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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement for Granting of State Funds (2) Augusta Richmond GA DOcUMENTNAME:-1JreeJ'Y1en+ fDv [};,y{Ly1hVj of SteLk FW-dS DOCUMENT TYPE: A8(eevnen+ YEAR: ILl OJ rt BOX NUMBER: 5 FILE NUMBER: \ ""=) \ t..\-j NUMBER OF PAGES: '-Ii ~ . (;~ ,'t")\ I I I ,I . I ~ '~ ... " .\ ~~ '" .j ~ Grant No. 98-C-LB401 ~ STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB . STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 18th day of June, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHl~REAS. the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHl~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and wm~REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and wm~REAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient. .and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $12,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the pepartment. no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose. the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $ 9,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $ 3,000 $12,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. .~. .. r' ',r l { ~ J f { " I I .1 { Ii " . \ .~ .... ~-- Grant No. 98-C-LB40 1 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees. has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department. its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials, agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to. O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through ~4EI-10-28 and O.C.G.A. S36-67A(l) through S36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lega1lv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized. validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including fr.e expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid. enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information, documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books. records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable IClws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in ~e next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement :funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report:. financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Oven Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied wi1:h all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Mencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause. upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination, any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. ;; , j (" \ 1 r ~ 1-4 ! ~ 1,1 I: I 1\ 7 t- '. 'L .. :9'''" Grant No. !:J8-C-LB401 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion. that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete al:l or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal. state or local law. ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Mreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations. oral or otherwise, other than those. expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNI1Y AFFAIRS By: di~ ~ ~~ \Ud Jim Higdon. Commissioner Attest: Title: ~ (!,M~ Attest: Title: Attachments: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" ~ i r '. r ; ,. I ' '; 1 I I I '. .~ . r " ~~ ~ Grant No. 98-C-LB401 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used Augusta Richmond County for lighting for the Master City Little League. r . ",', j 'I, I, J i ( I I / , I .- I J ... II. Grant No. 98-C-LB400 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 18th day of June, 1998. by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHEREAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHl~REAS. mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and wmCREAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and wm~REAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration. the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein gran!: to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $25.000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $18.750 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 6.250 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $25,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. ;; . ,~, / '1., J { ( I , I ~ I 1 ,. " "' Grant No. 98-C-LB400 Page 2 of 4 : 5. Hold Harmless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department, its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department, its agents and employees. has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department. its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement. even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through ~4!)-1O-28 and O.C.G.A. ~36-67A(1) through S36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lega1lv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized. validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformanc.e with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitorini! and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor :performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books. records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report. financial. statement. project completion report or independent investigation of the Department, shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department. until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetinj!s. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement. it has complied widl all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination, any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. ~~.,~ I '\ \ I . j I I I ' , t I r ' " " Grant No. 98-C-LB400 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion. that the Recipient: 0.) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (iv) has violated any federal. state or local law. ordinance or regulation. the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations. oral or otherwise. other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first writted above. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS By: "jL.-,..d \ r ~ ~ Ji~n, Commissioner Attest, ~~~ Title: bL-f' ~C,04o~ Attest: Title: Attachment~,: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" ~ ,.; l i \_" t- '1 I I i I I I i' ,- l' ~ Grant No. !98-C-LB400 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used Augusta Richmond County for the operation of the health program at Beulah Grove Resource Center. ~ 1', ~ { I";..l t , --It .. J I' , I ] . Grant No. 98-C-LB469 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 30th day of June, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHgREAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHl~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficia:: to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHJ~REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHlCREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration. the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $24,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. .2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department. no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose. the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $18,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. \ $ 6.000 $24.000 Total Disbursement "-. 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. '. I :, . ~ .~, I I / . , I' Grant No. 98-C-LB469 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Hannless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department, its agents and employees. harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department, its agents and employees, has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Departmen':, its agents or employees. for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances. rules or regulations. including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. ~45-1O-20 through ~4!)-1O-28 and O.C.G.A. ~36-67A(l) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lega1lv Bindinl! Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly exis1:ing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid. enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitorinl! and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved llndings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds. whether based on an audit report. financial statement. project completion report or independent investigation of" the Department.. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible lor performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause. upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department. .' " \ " ~. 1 j j .\ I .. . " ,. I I' Grant No. 98-C-LB469 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (tii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal, state or local law. ordinance or regulation. the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise. other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written abo\'e. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS Attest, A Title: ~k of By: Attest: Title: , ~Ct~O~ Attachments: Exhibit A, "Scope of Services" 11;\ f , 'j " , , , ..( c. '. .-' .. I' Grant No. 98-C-LB469 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for the operation of the Lucy Laney Museum. , , ' \ ' , ~, I , , ' , \ Grant No. !38-C-LB206 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient"). WHE:REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHE:REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHE.REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHEREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and eA-pend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts. an amount not to exceed $15.000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department. no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose. the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $11.250 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 3,750 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $15,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. , . \ 1 . . ' . " " ' ':r .Grant No. 98-C-LB206 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Obligations. The Recipient shall hold the Department, its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to, damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department, its agents and employees. has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein, The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials, agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal. state or local conflict of interest laws. ordinances. rules or regulations, including but not limited to. O.C.G.A. ~45-1O-20 through ~4!5-1O-28 and O.C.G.A. ~36-67A(1) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lega1lv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly exisUng and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid. enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring an'd Auditing. Upon request. the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved Jndings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report, financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department, shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Oven Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the OffiCial Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture, between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible :for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. I' . , . , . . , 't Grant No. 98-C-LB206 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion. that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (lii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (iv) has violated any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement. upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise. other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS By: , Commissioner ( Attest, /J1'M7~W Title: --&j ~ t~0~ Attest: Title: TIlle docIIntIlIlOIlrovtd .. ~~!~f Attachments: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" , , . , ''- , ' . ~ .Grant No. 98-C-LB206 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for the conservation treatment for 62 flags and banners in the Augusta-Richmond County Museum. ,i : . I' 1. , . , . , " -- Grant No. 9B-C-LB20B STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY O:F DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") , WHICREAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHlCREAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHEREAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. 950-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHEREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowled@~d, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $5,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department. no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $3,750 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $1,250 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $5,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. . , ;. . . .. ---- Grant No. 98-C-LB208 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Obligations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees. harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees, has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees. for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws. ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 945-10-20 through ~45-10-28 and O.C.G.A. S36-67A(l) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Legallv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditing. Upon request. the Recipient agrees to provide the Departmen~: with any information, documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit repOIt, financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department, shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Oven Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the OffiCial Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture, between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or \vithout cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department. I"~ . " . '. . , . , .. Grant No. 98-C-LB208 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines. in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted In any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal. state or local law. ordinance or regulation. the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Al!reement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written abo'te. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS vf;92yor 17 ~ Attest, d Wi/}t Title: ~ ~ By: n, Commissioner h~~~C~ Attest: Title: Attachment~;: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" ,./ ..... . '. . . ~ \ . " .' , . -'.' Grant No. 98-C-LB208 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County to build a portico onto the Woodrow Wilson House. . I ,. ,..., 'j '" .--. ~ or G:iant No. 98-C-LB205 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY O][i' DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Commun:ity Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient"). WHE:REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHE~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHE:REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHE.REAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and eA']Jend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Project. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient. and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $25,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $18.750 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 6.250 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $25.000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. , . ,l . 'I 'I ~ , ' , Grant No. 98-C-LB205 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Oblie:ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department, its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department, Its agents and employees, has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide fULds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal. state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through ~45-1O-28 and O.C.G.A. ~36-67A(1) through S36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient R:tests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lel!allv Bindinl! Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditing. Upon request. the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information, documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included In the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds. whether based on an audit report, financial statement. project completion report or independent investigation of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement. it has complied wi.th all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department Is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department. .', " , ' , r _ ;. Grant No. 98-C-LB205 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines. in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (Hi) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement. upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations. oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUE,TA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS By: yor ( Attest41w;1I&t4t/A/ TItle: c.W Attest: Title: ~~~ Attachments: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" . . " . , , ' , J", '. . .. G:rant No. 98-C-LB205 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County to purchase property for the Southeastenl Firefighters Burn Foundation. ~ '~ .\ . . ; ~ 1. - , ' Grant No. ~98-C-LB141 STATE OF IGEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 6th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient"). WHE:REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHE:REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHE.REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. S50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein: and WHEREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Project. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient. and the Recipient hereby accepts, an amount not to exceed $12,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference an j made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $ 9,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 3,000 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance witl1 this Agreement. $12,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. ;j" . . .\ lit,' . ' '. Grant No. 98-C-LB141 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement. including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department, its agents and employees, has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department. its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal. state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances. rules or regulations, including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through ~4~;-10-28 and O.C.G.A. ~36-67A(l) through S36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall contir:.uously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Legallv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformanc~ with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditinl!. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved llndings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit repor::, financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department. until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Oven Meetinlts. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the OffiCial Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipier..t is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Termination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. . . . '-I~ a. . . " 'l . Grant No. 98-C-LB141 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (:.) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal. state or local law, (ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and 'between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS By: -!i~~ Attest:~~ ~ Title: .f:!f; y~ (!, ~~ Attest: Title: TIIlI doCume", ~rMd aI ~.rq:1Y~ y ~o Attachment~.: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" I . . . . " " >, . . Grant No. 98-C-LB141 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for lighting for the West Augusta Little League. '\ Grant No. 98-C-LB186 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Commur.ity Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHgREAS. the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHl~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHI~REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. 950-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and wmCREAS. the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW. THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowled@~d, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts. an amount not to exceed $20,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the AgreeIT\ent. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $15,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 5.000 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement, $20,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. ,., . , '. Grant No. 98-C-LB186 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Obligations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to, damage claims for injury to persons or property, The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees. has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department. its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement. even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials, agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances. rules or regulations. including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 945-10-20 through 945-10-28 and O.C.G.A. 936-67A(l) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally. the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Legallv Bindinl! Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authoIity to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitorinl! and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents. and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report, financial statement. project completion report or independent investigation of the Departmem. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetinl!s. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Al!encv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture, between the Department: and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination, any funds under this Agreerr:.ent have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. " .'\ . . , .. . Grant No. 98-C-LB 186 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (1) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement: (ili) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS B~ By: , Commissioner Attest:----t2 Title: I ~AA~O~ Attest: Title: Thlt iocumtnt IW1tWtd u FZ!7i:lf /lley lie Attachments: Exhibit A. "Scope of Services" .' . , ' . ~ > , . .. ! \l .. Grant No. 98-C-LB186 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for operations of the Hope House for Vromen. .,. , . , . ..1 , \ ~ J, .. Grant No, 98-C-LB213 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHl~REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHgREAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial. to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHI~REAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer :public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHI~REAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the ,state of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein gran': to Recipient. and the Recipient hereby accepts. an amount not to exceed $100,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department. no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose. the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $ 75,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $ 25,000 $100,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. , ~ . ." I .L i Grant No. 98-C-LB213 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Hannless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees, harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement. including b'.lt not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and eJo..-pressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees, ::1as neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement, even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials, agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to, O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through 845,-10-28 and O.C.G.A. 936-67A(l) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Legallv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information, documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an acccunting of these funds shall be included in the neJo..1: regularly scheduled audit or financial statement oJ the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report. financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department. until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetinl!s. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement. it has complied wilb all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Mencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship. partnership or joint venture, between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination, any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient, said funds shall be retained by the Department. lJ :,'- '. Grant No. 98-C-LB213 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (j) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (il) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement: (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (iv) has violated any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement. upon request. 13. Entire Al!reement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS By: on, Commissioner L~()~ Attest: Title: Thla documtnt ~roved as ~\11~t ey ale Attachment~;: Exhibit A, "Scope of Services" t .... r " ... I".... '0. Grant No. 98-C-LB213 Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for the operation of the Woodrow vVilson historic home. . ;. .f ,.1 1 'c Grant No. 98-C-LB215 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WHI~REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and wm~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and wmCREAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and wm;REAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration. the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Pro1ect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient, and the Recipient hereby accepts. an amount not to exceed $16.000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference ar..d made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $12,000 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $ 4,000 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $16,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. " l>> .: '- Grant No. 98-C-LB215 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Oblil!ations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees. harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to, damage claims for injury to persons or property. The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees, has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement. even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials. agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws. ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to. O.C.G.A. ~45-10-20 through ~4.3-10-28 and O.C.G.A. 936-67A(l) through ~36-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally. the Recipient al:tests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Lel!a1lv Binding Act. The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including be expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid, enforceable and legally binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditinl!. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Departmelli: with any information, documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books, records and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report. financial statement, project completion report or independent investigation of the Department, shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department. unW such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Open Meetings. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the OffiCial Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Agencv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture, between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination. any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department. :;: \ , .. ~ , . Grant No. 98-C-LB215 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines. in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (Ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (iv) has violated any federal. state or local law. ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Al!reement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between th,e parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed to said modification in writing. IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS B~J By: Attest, d'l/lJ~/A/ Title: ~~k of l.ssion ~ Attest: Title: ~JJg~ Attachments: Exhibit A, "Scope of Services" ... , j .~ , , ~ ". . . Grant No. 98-C-LB215 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County for the operation of the Augusta Opera House. ,J; " -to '. - . '" , Grant No. 98-C-LB183 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGREEMENT FOR GRANTING OF STATE FUNDS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 14th day of May, 1998, by and between the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and Augusta- Richmond County. a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") . WH]~REAS, the State of Georgia desires to promote the health and welfare of its citizens; and WHJ~REAS, mutual cooperation and assistance between the state and its political subdivisions is beneficial to the administration of programs to assist the citizens of the state; and WHgREAS, the Department is authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ~50-8-8 to grant and administer public funds in furtherance of the public purposes specified therein; and WHgREAS, the Recipient warrants that it is a validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and expend funds for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and warranties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration. the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. Scope of Proiect. The Department shall upon the terms and conditions contained herein grant to Recipient. and the Recipient hereby accepts. an amount not to exceed $50,000 to be used solely for the purposes specified in the attached Exhibit A. which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Agreement. 2. Accountabilitv. The Recipient agrees to expend said funds solely in conformance with this Agreement and to account for said funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any funds not expended for the purposes provided herein shall be returned to the Department, no later than completion of the project. 3. Disbursement of Funds. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Department shall pay the Recipient in accordance with the following payment schedule: $37,500 Within ten days of the Department's receipt of the executed Agreement. $12,500 Upon receipt by the Department of written certification of project completion in accordance with this Agreement. $50,000 Total Disbursement 4. Applicable Dates. The effective date of this Agreement is specified on page one. . - . . ~ ' . +. ' . . . ; , .' Grant No. 98-C-LB 183 Page 2 of 4 5. Hold Harmless Obligations. The Recipient shall hold the Department. its agents and employees. harmless from against any and all claims resulting from or arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to. damage claims for injury to persons or property, The Recipient has requested the funds herein and expressly acknowledges that the Department. its agents and employees. has neither assumed nor undertaken any legal duties to the Recipient or others except to provide funds as agreed to herein. The Recipient agrees to make no claims or demands against the Department, its agents or employees, for any damage that may result from or arise out of this Agreement. even if such claims or demands are made against the Recipient. 6. Conflicts of Interest. The Recipient warrants and represents that all of the officials, agents and employees of the Recipient have not violated any applicable federal, state or local conflict of interest laws. ordinances, rules or regulations, including but not limited to. O.C.G.A. 945-10-20 through ~45-10-28 and O.C.G.A. 936-67A(l) through 1336-67A(4) and that the aforementioned parties shall continuously comply with the same throughout the term of this Agreement. Additionally, the Recipient attests that all officials of the Recipient have certified the same. 7. Enforceable and Legallv Binding Act, The Recipient certifies that it is duly organized. validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia; that it has all the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assume the responsibilities herein including the expenditure of funds; and that all necessary actions have been and will be taken in conformance with all applicable laws to make this Agreement and actions hereunder valid. enforceable and legally 'binding acts of the Recipient. 8. Monitoring and Auditing. Upon request, the Recipient agrees to provide the Department with any information. documents and/or photographs the Department deems necessary to monitor performance of this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to maintain proper and accurate books. reco::ds and accounts reflecting its administration of Agreement funds and compliance with all applicable laws. Such documentation shall be retained for at least three years from the completion of said project and shall be made available to the Department upon request. The Recipient further agrees that an accounting of these funds shall be included in the next regularly scheduled audit or financial statement of the Recipient and any future audits or financial statements until all expenditures of Agreement funds have been accounted for. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any unresolved findings of the Department concerning expenditure of project funds, whether based on an audit report, financial statement. project completion report or independent investigation of the Department. shall preclude the Recipient from applying for or receiving any further grants or other funds from the Department, until such findings are resolved to the satisfaction of the Department. 9. Oven Meetinl!s. The Recipient certifies that in approving this Agreement, it has complied with all the open meeting requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 10. No Al!encv or Partnership. Nothing herein nor any actions of the parties hereto or their agents or employees shall create any agency relationship, partnership or joint venture. between the Department and the Recipient. The Department is not an agent or representative of the Recipient and the Recipient is not an agent or representative of the Department. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for performing any and all obligations under this Agreement. 11. Tennination. The Department may terminate this Agreement. with or without cause, upon five business days written notice to the Recipient. If at the time of termination, any funds under this Agreement have not been disbursed to Recipient. said funds shall be retained by the Department. .. . J ,'\' \. .. .. . " . . . ... Grant No. 98-C-LB 183 Page 3 of 4 12. Satisfaction. In the event the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the Recipient: (i) has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement in a timely manner; (ii) has failed to complete all or a portion of the actions required under the Agreement; (iii) has acted in any way contrary to the purposes for which the grant was awarded; or (tv) has violated any federal. state or local law, ordinance or regulation, the Recipient shall be required to return to the Department all funds disbursed under this Agreement, upon request. 13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among and between the parties. There are no representations, oral or otherwise, other than those expressly set forth herein. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless both parties have agreed. to said modification in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written abo'le. FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI AFFAIRS ByGf By: . ~~~~t'-t4~L)I~/!I/ ~ Attest: Title: ~()~ Thia tIoeument lPII,ov.d IS F{;~~J' O/lIIy ale Attachmenb: Exhibit A, "Scope of Services" J ' ~ . " . . ) .~~ )~ . . ." ;;. .. ' .. . ,.. .:: Grant No. 98-c-LB183 Page 4 of 4 EXHmIT A The Local Assistance Grant shall be used by Augusta-Richmond County to construct a recreation complex in east Augusta.