Agmt 2012 Building Futures with Women and Children BFWC

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(1) Approved Plan. The Subrecipient agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the City of San Leandro's specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The City of San Leandro shall provide Affirmative Action guidelines to the Subrecipient to assist in the formulation of such program. The Subrecipient shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for approval prior to the award of funds. (2) Women- and Minority -Owned Businesses (W /MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford minority and women -owned business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this contract, the term "minority and female business enterprise" means a business at least fifty -one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purposes of this definition, "minority group members" are Afro - Americans, Spanish- speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish- heritage Americans, Asian - Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may ' rely on written representations by Subrecipients regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation. (3) Access to Records. The Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its sub - subrecipients to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records and accounts by the Grantee, HUD or its agent, or other authorized federal officials for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein. (4) Notifications. The Subrecipient will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the Subrecipient's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. (5) EEO /AA Statement. The Subrecipient will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action employer. (6) Subcontract Provisions. The Subrecipient will include the provisions of Paragraphs VIII A, Civil Rights, and 8, Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each sub - Subrecipient or vendor. c. Employment Restrictions (1) Prohibited Activity. The Subrecipient is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for political activities; sectarian or religious activities; lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities. (2) OSHA. Where employees are engaged in activities not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, they shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or receive services in buildings or surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to the participants' health or safety. d. "Section 3" Clause (1) Compliance. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this contract and binding upon the City of San Leandro, the Subrecipient and any sub - Subrecipients. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the City of San Leandro, the Subrecipient and any sub - Subrecipients, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions specified by the agreement through which federal assistance is provided. The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists which would prevent compliance with these requirements. The Subrecipient further agrees to comply with these "Section 3" requirements and to include the following -3- CDBG Agreement with BFWC FY12 -13