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City of Omaha'• 14 Et))R 4 S i 4 Robert C.Peters
Hal Daub,Mayor April 11, 2000 Acting Director
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
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The attached proposed Resolution approves an Agreement for a barrier removal program with
the League of Human Dignity, Inc. (the "LHD"), 5513 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, a
Nebraska non-profit corporation. This Agreement, in the amount of$75,000.00 in FY 2000 and
$3,880.66 in FY 99 carryover funds for a total of$78,880.66 Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) funds, covers the time period from January 1, 2000 through December 31,2000.
The LHD Barrier Removal Program provides housing modifications for lower-income
households that have a physically disabled family member. In addition, the LHD conducts needs
assessments and provides technical assistance to qualifying households in coordination with.
related programs offered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Vocational
Rehabilitation Services, and the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.
Since the LHD began this program, they have provided barrier removal modifications for close
to 70 households and obtained additional co-funding totaling approximately $19,000.00 for
several of these projects. The accessibility modification projects offered by the LHD are an.
important element of our overall affordable housing development effort. We request your
support of this Resolution.
Sincerely, Referred to City Council for Consideration:
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Robert C. Peters MS Date Mayor's Office Ts s Date
Acting Planning Director
Approved as to Funding: Approved:
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Stanley P. Date Kellie Paris-Asaka ate
Acting Finance Director Human Relations Director
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Omaha, a Municipal
Corporation in Douglas County, Nebraska, also referred to as "City", and League of Human
Dignity, Inc., 5513 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, a Nebraska non-profit corporation.
(sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Contractor").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing
and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons
of low and moderate income and one of the objectives thereto is the elimination of conditions
which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare through code enforcement, demolition,
rehabilitation assistance and related activities, including the modification of residential units for
accessibility by persons with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor recommended, and the City Council on December 16, 1999,
favorably considered the 2000 Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs which includes the Barrier Removal Program; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into an agreement with the League of
Human Dignity,Inc.,to properly conduct the Barrier Removal Program.
IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE MUTUAL COVENANTS, League of Human
Dignity, Inc., and the City of Omaha agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS -ABBREVIATIONS
The following definitions and abbreviations shall be applicable in this Agreement:
1.1 "Barrier Removal Project" shall mean - rehabilitation performed on a single or
multi-family residential property strictly for the purpose of allowing persons with
disabilities to physically access and use the residence.
1.2 "CDBG" shall mean — the portion of the Community Development Block Grant
awarded to the City, as may be available during the FY 2000 program year for the
use specified herein in an amount not to exceed $78,880.66, subject to the terms,
conditions and requirements of this Grant Agreement. This total amount shall be
comprised of$75,000.00 in FY 2000 funds and $3,880.66 in-FY 99 funds.
1.3 "City" shall mean—the City of Omaha.
1.4 "Contractor" shall mean—League of Human Dignity, Inc.
1.5 "Director" shall mean—the Planning Director.
1.6 "LHD" shall mean—League of Human Dignity, Inc., 5513 Center Street, Omaha,
NE 68106.
1.7 "NLT" shall mean—not later than.
1.8 "Program.Income" shall mean — gross income received by the Recipient or a
Subrecipient directly generated from the use of CDBG funds. When such income
is generated by an activity that is only partially assisted with CDBG funds, the
income shall be prorated to reflect the percentage of CDBG funds used (See
Exhibit"A").
1.9 "Property" shall mean—those dwelling units rehabilitated or those scheduled for
rehabilitation under the Barrier Removal Program.
1.10 "Qualified Renters and Homeowners" shall mean — those households where one
or more member has a mobility impairment or disability which impedes his or her
ability to live independently without modification to the residential unit, and
where the household annual income does not exceed 80% of the "Median Income
by Family Size", as published by HUD and as further updated and revised by
HUD to reflect the current or most recent income level statistics, a copy of the
relevant portion of which is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "B" and is
incorporated herein by this reference.
1.11 "Recipient" shall mean—the City of Omaha.
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1.12 "Subrecipient" shall mean — a public or private nonprofit agency, authority or
organization receiving CDBG funds to undertake eligible activities. In this
Agreement the Subrecipient is League of Human Dignity, Inc. (See Exhibit "C",
Articles of Incorporation.
SECTION 2. DUTIES OF THE CITY
The City shall:
2.1 Refer client cases to the LHD as the need dictates, to promulgate approved
programs and activities.
2.2 Monitor and review the monthly reports that identify the
progress/accomplishments of the LHD for activities approved by the City
Planning Department.
2.3 Conduct on-site monitoring visits during the contract period, at which time the
LHD shall furnish such statements, records and data pertaining to any matter
covered by this Agreement as may be requested by the program monitor.
Site visits may include visits with program recipients. Such visits will be
scheduled in advance and the program coordinator will accompany the program
monitor on these visits.
2.4 Provide technical assistance regarding determination of eligibility, determination
of extent of modifications needed, and information concerning building codes and
design as may be requested by the LHD.
2.5 Prepare monthly payment vouchers for the LHD, based upon Contractor's
Monthly Progress Report and request for payment.
2.6 Insure that funds are available only for those activities which have occurred from.
January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000. This period may be extended by the
Director but in no event shall the term extend beyond March 31, 2001.
SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall:
3.1 Abide by all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 Use the City's CDBG funds for those authorized items as outlined in the Scope of
Work as attached hereto and made a part hereof as though recited herein (Exhibit
„D„)
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3.3 Maintain the property in a safe and sanitary condition, conform to City housing
and zoning ordinances and carry out the rehabilitation in an efficient manner.
3.4 Attempt to rehabilitate approximately 16 properties during the term of this
Agreement.
3.5 Administer barrier removal projects for renters and homeowners as delineated in
the Scope of Work(Exhibit "D").
3.5.1 One Hundred Percent (100%) of qualified renters and homeowners shall
be of low and moderate income.
3.5.2 In no event shall any person or family be displaced, either permanently or
temporarily, from the property undergoing the barrier removal project.
3.6 Submit an operating budget by line item indicating all proposed expenditures and
sources of revenue for the 2000 CDBG program year.
3.7 Submit a monthly progress report to the City of Omaha, Director of Planning.
The progress report will delineate LHD staff accomplishments for the previous
30-day period on the specific activities approved by the City Planning
Department. This report will include the following information for each barrier
removal case completed; grant amount, type of work performed, specific address,
and demographics of the Household benefiting from the grant.
3.8 Submit monthly financial report (income statement) delineating the revenue and
line item expenditures for the League of Human Dignity. In addition, a monthly
check register is to be submitted listing each expenditure by check number, payee,
date and amount.
3.9 Comply with all provisions and regulations of the Community Development
Block Grant program and have an annual audit completed in compliance with
OMB Circular A-133. A copy of this audit shall be provided to the Director.
OMB Circular A-133 is attached as Exhibit "E". The auditor shall determine the
appropriate type of audit to be conducted; i.e. limited scope or full compliance. A
single Audit is not an allowable expense unless the subrecipient expends total.
Federal funds over $300,000 in each fiscal year. A limited-scope audit may be
allowable provided the auditor conducts the audit in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards and the subrecipient expends less than $300,000 in
each fiscal year.
3.10 Contractor shall maintain such records and accounts, including property,
personnel and financial records, as are deemed necessary by the City to assure a
proper accounting for all contract expenses. The Comptroller General of the
United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, or any duly
authorized representative of the City of Omaha, as approved by the Planning
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Director, shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of the
Contractor which are directly pertinent to this project for the purpose of making
audit, examination, excerpts and transcriptions. Such records and accounts shall
be retained for five years from the contract period completion.
3.11 Any program income received will be returned to the City of Omaha within thirty
(30) days of receipt.
3.12 Insure that no contractor shall be used by LHD who has been disbarred or
disqualified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or by
the City of Omaha.
3.13 The Contractor agrees to use no lead-based paint in the performance of this
Agreement, including the performance of any subcontractor. "Lead-based Paint"
means any paint containing more than six one-hundredths of one (1) per centrum
of lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of the
paint, or the equivalent measure of lead in the dried film of paint already applied.
The Contractor further agrees to abide by all Federal requirements regarding the
lead-based paint, and in particular, the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention
Act(42 U.S.C. 4821 et. seq.) and 24 CFR Part 35.
SECTION 4. TERM
This Agreement shall be in full force and take effect from January 1, 2000, through and
including December 31, 2000. The Director may extend the term but in no event shall the term.
extend beyond March 31, 2001.
SECTION 5. CONSIDERATION
5.1 In consideration of the services herein provided, the City agrees to pay LHD the
sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Sixty-Six
Cents ($78,880.66), including $75,000.00 in FY 2000 and $3,880.66 in FY 99
Community Development Block Grant funds, subject to and conditioned upon
actual receipt of same, from Community Development Block Grant, Fund 193,
Organization No. 8317, Barrier Removal.
5.1.1 Reimbursement shall be on a monthly basis for the attached budget line
item expenditures. Payments shall be made on the basis of monthly
requests for payment and shall be reimbursements for actual expenditures.
The Annual Operating Budget is attached as Exhibit "F".
5.1.2 Monthly billing will be submitted by LHD with the Monthly Progress
Report. The monthly billing and progress report are due NLT fifteen (15)
days following each reporting period.
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5.1.3 Actual expenses reimbursed to LHD will not exceed $78,880.66 for the
term of this Agreement.
SECTION 6. PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT
6.1 Equal Employment Opportunity Clause. Attached hereto as Exhibit "G" and "H"
and made a part hereof by reference are the equal employment provisions of this
Agreement.
6.2 Subrecipients shall comply with the requirements and standards of OMB Circular
No. A-122, "Cost principles for the Nonprofit Organizations" (Exhibit "I") and
OMB Circular No. A-110 as identified in Exhibit "J".
6.3 Subrecipients shall comply with all provisions and regulations of the Community
Development Block Grant Program and have an annual audit completed in.
compliance with OMB Circular A-133 (Exhibit "K"). The auditor shall determine
the appropriate type of audit to be conducted; i.e. limited scope or full
compliance. A single Audit is not an allowable expense unless the subrecipient
expends total Federal funds over $300,000 in each fiscal year. A limited-scope
audit may be allowable provided the auditor conducts the audit in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards and the subrecipient expends less than
$300,000 in each fiscal year.
6.4 Non-discrimination. The Contractor shall not in the performance of this Contract,
discriminate or permit discrimination in violation of federal or state laws or local
ordinances because of race, color, sex, age, political or religious opinions,
affiliations, national origin, familial status or handicap.
6.5 Captions. Captions used in this Contract are for convenience and are not used in
the construction of this Contract.
6.6 Applicable Law. Parties to this Contract shall conform with all existing and
applicable city ordinances, resolutions, state laws, federal laws, and all existing
and applicable rules and regulations. Nebraska law will govern the terms and the
performance under this contract.
6.7 Interest of the City. Pursuant to Section 8.05 of the Home Rule Charter, no
elected official or any officer or employee of the City shall have a financial
interest, direct or indirect, in any City contract. Any violation of this section with
the knowledge of the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render
the contract voidable by the Mayor or Council.
6.8 Merger. This Contract shall not be merged into any other oral or written contract,
lease or deed of any type.
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6.9 Modification. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the parties. No
representations were made or relied upon by either party other than those that are
expressly set forth herein. No agent, employee or other representative of either
party is empowered to alter any of the terms herein unless done in writing and
signed by an authorized officer of the respective parties.
6.10 Assignment. The Contractor may not assign its rights under this contract without
the express prior written consent of the City.
6.11 Strict Compliance. All provisions of this Contract and each and every document
that shall be attached shall be strictly complied with as written, and no
substitution or change shall be made except upon written direction from
authorized officer of the parties.
6.12 Other Program Requirements. The Subrecipient shall be required to carry out
each activity of this Agreement in compliance with all Federal laws and
regulations described in Subpart "K" of the CDBG Program Entitlement Grant
Regulations Handbook 6500 (Exhibit"K").
6.13 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30)
days written notice to the other party. Said notice shall be given when received
by certified mail at the other party's usual place of business. This Agreement may
also be suspended or terminated in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43, Enforcement
or 24 CFR 85.44, Termination for Convenience(Exhibit"L").
6.14 Reversion of Assets. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, the Subrecipient
shall transfer to the City of Omaha, any CDBG funds on hand at the time of
expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds.
Additionally, any real property under the Subrecipient's control that was acquired
or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of$25,000 is either:
(i) Used to meet one of the national objectives in 24 CFR 570.208 until five
years after expiration of the Agreement, or such longer period of time as
determined appropriate by the Recipient; or
(ii) Is disposed of in a manner which results in the Recipient being reimbursed
in the amount of the current fair market value of the property less any
portion thereof attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for
acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such reimbursement,is
not required after the period of time specified in accordance with (i)
above.
6.15 Disclosure of Lobbying. LHD shall certify and disclose, to the best of its
knowledge and belief,that:
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(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of LHD, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan,
or cooperative agreement.
(b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will
be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer
or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the LHD shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) Language in this certification shall be included in the award documents for
all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
SECTION 7. RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ACCESS TO PERSONAL
RECORDS
Contractor specifically hereby states, agrees and certifies that it is familiar with the
limited purpose set forth in the Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations and in the Laws of the State
of Nebraska for which personal information requested may be used, and that the information
received will be used solely for those limited purposes and not to harass, degrade, or humiliate
any person. The information released shall be used for the limited purpose stated and the
requesting Contractor or person further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Omaha for any liability arising out of the improper use of the information provided.
SECTION 8. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
In further consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto
expressly agree that for purposes of notice, including legal service of the process, during the term
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of this Contract and for the period of any applicable statute or limitations thereafter, the
following named individuals shall be authorized representatives of the parties:
(1) City of Omaha
Director
Planning Department
Omaha/Douglas Civic Center
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha,Nebraska 68183
(2) Mike Schafer, Executive Director
League of Human Dignity,Inc.
5513 Center Street
Omaha,Nebraska 68106
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS
Agreement
Exhibit Location Description
A 1.8 Definition-Program Income
B 1.10 Median Income by Family Size
C 1.12 Articles of Incorporation and Board of Directors
D 3.2 & 3.5 Scope of Work
E 3.9 & 6.3 OMB Circular No. A-133
F 5.1.1 Annual Operating Budget
G 6.1 Equal Employment Opportunity Clause
H 6.1 Affirmative Action Plan
I 6.2 OMB Circular No. A-122
J 6.2 OMB Circular No. A-110
IC 6.12 Other Program Requirements Handbook 6500 Subpart K
L 6.13 Termination- CFR 85.43 - 85.44
Exhibits identified herein are made a part hereof by reference and are a part of the provisions of
the Agreement. Exhibits A, E, and G through L are on file in the Planning Department.
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EXHIBIT "C"
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LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY,INC. •
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSTER
2000
Robert Allington Kevin Underwood
ISCO 2420 Marilynn Ave
4700 Superior Lincoln,NE 68502
Lincoln.-NE 68504 423-8395
464-0231
Kathy Porterfield
Tom Clifz 3738 Duna Ave
Aksarben Manor Lincoln,NE 68502 4,
7410 Mercy Rd.Rm 231 423-6491
Omaha.NE 68124
402-3 97.-1220 Tony Mickells
13304 S. 24t St.
Stan Dinkelman Bellevue;NE 68123
723 Hutchins 402-291-1874
York,NB 68467
402-362-6371 Paul Moore
1301 Washington
James Faimon, Sec/Treas. Lincoln NE 68502
City Attorney's Office 477-4834
575 S. 106 St. 46'Floor
Lincoln, NE 68508 Jack Johnston
441-7288 240 N. 315 Apt A
Lincoln, NE 68503
Ernest Lhrenholdt 475-7206
Box 111,Rt2
Elgin,NE 68636 Kathy Johnston
240 N. 31b'Apt A
Laura Moore Lincoln,NE 68503
1301 Washington 475-7206
Lincoln, NE 68502 •
477-4834
EXHIBIT "C"
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF HUMAN
DIGNITY:
WHEREAS, the League of Human Dignity Incorporated' s primary
goal is to assist persons who are disabled to become and remain
independent functioning individuals; and,
WHEREAS, the League of Human Dignity received a grant from the
U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services
Administration , to establish and operate a center for independent
living in Omaha, Nebraska; and,
WHEREAS, a significant barrier to living independently in
Omaha, Nebraska is a lack of affordable architecturally accessible
housing; and,
WHEREAS, making existing housing architecturally accessible is
a cost effective method of developing architecturally accessible
housing; and,
WHEREAS, the League of Human Dignity, Incorporated has
developed a program to provide services and grants to Omaha
Nebraska' s disabled residents for the purpose of making housing
accessible;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INCORPORATED:
THAT, The League of Human Dignity, Incorporated will apply to
the Omaha, Nebraska Community Development Block Grant Program for
funds to operate a barrier removal program, and that the Michael C.
Schafer; Chief Executive Officer, is hereby authorized to sign all
necessary documents on behalf of the League of Human Dignity,
Incorporated. This authorization is effective through the year 2000
I hereby certify that this a true and correct copy of the
resolution adopted by the League of Human Dignity Incorporated
N34 o ) r ati,171Au ust 25, 1999 meeting.
Secretary, League of Human Dignity B d of Directors Date
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Chair, League of Human, ignity Board of Directors Date
CONSTITUTION OF THE
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EXHIBIT "C"
LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY Page 3
ARTICLE I
NAME
crcarhi:aticn shall be known as the LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY.
ARTICLE IT
PURPOSE
The purpose of this ercani-a`_crh shall b toe
social , vocational , political- _ " _as �_r and promote _;,_
na po l i t_ca l and economic te -t=rmer,- of o=rson=experienc_ng a physical
disability
d i=sb_ lity and ene_c` in acti.__i=_ -
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accomplish these purposes .
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
A . ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP : An active member shallbe a = n .person _I =_r== `=d
in the promotion of the purposes of this organization and who snail
have their annual c�_ paid ;
yes n accordance with the BYLAWS .
S . ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP : An associate member shall be a r-
pn son
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interested in the promotion of the purposes of this Crbahiration
and who shall have their annual dues paid in accordance withthe
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BYLAWS .
C . SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP : A support ina member shall be a person
or entity who or which supports the purposes of this orcan ' -at on
and has made such contributions as provided by the BYLAWS . `
ARTICLE IV
DUES
Dues shall be payable in such amount and in such manner as the
BYLAWS shall provide . •
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ARTICLE V
FINANCES
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Section 1 . Receipts and Disbursements -
organization All money reCeiVC•� bytthi=
�_zation fro due� and other, sources shall be deposit_.] into a
fund , or such special funds , as may be required or established by
the League of Human Dignity, -
9 / . Inc . , and disbursements thererrom shell
not be without the approval cf the general membership, except
however . that certain
specified
spe _
fied funds _ �e_ disbursed
_horsed in cCCdrdan
__wiLh the provisions cf Section 2Of this ar cl _ ,Section 2 . Special Funds - The E :ELLL .
:e CcLnC_1 may. when cGarG-
p -;at= establish and maintain special
HumanDi nit;% for t_ with the League cf
y - inc . . , or funds
derived
d e riv
ed from inheritances .
nheritonL== g-
fL= .and endowments which are identified for specific p~_jeri_ • prvCrai= .or activities ; cr from mutual trust activities in participation Wit-2n / other individuals, service
croups or community betterment
projects .
Section 7 . Budget and Finance -
- Each year , the Sudoel and Financ=
Committee , consisting of at least the P'res_' -'
will prepare h President and Treasurer,
r0 and recommend _: the Executive Council a budget of thE• •
financial needs cf the organization : and shall supervise th
of any and p _,.e . r_na;,c_s
all activities conducted by the membership.
ARTICLE V i
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
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Section 1 . The Executive Council shall consist of the President,First Vice-='resident , Second Vice-President
Se t _
and the chairpersons of ¢thev_ , _Cre �ar�y , ire_surar .
various commit tee which committee •
chairpersons shall sit ex-officio without richts of vote on
- ld council . At least (• ) of the officers of the executive
council shall experience a disability.
Section C . A meeting of the Executive Council shall be held at
least once every three months .
Section 7 . A quorum shall be (-) members of the existing •
Executive Council present and voting . - j
Section 4 . The duties of the Executive Council shall be :
a . Approve committee chairs appointed by the —
President.
_ . Supervise funds and accounts of the Groanization .
4 . f- • Generally direct and supervise the operat:C•n of
this oraanization .
ARTICLE V I I
Section 1 . Titles o; _
officers The officers of this Grg=.n -
=ha l l be :
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1 . President
7 . First7 . Second Vice-President
4 . Secretary
. Treasurer
Section 2 . Duties o f the off - -
_ officers The du�� es of the .. . �-=r_ sa.
be as set forth in the BYLAWS of the organization .
Section Cffice Vacancies - Whenever there shall occur , prier t_L _ -s
_he expiration of an officer ' s icer ' s term , a vacancy in the office of
President , the First Vice-President shallassumes
_ such pee_ . A 1 �
o=ht_r vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President
with approval of the E:ecutive Council . -
ARTICLE VIII
Section 1 . Bylaw Adoption - The membership, by majority vote of
these present and voting at a regular meeting of the organiza' i on
or at a duly called special meetina , may adopt such bylaws as may
be required to carry out the purposes of this oraaniza.ticn .
ARTICLE IX
Section 1 . Election of Officers and Term of Office - Elections
=hall be held in the January or February meetings of the
organization . Elections for the offices of President, Second
Vice-President , and Secretary shall be held in even numbered
year= convening in 1990 . And the offices of First Vice-President '
and Treasurer shall be held in odd numbered years . In 1990, the
office of First Vice-President and Treasurer shall be filled for
a term of one year.
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Section C . Each member of the Executive Council shall serve for
two years_ to the office of which he .or she is elected and shall
not succeed himself or herself for more than one term in such
office ( a total of (4) consecutive years ).
-� t Zvi _ n act i u t I iu snail mean that an officerhas served
12 months or more in that capacity . • .
ARTICLE X
• • CHAPTERS
Section 1 . Any Nebraska based craanication that is comprised of
persons who experience physical disabilities may become a chapter
of the League of Human Dionity by :
A . Completion and submission on of the Le-...aue of Human Dignity .
ChapterI App 1 _c==ion
D . Ascribing to and adootina the sta
philosophy` g of the
mac,t._m=n
Leacue of Human Dignity .
C . Adopting a constitution and by-laws that are not in can` ._c t
with the philosophy statement and/cr purpose cf the League of
Human D' on i:y .
D . Not enaaaina in or supporting leaislation that is antithetical
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to the Leagule ' s purpose, philosophy statement,
disabilities .or
the Genera_
well beiro of persons who experience physical dis_abi lities .
E. Conformina to eenerally accepted auditing standards which may
include an agreement between the organization and Leacue of Human
Diani_, Inc . • rec_.rdinc the implementation of such standards .
F . Submittinc quarterly reports of finances and activities to
the Leacue of Human Dignity .
G . Havina a deleoate who will serve on the Leacue of Human
Dignity Executive Council and the Leacue of Human Dianity ,
Inc . . Board of Directors .
H . Having at least ten members of the oraanication .
ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1 . This constitution may be amended or repealed by a
two-thirds majority vote of the members present at any General
Membership Meeting of which written notice cf said amendment or
repeal has been mailed to the members at least thirty (rl:i ) days
in advance of such vote, and any such amendment shall be read
at least once at a membership meeting prior to the tak:inc of •
such vote . _
Any member who is physically . unable to attend and is in aocd
standing may contact the Secretary for an absentee ballot for
purposes of votina on such amendment.
Adopted by General Membership _
February 12, 1990 Secretary
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BYLAWS
THE LEAGUE OF HUNAN DIGNITY
ARTICLE I
Section 1 . It shall be the duty and responsibility of each member
_o endeavor to participate in this organizations efforts to fulfill
_is purposes_ in accordance with Article I I of the Constitution .
Section 2 . An active membershiz shall be one whose dues ar-
_.= the time of any meeting and such member shall be entitl=_ to a
vote in the proceeding's of the orcanization .
ARTICLE _ I
DUES
Effective September 1 1990
Section 1 . Annual dues for active and associate membershi= in. .his
orcanization shall be due September ( 1 ) for each fiscal year , and
delinquent November ( 1 ) of the same year . Active memberships snail
be in the amount of S10 .00 , ' Associate memberships shall be si .00 .
and such associate memberships shall not entitle the member to a
vote . Supporting memberships shall be as follows :
Contributor - 525 .00.. Sustaining - S50 .00 , and Patron - $100 . 00 .
Section 2 . In lieu of payment of membership dues a member may
provide services to the oraanization the value of which shall be
determined by the Executive Council or said Executive Council may
waive required membership dues .
ARTICLE III
PRESIDENT
Section 1 . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The President shall .
a. do his or her utmost in promoting the
best interests of the orcanization -and he
or she shall direct the. bus iness and
affairs of .the organization .
b . preside at all ceneral meetings of
the oraani:ation and of the E::ecutive
Council .
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c . sign records ,
d . generally guide the oru-anization
and the officers ,
e . perform all such other duties as
are fl L__�=ct-il y incumbent to said office,
f . devote such time and attention to the
business and affairs of the organization
as the proper performance of the above
duties may mak=
a . at the commencement of his or her tern
appoint committee chairs as he or she deems
necessary .
ARTICLE IV
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
In the absence or disability of the President the Vice-President
shall perform. all the duties of President.
ARTICLE V
SECOND V I C`-F'RES I DEi1T
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Duties of the Second Vice-President shall be. but are not limited
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a . assume the duties of or preside over meetings at
• the organisation , when the President and First Vice-
President are not available to exercise such duties ,
and ,
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parliamentarian .
ARTICLE VI
SECRETARY
The Secretary shall keep the minutes 0-f all proceedings at the
general and Executive Council meetings and record the same . He
or she shall give notice cf all meetings and perform such ditts
• e='his or her office may requ .re .
ARTICLE VIi
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall receive and safely keep all funds (or money ) o`
the organization and pay cut the same only on the order of the
E>:ecu ive Council . Such funds may be administered by admin_= _r „v=
service pers_onnel as may be approved by executive Council . He or
she shall present a financial report, for the annual me t_nc .
ARTICLE VIII
MEETINGS
Section 1 . There shall be at i e_.st eight ceneral membership file_*n.j
of this orcanization every year . •
Section 7 . The annual mestinc shall be held at the recular m_etino
in January or February and shall be for the purpose of ei =cti,no
officers receiving reports of officers and committees , the annual
audit and any other business that may arise .
ARTICLE IX
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
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ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER , newly revised , shall be the parliamentary
authority on all matters not covered by the Bylaws of this
organization .
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Adopted by General Membership
February 12, 1990
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EXHIBIT "D"
SCOPE OF WORK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
GUIDELINES
January 1 , 2000
I . PURPOSE
To assist in the removal and/or modification of barriers for low and
moderate income households with at least one family member who
experiences a physical disability. Projects are tailored to meet the
accessibility needs of the family and are financed by a grant to the
landlord/owner for structural modifications and/or a grant to the tenant
for removable items. The maximum grant per tenant/consumer i s $5,000,
which includes a $500.00 reserve for contingency.
I I . SCOPE OF SERVICES
The League of Human Dignity administers the Barrier Removal Program
consisting of barrier removal grants and outreach. Assistance i s available
on a city-wide basis.
III . BARRIER REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM
A. Eligibility Criteria
Owner/occupant households and renters may be eligibile to
participate in the Barrier Removal Program if:
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1 . Your household income i s at or below 80% of the
"Median Income by Family Size" as published by
HUD to reflect the current or most recent income
level statistics. (See Attachment "A")
2. One or more family member has a mobility
impairment or disability which impedes his or her
ability to live independently without modification
to the residential unit; and,
3. You are not a City employee.
Landlord/owners and foster or boarding homeowners may be
eligible to participate in the Barrier Removal Program if:
1 . You provide a rental unit to an eligible tenant; and,
2. Real estate taxes and special assessments on the
property are current; and
3. You are not a City employee.
Persons living in rental units shall be responsible for
contacting their landlord to discuss the possibility of making
their units accessible.
Landlord/owners must accept the conditions specified in
Sections H, I, J and K.
B. Definitions
In order to provide guidance and consistency, the Social
Security Administration's disability definition and the Title I
Housing and Community Development Act definition of who is
considered handicapped and/or disabled will be used.
1 . DISABLED: The inability to engage in any substantial
gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable
physical or mental impairment which can be expected to
last for a continuous period of not less than twelve
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months. In making a determination, the worker's
impairments must be the primary reason for his inability
to engage in substantial gainful activity, although his
age, education and work experienced are also taken into
consideration.
2. HANDICAPPED: A person i s determined t o have an
impairment which (i) is expected to be of long continued
and indefinite duration, (ii) substantially impedes his
ability to live independently, and (iii) is of such a nature
that such disability could be improved by more suitable
housing conditions.
The League shall place an emphasis upon assisting individuals
with severe impairments that are of considerable duration.
Impairments must be of sufficient severity and duration and
not periodic or temporary in nature.
C. Eligible Items
Items determined eligible will be based upon Federal Statute
40.4 (a), which states:
"Residential structures ... shall be designed, constructed, or
altered to insure that physically handicapped persons will have
ready access to, and use of, such structures."
Consequently, the Barrier Removal Program will place greater
emphasis upon structural renovations allowing disabled
persons to physically access and utilize their residence more
easily, and lesser emphasis on purchase of equipment, unless
the equipment removes a barrier.
Eligible items are divided into three categories based on
priority. Medium and low priority items that are eligible under
the program should be included only after high priority needs
have been met, or if they accompany high priority items.
The items listed below qre not all inclusive, but are a listing
of examples. Items to be funded through this program should
be determined on a case-by-case basis and should always
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address the most urgent accessiblity needs.
High Priority Items
1 . Entrances
• Platform Lift
• Stair Glide
• Outside ramps
Doorways
• Handrails on ramps
Door landings
Hall widening
Mini-elevators
Thresholds
• Sidewalks leading to home entry
• Steps
(Precast steps are eligible i f the existing steps are
determined too steep or wide for accessibility.
Handrails should be installed only i f the steps are in
reasonably good condition, but the individual needs
support when using steps.)
2. Doors and Windows
• Unobstructed openings
• Lever-like handles
' Openings and ventilation mechanisms easy to
operate
• Automatic door-opening devices
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3. Bathrooms
Wheelchair accessibility
• Toilet grab bars
Toilet seat at correct height
Bathroom doors widened
Lavatory mounted properly
Tub handrails and seats
Anti-slip surfaces for tub and showers
• Tublift
• Shower frontage
• Shower handrail and seat
4. Bedroom
Wheelchair accessibility
• Trapeze bar
Medium Priority Items
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• Doorknobs and handles
Non-slip floors in rooms other than bathrooms
• Light switches - master
• Switches at appropriate level
• Accessible window panes
Mirror/medicine cabinet at appropriate level
Mattress level adjusted
• Kitchen sink height
' Kitchen turning space
• Kitchen storage space
• Refrigerator accessible
• Signal systems (e.g. flashing signals and multi-
purpose signaler systems) that are wired into
structure
Low Priority Items
• Kickplates on doors
• Carpeting
• Soap dishes
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Towel racks
Bathroom door locks
Closet doors
Dressing table
Storage space
Kitchen sit-down center
Toe space under kitchen cabinets
Kitchen faucets and controls
Reaching devices
D. Administration of Services
The League of Human Dignity will coordinate application
processing for assistance and/or financial aid with the
following agencies:
City of Omaha Planning Department, Housing and
Community Development Division
Nebraska Department of Social Services
Paralyzed Veterans of American, Great Plains Chapter
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Nebraska Commission for the Hearing Impaired (Omaha
Office)
Nebraska Services for the Visually Impaired, Omaha
District
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
Nebraska Assistive Technology Project
Veterans Administration
E Procedures
The League of Human Dignity (LHD) will make the initial
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contact with the applicant to identify his/her needs, determine
financial eligibility and prepare a work write-up.
I f the LHD desires assistance in making a decision of
eligibility or determination of the extent of modifications
needed, or i f the LHD needs assistance concerning building
codes and design, contact wi l l be made with the Planning
Department, Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Division.
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f the LHD determines that the applicant's needs exceed the
Barrier Removal Program, LHD will contact the Planning
Department, Housing and Community Development Division to
determine i f referral to one of the City's Rehabilitation
Programs i s appropriate. I f the applicant i s eligible to
participate in a Rehabilitation Program, the LHD will assist
the HCD Division to determine barrier removal modification
needs prior to the work write-up.
The following steps shall be followed for processing:
1 . Outreach - preliminary data gathering
a. Applicant interview
b. Needs identified and prioritized
c. Eligibility determined (include verification of
income and checking and savings account deposits;
and verification of ownership and tax status with a
title certificate for applications that involve
modification of real estate
2. Outreach
a. Notification concerning program participation
3. Work Write-up - Prepare Final
a. Research equipment and designs as needed
b. Consult with city codes or Rehabilitation Division
c. in rental units, contact landlord to get permission
to do modifications
4. League of Human Dignity employees may be used for
minor rehabilitation tasks on barrier removal projects.
5. Bids: For projects estimated to cost $1 ,000 or less,
obtain verbal bids from two or more contractors on a
rotating list of approved contractors. For projects
estimated to cost more than $1 ,000:
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a. Prepare final bid specifications and bid invitations
b. Mail bid invitations
c. Bid opening, tabulation, and award contract
d. Obtain grantee and contractor signatures on
contracts. The League will obtain signatures from
all owners of record on contracts which involve
modifications to real estate.
e. Authorize contractor to begin job
6. Job Implementation
a. Monitor work of contractor
b. Certification of payment
c. Final inspection
d. Final payment to contractor
F. Eligibility Requirements
The LHD w i I be responsible for determining the eligibility of
applicants seeking financial assistance. Financial assistance
will be based on income qualifications and owner/renter
status.
1 . I f an applicant i s a renter, he/she must follow
procedures outlined in these guidelines under Section H.
Conditions for Landlord.
2. A landlord/owner may be an applicant, in which case the
annual household gross income eligibility requirement
shall be applied to tenants of the unit after barrier
modifications are made. No financial assistance will be
provided to a landlord/owner unless it is known that
potential disabled tenants are in need of housing which
has undergone barrier removal.
3. Owner/occupant households meeting the low/moderate
income guidelines and needing accessibilty
improvements are eligible to receive a barrier removal
grant.
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G. Definition of Annual Household Income
Annual Income. Annual income is defined as the anticipated
total income from all sources received by an individual or the
family head and spouse (even i f temporarily absent) and by
each additional member of the family over the age of 18 years
(including full-time students) residing in the same household,
including all net income derived from assets, for the 12-month
period following the effective date of initial determination of
eligibility as listed under "Income Inclusions" exclusive of
income that is temporary, nonrecurring or sporadic as listed in
item (I) under "Income Exclusions" and exclusive of certain
other types of income as listed in items (2) - (4) under
"Income Exclusions".
Income Inclusions
Annual Income shall include:
1 . The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages
and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and
bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
2. The net income from operation of a business or
profession (for this purpose, expenditures for business
expansion or amortization of capital indebtedness and an
allowance for depreciation of capital assets shall not be
deducted to determine the net income from a business);
3. Interest, dividends and other net income of any kind from
real or personal property savings, stocks, bonds, trust
funds, and other forms of capital investment (for this
purpose, expenditures for amortization of capital
indebtedness and an allowance for depreciation of
capital assets shall not be deducted to determine the net
income from real or personal property);
4. The full amount of periodic payments received from
social security, annuities, insurance policies, retirement
funds, pensions, disability or death benefits and other
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similar types of periodic receipts, including a lump-sum
payment for the delayed start of periodic payment;
5. Payments in lieu of earnings, such as unemployment and
disability compensation, worker's compensation and
severance pay (but see Item 1(c) under "Income
Exclusions").
6. Public assistance. I f the public assistance payment
includes an amount specifically designed for shelter and
utilities, that is subject to adjustment by the public
assistance agency in accordance with the actual cost of
shelter and utilities, the amount of public assistance
income to be included as income shall consist of:
a. The amount of the allowance or grant exclusive of
the amount specificaly designated for shelter or
utilities, plus
b. The maximum amount that the public assistance
agency could in fact allow the family for shelter
and utilities. I f the family's public assistance is
ratably reduced from the standard need by applying
a percentage, the amount calculated under this
paragraph shall be the amount resulting from one
application of the percentage.
7. Periodic and determinable allowances, such as alimony
and child support payments, and regular contributions or
gifts received from persons not residing in the dwelling;
8. All regular pay, special pay and allowances of member of
the armed forces (whether or not living in the dwelling)
who i s head of the family, spouse, or other person whose
dependents are residing in the unit (but see Item 1(e)
under "Income Exclusions"); and,
9. Any earned income tax credit to the extent i t exceeds
income tax liability.
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Income Exclusions
Annual Income shall pot include:
I . Temporary, non-recurring or sporadic income as the
following:
a. Casual, sporadic or irregular gifts;
b. Amounts that are specifically for, or in
reimbursement of, the cost of medical expenses;
c. Lump-sum additions to family assets, such as
inheritances, insurance payments (including
payments under health and accidence insurance and
worker's compensation), capital gains and
settlement for personal or property losses (but see
Item 5 under "Income Inclusions");
d. Amounts of educational scholarships paid directly
to the student or to the educational institution, and
amounts paid by the Government to a veteran f or
use in meeting the costs of tuition, fees, books and
equipment. Any amounts of such scholarships, or
payments to veterans, not used for the above
purpose that are available for subsistence are to be
included in income; and,
e. The hazardous duty pay to a family member in the
Armed Forces away from home and exposed to
hostile fire.
2. Income from employment of children (including foster
children) under the age of 18 years.
3. Payment received for the care of foster children.
4. Amount specifically excluded by any other Federal
statute from consideration as income for purpose of
determining eligibility. The following are examples of
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income subject to such exclusion:
(a) Relocation payments made under Title II of the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4621-4638);
(b) The value of the allotment provided to an eligible
household for coupons under the Food Stamp Act of
1977 (U.S.0 2011-2029);
(c) Payments to volunteers under the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951 -
4993); and
(d) Payments or allowances made under the
Department of Health and Human Services' Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (42 U.S.C.
8621 -8629).
H. Conditions for Landlords
The landlord must agree to make all accessibility
modifications deemed necessary by the LHD for which funding
is secured. Furthermore, the landlord must agree to provide
the accessible living unit for a renter with a physical
disability for a period of not less than three years. Evidence
of making the unit available to a renter with a physical
disability includes: advertising the unit as an accessible unit,
and notifying the League of Human Dignity of the availability
of the unit.
The landlord must have a rental unit that can be modified to
provide an accessible living unit for an individual with a
physical disability as required by the League of Human Dignity.
The landlord must agree that if , for any reason, he/she decides
not to continue to rent the improved unit to a person with a
physical disability in need of an accessible living unit, he/she
will rebate a portion of the initial grant at a rate of 100
percent of the first year, 50 percent of the second year, 25
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percent of the third year, and thereafter, zero percent (see
Attachment "B").
f the structure has undergone barrier removal modification as
a part of the Barrier Removal Program, the League of Human
Dignity will determine the amount of Community Development
Block Grant funds expended for barrier removal modifications.
I f the landlord does not continue to rent the improved unit to a
person with a physical disability, the Community Development
Block Grant portion expended on barrier removal w i I be paid
back at a rate of 100 percent the first year, 50 percent the
second year, 25 percent the third year, and zero percent
thereafter.
Conditions for Owners
The owner(s) must agree to make all accessibility
modifications deemed necessary by the LHD for which funding
i s secured. Furthermore, the owner(s) must agree to provide
the accessible living unit to a household member with a
physical disability for a period of not less than three years.
The owner(s) must have a living unit that can be modified to
provide an accessible living unit for a household member with
a physical disability as required by the League of Human
Dignity.
The owner(s) must agree that i f he/she sells or moves from
the property which was modified, the owner(s) will rebate a
portion of the initial grant at a rate of 100 percent of the first
year and, thereafter, zero percent. These conditions apply to
any changes in ownership of the improved unit.
f the structure has undergone barrier removal modification as
a part of the Barrier Removal Program, the League of Human
Dignity will determine the amount of Community Block Grant
Funds expended for barrier removal modifications. I f the
homeowner sell or moves from the modified property/home,
the owner(s) will rebate the Community Development Block
Grant porton at a rate of 100 percent the first year, 50 percent
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the second year, 25 percent the third year and zero percent
thereafter. These conditions apply to any change in ownership
of the improved unit.
J. Restoration to Original Condition
The landlord must agree to hold neither the City of Omaha nor
the League of Human Dignity responsible for any costs
associated with restoring the unit to its original condition i f
the tenant moves. I f the landlord so chooses, the landlord and
tenant must negotiate any agreement to cover costs of
restoration.
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K.. Displacement of Tenants
In no event shall any person or family be displaced, either
permanently or temporarily, from the property undergoing the
barrier removal project.
L. Non-discrimination on the Basis of Handicapped Status
The League of Human Dignity does not discriminate on the
basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs
or activities.
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EXHIBIT "F"
BUDGET - 2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC.
BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM
Barrier Removal Grants and
Miscellaneous Project Costs including
Title Searches $60,880.66
Operations Costs:
Salary and Benefits: Program staff $ 18 000.00
Budget Total $78,880.66
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LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr April 11, 2000
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, is in part the development of viable urban communities with decent
housing and a suitable environment principally for persons of low and moderate income and one
of the objectives with respect thereto is the elimination of conditions which are detrimental to
health, safety and public welfare through code enforcement, demolition, rehabilitation assistance
and related activities, including the modification of residential units for accessibility by persons
with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, League of Human Dignity, Inc., offers Independent Living Services
to persons with disabilities, including assistance with barrier free housing; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor recommended and the City Council on December 16,
1999, by Resolution No. 3039, favorably considered the 2000 Consolidated Submission for
Community Planning and Development Programs which included $75,000.00 for the League of
Human Dignity Barrier Removal Program; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor recommended and the City Council on May 25, 1999, by
Resolution No. 1385, approved an Agreement with the League of Human Dignity, Inc., for a
barrier removal program for the period of January 1, 1999, through December 31, 1999, with
authority to the Planning Director to extend the Agreement up to March 31 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the amount of $3,880.66 in FY 1999 CDBG Funds is remaining
under the Agreement approved by the City Council on May 25, 1999, by Resolution No. 1385;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into an agreement with the
League of Human Dignity, Inc., for the total amount of $78,880.66, to properly conduct the
Barrier Removal Program; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Omaha to enter into an
Agreement with the League of Human Dignity, Inc., a copy of the Agreement is attached hereto
and made a part hereof as though recited herein.
By
Counci(member
Adopted
City Clerk
Approved
Mayor
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LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, the attached Agreement as recommended by the Mayor, between the City
of Omaha and the League of Human Dignity, Inc., 5513 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106,
in the amount of$78,880.66 comprised of$75,000.00 in FY 2000 and $3,880.66 in FY 99 funds
for barrier removal services for the period from January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, is
hereby approved. Funds shall be paid from the Community Development Block Grant Fund No.
193, Organization Number 8317, Barrier Removal.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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