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City of Omaha Robert C.Peters
Hal Daub,Mayor September 15, 1998 Acting Director
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
The attached proposed Resolution approves a subrecipient Agreement between the City of Omaha
and Mercy Housing Midwest, a Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation, 7262 Mercy Road, Suite 102,
Omaha, NE 68124, for fiscal year 1997 Continuum of Care Supportive Housing Funding in the
amount of $172,880.00 to be used for the provision of safe and affordable housing, case
management, and supportive services for homeless families with children to assist them in
transitioning from homelessness to a greater degree of self-sufficiency and independent living.
In April of 1997, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advertised
competition for FY 1997 Continuum of Care for the Homeless Assistance grant funds. The purpose
of the funding is to support locally developed continuum of care systems designed to meet the multi-
faceted needs of homeless persons.
The City subsequently applied to HUD for Supportive Housing assistance for Mercy Housing
Midwest project and on February 12, 1998, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development notified the City of the selection of Mercy Housing Midwest for funding under the
FY97 Supportive Housing Program. The City Council has previously approved the acceptance of
this funding from HUD. This project is a continuation grant.
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The Mercy Housing Midwest project is one of five continuum of care projects approved by HUD.
The City's Continuum of Care projects will help provide a much needed comprehensive approach
to develop and implement housing and service delivery programs to help homeless individuals and
families move to permanent living and self-sufficiency to the extent possible.
We urge your favorable consideration of this Resolution.
Sincerely, Referre City Council for Consi ration:
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Omaha, a Municipal
Corporation in Douglas County,Nebraska(sometimes hereinafter referred to as "City") and Mercy
Housing Midwest, a Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation, 7262 Mercy Road, Suite 102, Omaha,NE
68124 (sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") on the terms, conditions and provisions
as set forth below:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha is a municipal corporation located in Douglas County,
Nebraska, and is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and is authorized and
empowered to exercise all powers conferred by the State constitution, laws, Home rule Charter of
the City of Omaha, 1956,as amended,and local ordinances including,but not limited to,the power
to contract; and,
WHEREAS, on April 8, 1997, the U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development
published in the Federal Register a Notice of Funding Availability for Continuum of Care Homeless
Assistance designed to help communities develop Continuum of Care systems to assist homeless
persons; and,
WHEREAS, the Omaha Are Continuum of Care for the Homeless is comprised of
organizations providing shelter and services to homeless individuals and families on an area-wide
basis; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Omaha undertook an inclusive community process for developing
and implementing a Continuum of Care strategy which included participation of the membership of
the Omaha Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Omaha developed and submitted to the U.S.Department of Housing
and Urban Development a consolidated application with the Stephen Center, Inc., Mercy Housing
Midwest,The Salvation Army,the Siena/Francis House,and the Family Service of Greater Omaha;
and,
WHEREAS,on February 12, 1998,the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
notified the City of Omaha of the selection of its consolidated application for funding under the
Fiscal Year 1997 Supportive Housing Program; and,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded
Supportive Housing funds in the amount of $172,880.00 to Mercy Housing.Midwest and has
assigned NE26B97101 as the grant agreement number for the Mercy Housing Midwest project;and,
WHEREAS, Supportive Housing assistance for Omaha's Continuum of Care programs will
help provide a much needed comprehensive approach to develop and implement housing and service
delivery programs to help homeless individuals and families move to permanent living and self-
sufficiency to the extent possible.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these mutual covenants, Mercy Housing Midwest
and the City of Omaha do hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS -ABBREVIATIONS
1.1 "City" shall mean-the City of Omaha, a Nebraska Municipal Corporation.
1.2 "Contractor" shall mean -Mercy Housing Midwest, a non-profit corporation, 7262
Mercy Road, Suite 102, Omaha,Nebraska 68124. (See Exhibit "A")
1.3 "Director" shall mean-the Planning Department Director of the City of Omaha.
1.4 "Recipient" shall mean-the City of Omaha.
1.5 "Subrecipient" shall mean - a public or private non-profit agency, authority or
organization receiving Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Supportive Housing
funds to undertake eligible activities. In this Agreement,the subrecipient is Mercy
Housing Midwest.
1.6 "HUD" shall mean-the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1.7 "Supportive Housing Program(SHP)" shall mean-the program conducted under the
provisions of Title IV, Subtitle C, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance
Act (McKinney Act), as amended, (42 USC 11381) and the Code of Federal
Regulations (24 CFR Part 583).
1.8 "SHP Funds" shall mean - that portion of the Supportive Housing Program Grant
awarded to the City as may be available during Program Years 1998, 1999 and 2000
for the use specified herein, in an amount not to exceed $172,880.00 subject to the
terms, conditions, and requirements of said Grant.
1.9 "Homeless Person" shall mean-an individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular,
and adequate nighttime residence; and an individual or family who has a primary
nighttime residence that is: 1) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter
designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels,
congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill), 2) an institution
that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized
or 3) a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular
sleeping accommodation for human beings.
1.10 "ANCHOR" shall mean - Automated National Client-specific Homeless services
Recording System continuum of care information system for homeless recovery
developed by the University of Pennsylvania that standardizes the assessment of
consumer needs, creates individualized service plans, and records the use of housing
and services.
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1.11 "Application" shall mean-the Mercy Housing Midwest application submission, on
the basis of which the SHP Funds were approved by HUD, including any
certifications and assurances and any information or documentation required to meet
any SHP Funds conditions. The "Application" is contained in Exhibit "B",
incorporated herein by this reference.
1.12 "Continuum of Care" shall mean - the coordinated and responsive network of
programs and services providing emergency,transitional, and supportive shelter and
supportive services to the Omaha area's homeless individuals and families, or near
homeless individuals and families.
SECTION 2. DUTIES AND CONDITIONS OF CITY FINANCING
2.1 Subject to and conditioned upon actual receipt of same, the City agrees to make
available to the Contractor One Hundred Seventy-two Thousand Eight-Hundred
Eighty Dollars($172,880.00)in SHP Funds, Fund NE26B970101, for the purposes
set forth in this Agreement, and as detailed in Exhibit "C" Scope of Work,
incorporated herein by this reference.
2.1.1 City funding pursuant to this Section shall be contingent upon receipt of and
subject to the availability of SHP funds in amounts adequate to meet any
contractual obligations in force upon the date of execution of the Agreement
as well as this proposed obligation. Should adequate funding not be
available,the City shall notify the Contractor as soon as reasonably possible.
At this time, the responsibilities of the Contractor under Section 3 of this
Agreement shall be released,the provisions of Section 5,Paragraph 5.10 will
be exercised and the Agreement will be terminated.
2.1.2 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 "D".
2.1.3 Monthly billing will be submitted the Director by Mercy Housing Midwest
with the monthly progress report. The monthly bill and progress report is due
not later than thirty (30) days following each monthly reporting period.
2.1.4 The City shall review and monitor the required monthly reports that identify
the progress/accomplishments of Mercy Housing Midwest on the activities
included in this Agreement and on contracts entered into with third parties
pursuant thereto.
2.1.5 The City shall prepare monthly payment vouchers for Mercy Housing
Midwest based upon the Contractor's monthly progress report and request for
payment.
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2.1.6 The City shall retain five percent(5%)of the SHP Funds, or Eight Thousand
Two Hundred Thirty-two Dollars ($8,232.00), to pay the cost of eligible
administrative activities it may incur.
2.1.7 Mercy Housing Midwest shall use the remaining One-Hundred Sixty-four
Thousand Six Hundred Forty-eight Dollars ($164,648.00) in SHP Funds for
the purposes set forth in this Agreement(See Exhibit "C" Scope of Work).
2.1.8 No fmancial assistance provided pursuant to this Agreement may be used to
replace State or local funds previously used, or designated for use, to assist
homeless persons.
2.1.9 The City may deobligate the remaining amounts for services in any year if
the actual cost of services for that year is less than the total cost anticipated
in the Application.
SECTION 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
3.1 The Contractor shall use the SHP Funds to provide safe and affordable housing,case
management, and supportive services for homeless families with children to assist
them in transitioning from homelessness to a greater degree of self-sufficiency and
independent living in accordance with Exhibit "C", Scope of work. This shall be
accomplished by:
3.1.1 making available case management plus supportive services to families with
children residing in four(4) scattered site houses.
3.2 The Contractor shall submit an operating budget by line item indicating all proposed
expenditures and sources of revenue for the 1998 SHP year(See Exhibit "D").
3.3 The Contractor shall submit monthly progress report to the Director delineating
Mercy Housing Midwest accomplishments for the previous 30 day period on the
specific activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.
3.4 The Contractor shall submit monthly financial reports to the Director delineating the
revenue and line item expenditures for Mercy Housing Midwest services undertaken
pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, a monthly check register is to be submitted
listing each expenditures by check number,payee, date and amount.
3.5 The Contractor shall comply with all provisions and regulations of the Supportive
Housing Program and have an annual audit completed in compliance with OMB
Circular A-133. A copy of the audit shall be provided to the Director. OMB Circular
A-133 is referenced this Agreement as Exhibit "E".
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3.6 The 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 solely for the limited purpose stated, and the Contractor further agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the City of Omaha for any liability arising out of the
improper use by the Contractor of information provided.
3.7 The 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 expenses. The Comptroller General of the United States of
America or any duly authorized representatives, or any duly authorized
representatives of the City of Omaha, as approved by the Planning Director, shall
have access to any books,documents,papers,records and accounts of the Contractor
or subcontractors which are directly pertinent to this undertaking 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. Any contract
entered into by the Contractor with any Subcontractors shall include this Section to
ensure said access.
3.7.1 The Contractor shall keep any records and make any reports (including those
pertaining to race,ethnicity,gender,and disability status data)that HUD may
require within the time frame required.
3.8 The Contractor shall provide an annual assurance,in writing to the Director, for each
year SHP Funds are received that the project will be operated for the purpose
specified in the Application.
3.9 The Contractor shall conduct an ongoing assessment of the supportive services
required by the residents of projects and the availability of such services, and make
adjustments as appropriate.
3.10 The Contractor shall provide for the consultation and participation of not less than
one homeless person or formerly homeless person on the board of directors or an
equivalent policy making entity of the Contractor, to the extent that such entity
considers and makes policies and decisions regarding any project, services, or
assistance provided pursuant to this Agreement.
3.10.1 This requirement may be waived, in writing by HUD, if the Contractor is
unable to meet it and presents an acceptable plan to otherwise consult with
homeless or formerly homeless persons in considering and making such
policies and decisions.
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3.11 The Contractor must, to the maximum extent practicable, involve homeless
individuals and families, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, in
constructing,rehabilitating,maintaining, and operating the project and in providing
supportive services for the project.
3.12 The Contractor must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in
the provision of reasonable accommodation to prospective clients and must adopt
procedures to make available information on the existence and locations of facilities
and services that are accessible to persons with a handicap and maintain evidence of
implementation of the procedures.
SECTION 4. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from August 1, 1998 through and including
July 31, 2001.
SECTION 5. PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT
5.1 Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 3 Clause. Attached hereto ax Exhibits "F"
and "G", and made a part hereof by this reference, are the equal employment
provisions of this Agreement.
5.2 Non-Discrimination. The Contractor shall not,in the performance of this Agreement,
discriminate or permit discrimination in violation of federal or state laws or local
ordinances because of race, color, handicap, familial status, sex, age, political or
religious opinions, affiliations or national origin.
5.3 Captions. Captions used in this Agreement are for convenience and are not used in
the construction of this Agreement.
5.4 Applicable Law. Parties to this Agreement 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 Agreement.
5.5 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 agreement. Any violation of this section with the knowledge
of the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the Agreement
voidable by the Mayor or Council.
5.6 Merger. This Agreement shall not be merged into any other oral or written
agreement, lease or deed of any type.
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5.7 Modification. This Agreement 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, pursuant to Section 10-142 of the
Omaha Municipal Code.
5.8 Assignment. The Contractor may not assign its rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the express prior written consent of the City.
5.9 Strict Compliance. All provisions of this Agreement 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
representatives of the parties.
5.10 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"H"). Upon termination of this
Agreement all funds and interest in any account hereunder shall become the property
of the City and shall be returned to the City.
5.11 Indemnification. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from
and against: (1)any and all claims arising from contracts between the Contractor and
third parties made to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement; and, (2) any and all
claims, liabilities or damages arising from the preparation or presentation of any of
the work covered by this Agreement.
5.12 Nebraska Law. This Agreement shall be a contract made under and governed by the
laws of the State of Nebraska.
5.13 Unenforceable Provisions. Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the
extent of such prohibition of enforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any
other jurisdiction.
5.14 Disclosure of Lobbying. The Contractor shall certify and disclose,to the best of its
knowledge and belief,that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf
of the undersigned,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
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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 undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The language of this certification 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.
5.15 Subrecipients. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements and the standards
of OMB Circular No. A-122, "Cost Principles for the Nonprofit Organizations"
(Exhibit "I"), and with the requirements of Attachments A, B, C, F, H,N and 0 to
OMB Circular A-110 (Exhibit "J").
5.16 Drug-Free Workplace. The Contractor is subject to the requirements of Sections
5151-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace act of 1988 and HUD's implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Part 24 (See Exhibit "K").
5.17 Use of Debarred, Suspended, or Ineligible Contractors. The provisions of 24 CFR
Part 24 shall apply to the employment, engagement of services, awarding of
contracts, or funding of any contractors or subcontractors during any period of
debarment, suspension, or placement in ineligibility status (See Exhibit "L").
SECTION 6. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
In further consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained,the parties hereto expressly
agree that for purposes of notice, including legal service of process, during the term of this
Agreement,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,NE 68183
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(2) Sr. Carolyn Coffey
Regional President
7262 Mercy road, Suite 102
Omaha,NE 68124
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates indicated
below.
ATTEST: CITY 0 F� MAHA:
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CIT LERK OF'TH ITY OF OMAHA M' OR OF H C T 0 MAH
WITNESS: MERCY HOUSING MIDWEST, a Nebraska
Non-Profit Corporation
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Sr. Carolyn Coff , Regiona 're ill nt
Date Date
APPROVED S TO FORM:
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SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS
Agreement
Exhibit Location Description
A 1.2 Articles of Incorporation, Directors, Corporation Resolution
B 1.11 Application
C 2.1, 3.1 Scope of Work
D 2.1.1, 3.2 Annual Operating Budget
E 3.5 OMB Circular A-133
F 5.1 Equal Employment Opportunity Clause
G 5.1 Affirmative Action Plan
H 5.10 Termination- CFR 85.43 and CFR 85.44
I 5.15 OMB Circular A-122
J 5.15 OMB Circular A-110
K 5.16 Drug-Free Workplace
L 5.17 Use of Debarred, suspended, or Ineligible Contractors
Note: Exhibits B and E through L are available in the Planning Department and are hereby
incorporpated into this Agreement by this reference.
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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MERCY ROUSING 1[ZD8E8? By�trrcc_}•0;�n
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The undersigned, pursuant to the Nebraska Nonprofit
Corporation Act, Neb., E$y. Stat,. Section 21-19,106 (Reissue 1987) ,
et seq. as amended, hereby adopt the following revised and restated
Articles of Incorporation . These revised and restated Articles of
Incorporation supersede the original Articles of Incorporation and
all amendments thereto.
ARTICLE I
NAME: OFFICE: AGENT
r� Section 1. The name of this Corporation shall be Mercy Housing
Midwest.
Section a. The address of the registered office of this
Corporation is 7262 Mercy Road, Omaha , Nebraska, 68124 and the
name of the Corporation's registered agent at such address is
Carolyn Coffey, RSM.
ARTICLE II
PERIOD OF EXISTENCE
This Corporation shall have perpetual existence.
ARTICLE III
PURPOSES
Section 1. The Corporation is organized for charitable purposes
within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, as amended, exclusively to:
(a) Provide low income and homeless persons, potentially
homeless persons or otherwise disadvantaged persons with
housing facilities and educational and supportive
services; and,
(b) Contribute to the fulfillment of the purposes of Mercy
Housing, Inc. , a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, which is
exempt from federal income tax as an organization
described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986.
This Corporation shall be operated exclusively for educational and
charitable purposes and in a manner which is consistent with and
supportive of the Mission and philosophy of the Sponsor.
section 2. No part of the net earnings of this Corporation shall
inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its directors,
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officers, or other private persons, except that this Corporation
shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation
for services rendered.
Section 3. No substantial part of the activities of this
Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation, and this Corporation shall not
participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of,
or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
section 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of these
Articles of Incorporation, the Corporation shall not carry on any
other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a
corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) (3)
of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any
future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to
which are deductible under Section 170(c) (2) of the Internal
Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax
code.
ARTICLE IV
Section 1. This Corporation, in order to carry out its
purposes, shall have the power to do any and all things as fully
and to the same extent as natural persons could do, and this
Corporation shall have such powers as may be necessary or
incidental to the attainment of the purposes of this Corporation as
set forth in Article III hereof.
Section 2. The enumeration of the powers hereinabove shall not
be deemed a renunciation of any of the powers conferred in the
Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act, $eb. Rev. Stat. Section 21-1901
(Reissue 1977) , st seg. , as amended, ] for nonprofit corporations,
charitable societies or religious associations, but rather all such
powers shall be deemed fully vested in this Corporation as though
hereinabove specifically enumerated.
ARTICLE V
J(EMBERSHIP
This Corporation shall have only one member who is entitled to vote
on matters relating to this Corporation and that member shall be
Mercy Housing, Inc. , hereinafter "Member, " a Nebraska nonprofit
corporation. The powers, duties and rights reserved to the Member
shall be identified in the Corporation's Bylaws.
ARTICLE VI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The affairs of this Corporation shall be managed by
a Board of Directors.
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Section 2. The number, qualifications, term, method of acting
and method of appointment and removal of the Board of Directors
shall be set forth in the Bylaws of this Corporation.
Section 3. Removal of Directors. Any Director may be removed
either with or without cause at any time by action of the Corporate
Member.
ARTICLE VII
DISSOLUTION
In the event that this Corporation shall be dissolved or wound up
at any time, then all of the properties, monies, and assets of this
Corporation remaining after provision has been made for payment of
its known debts and liabilities as provided by law, shall become
the exclusive property of Mercy Housing, Inc. or other entity that
is designated by Mercy Housing, Inc. and that is an exempt
organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
In the event that Marcy Housing, Inc. no longer exists, such
properties, monies, and assets of this Corporation shall be
transferred exclusively to and become the property of such
nonprofit funds, foundations or corporations, organized and
operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes, as are
selected and designated by the Board of Directors and the Member of
this Corporation; provided, however, that any such funds,
foundations and/or corporations shall qualify as an exempt
organization or organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of the United States as that Section exists
or may subsequently be amended; provided further, however, that
prior to taking any action to permit or cause the voluntary or
involuntary dissolution of this Corporation, the Board of Directors
shall obtain all approvals required of the Member.
ARTICLE VIII
REVISION OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIOK
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended upon receiving the
affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the Directors in office and
the approval of the Member.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned have executed these
Articles of Incorporation on this day of rePrfin d i-tt. , 1995.
MERCY HOUSING MIDWEST
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President `/ U
Secretary
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HgRRINGTON HOMES PROGRAM
1997-1998
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William A. Cutler(Chair)
Funeral Director and Co-Owner
Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries
7805 West Center Road
Omaha,NE 68124
402-391-3900 (Work)
402-391-8903 (Fax)
September 1997-September 2000
Katrina Jones
Exempt Secretary N, Omaha Public Schools
4274 Wirt
Omaha, NE 68111
402-595-7057 (Work)
402-595-7090 (Fax)
September 1996-September 1999
Marguerite Whetstone
Past Director
Housing Management Div.
U.S. Dept. Of Housing and Urban Development
15663 Fountain Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68118-2171
402-330-4053 (HP)
September 1995-September 1998
Corporate Officers
President: Sr. Carolyn Coffey,RSM
Vice Pres: Sr. Lillian Murphy, RSM
V.P./Treasurer Patricia O'Roark
Secretary: Pat Eppelsheimer
Asst. Secretary: Kristine K. Hahn
Board Officers
Chairperson: William Cutler 1996-1998
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MERCY HOUSING MIDWEST
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Board of Directors
1997-1998
William A. Cutler Larry Kritenbrink
Funeral Director& Co-Owner Attorney at Law
Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Cutler Baird, Holm, McEachen
Mortuaries 1500 Woodmen Tower
7805 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha, NE 68124 402-344-0500 (BP)
402-391-3900 (BP) 402-344-0588 (f)
402-391-8903 (0 September 1996-September 1999
September 1997-September 2000
Larry Potratz
Dolores V. Goodlett Executive Director
Social Services Minister Lincoln Housing Authority
Holy Family Church 5700 R Street
1715 hard Street Lincoln, NE 68505
Omaha, NE 68102 402-467-2371 (BP)
402-341-6561 (BP) 402-467-5900 (f)
402-344-8136 (f) September 1995-September 1998
September 1997-September 2000
Dolores Preisinger, RSM
Doug Goodman Medical Review Consultant
Vice President 5027 Copper Creek Rd.
People's National Bank Omaha, NE 68157-2907
1600 W. Broadway 402-731-8041 (HP)
Council Bluffs, IA 51503 September 1996-September 1999
712-328-1333 (BP)
712-328-2911 (f) Walt Pyper
September 1997-September 2000 Retired Business Executive
838 Timbercrest Dr.
Richard A. Hachten, II Council Bluffs, IA 51503
President 712-323-4594 (HP)
Alegent Health September 1996-September 1999
1010 North 96th St.
Omaha, NE 68114 Molly Moore Romero
402-343-4420 (BP) Attorney at Law
402-343-4337 (f) 5101 Nicholas Street
September 1995-September 1998 Omaha, NE 68132
402-553-6276 (HP & f)
September 1996-September 1999
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James J. Stolze
Associate Portfolio Manager
Woodmen of the World Life Ins. Society
1700 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402-271-7228 (BP)
402-342-5136 (f)
September 1995-September 1998
Marguerite D. Whetstone
Past Director,
Housing Management Div.
U.S. Dept. Of Housing &Urban
Development
15663 Fountain Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68 1 18-2171
402-330-4053 (HP)
September 1995-September 1998
CORPORATE OFFICERS
President: Sr. Carolyn Coffey, RSM
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Vice Pres: Sr. Lillian Murphy, RSM
V.P./Treas: Patricia O'Roark
Asst. Secty: Kristine K. Hahn
Secty: Pat Eppelsheimer
BOARD OFFICERS
Chair: Molly Romero
Vice Chair; Larry Potratz
MHM:bdlist.97-98
Updated 5/13/1998
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At the November 21, 1996 meeting, the board authorized the President of the Harrington
Homes Corporation to sign all necessary documents that would be necessary between board
meetings. Such documents would be presented at the following board meetings for ratification.
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EXHIBIT "C"
• Scope of Work
SECTION A. PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. The Project's Purpose.
The Harrington Homes Program, sponsored by Mercy Housing, is a transitional housing
program for homeless families with children. It began in 1988 with the acquisition of
four"scattered site"houses,utilizing McKinney funds from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Mission of Mercy Housing/Harrington Homes :
Mercy Housing provides quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for the
economically poor,to strengthen families and promote healthy communities.
Program Objectives :
1. Transitional housing-To provide safe and affordable housing for homeless
families with children, and
2. Case Management-To provide an educational/goal-setting component along with
comprehensive programs and services which assists homeless persons to obtain
education and job skills, increase self-esteem and ford employment and
' independent housing.
The Omaha Area Continnum of Care for the Homeless has identified transitional housing
as a critical area. Families come from area shelters, cars,the streets, etc. and need an
extended time to become stable by learning new job skills and fording employment. For
many families,without this transitional time, their history is one of going from shelter to
shelter. Harrington Homes can provide an opportunity for such families to become more
independent and become contributing members of society.
2. The Homeless Population to be Served by the Project..
Characteristics,Needs and Where they Live
1. Lack of education/job skills required to find employment. The head of household
usually exhibits low self-esteem and self-confidence. Most lack good
communication skills.
2 Nearly all need assistance in budgeting and money management,housekeeping
skills,parenting and other skills related to maintaining a home and family.
3. Many of the families we have seen are young adults with children who have been
asked to leave the parent's home. They live with friends for awhile but eventually
' _.. end up in shelters or on the streets. They have very few job skills or work
experience.
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4. There has been an increase in the number of families seen with drug and/or
alcohol abuse. For some,this problem has been treated. The head of household
leaves a drug treatment center and has no place to live. They need an address so
they can be reunited with their children. The person continues to need follow-up
care and assistance with all areas as described in number 1. above .
5. Some of the families are victims of domestic abuse. While this is a problem that
leads to homelessness,the abused may have different needs. For some, we see all
the needs as described above. Others may have a home but cannot live in it
because of fear of the abuser. Some are well educated and may have a job. They
come to transitional housing to rebuild a life for themselves and for their children.
The Referral Plan used to Reach Families
1. Harrington Homes maintains good contact with area shelters and receives most
referrals from them.
2. The Omaha Area Continnum of Care for the Homeless has a list of 147 Agencies ,
including social services agencies. Harrington Homes is listed there and receives
referrals.
3. We also receive referrals from current or former residents who have found the
program helpful to them.
3. The Housing Where Participants Will Reside.
1. The structures to be used are four"scattered site"houses. Three house are three
bedroom and one house is two bedroom. At the present time five adults and
twelve children live in the four houses.
2. The type and scale of these houses adapt themselves best to single parents with
small children. Most of the calls for housing are from this type family.
3. Our houses are not handicapped accessible.
4. The Harrington Homes are located within the designated Enterpirse Zone. Bus
transportation is adequate except late at night and on week-ends. Some have had
to turn down a job because the buses did not run late enough to bring them home
from the job site. The Omaha Public School system provides good transportation
for the children to go to school.
5. Safety is a big issue. The houses are secure with window and door locks but
often the families need education on safety measures. Families are encouraged to
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get to know neighbors and join Neighborhood Associations where available.
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6. Participants are involved in decision making as they set their goals for the two
year period. Most goals involve education/job training and employment. The
Residents have the opportunity to be involved with the Gateways Program,
Project Resolve,the"Pathways"program(described below) and others leading to
a job or a better job.
7. Participants will be helped to access permanent housing by connecting them with
organizations providing home ownership for low income families such as Holy
Name Housing, United Methodist Ministries and Habitat for Humanity. Also, a
task force of the Omaha Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless has been
meeting to identify all of the affordable housing stock available in the City.
8. The Residents may stay in Harrington Homes for a period of two years. In certain
cases an extension of up to one year may be approved.
4. The Supportive Services the Project Participants Will Receive.
1. The participants' service needs are accessed in three ways: a)by working with the
counsellors at the shelters where the family is coming from,b)by a needs
assessment upon arrival at Harrington Homes, and c)by ongoing communication
with each family as they work on their identified goals.
Their future housing needs are assessed throughout the program and as they
prepare to leave the program. Some will be potential homeowners and others will
receive assistance with affordable rental housing.
Communication/follow-up with families completing the program continues for a
period of one year.
2. The type and scale of services are tailored to each family. The Director of
Resident Services meets with each family on a weekly basis to set goals and
provide assistance in meeting the goals. For one family the goal may be to return
to school. The Director of Resident Services may assist in getting a Pell grant to
pay for tuition,help set a schedule of classes,help find child care, etc. Another
family may be looking for a job. The work here would be to provide lists of
available employers,help write a resume, set up a class for computer skills, etc.
3. The accessibility of services is adequate for most families. Most do not have cars
and have to rely on the city bus system which is adequate except for late night and
weekends. Services are located in the area near where our houses are located, and
include grocery stores, department stores, banks, schools, and child care.
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4. Harrington Homes also has a program called"Pathways". It is a collaborative
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effort with a local hospital in which a resident of Harrington Homes can
participate in a six month paid internship in a department of the hospital. The
hospital provides a mentor of each participant and an evaluation at the end of the
program. Nine out of ten participants have been offered employment at the
hospital on completion of the program.
5. Whether the Project is Innovative.
N/A
6 Performance Measures for SHP Goals.
A. Help program participants obtain and remain in permanent housing:
1. 50% of the participants will remain in the Harrington Homes Program for
at least one year.
2. 50%of the participants will move to permanent housing upon completion
of the transitional housing program.
3. Follow-up assistance will be available for all participants and at least 50%
will remain in contact with the Director of Resident Services for one year.
B. Help program participants increase their skill and/or income:
1. All participants will be enrolled in an education/job training program or be
in the workforce within six months of beginning the Harrington Homes
Program.
2. 50%of participants will continue educational programs after completing
the Program.
C. Help program participants acheive greater self-determination:
1. 100%of participants will have written,realistic, measurable goals.
2. 100% of participants will have a written budget/money management plan.
3. 100%of participants will be enrolled in the ANCHoR information system.
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EXHIBIT "D"
Project Number NE26B970201
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Submission Summary Revised Grant # NE26B970101
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C. Project In column 1, enter the amount of SHP funds requested by line-item. The SHP request is the
Budget annual base amount times the term you indicated in your recent application for which you were
conditionally selected. For lines 4-8, follow the mathematical steps indicated. In column 2,
(renewal enter the total cost for each line-item,which is the SHP request(column 1)plus all other funds
projects) needed to pay for each line-item for the term.
HUD grant number of your initial award/renewal: NETH-88-0021
Requested grant term (1, 2, or 3 years): 3.
Line Item Column 1 Column 2
SHP Request Total Budget
1. Real Property Leasing $ $
2. Supportive Services $ 126.852 $ 134,352
3. Operations $ 33.000 $ 81,419
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4. Subtotal (add lines 1 through 3) $
159,852
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Increase 3 0 of line
5 Cost c ease (upto / 4)
4,796 --------------
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total
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Costs (uptoy/oe 7 Administrative
6)
8,232
8. Total Renewalq
Request (tota
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172,880 -------------------------
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form HUD-40076-2..(11998)'
G25A CITY OF OMAHA
• LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr ,5e.ptember 15 19 98
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, on April 8, 1997, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development published in the Federal Register a Notice of Funding Availability for Continuum of
Care Homeless Assistance designed to help communities develop Continuum of Care systems to
assist homeless persons; and,
WHEREAS, Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funding is designed to create
community systems for combating homelessness; and,
WHEREAS, the Omaha Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless is comprised of
organizations providing shelter and services to homeless individuals and families on an area-wide
basis; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha undertook an inclusive community process for
developing and implementing a Continuum of Care strategy which included participation of the
membership of the Omaha Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Omaha developed and submitted to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development a consolidated application with the Stephen Center, Inc., Mercy
Housing Midwest,The Salvation Army, the Siena/Francis House, and the Family Service of Greater
Omaha,for Continuum of Care Supportive Housing assistance; and,
WHEREAS, on February 12, 1998, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development notified the City of Omaha of the selection of its consolidated application for funding
under the Fiscal Year 1997 Supportive Housing Program; and,
WHEREAS,the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded
Supportive Housing funds in the amount of $172,880.00 to Mercy Housing Midwest and has
assigned NE26B970101 as the grant agreement number for the Mercy Housing Midwest project; and,
By
Councilmember
Adopted
City Clerk
Approved
Mayor
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G25A CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr S.epiexabex.:15 19..98
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WHEREAS, Supportive Housing assistance for Omaha's Continuum of Care.
programs will help provide a much needed comprehensive approach to develop and implement
housing and service delivery programs to help homeless individuals and families move to permanent
living and self-sufficiency to the extent possible.
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 Mercy Housing Midwest, 7262 Mercy Road, Suite 102, Omaha,Nebraska 68124, a
Nebraska non-profit corporation, for Supportive Housing funding in the amount of$172,880.00 for
the purpose of providing safe and affordable housing,case management,and supportive services for
homeless families with children to assist them in transitioning from homelessness to a greater degree
of self-sufficiency and independent living,is hereby approved. Funds in the amount of$172,880.00
shall be paid from the Continuum of Care Supportive Housing Grant No.NE26B970101, Fund No.
190.
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