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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3941 - contract for professional and technical services with western illinois regional councilRESOLUTION NO. 3 9 41 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES BETWEEN WESTERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL COUNCIL (WIRC) AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee of the City of Canton has determined that it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Canton to enter into a contract for professional and technical services agreement with WIRC to act as the program administrator for a grant the City received from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in an amount of $286,020 to implement asingle-family owner occupied housing rehabilitation program, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Canton has made a similar determination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved by the Canton City Council. 2. That the Mayor of the City of Canton, Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Canton. 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois at a regular meeting this 19 day of October 2010 upon a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Aldermen West, Sarff, Schenck, Reed, Hartford, Pickel, Ellis NAYS: ABSENT: Alderman Rivero O evin R. Meade, ayor ATTEST: --' Diana Tucker, City Clerk CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PART I AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of , by and between the City of Canton, Fulton County, State of Illinois, (hereinafter called the grantee),•and the Western Illinois Regional Council, (hereinafter called the Program Administrator) a regional council of public officials organized and existing pursuant to 50 ILCS 10/1 (1992) (hereinafter referred to as WIRC): WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the grantee desires to implement asingle-family owner occupied housing rehabilitation program and related activities under the general direction of the Illalois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP); and WHEREAS, the grantee desires to engage the WIRC to render certain services in connection with the prog~•am's administration and implementation, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AGREED', by and between the grantee and WIlZC as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The WIRC shall perform various services and tasks as might be required to assist the grantee in implementing its program responsibilities. All tasks perfw•med by WIRC shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations as established by DCEO. Professional and technical services to be provided to the grantee shall include the following: a. Completion of all necessary environmental review requirements as required by the State of Illinois including compliance with federal and state regulations concerning historic preservation and floodplains. b. Preparation and maintenance of a financial management system including establishing a •bookkeeping system, maintaining accurate and complete records of all transactions and issuing periodic financial reports to the grantee. c. All phases of program administration necessary to ensure expedient and efficient implementation of the Community Development Assistance Program, including but not linited to the following: 1) establish and maintain program files; 2) complete and submit to DCEO the necessary paperwork and financial information needed prior to project start-up; 3) complete and submit to DCEO the necessary payment vouchers and documentation needed for payment of program funds by the State of Illinois Comptroller; 4) assist the grantee in completing the necessary paperwork to ensure a grant of $286,020 from DCEO to the grantee for asingle-family owner occupied housing rehabilitation project as outlined in the grant award documents as executed between DCEO and the grantee; 5) Provide marketing of the program which will include: • Set up and conduct an informational meeting after grant award announcement; • Development of brochures and informational sheets; ' • Mail notices of meeting to all households in the target area; 6) Schedule appointments for potential applicants; 7) The Program Adtn~inistrator shall determine eligibility of the applicant based on documentation provided at the time of the application; 8) The Program Administrator shalt be responsible for assessing the housi~lg units and preparing the bid specifications; 9) The Program Administrator shall provide to the Homeowner, a list of general contractors for the purpose of bidding the project. 10) The Program Administrator shall conduct partial and final inspections of the project; 11) The Program Administrator shall be responsible for preparing the following documents; • Notice to Proceed; • Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Construction Contract; ' • Rehabilitation Program Agreement; • Pre-Construction Form; • CDAP Recapture Agreement; • . H'TF Recapture Agreement; and • Invoices and CDAP Checks; and • Prepare all lead documents. 12) The Grantee shall ]zerein assign the Program Administrator the rights to sign program documents including the Recapture Agreements, which shall be filed with the county clerk's office. This does not give the Program Administrator the right to sign program checks. The grantee shall have the responsibility to sign all CDAP checks. ,~ 2 13) The Program Administrator shall be the interpreter of the requirements in connection with the work and shall mediate all claims and disputes between the owner and the contractor; d. Monitor the project during its completion to ensure that all federal, state, and local program regulations are adhered to satisfactorily. e. Monitor equal opportunity activities of the grantee and any construction company involved in the project to ensure all federal, state, and local regulations are adhered to satisfactorily. ' f. If required, ensure compliance with all federal and state labor standards, including but not limited to, securing employee wage decisions, conducting payroll reviews and employee interviews, and report on wage compliance. g. Complete program closeout requirements to include preparation of a Grantee Performance Report and other DCCA close out materials and assisting as necessary in a program audit. ' 2. Time of Performance. The services of the WIIZC shall commence upon the approval of the Agreement by the me-nbership of the grantee governing body and the WIRC as executed by the Executive Director, and shall continue until all items listed as part of the Scope of Services section are completed. 3. Access to Information. It is agreed that all information data, reports, and records, and maps as are existing, available, and necessary for the carrying out of the work outlined previously shall be furnished to WIRC by the grantee and its agencies. No charge will be made to WIRC for such information and the grantee and its agencies will cooperate with WIRC in every way possible to facilitate the performance of the work described in the Agreement. 4. Compensation and Method of Payment. The maximum amount of compensation and reimbursement to be paid hereunder shall not exceed $40,000.00 to be paid as follows: a. The WIRC shall voucher in the following manner: Direct labor -include personnel and fringe benefit costs; osta a rintin and Direct Costs -includes specifically defined costs, such as travel, p g , p $~ third party contractual services; Indirect Costs -includes office supplies, rent, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses billed as a percentage of personnel. • b. All administrative cost invoices will give a brief description of the activities undertaken in relation to this agreement. 3 c. The grantee may withhold up to 10 percent of the total contractual obligation from the final payment until such time as all~program close-out requirements leave been met and an audit the program funds has been conducted. 5. Prior Performance. The grantee hereby accepts any satisfactory performance pursuant to the Contract which may have occurred prior to the execution date of this Contract provided such performance meets with the approval of the grantee. 6. Indemnification. WIRC shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless the grantee and its agency members from and against them; and shall assume fiill responsibility for payments of federal, state, and local taxes on contributions imposed or required under the Social Security, Workers' Compensation and income tax laws. ~. Miscellaneous Provisions. a. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws. of the State of Illinois, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable with the project area of the grantee. b. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of flee parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns where permitted by this Agreement. c. In any case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceabilityahall not affect ally other provision thereof and this Agreement shall not be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. d. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and a writing to be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is subject to the provision titled,."Terms and Conditions" and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 9. Nothing iu this Agreement shall be construed to authorize the provision of legal services by WIRC. 10. Acceptance of this Agreement confers upon the WIRC the authorization to act as signature authority on behalf of the recipient. '~ 4 IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and/or seals. By: Ke m Meade Mayor ~b~j 5 ~i b Date By: F. Mike Kirby, President Western Illinois Regional Council By: Suzan J. Nash, Executive Director Western Illinois Regional Council 5 PART II TERMS AND CONDITIONS . Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, WIRC shall fail'to fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if WIRC shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Contract, the grantee shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to WIRC of such . termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five (5~) days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all ftnished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports prepared by WIRC under this Contract shall,'at the option of the grantee, become its property and WIRC shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. Notwithstanding the above, WIlZC shall not be relieved of liability of the grantee for damages sustained by the grantee by virtue of any breach of the Contract by WIRC, and the grantee may witl~liold any payments to WIRC for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the grantee from WIRC is detennined. . 2. Termination for Convenience of the Grantee. The grantee may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to the WIRC. If the Contract is terminated by the grantee as provided herein, WIRC will be paid for the time provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of WIRC, paragraph one hereof relative to termination shall apply. 3. Chan es. The grantee may, fi•om time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of WIRC to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of WIRC's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the grantee and WIRC, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. 4. Pers nne . a. The WIRC represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, alt personnel required in performing the services under this Contract. Such persoruiel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the grantee. b. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by WIRC or.under its supervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such services. c. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of the Contract. 5. Assi_ ar- a~~ The WIRC shall not assign any interest on this Contract, and shall not 6 transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the prior written consent of the grantee. 6. Reports and Information. The WIRC shall fitrnish the grantee periodic reports pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this Contract. Records and Audits. The WIRC shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by thb grantee to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both state and non-state shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the grantee or any authorized representative to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both state and non-state shares, and will be retained for five (5) years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted by the grantee. 8. Compliance with Local Laws. WIRC shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the state and local governments. 9. Equal Em~lovment OOpportunity. The WIRC agrees that it will comply with state and federal civil rights laws together with all requirements mandated by the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any programs or activities undertaken by the WIRC. The WIRC further agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246 as amended and subsequent laws, rules and regulations effectuating same, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and requires that affirmative action betaken; and will require compliance with the above by its contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers with whom the WIRC does business. The WIltC has aBoard-approved Affirmative Action Plan and takes affirmative action by recruiting, employing, and promoting protected class members, which include women, minorities, tl~e handicapped, and veterans. The WIRC therefore provides opportunities for employment and advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service (excluding dishonorable) or presence of a mental or physical handicap which does trot impair ability to perform required tasks. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not restricted to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, salary administration, transfer, training, compensation, reduction in work force and termination. 10. Interest of Members of the Grantee. No member of the governing body of the grantee, and no other officer, employee or agetrt of the grantee who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program shall have 7 i .) any personal financial interest, director indirect, in this Contract; and WIRC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 11. Interest of Other Local Public Officials. No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public off cial of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and WIRC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 12. Interest of WIRC and Employees. WIRC covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in airy manner or degree with the performance of its service hereunder. WIRC further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having such interest shall be employed. 8 CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL ~5ERVICES FART I AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this I ~T~day of Ocr:_ ~n- a , by and between the City of Canton, Fulton County, State of Illinois, (hereinafter called the grantee),'and the Western Illinois Regional Council, (hereinafter called the Program Administrator) a regional council of public officials organized and existing pursuant to 50 ILCS 10/1(1992) (hereinafter referred to as w1RC>: WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the grantee desires to implement asingle-family owner occupied housing rehabilitation program said related activities under the general direction of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP); and WHEREAS, the grantee desires to engage the WIRC to render certain services in connection with the program's administration aiid implementation, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AGREED, by and between the grantee and WLRC as follows; 1. Scope of Services. The WIItC shall perform val'ious services and tasks as might be required to assist the grantee in implementing its program responsibilities. All tasks performed by WIRC shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations' as established by DCEO. Professional and technical services to be provided to the grantee shall include the following: a. Completion of all necessary envirotunental review requirements as required by the State of Illinois including compliance with federal and state regulations concerning historic preservation and floodplains. b. Preparation and maintenance of a financial management system including establishing a •bookkeeping system, maintainnig accurate and complete records of all transactions and issuing periodic financial reports to the grantee. c. All phases of program administration necessary to ensure expedient and efficieirt implementation of the Community Development Assistance Program, including but not ]united to the following: 1) establish and maintain program file 2) complete and submit to DCEO the i needed prior to project start-up; 3) complete and submit to DCEO the necessary payment vouchers and documentation needed for payment of program funds by the State of Illinois Comptroller; 4) assist the grantee in completing the necessary paperwork to ensure a grant of $286,020 from DCEO to the grantee for asingle-family owner occupied housing rehabilitation project as outlined in the grant award documents as executed between DCEO and the grantee; 5) Provide marketing of the program which will include: • Set up and conduct an informational meeting after grant award announcement; • Development of brochures and informational sheets; • Maii notices of meeting to all households in the target area; 6) Schedule appointments for potential applicants; 7) The Program Administrator shall determine eligibility of the applicant based on documentation provided at the time of the application; 8) The Program Administrator shall be responsible for assessing the housing units and preparing the bid specifications; 9) The Program Administrator shall provide to the Homeowner, a list of general contractors for the purpose of bidding the project. 10) The Program Administrator shall conduct partial and final inspections of the project; 11) The Program Administrator shall be responsible for preparing the following documents; • Notice to Proceed; • Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Construction Contract; • Rehabilitation Program Agreement; • Pre-Construction Form; . • CDAP Recapture Agreement; • ~ HTF Recapture Agreement; and • Invoices and CDAP Checks; and ' • Prepare all lead documents. 12) The Grantee shall hereui assign the Program Administrator the rights to sign program documents including the Recapture Agreements, which shall be filed with the county clerk's office. This does not give the Program Administrator the right to sign program checks. The grantee shall have the responsibility to sign all CDAP checks. 2 13) The Program Administrator shall be the interpreter of the requirements in connection with the work and shall mediate all claims and disputes between the owner and the contractor; d. Monitor the project during its completion to ensure that all federal, state, and local program regulations are adhered to satisfactorily. e. Monitor equal opportunity activities of the grantee and any construction company involved in the project to ensure all federal, state, and local regulations are adhered to satisfactorily. f. If required, ensure compliance with all federal and state labor standards, including but not limited to, securing employee wage decisions, conducting payroll reviews and employee interviews, and report on wage compliance. g. Complete program closeout regttiretnents to include preparation of a Grantee Performance Report and other DCCA close out materials and assisting as necessary in a program audit. 2. Time of Performance. The services of the WIIZC shall commence upon the approval of the Agreement by the membership of the grantee governing body and the WIRC as executed by the Executive Director, and shall continue until all items listed as part of the Scope of Services section are completed. 3. Access to Information. It is agreed that all information data, reports, and records, and maps as are existing, available, and necessary for the carrying out of the work outlined previously shall be furnished to WIRC by the grantee and its agencies. No charge will be made to W1RC for such information and the grantee and its agencies will cooperate with WIRC in every way possible to facilitate the performance of the work described in the Agreement. 4. Compensation and Method of Pavment. The maximum amount of compensation and reimbursement to be paid hereunder shall not exceed $40,000.00 to be paid as follows: a. The WIRC shall voucher in the following manner: Direct labor -include personnel and fringe benefit costs; Direct Costs -includes specifically defined costs, such as travel, postage, printing, and third party contractual services; Indirect Costs -includes office supplies, rent, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses billed as a percentage of personnel. b. All administrative cost invoices will give a brief description of the activities undertaken in relation to this agreement. . 3 c. The grantee may withhold up to 10 percent of the total contractual obligation from the final payment until such tithe as all program close-out requirements Dave been met and an audit the program funds has been conducted. 5. Prior Performance. The grantee hereby accepts any satisfactory performance pursuant to the Contract which tnay have occurred prior to the execution date of this Contract provided such. performance meets with the approval of the grantee. 6. Indemnification. WIRC shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless the grantee and its agency members from and against them, and shall assume full responsibility for payments of federal, state, and local taxes on contributions imposed or required under the Social Security, Workers' Compensation and income tax laws. 7. Miscellaneous Provisions. a. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Illinois, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable with the project area of the grantee. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrator ~, legal representatives, successors and assigns where permitted by this Agreement. c. In any case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Agreement shall not be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and a writing to be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 8. Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is subject to the provision titled,."Terms and Conditions" and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 9. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to authorize the provision of legal services by WIRC. 10. Acceptance of this Agreement confers upon the WIRC the authorization to act as signature authority on behalf of the recipient. 4 J IN WITNESS HEREOF, the pasties Dave hereunto set their hands and/or seals. By: Kevin Meade Maygor~j J~] ~j . Date BY: I F. Mike Kir ,President ' Western Illinois Regional Council i By: Suzari J. Nash, ecuti irec r Western Illinois Regional Council ' ~ • 5 PART II TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, WIIZC shall fail~to fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if WIRC shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Contract, the grantee shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to WIRC of such . termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports prepared by WIRC under this Contract shall, at the option of the grantee, become its property and WIRC shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. Notwithstanding the above, WIRC shall not be relieved of liability of the grantee for damages sustained by the grantee by virtue of any breach of the Contract by WIRC, and the grantee may withhold any payments to WIRC for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the grantee from WIRC is determined. . 2. Termination for Convenience of the Grantee. The grantee may terminate this Contract at any tithe by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to the WIRC. If the Contract is terminated by the grantee as provided Herein, WIRC will be paid for the tune provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of WIRC, paragraph one hereof relative to termination shall apply. 3. Changes. The grantee tnay, from tithe to time, request changes in the scope of the services of WIRC to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease iu the amount of WIRC's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the grantee and WIRC, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. 4. Personnel. a. The WIRC represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required in petforming the services under this Contract. Such persoruiel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the grantee. b. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by WIRC or.under its supervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authot•ized or permitted under state and local law to perfotm such services. c. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of the Contract. 5. Assign ability. The WIRC shall not assign any interest ott this Contract, and shall not 6 transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the priot• written consent of the grantee. 6. Reports and Information. The WIRC shall furnish the grantee periodic reports pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this Contract. 7. Records and Audits. The WIRC shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the grantee to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both state and non-state shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the grantee or any authorized representative to assut•e proper accounting for all project funds, both state and non-state shares, and will be retained for five (5) years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted by the grantee. 8. Compliance with Local Laws. WIRC shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the state and local governments. 9. Eaual Employment Opportunity. The WIRC agrees that it will comply with state and federal civil rights laws together with all t•egtiit•ements mandated by the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any programs or activities undertaken by the W1RC. The WIRC further agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246 as amended and subsequent laws, rules and regulations effectuating same, which prohibits discrimiuatiotl because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and requires that affirmative action betaken; and will require compliance with the above by its • contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers with whom the WIRC does business. The WIRC has aBoard-approved Affirmative Action Plan and takes affirmative action by recruiting, employing, and promoting protected class members, which include women, minorities, the handicapped, and veterans. The WIRC therefore provides opportunities for employment and advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, national ot•igin, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service (excluding dishonorable) or presence of a mental or physical handicap which does not impair ability to perform required tasks. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not restricted to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, salary administration, transfer, training, compensation, reduction in work force and termination. 10. Interest of Membet•s of the Grantee. No member of the governing body of the grantee, and uo othet• officer, employee or agent of the grantee who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program shall have 7 any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and WIlZC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 11. Interest of Other Local Public Officials. No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal fina~icial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and WIRC shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 12. Interest of WIlZC and Employees. WIRC covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its service hereunder. WIRC further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having such interest shall be employed. 8