion, and requirements respecting the use of the VCF logo. Fiscal Impact The Fiscal Year 201412015 Docket III total recommended grant award amount of $250,000 is included in the 2014120t5 City Budget and is within the recommended quarterly allocation of approximately $250,000 for this fiscal year. A total of $750,000 was available for grants for direct services in Fiscal Yeat 201412015. The Grant Committee previously awarded a total of $499,500 through Dockets I and II, leaving $250,500 available for Docket III. If the Grant Committee awards the full amount of $250,000 recommended for Fiscal Year 201412015 Docket III, essentially all of the funds available for direct services for this fiscal year will have been expended. Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, $250,000 was originally set aside for capital projects for Fiscal Year 201412015. This amount remains available for capital projects and will be carried over to Fiscal Year 201512016 if unused in this fiscal year. Attachment(s) 1. FY 201412015 Docket III Grant Application Summaries 2. Form Grant Agreement Attachment 1 FY 201412015 Docket III Grant Application Summaries Grant Recommendation Form Organization Summary I tY" t-tt Brief Narrative of the The East Los Angeles Community Corporation (ELACC) started nearly twenty years ago with a mission to help low-income and working class Latino families build a stronger community throu8h the development of affordable housing and community centers. ELACC works with community members, traininB them to become advocates for fair housing and equal access to financial resources. ln recent years, ELACC helped to restore the Boyle Hotel-Cummings Block in Boyle Heights, which combines retail space, affordable housing units and a cultural center. lt has since purchased Casa del Mexicano and the once vacant structure is now a community center. E LACC is currently supporting a mortgage of S280K on the buildlng and originally inquired about capital funding to pay off the mortgage. Without a robust capital campaign plan and approved bids for restoration, staff recommended that ELACC apply for core support to offset some expenses. Staff Summary of Request (Narrativel: ELACC began with a request of 5250,000 to rehabilitate and support the costs of operation for the Casa del Mexicano, a large theater and community center located on the far eastern side of Boyle Helghts. Eventually ELACC plans to renovate the building, preserving its historic elements, while making spaces more amenable to workshops, meetinBs and civic engagement activities. ELACC serves a vital purpose in the Boyle Heights community and a capital Brant to rehabilitate the building would be an important contribution that would allow the applicant to generate earned income from use of the facillty. After discussions with JRG and in the absence of firm estimates and renovation plans, staff recommends a more conventional general operating grant for ELACC. Based on attendance rates at programs that have already been held at Casa del Mexicano, ELACC staff anticipates that approximately 600 event attendees will be able to use the facilities over the course of the next year. The proposed event schedule will include educational events, such as financial planning workshops, as well as family-friendly events like movie nights and the Posada Festival. Amount Requested: I SZSO,OOO over one year; adjusted to 550,000 after discussion with VCF staff Documents reviewed _x_ Audit/lRS Form 990 _x_ Board Member/Volunteer Staff List _x_ Organizational Budget _x_ Proposal Budget _x_ Proposal fits with the mission/purpose of VCF Population(s) served:Children/youth, adults, low-income individuals and families Beneficiaries and/or potential impact on the non- | aoyle Heights and East LA residents will have access to profit/governmental landscape: I culturally responsive, central location for educational, social and civic engagement purposes Cost/Benefit: | -0OO program participants/ 550,000 = $83 per participant Fund this proposa!?x Yes No Recommended Amount: I 550,000 Suggested revision(s) to proposal/fund amount, if applicable: JRG recommends reducing the grant amount to 550,000 for implementing programming at the Casa del Mexicano. The recommended amount will offset costs for stafl utilities and maintenance while supporting use by up to 600 East Los Angeles residents living on the far eastern edge of the cultural center of Boyle Heights. Staff reviewer:Hayley Roberts Signed:Date: / I Grant Recommendation Form Eastmont Community Center Ie Brief Narrative Description of the The Eastmont Community Center (ECC) was founded in 1968 to provide basic needs and care to low-income families in East Los Angeles. Since 1980, the center has operated from a converted church property donated by now board member Paul Turner. The ECC provides a variety of services to the community in the following three categories: . Educational lmpact: A directed afterschool program that includes tutoring, a summer program, and scouting/field trip excursions. This program provides assistance for, and monitors the progress of approximately 20 students daily every ten weeks. The program is held over 4 sessions annually. . Social lmpact: ESL classes, senior workshops, and childcare are provided on-site through a separate organization that rents space from the center. An average 90 individuals benefit from these classes daily (3 sessions, 30 students per session), while 15 - 20 seniors attend daily workshops. The childcare center oversees approximately 60 preschoolers per day. . Health lmpact: Food and/or clothing are provided for families and individuals in need of immediate assistance. Physical activity is promoted through Zumba classes and the facility houses a garden for clients to use, promoting mental wellness and healthy nutrition awareness. An estimated 30 - 35 families benefit from the food and clothing service. Staff Analysis Eastmont Community Center (ECC) requests S50,000 for general operating support. Funds will be used to provide essential structural maintenance - specifically to renew plumbing which has been in place since the building was erected. ln addition, the Center will purchase a vehicle to pick up food and supplies. Because ECC benefits residents of the community.on varying levels and they do not have rent and mortgage expenses, a grant would provide much needed assistance for their space and acquiring program resources. The Eastmont Community Center's location not only provides a wide array of services to the community but the organization itself functions as a hub of communication for various populations, including seniors, adolescents, parents and immigrants. Funding for the Center will ensure that it remains a reliable resource in the community; having funds for structural maintenance will allow the Center to direct remaining resources to the continued provision of services. Amount Requested:S50,ooo Documents reviewed _X_ Audit/lRS Form 990 _X_ Board Member/Volunteer Staff List _X_ Organizational Budget _X_ Proposal Budget _X_ Proposal fits with the mission/purpose of VCF Population(s) served:Residents of all ages (children to seniors) in unincorporated East Los Angeles Beneficiaries and/or potential impact on the non- profit/governmental landscape: East Los Angeles residents will continue to have a safe and inviting space to commune and engage in enriching activities. Cost/Benefit:100 - 120 individuals/S50,000 = 5500 per person Fund this proposal?X Yes _No Recommended Amount: I S5O,OOO Suggested revision(s) to proposal/fund amount, if applicable: JRG recommends $50,000 for general operating support to be used building repairs and to secure a vehicle to support s. The funding amount is based on a preliminary quote from a contractor. Staff reviewer:James Hull Signed:Date: / I Grant Recommendation Form Family Healthcare Centers of Greater Los Angeles Ie Brief Narrative of the Organization: Family Healthcare Centers of Greater Los Angeles (FHCGLA) is a network of medical centers focused on serving low-income, underserved communities throughout Los Angeles. Currently FHCGLA operates out of four locations in Eell Gardens, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens and its newest location in Maywood. Each center provides basic healthcare services such as family medical care, cancer screenings, women's health services and monitoring of chronic health conditions. Additionally, FHCGLA works with its patients to help them learn about various health insurance options while taking care of each patient's healthcare need s. The Maywood branch of FHCCGLA recently opened in the last quarter of 2014. Since then, the Maywood location has served approximately 350 patients and anticipates the number of unique visitors will roughly triple once they receive their final permit which allows enables the clinic to operate on an expanded schedule. Staff Summary of Request (Narrative): As the Maywood location continues to grow and take on clients from the surrounding community, it will be necessary to increase the size of the staff. FHCGLA requests 5100,000 to pay for the annual salaries of a nurse practitioner and medical assistant to service the Maywood location as well as to cover an 58,500 permit fee. The Maywood branch currently has one nurse practitioner on staff as well as a receptionist and medical assistant. However, if the patient base grows as expected, additional staff will be needed to service the additional patients. JRG staff recommends funding the Maywood clinic at a reduced level to help expand its service base and obtain the additional permit. J Amount Requestedtt Documents reviewed _x_ Audit/lRS Form 990 _x_ Board Member/Volunteer Staff List _x_ Organizational Budget _x_ Proposal Budget -x- Proposal fits with the mission/purpose of VCF Population(s) served:Children, youth, adults, families, uninsured Beneficiaries and/or potential impact on the non- profit/governmental landscape: A new medicalfacility in Maywood will provide an affordable and accessible option to address the healthcare needs of residents in the Vernon area Cost/Benefit: | -soo patients/$60,000 = -567 per patient Recommended Amount: I 550,000Fund this proposal? _x_ Yes _No Suggested revision(s) to proposal/fund amount, if applicable: Reduced grant size to solely cover staffing costs for the Maywood healthcare facility. Additional funding in subsequent years may be possible after the facility is fully operational with relevant data on consumer base and costs. Staff reviewer:Hayley Roberts Signed:Date: / I Grant Recommendation Form Project Return Peer Support Network tYe Brief Narrative Description of the Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) began as a program of Mental Health America (MHA), and became an independent 50f(c)(3) organization in 2010. lt is a successful peer support model assistinB those coping with mental illness to remain connected to communities and function effectively in society. PRPSN serves residents of communities surrounding Vernon where formal mental health servlces are difficult to access. The or8anization conducts outreach to clients and their families and provides a variety of activities, workshops and peer groups to help build a social support system in the community. Severalvolunteer counselors oversee PRPSN groups with varying mental health or social support needs. A network of volunteer mental health professionals also provide outreach and awareness workshops at several locations in the community including Vernon Elementary School. PRPSN offers assistance for those in need of career guidance, computer literacy and mental health support to attain jobs appropriate for their abilities. Staff Summary of Request (Narrative): Project Return Peer Support Network requests general operating support. Funds would go toward operational functions and securing off-site locations for group sessions and awareness workshops. PRPSN anticipates that grant funds would also be allocated toward their self-help program, which would cover some services that were previously offered by a collocated organization. PRPSN has proven its stability as an organization and continues to fight the stigma of mental health services in East LA communities through awareness programs and community outreach. These efforts have helped bolster their client base and community presence. The services provided by PRPSN are not commonly found in low-income, immigrant communities in Los AnBeles County. General operatinB support will help maintain these services by funding continued community outreach, awareness workshops, counseling programs and the innovative self-help program expansion. ttt Documents reviewed _X_ Audit/lRS Form 990 _X_ Board Member/Volunteer Staff List _X_ Organizational Budget _X_ Proposal Budget _X_ Proposa! fits with the mission/purpose of VCF Population(s) served:Youth and adults in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles Beneficiaries and/or potential impact on the non- profit/governmental !a ndscape: PRSPN offers services that benefit a wide section of the East Los Angeles community; adults benefit from direct services (peer groups, counseling, etc.) while children and adolescents benefit from educational and awareness workshops. Grant funding will support continued availability of a service that fills the gap between mental wellness and the need for clinical Cost/Benefit: | -a,aOO clients/S40,000 = -S8 per person Fund this proposal?X Yes No Recommended Amount: I 540,000 Suggested revision(s) to proposal/fund amount, if applicable: Staff reviewer:James Hull Signed:Date: _4_____11 _28_J _2015_ Grant Recommendation Form South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Type of Organization:Health and human services Year Founded: I 7974 Number of Board Members: | 14 Annual Budget: I 5 fe f,fgO,OOO Brief Narrative Description of the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) is one of 21 regional centers servinB California residents throughout the state. SCLARC provides clients and their families with assessment, diagnosis, referrals and case management for individuals with developmental disabilities. ln order to provide all these services effectively, SCLARC contracts with a range of governmental and private a8encies to help individuals and families receive the best quality of care possible. For example, independent organizations may provide in-home services, group homes, transportation, sheltered workshops and employment training when appropriate. SCLARC coordinates and connects special-needs children and their families to resources that include playgroups, parent support groups, trainings and counseling. Regional Centers such as SCLARC are heavily subsidlzed by government sources since federal legislation and courts mandated that persons with developmental disabilities receive services in the least restrictive environments. These governmental subsidies allow SCLARC to offer its services for free or at a very low-cost to eligible consumers. SCLARC's primary service location and administrative offices are located in downtown Los Angeles, posing transportation and accessibility problems for many clients from Vernon and surrounding communities who rely on public transit or are mobility-impaired. of SCLARC requests funds to lease a new location in the Vernon area in order to better accommodate clients from southeast Los Angeles. Currently SCLARC has reserved space on a month-to-month basis in cities like Huntington Park and Lynwood but ultimately the organization would like to have its own dedicated space to serve the high-need communities in the Vernon area. The organization estimates that approximately 700 individuals and families in the communities served by VCF use it services and thus seeks support to provlde a stable and more appropriate location to provide programs and case management. Amount Requested:s25o,ooo Documents reviewed _x_ Audit/lRS Form 990 _x_ Board Member/Volunteer Staff List _x_ Organizational Budget _x_ Proposal Budget -x- Proposal fits with the mission/purpose of VCF Population(s) served:Families, special-needs children and youth Beneficiaries and/or potential impact on the non- profit/governmental landscape: Families and individuals in the Vernon area with developmental disabilities will have a more accessible location to receive diagnoses and treatment. Cost/Benefit:-700 client/S50,000 = $71 per client Fund this proposal? _x_ Yes No Recommended Amount: I 550,000 Suggested revision(s) to proposal/fund amount, if applicable: The recommended amount of 550,000 would provide additional support for moving and program expenses. Staff reviewer:Hayley Roberts Signed:Date: / I Attachment 2 Form Grant Agreement On INSERT DATEI the Vernon CommuN|TY Fund (Granto0 awarded a grant to IINSERT ORGANIZATION] (Grantee) in the amount of S[INSERT AMOUNT] to support the following purposes: To support IINSERT oRGANTZATTON MTSSTON AND PROJECT DESCRTPTTONI. Grantor and Grantee agree to the following terms and conditions of the Brant: 1. Scope of Work: Grantee shall use the grant funds solely for the purposes stated below, and Grantee shall repay to Grantor any portion of the amount granted which is not used for those purposes. Any changes in the purposes for which grant funds are spent must be approved in writing by Grantor before implementation. lrNsERT SCOPEI 2. Amount of Grant: S[INSERT AMOUNT], payable upon the Vernon CommuNlw Fund's receipt of this executed Grant ABreement. 3. Conditions of Agreement: Grantee agrees to the followinB conditions: A. Reports. Grantee shall submit written reports to The Vernon CommuN|TY Fund as follows: A narrative report describing in detail the use of the granted funds, compliance with the terms of the grant and the progress made toward achieving the purposes of the grant. A financial report detailing all expenditures resulting from the grant. A copy of materials (if applicable) produced as part of the grant. The schedule for such reports is: Final report: IINSERT DATE] Please submit your report using your FluidReview account. lf you have any questions about the Brant report, please reach out to Hayley Roberts, Senior Pro8ram Associate, The Vernon CommUNlTY Fund by email at or call her at 323.351.1198. www.vernoncommunityfund.o€L-- Fun4 351-1198(323) Vernon CommUNlTY Fund Grant Agreement | 2 B. Expenditure of Grant Funds. Any funds not expended in accordance with the terms of this aBreement must be returned to Grantor. Grantee shall not use any portion of the funds granted herein to engage in any grassroots or direct lobbying, to intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office, to fund union activity, to induce or encouraBe violations of law or public policy, to cause any improper private benefit to occur, nor to take any other action inconsistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the lnternal Revenue Code. C. PATRIOT Act. Grantee agrees that it will use the grant funds in compliance with all applicable anti- terrorist flnancinB and asset control laws, re8ulations, rules and executive orders, including but not limited to the USA Patriot Act of 2001. D. Return of Funds. lf Grantor, in its sole discretion, determines that Grantee violates or fails to carry out any provision of this Agreement, Grantor may, in addition to any other legal remedies it may have, refuse to make any further payments to Grantee, and Grantor may demand the return of all or part of the unexpended grant funds, which the Grantee shall immediately repay to Grantor. E. Records and Audits. Grantee must maintain these grant funds in a separate fund dedicated to charitable purposes. A systematic accounting record shall be kept by Grantee of the receipt and expense of such funds. Grantee shall retain original substantiating documents related to specific expenditures and make these records available for Grantor's review upon request. Grantee shall be responsible for maintaining adequate financial records of this grant. F. No Further Obligations by Grantor. This grant is made with the understanding that Grantor has no obligation to provide other or additional support or grants to Grantee. G. Subgrantees. With regard to the selection of any sub8rantees to carry out the purposes of this Brant, Grantee retains full discretion and control over the selection process, acting completely independently of Grantor. There is no agreement, written or oral, by which Grantor may cause Grantee to choose any particular subgrantee. H. Licensing and Credentials. Grantee hereby agrees to maintain, in full force and effect, all required governmental or professional licenses and credentials for itself, its facilities and for its employees and all other persons engaged in work in conjunction with this agreement. l. Organizational and Staff Changes. Grantee agrees to provide immediate written notice to Grantor if significant changes or events occur during the term of this Agreement which could potentially impact the progress or outcome of the grant, including, without limitation, changes in: a) the Grantee's executive staff or key staff responsible for achieving the grant purposes, or b) losses in funding. ln the event that Grantee ceases its operations, Grantee shall transfer any property purchased with the grant funds to Grantor. J. Liability, Disclaimers and lnsurance Requirements. Grantee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grantor, its officers, directors, trustees, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents, in applying for or accepting the Brant, in expending or applying the funds furnished pursuant to the grant or in carrying Vernon CommUNlTY Fund Grant Agreement | 3 out the program or project to be funded or financed by the grant, except to the extent that such claims, liabilities, losses or expenses arise from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantor, its officers, directors, trustees, employees or agents. Grantees receiving grants in the amount of 575,000 or more shall obtain from their insurance carriers certificates of insurance naming The Vernon CommUNlW Fund as additional insured. K. ldentification of Grantor. Grant does not imply Grantor's sponsorship or endorsement. All of Grantee's proposed external communications regarding Grantor or this grant, including approval of any Grantor sponsorships, endorsements or use of the Grantor's logo, shall be submitted first to Grantor for its review and approval. Grantor may request specific Vernon CommUN|TY Fund branding provisions at any time during the term of this grant. L. Entire Agreement. Grantor reserves the right to withhold or suspend payments of grant funds if Grantee fails to comply strictly with any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. This Agreement shall supersede any prior oral or written understandings or communications between the parties and constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, except in a written document signed by both Grantor and Grantee. lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Grant Agreement effective on the day of. ,20-. IINSERT NAMEL Grantee Authorized Signature Printed Name Title Date CITY OF VERNON, Grantor ATTEST: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk Name: Mark Whitworth Title: Citv Administrator Date: By: