2021-026-E Housing-NC Dept of Commerce CDBG-CV grant_Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:6D54E8BA-1794-4F70-B78E-1EA897E6B473 (e) Program means the community development program,project, or other activities,including the administration thereof,for which assistance is being provided under this Agreement and which is described in the Recipient's approved application, as may be modified. (f) The date for receiving the grant means the date of the REDD Director's signature on the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval. 2. Timely Execution. Due to the need to expedite the use and expenditure of CDBG-CV funds, Recipient's failure to execute and return a copy of the Agreement within 60 days of the date of the REDD Director's signature on the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval may be deemed by DOC to determine the funds are available for reallocation to other subrecipients. I 3. Obligations of the Recipient. The recipient shall perform the Program as specified in the application approved by DOC as may be amended with DOC approval. The Recipient hereby certifies that it will comply with all applicable federal and state laws,regulations, rules, and Executive Orders,pursuant to Paragraph(e) of Rule .0407 of the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant Administrative Rules,4 NCAC 19L. The Recipient shall also comply with all other lawful requirements of DOC, all applicable requirements of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina specifically N. C. G. S. 87-1-87-15.9 and any other applicable laws,rules,regulations,requirements, and Executive Orders currently f or hereafter in force. Recipient is prohibited from any fraud,waste, and abuse of CDBG funds by any person or entity. The rules contained in 4 N.C.A.C. 19L(as well as applicable federal rules and regulations) are part of the Agreement, except where specifically modified by applicable law,rule,regulation,DOC,the CDBG CV HUD Program Requirements and any subsequent amendments,regulations or clarifications to any of the foregoing. Additionally,Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with respect to the Program and the Grant(and any of its proceeds)with all applicable federal and state laws,rules,regulations and requirements, including but not limited to the following(as each may be modified or amended): (1)the CDBG-CV HUD Program Requirements; (2)Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended(42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq), (3) existing CDBG laws,rules,regulations and requirements, as may be amended, including those set forth in 24 C.F.R.,Part 570; (4)North Carolina laws,rules,regulations and requirements; (5) DOC guidance and requirements regarding CDBG now or hereafter in effect,including but not limited to: DOC's CDBG-CV Guidelines and Application Instructions, and DOC bulletins or other guidance documents; and(6)Recipient's own approved CDBG-CV application to DOC, as may be amended with DOC approval. 4. Obligations of Recipient with Respect to Certain Third-Party Relationships. Recipient is responsible to DOC for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and all applicable laws,rules,regulations and requirements, even when the recipient designates a third party or parties to undertake all or any part of the Program. The Recipient shall comply with all lawful requirements of DOC necessary to ensure that the program is carried out in accordance with the Recipient's certifications including but not limited to the certification of assumption of environmental responsibilities under Rule .1004 of the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant Administrative Rules,4 NCAC 19L. If the Recipient contracts with or designates a third party to undertake all or part of the Program,the Recipient's contract with the third party must require the third party to comply with this 2