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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty-City CDBG NOFA 2026-2027 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY 2026-2027 URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR COOPERATING CITIES Program Description The County of Riverside has opened the CDBG application period for the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cycle for Cooperating Cities within the County’s Urban County CDBG program. CDBG is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest-running programs at HUD. The CDBG entitlement program allocates annual grants to larger cities and urban counties to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals. The CDBG program is a federally funded program administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an Urban County in the Entitlement CDBG program, the County receives an annual formula allocation of CDBG funds from HUD. HUD determines the amount of each grant using a formula that incorporates several measures of community need, including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, the age of housing, and population growth lag in relation to other metropolitan areas. The program works to ensure decent, affordable housing, provides services to the most vulnerable in our communities, and creates jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses. CDBG is a vital tool for helping local governments address the serious challenges facing their communities. The CDBG program has made a difference in the lives of millions of people and their communities across the Nation. CDBG was authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and is listed under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) as 14.218. Applicable CDBG regulations can be found at 24 CFR Part 570 and 24 CFR Part 91. CDBG funding has been used by the County, its cooperating cities, and other subrecipients for a wide variety of community, economic, and social development activities. Activities include public facilities such as fire stations, parks, community centers, senior centers, homeless shelters, health clinics, water and sewer improvements, and street and sidewalk improvements. CDBG also provides public service activities such as childcare, health care, after school, programs, senior programs, food and clothing distribution, job training, recreation, and many more. All activities funded with the County’s CDBG funds must: 1. Serve persons or communities within the County’s Urban County areas; 2. Eligible activity under CDBG regulations (24 CFR Part 570.201); and 3. Meet a National Objective of the CDBG program (24 CFR Part 570.208). Most activities meet a National Objective by benefitting low-income persons or low-income communities. CDBG Award Information Subject to Federal appropriations the amount of CDBG funding to be allocated is determined by final funding appropriations from Congress and HUD’s CDBG allocation formula. Depending upon the type of activity to be funded, a successful cooperating cities subrecipient will have approximately ten (10) months to complete, expend, and draw down their CDBG award for a public service activity, and approximately eighteen (18) months for a public facility or other CDBG activities. Typical Grant awards for CDBG-funded activities range from $10,000 for public service activities to $100,000 or more for public facilities, acquisition, or other eligible activities. All CDBG awards made by the County to the cooperating cities will be in the form of a grant. The cooperating cities must execute a Supplemental Agreement with the County each CDBG program year. Non-city subrecipients (non-profits, special districts, etc.) receiving CDBG funds from a cooperating city will be required to enter into a County-approved subrecipient agreement with the awarding city. Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants The County of Riverside will only accept CDBG applications from the following entities and organizations: 1. City Departments or Agencies; 2. Non-Profit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) of the tax code; and 3. Governmental agencies including the County, other Cities, Special Districts, and Tribes. *Individuals and for-profit, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, and Limited Liability Company (LLC) businesses cannot apply for County CDBG funding. Non-profit organizations will be required to submit documentation as part of the CDBG application, including their incorporation documents, bylaws, board membership information, and tax-exempt status. Eligible activities Applicants can request CDBG funding from the County and the Cooperating Cities for any eligible CDBG activity listed under 24 CFR Part 570.201-570.204 including real property acquisition, code enforcement, construction, and other activities. Cost Sharing and Leveraging The cooperating cities and their subrecipient applicants are encouraged to utilize maximum leverage possible to enhance the competitiveness of their proposal. This matching contribution, referred to as “leveraging”, can include other Federal, State, local, or private funding; donations; “in-kind” contributions; and volunteer hours. Leveraging used to match previous CDBG grants cannot be used. However, for the construction or rehabilitation of public facilities, the County may reject proposals where CDBG funding comprises less than 35% of the total project cost due to costs associated with compliance with CDBG and other Federal regulations. Real Property Acquisition – Displacement of Tenants In order to comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, applicants considering the submittal of a CDBG application for real property acquisition and/or the displacement of tenants must contact HWS before the submittal of any application. Compliance with Laws and Regulations The successful applicants will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Pursuant to an executed subrecipient agreement, the applicant will certify that it will adhere to and comply with the laws and regulations found in Attachment I, as they may apply to a subrecipient of funds granted pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. In addition, all CDBG-funded projects using CDBG for facility construction, renovation, or improvements will be considered as “Public Works,” and, therefore, subject to applicable State of California Department of Industrial Relations requirements. Minimum Activity Funding Level To ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate allocation, the minimum funding request is $10,000. The County may elect to reject any proposed CDBG activity in an amount less than $10,000. Exceptions to this policy include traditionally county-wide activities (such as city/county, multiple cities, etc.) or a project or activity serving a very remote location. These exceptions must be pre-approved by HWS before applying. Submission Information The County will begin accepting application from the cooperating cities for the 2026-2027 CDBG cycle starting September 29, 2025. A copy of the County-approved CDBG application is attached to this NOFA. An electronic WORD-version of the CDBG application is available upon request. Application Instructions and Organization of Summitted Documents Cooperating cities and subrecipients must submit two (2) original hard copies of the application and documents (e.g., bylaws, authorizations, backup information, etc.) necessary to apply, along with a USB flash drive with the required backup for evaluation of application documents. County HWS will not accept submissions of application documents by email or over the Internet. When compiling the flash drive, please organize the files accordingly. • Applications • Area Maps • Articles of Incorporation • Bylaws • Financial Information/Budget • Leveraging • Board of Directors • Board Approval for Submission* • Minutes or Resolution* • Organizational Chart The cooperating cities and subrecipients are limited to the space available for each required response in the application. Cooperating cities and subrecipients may attach additional supporting documentation, including third party verifications, and other information if desired. Additional Information The cooperating cities and/or their subrecipients may be required to submit additional documentation to the County, prior to the receipt of their CDBG grant award. This documentation may include evidence or documentation related to: → Liability Insurance → Workmen’s Compensation Insurance → Flood Insurance → Other documentation for NEPA and CEQA environmental reviews → 501 (c)(3) Status → Incorporation Documents Please Note: The cooperating city applications must be accompanied by a minute order, resolution, or other official authorization to apply. Cooperating Cities and Sponsors must comply with the following requirements before submitting their CDBG application and maintain an active and good standing status with these systems throughout the application process and during the performance period of the CDBG grant. A. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) The System for Award Management (SAM) is consolidating federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into a single new system. This consolidation is being done in phases. The first phase of SAM includes the functionality of the following systems: 1. Central Contractor Registry (CCR) 2. Federal Agency Registry 3. Excluded Parties List (EPLS) 4. Online Representations and Certifications Application How does SAM benefit organizations? The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, the elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs, while providing improved capabilities. B. Registered with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for Non-Profit Organizations Department of Justice (DOJ) for Non-Profit Organizations - https://oag.ca.gov/charities C. Registered as “Nonprofit Corporation-CA-Public Benefit” with the California Secretary of State California Secretary of State - https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/ D. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) The Federal government requires all applicants for Federal grants to have a UEI number. The Federal government uses the UEI number to identify better related organizations that are receiving funding under Federal grants and to provide consistent name and address data for electronic grant application systems. www.SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration) The County and the Cooperating Cities will not make any CDBG grant awards to any organization or government entity that fails to comply with the above requirements. Intergovernmental Review Applications submitted under the County’s Urban County CDBG program are not subject to intergovernmental review pursuant to Executive Order 12372. Timeliness and Drawdown HWS requests that any capital projects under consideration be shovel-ready and capable of being completed within twelve (12) months of receiving funds. This timeline is important to help the program remain in compliance with HUD requirements and to ensure that awarded funds are used quickly and effectively. Submittal of Application Cities are required to forward submitted applications to HWS staff for an eligibility review prior to consideration by the City Council. The County will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 CDBG program cycle starting September 29, 2025. All applications must be submitted in their entirety by 5:00 PM (PST) on Thursday, December 18, 2025. All applications must be mailed (postmarked) or hand-delivered to: Riverside County HWS ATTN: CDBG Program 3403 10th St., Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501 CDBG applications for the 2026-2027 program year that are received after the deadline date and time will not be accepted. Cooperating Cities submitting their applications in person or through a third-party courier can request a receipt at the time of delivery. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may contact the CDBG program staff by utilizing the California Relay Service (711). ALL APPLCATIONS from the cooperating cities must be submitted using the County approved, paper application. All CDBG applications from the cooperating cities must be submitted to HWS no later than 5:00 PM PST on Thursday, December 18, 2025. You must submit two (2) copies of each application, one original and one copy. Questions, Technical Assistance, and Applications For information or questions regarding the County’s CDBG program, the 2026-2027 CDBG application cycle, or for questions or assistance with the application, please contact Susana Orozco at sorozco@rivco.org or 951-955-5933 or Nicholas Fonosch at nfonosch@rivco.org or 951.955.5936. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may contact the CDBG program staff by utilizing the California Relay Service (711). APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS Cities are required to forward submitted applications to HWS staff for an eligibility review prior to consideration by the City Council. HWS Community Housing Development staff is responsible for pre- screening all CDBG grant applications to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Applications deemed eligible are then evaluated for recommendation based on several factors, including priority needs and local objectives outlined in the County’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan, community feedback gathered through the public participation process, the cost-effectiveness of the proposed project (including the leveraging of CDBG funds with other resources), and the applicant’s past grant performance, if applicable. The Cooperating Cities establish their own application process and make their own decisions regarding CDBG funding. All cooperating city applications are subject to HWS review and approval by the Board of Supervisors. VII. ANTICIPATED ANNOUNCEMENT, AWARD DATE, AND NOTICE The Board of Supervisors for the County of Riverside approves the final 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan of the 2024-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan. This is anticipated to occur in June or July of 2026, during a regular meeting. The One Year Action Plan is then submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval by the August 16, 2026, deadline. The City will be formally notified by letter, which will specify the award amount and state that this notice does not authorize commencement of work or the incurrence of costs. The letter will also advise the cooperating City that a supplemental agreement will be prepared and transmitted in the near future, accompanied by additional instructions. VIII. POST AWARD REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The reporting requirements for all cooperating cities and their subrecipients of CDBG funds are designed to align closely with the program's National Objective requirements. These requirements specify the type, amount, frequency, format (either paper or electronic), and level of detail needed, all tailored to the particular use of the funds and the related National Objective. To ensure full compliance, all of these specific reporting details will be stated in the supplemental agreement. POINTS OF CONTACT For information about the CDBG program or the 2026-2027 application cycle, please contact the following: Nicholas Fonosch, Office Assistant Susana Orozco, Principal Development Specialist 3403 10th St. Suite 300 3403 10th St. Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501 Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 955-5936 (951) 955-5933 nfonosch@rivco.org sorozco@rivco.org Juan Garcia, CDBG/HOME/ESG, Deputy Director Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions ATTACHMENT I Additional Federal Requirements Whereas, the work under this Agreement is subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the regulations pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant (24 CFR Part 570), the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) and the Consolidated Plan regulations (24 CFR Part 91). All contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and sub- consultants agree to comply with, and are subject to, the following Federal requirements (if applicable): 1. Equal Employment Opportunity: Compliance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity", as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR chapter 60). The Contractor/Consultant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Contractor/Consultant will ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Contractor/Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but are not limited to, the following: employment, up-grading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor/Consultant agrees to post in a conspicuous place, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the County setting forth the provisions of this non-discriminating clause. 2. Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 40 U.S.C. 276c): All contracts and subgrants in excess of $2,000 for construction or repair awarded by recipients and subrecipients shall include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (18 U.S.C. 874), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled. The recipient shall report all suspected or reported violations to HUD. 3. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75: To the greatest extent feasible and consistent with existing Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, recipients, subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors undertaking construction projects funded (in whole or in part) with CDBG assistance and meeting applicable thresholds shall provide employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to such persons. The SUBRECIPIENT must include the Section 3 Clause, as set forth in 24 CFR § 75.19, in all applicable contracts and subcontracts. Reports of compliance must be submitted in the manner prescribed by HUD and the County. 4. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148): When required by Federal program legislation, all construction contracts awarded by the recipients and subrecipients of more than $2,000 shall include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) and as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). Under this Act, contractors shall be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The recipient shall place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation and the award of a contract shall be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The recipient shall report all suspected or reported violations to HUD. 5. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3701–3708): Where applicable, all contracts awarded by recipients in excess of $2000 for construction contracts and in excess of $2500 for other contracts that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers shall include a provision for compliance with Sections 102 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327–333), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5). Under Section 102 of the Act, each contractor shall be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard workweek of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard workweek is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than 1 1/2 times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek. Section 107 of the Act is applicable to construction work and provides that no laborer or mechanic shall be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. 6. Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement: Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work shall provide for the rights of the Federal Government and the recipient in any resulting invention in accordance with 37 CFR part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by HUD. 7. Rights to Data and Copyrights: Contractors and consultants agree to comply with all applicable provisions pertaining to the use of data and copyrights pursuant to 48 CFR Part 27.4, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). 8. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), as amended: Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000 shall contain a provision that requires the recipient to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). Violations shall be reported to HUD and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 9. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352): Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to-tier-up to the recipient. 10. Debarment and Suspension (E.O.s 12549 and 12689): No contract shall be made to parties listed on the General Services Administration's List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs in accordance with E.O.s 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” as set forth at 24 CFR Part 24. This list contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than E.O. 12549. Contractors with awards that exceed the small purchase threshold shall provide the required certification regarding their exclusion status and that of their principal employees. 11. Drug-Free Workplace Requirements: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106) requires grantees (including individuals) of federal agencies, as a prior condition of being awarded a grant, to certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace. Each potential recipient must certify that it will comply with drug-free workplace requirements in accordance with the Act and with HUD's rules at 24 CFR Part 2429 (subpart F). 12. Access to Records and Records Retention: The Consultant or Contractor, and any sub- consultants or sub-contractors, shall allow all duly authorized Federal, State, and/or County officials or authorized representatives access to the work area, as well as all books, documents, materials, papers, and records of the Consultant or Contractor, and any sub-consultants or sub- contractors, that are directly pertinent to a specific program for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Consultant or Contractor, and any sub- consultants or sub-contractors, further agree to maintain and keep such books, documents, materials, papers, and records, on a current basis, recording all transactions pertaining to this agreement in a form in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles. All such books and records shall be retained for such periods of time as required by law, provided, however, notwithstanding any shorter periods of retention, all books, records, and supporting detail shall be retained for a period of at least four (4) years after the expiration of the term of this Agreement. 13. Federal Employee Benefit Clause (41 U.S.C. § 6306): No member of or delegate to the congress of the United States, and no Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit to arise from the same. 14. Energy Efficiency: Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94A 163, 89 Stat. 871). 15. Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 CFR 200.322.): A non-Federal entity that is a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired by the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines. 16. Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act: The Grantee must comply with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, 41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, if applicable to the Grantee’s infrastructure project. Pursuant to HUD’s Notice, “Notice of Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance” (88 FR 17001), any funds obligated by HUD on or after the applicable listed effective dates, are subject to BABA requirements, unless excepted by a waiver. 17. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): VAWA provides housing protections for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking (‘domestic violence”). VAWA 2022 reauthorizes, amends, and strengthens the VAWA of 1994, as amended (Pub. L. 103-322, tit. IV, sec. 40001-40703; 34 U.S.C. 12291 et seq.) HUD’s implementing regulations for VAWA’S protections, rights, and responsibilities are codified in 24 CFR part 5, subpart L, and related provisions in HUD’s program regulations (HUD’s VAWA regulations). VAWA 2022 amendments took effect on October 1, 2022, and the 2022 VAWA reauthorization includes new implementation requirements. Grantees, subrecipients and developers shall ensure compliance with all requirements of VAWA including but not limited to: (a) Assure domestic violence survivors are not denied assistance as an applicant, or evicted, or have assistance terminated as a tenant because applicant or tenant is or has been a victim of domestic violence; (b) Implement an emergency transfer plan allowing domestic violence survivor to move to another safe and available unit; (c) Provide protections against denial, terminations, and evictions that directly result from being a victim of domestic violence; (d) Implement a low barrier certification process and allow self- certification of domestic violence. Applies when federal financial assistance is provided for housing/subsidies (not every CDBG project, unless tied to housing programs). 18. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5309), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6: No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds. This prohibition applies to all recipients, subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in activities assisted with CDBG funds. 19. Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” and HUD Guidance: Recipients and subrecipients of CDBG funds shall take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to programs and activities. This includes assessing language needs in the service area, providing oral and/or written translation where necessary to ensure meaningful access, and maintaining records of actions taken to comply. 20. The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations issued thereto; 21. Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 107; 22. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112), as amended, and implementing regulations; 23. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (PL 94-135), as amended, and implementing regulations; 24. The relocation requirements of Title II and the acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42; 25. The labor standard requirements as set forth in 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart K (these include Davis-Bacon, CWHSSA, and Copeland Act requirements, as applicable) and HUD regulations issued to implement such requirements; 26. Executive Order 11988 relating to the evaluation of flood hazards and Executive Order 11288 relating to the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution; 27. The flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (PL 93-234); 28. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR Part 1; 29. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (PL 90-284) as amended; 30. The lead-based paint requirements of 24 CFR Part 35 issued pursuant to the Lead-based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 USC 4801, et seq.). 31. The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), Public Law 111-22, Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11371 et seq.), and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations issued thereto (ESG Only) ; 32. Executive Orders 11625, 12432 and 12138. Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the SUBRECIPIENT must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business enterprises in connection with ESG activities; 33. SUBRECIPIENT shall establish and maintain a procedure through which homeless individuals will be informed that use of the facilities and services is available to all on a nondiscriminatory basis; 34. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to abide by and include in any subcontracts to perform work under this Agreement, the following clause: "During the performance of this Agreement SUBRECIPIENT and its subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age (over 40) or sex. SUBRECIPIENT and subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. SUBRECIPIENT and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code, Section 12900 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code, Section 12990, set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part hereof as if set f orth in full. SUBRECIPIENT and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement."; and 35. During the term of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT and its subcontractors, if any, shall not deny the benefits rendered hereunder to any person on the basis of religion, color, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. 36. Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection (24 CFR Part 55): All CDBG-assisted activities must comply with HUD’s floodplain management regulations at 24 CFR Part 55, which implement Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands).