2017-536 Aging - City of Durham - Pass-Through Agreement for Allocation, Disbursement and Accounting of the Section 5310 Funds

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DCHC-MPO equitable service to minority women, children and the elderly population in the course of executing the funds. Also, the DCHC, in the process of selecting fund recipients would make sure that potential fund recipients have incorporated minority programs into their proposal and that the disadvantaged population group have been given due consideration and are not harmed by the execution of the project. Section 504 and ADA Reporting The DCHC-MPO project funding guidelines will guarantee that all programs funded by Section 5310 funds comply with all Section 504 and ADA rules and regulations.Accordingly, all applicants would be made to certify that their respective projects comply with all applicable rules and regulations related to Section 504 and ADA. Also, program selection would be made with Section 504 and ADA compliance requirements in mind and the level of compliance may influence the selection of a program. Additionally,The DCHC-MPO would require that fund recipients have endorsement from other human service agencies that cater to the needs of ADA clients.Also, any ADA violation by a fund recipient may be ground for termination of the funds.The LPA will notify each grant recipient at the time of the grant award that that allegations made in regards to discrimination in service or employment, including Section 504 and ADA will be reported and investigated.The City Human Relations Department may be contacted by anyone alleging discrimination in service or employment, including Section 504 and ADA. Sub-recipients must be in compliance with Section 504 ADA requirements. Any written complaints alleging discrimination will be referred to Durham Human Relations Department and the NCDOT's Office of Equal Opportunity. Program Measures At the beginning of each program year, and depending on the scope or the emphasis areas chosen by the DCHC-MPO as qualified areas for funding, a set of criteria would be outlined that would be the basis for selection of projects. As part of the compliance and monitoring process, individual projects will have specific reporting benchmarks that must be met in order to stay compliant and be eligible for continuous funding. On a quarterly basis, all sub-recipients will provide documentation to their financial administrator, and reports would be compiled and forwarded to the DCHC-MPO for further review and filing. Such reports will be required when invoices are submitted for payment by the recipient.Twice a year, the DCHC-MPO will review the benchmarks and make necessary notations as may be required to ensure that the recipients are in full compliance and fulfilling the objectives depicted in their grant application. Overall the program administration would ensure that: • All applicants, both public and private, are given equal opportunity to submit application for financial assistance under this program. • All recipients understand the purpose of the funding program, general reporting standards, and requirements set by the program administrators. • All recipients and sub-recipients are in compliance with the requirements contained in the provisions of the program, including the provision of all relevant information or reports related to the execution of the program. Approved by DCHC MPO TAC 6.11.14 Page 11