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STATE OF COLORADO
PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT
Affordable Housing Investment Fund 2023
COVER PAGE
State Agency
Department of Local Affairs for the benefit of the
Division of Housing
Agreement Number
CMS# 195693
H5AHRL33587
Grantee
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority, a
statutory housing authority
Agreement Performance Beginning Date
Effective Date
Initial Agreement Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Agreement Maximum Amount
Initial Term
State Fiscal Years
2025 $2,500,000
2026 $2,500,000 minus any
amounts spent in previous state fiscal years
2027 $2,500,000 minus any
amounts spent in previous state fiscal years
2028 $2,500,000 minus any
amounts spent in previous state fiscal years
2029 $2,500,000 minus any
amounts spent in previous state fiscal years
Fund Expenditure End Date
June 30, 2029
Agreement Authority
§24-32-731(9)(a), C.R.S. Total for All State Fiscal
Years $2,500,000.00
Agreement Purpose
Pursuant to the Notice of Funding Availability (the “NOFA”) released on January 20, 2023, by the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing, Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability for the Affordable
Housing Investment Fund 2023 (AHIF23), the Grantee was awarded on August 8, 2023, a performance grant of up
to $2,500,000.00 for Grantee’s Aid for ADUs Loan Program.
Exhibits and Order of Precedence
The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Agreement:
1. Exhibit A - Applicable Laws
2. Exhibit B - Statement of Work
3. Exhibit C - PII Certification
4. Exhibit D - Form of Disbursement Request
5. Exhibit E - Form of Disbursement Confirmation Certificate
6. Exhibit F - Program Note Requirements
7. Exhibit G - Grantee’s Underwriting Policies and Procedures
8. Exhibit H - County Locality Classifications
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In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any Exhibit or attachment, such conflict or
inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
1. Exhibit A - Applicable Laws
2. Colorado Special Provisions in §18 of the main body of this Agreement
3. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Agreement
4. Exhibit B - Statement of Work
5. Exhibit C - PII Certification
6. Exhibit F - Program Note Requirements
7. Any Disbursement Confirmation Certificate
8. Any Disbursement Request
9. Exhibit G - Grantee’s Underwriting Policies and Procedures
10. Exhibit H - County Locality Classifications
Principal Representatives
For the State: For Grantee:
Alison George, Director Kim Bell Williams, Housing Director
Division of Housing Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
Department of Local Affairs 500 Broadway, PO Box 850
1313 Sherman Street, Room 320 Eagle, CO 81631
Denver, Colorado 80203 Email: kim.williams@eaglecounty.us
Email: Alison.George@state.co.us
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SIGNATURE PAGE
THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT
Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that the signer is duly authorized to execute this Agreement and
to bind the Party authorizing such signature.
GRANTEE
Eagle County Housing and Development Corporation
______________________________________________
By: Matt Scherr, Chair of the Board of Directors
Date: _________________________
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
Maria De Cambra, Executive Director
______________________________________________
By: Maria De Cambra, Executive Director
Date: _________________________
DIVISION OF HOUSING
Agreement Reviewer
By:
Theresa Cassano, Director of Housing Finance and
Sustainability
Date: ___________________
In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Agreement is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an
authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
___________________________________________
By Beulah Messick, Delegate
Effective Date:_____________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE 1
SIGNATURE PAGE 2
1. PARTIES 4
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE 4
3. DEFINITIONS 5
4. EXHIBITS 8
5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE 8
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION 9
7. GRANTEE RECORDS 9
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS 10
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 12
10. INSURANCE 12
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT 14
12. REMEDIES 15
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 17
14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES 17
15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION 17
16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 19
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS 19
18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) .......................22
EXHIBIT A - APPLICABLE LAWS 25
1. PARTIES
This Agreement is entered into by and between Grantee named on the Cover Page for this Agreement
(the “Grantee”), and the STATE OF COLORADO, acting by and through the State agency named
on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the “State”). Grantee and the State agree to the terms and
conditions in this Agreement.
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Effective Date
This Agreement shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date, and the Grant Funds
shall be expended by the Fund Expenditure End Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page
for this Agreement. The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Agreement before
the Effective Date and shall have no obligation to pay Grantee for any Work performed or
expense incurred before the Effective Date or after the Fund Expenditure End Date.
B. Initial Term
The Parties’ respective performances under this Agreement shall commence on the Agreement
Performance Beginning Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement and shall terminate
on the Initial Agreement Expiration Date shown on the Cover Page for this Agreement (the
“Initial Term”), unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
C. End of Term Extension
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If this Agreement approaches the end of its Initial Term, the State, at its discretion, upon written
notice to Grantee as provided in §14, may unilaterally extend such Initial Term for a period
not to exceed two months (an “End of Term Extension”). The provisions of this Agreement in
effect when such notice is given shall remain in effect during the End of Term Extension.
D. Early Termination in the Public Interest
The State is entering into this Agreement to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado
as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Agreement ceases to
further the public interest of the State, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement
in whole or in part. A determination that this Agreement should be terminated in the public
interest shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for convenience. This subsection
shall not apply to a termination of this Agreement by the State for breach by Grantee, which
shall be governed by 12.A.i.
i. Method and Content
The State shall notify Grantee of such termination in accordance with §14. The notice
shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion
of this Agreement, and shall include, to the extent practicable, the public interest
justification for the termination.
ii. Obligations and Rights
Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Grantee shall
be subject to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a.
iii. Payments
If the State terminates this Agreement in the public interest, the State shall pay Grantee
an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this
Agreement that corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and
accepted, as determined by the State, less payments previously made.
3. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows:
A. “Accessory Dwelling Unit” or "ADU” is defined in §2 of Exhibit B to this Agreement.
B. “Agreement” means this agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents
incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future
modifications thereto.
C. "Borrower" means a recipient of a loan or Program Note from the Grantee comprised in whole
or in part from Grant Funds. Examples of Borrowers may include, but are not limited to,
affordable housing developers, providers, and property owners who facilitate the acquisition,
construction, or renovation of affordable housing projects or land acquisition in the State of
Colorado.
D. “Breach of Agreement” means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in
accordance with this Agreement, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner. The
institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by
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or against Grantee, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Grantee or any of its
property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of such
proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Grantee is debarred or suspended under §24-109-
105, C.R.S., at any time during the term of this Agreement, then such debarment or suspension
shall constitute a breach.
E. “Business Day” means any day in which the State is open and conducting business, but shall
not include Saturday, Sunday or any day on which the State observes one of the holidays listed
in §24-11-101(1), C.R.S.
F. “CORA” means the Colorado Open Records Act, §§24-72-200.1, et seq., C.R.S.
G. “Effective Date” means the date on which this Agreement is approved and signed by the
Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature Page for this Agreement.
H. “End of Term Extension” means the time period defined in §2.C.
I. “Exhibits” means the exhibits and attachments included with this Agreement as shown on the
Cover Page for this Agreement.
J. “Goods” means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Grantee as set forth
in this Agreement and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by
Grantee in connection with the Services.
K. “Grant Funds” means the funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or
otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Agreement.
L. “Incident” means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes an imminent
threat of the unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction of
any communications or information resources of the State, which are included as part of the
Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401, et seq., C.R.S. Incidents include, without limitation, (i)
successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a State system or State Records regardless
of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or denial of service; (iii) the
unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv) changes to
State system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the State’s knowledge,
instruction, or consent.
M. “Initial Term” means the time period defined in §2.B.
N. “Party” means the State or Grantee, and “Parties” means both the State and Grantee.
O. “PII” means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any information
maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace an
individual’s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother’s
maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an
individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes,
but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §§24-72-
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501 and 24-73-101, C.R.S. “PII” shall also mean “personal identifying information” as set
forth at § 24-74-102, et seq., C.R.S.
P. "Program" means the revolving loan program defined in Exhibit B, §7.1.1.
Q. "Program Fund" means the separate account established by Grantee to receive principal due
and paid by Borrowers on Program Notes as such fund is defined in Exhibit B, §7.1.1.
R. "Project" means the improvements to be built or acquired with the Borrower’s Program Note
as such project is defined in Exhibit B, §2.11.
S. “Services” means the services to be performed by Grantee as set forth in this Agreement and
shall include any services to be rendered by Grantee in connection with the Goods.
T. “State Confidential Information” means any and all State Records not subject to disclosure
under CORA. State Confidential Information shall include, but is not limited to, PII and State
personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall
not include information or data concerning individuals that is not deemed confidential but
nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated, furnished, or disclosed by
the State to Grantee which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to CORA; (ii) is already known
to Grantee without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to Grantee; (iii) is or subsequently
becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by Grantee to the State; (iv)
is disclosed to Grantee, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party who has the right
to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any State
Confidential Information.
U. “State Fiscal Rules” means the fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller
pursuant to §24-30-202(13)(a), C.R.S.
V. “State Fiscal Year” means a 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and
ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term,
then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year.
W. “State Records” means any and all State data, information, and records, regardless of physical
form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under CORA.
X. “Subcontractor” means a third-party, if any, engaged by Grantee to aid in performance of the
Work. “Subcontractor” also includes a sub-grantee of Grant Funds.
Y. “Work” means the Goods required to be delivered and Services required to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement.
Z. “Work Product” means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or
unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text,
software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes,
studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys,
maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, information, and any other results of the Work.
“Work Product” does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date
that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work.
Any other term used in this Agreement that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and interpreted
as defined in that Exhibit.
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4. EXHIBITS
Grantee shall complete the Work as described in this Agreement and in accordance with the
provisions of Exhibits A through H. The State shall have no liability to compensate Grantee for the
delivery of any goods or the performance of any services that are not specifically set forth in this
Agreement.
5. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE
A. Maximum Amount
Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Grant Funds. The State
shall not pay Grantee any amount under this Agreement that exceeds the Agreement Maximum
shown on the Cover Page of this Agreement.
B. Payment Procedures
i. Payment
a. The State shall pay Grant Funds to the Grantee in accordance with §7 of Exhibit
B.
b. In addition to any other rights that the State has with respect to enforcement of this
Agreement, the State may at its discretion, withhold its approval of any
Disbursement Request (as provided in Exhibit B) submitted by Grantee pending
the Grantee’s submission and the State’s approval of any report required pursuant
to this Agreement.
ii. Interest
Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days of the State’s acceptance of the invoice
shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per
month, as required by §24-30-202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however,
that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing. Grantee
shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts, and the
invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of day’s interest to be paid
and the interest rate.
iii. Payment Disputes
If Grantee disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment, Grantee
shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier to occur
of Grantee’s receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of
the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented by Grantee
and may make changes to its determination based on this review. The calculation,
determination or payment amount that results from the State’s review shall not be subject
to additional dispute under this subsection. No payment subject to a dispute under this
subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review, and the State shall
not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to dispute under this
subsection.
iv. Available Funds
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The funds that have been made available for payment by the State under this Agreement
have been appropriated by the State on a continuous basis, available for incurring
obligations beyond the term of the current State Fiscal Year. The State is otherwise
prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current State Fiscal
Year. If federal funds or funds from any other non-State funds constitute all or some of
the Grant Funds, the State’s obligation to pay Grantee shall be contingent upon such non-
State funding continuing to be made available for payment. Payments to be made
pursuant to this Agreement shall be made only from Grant Funds, and the State’s liability
for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Grant Funds. If
federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this
Agreement, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in
part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated to pay
for Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice
of termination, and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this Agreement were
terminated in the public interest as described in §2.D.
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION
A. Reports
See §6 of Exhibit B. Such reports shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and
prescribed by the State. Reports shall be submitted to the State pursuant to §6 of Exhibit B.
B. Litigation Reporting
If Grantee is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a
court or other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates to
this Agreement or may affect Grantee’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement,
Grantee shall, within ten days after being served, notify the State of such action and deliver
copies of such pleading or document to the State’s Principal Representative identified on the
Cover Page for this Agreement.
C. Performance and Final Status
Grantee shall submit all financial, performance and other reports to the State no later than 45
calendar days after the end of the Initial Term if the End of Term Extension is not exercised
by the State, containing an evaluation and review of Grantee’s performance and the final status
of Grantee’s obligations hereunder.
D. Violations Reporting
Grantee shall disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State all violations of federal or
State criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the
Grantee. The State may impose any penalties for noncompliance, which may include, without
limitation, suspension or debarment.
7. GRANTEE RECORDS
A. Maintenance
Grantee shall make, keep, maintain, and allow inspection and monitoring by the State of a
complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials,
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electronic media files, and communications, pertaining in any manner to the Work or the
delivery of Services (including, but not limited to the operation of programs) or Goods
hereunder (the “Grantee Records”). Grantee shall maintain such records for a period (the
“Record Retention Period”) of three years following the date on which the principal balance
of all outstanding Program Notes are paid in full or determined to be uncollectable. If any
litigation, claim, or audit related to this Agreement starts before expiration of the Record
Retention Period, the Record Retention Period shall extend until all litigation, claims, or audit
findings have been resolved and final action taken by the State. The State may notify Grantee
in writing that the Record Retention Period shall be extended. For records for real property and
equipment, the Record Retention Period shall extend three years following final disposition of
such property.
B. Inspection
Grantee shall permit the State, the federal government, and any other duly authorized agent of
a governmental agency to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and transcribe Grantee
Records during the Record Retention Period. Grantee shall make Grantee Records available
during normal business hours at Grantee’s office or place of business, or at other mutually
agreed upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two Business Days’ notice from the State,
unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect
the interests of the State.
C. Monitoring
The State will monitor Grantee’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement using
procedures as determined by the State. The federal government and any other duly authorized
agent of a governmental agency, in its discretion, may monitor Grantee’s performance of its
obligations under this Agreement using procedures as determined by that governmental entity.
The State shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to change its monitoring procedures and
requirements at any time during the term of this Agreement. The State shall monitor Grantee’s
performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with Grantee’s performance of the
Work.
D. Final Audit Report
Grantee shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit performed
on the Grantee Records that relates to or affects this Agreement or the Work, whether the audit
is conducted by Grantee or a third party.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS
A. Confidentiality
Grantee shall keep confidential, and cause all Subcontractors to keep confidential, all State
Records, unless those State Records are publicly available. Grantee shall not, without prior
written approval of the State, use, publish, copy, disclose to any third party, or permit the use
by any third party of any State Records, except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, permitted
by law or approved in writing by the State. Grantee shall provide for the security of all State
Confidential Information in accordance with all policies promulgated by the Colorado Office
of Information Security and all applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines.
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B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements
Grantee may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors as
necessary to perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential Information to
those agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors who require access to perform their
obligations under this Agreement. Grantee shall ensure all such agents, employees, assigns,
and Subcontractors sign agreements containing nondisclosure provisions at least as protective
as those in this Agreement, and that the nondisclosure provisions are in force at all times the
agent, employee, assign or Subcontractor has access to any State Confidential Information.
Grantee shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure provisions to the State upon
execution of the nondisclosure provisions.
C. Use, Security, and Retention
Grantee shall use, hold and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance with any
and all applicable laws and regulations in facilities located within the United States, and shall
maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State Confidential
Information wherever located. Grantee shall provide the State with access, subject to Grantee’s
reasonable security requirements, for purposes of inspecting and monitoring access and use of
State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness. Upon the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, Grantee shall return State Records provided to
Grantee or destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed
by the State. If Grantee is prevented by law or regulation from returning or destroying State
Confidential Information, Grantee warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease
to use, such State Confidential Information.
D. Incident Notice and Remediation
If Grantee becomes aware of any Incident, it shall notify the State immediately and cooperate
with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to involve law enforcement,
as determined by the State. Unless Grantee can establish that none of Grantee or any of its
agents, employees, assigns or Subcontractors are the cause or source of the Incident, Grantee
shall be responsible for the cost of notifying each person who may have been impacted by the
Incident. After an Incident, Grantee shall take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar
type of Incident in the future as directed by the State, which may include, but is not limited to,
developing and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the State at no additional
cost to the State. The State may adjust or direct modifications to this plan, in its sole discretion
and Grantee shall make all modifications as directed by the State. If Grantee cannot produce
its analysis and plan within the allotted time, the State, in its sole discretion, may perform such
analysis and produce a remediation plan, and Grantee shall reimburse the State for the
reasonable costs thereof. The State may, in its sole discretion and at Grantee’s sole expense,
require Grantee to engage the services of an independent, qualified, State-approved third party
to conduct a security audit. Grantee shall provide the State with the results of such audit and
evidence of Grantee’s planned remediation in response to any negative findings.
E. Safeguarding PII
If Grantee or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive PII under this Agreement, Grantee
shall provide for the security of such PII, in a manner and form acceptable to the State,
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including, without limitation, State non-disclosure requirements, use of appropriate
technology, security practices, computer access security, data access security, data storage
encryption, data transmission encryption, security inspections, and audits. Grantee shall be a
“Third-Party Service Provider” as defined in §24-73-103(1)(i), C.R.S. and shall maintain
security procedures and practices consistent with §§24-73-101, et seq., C.R.S. In addition, as
set forth in § 24-74-102, et. seq., C.R.S., Grantee, including, but not limited to, Grantee’s
employees, agents and Subcontractors, agrees not to share any PII with any third parties for
the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting with Federal
immigration enforcement. If Grantee is given direct access to any State databases containing
PII, Grantee shall execute, on behalf of itself and its employees, the certification attached
hereto as Exhibit C on an annual basis. Grantee’s duty and obligation to certify as set forth in
Exhibit C shall continue as long as Grantee has direct access to any State databases containing
PII. If Grantee uses any Subcontractors to perform services requiring direct access to State
databases containing PII, Grantee shall require such Subcontractors to execute and deliver the
certification to the State on an annual basis, so long as the Subcontractor has access to State
databases containing PII.
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Actual Conflicts of Interest
Grantee shall not engage in any business or activities or maintain any relationships that conflict
in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Grantee under this Agreement. Such
a conflict of interest would arise when a Grantee or Subcontractor’s employee, officer or agent
were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the State, or any
member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner, related to the award of, entry into
or management or oversight of this Agreement.
B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Grantee acknowledges that, with respect to this Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict
of interest shall be harmful to the State’s interests. Absent the State’s prior written approval,
Grantee shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to
be in conflict with the full performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement.
C. Disclosure to the State
If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Grantee is uncertain whether a conflict
or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Grantee shall submit to the State a disclosure
statement setting forth the relevant details for the State’s consideration. Failure to promptly
submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State’s direction in regard to the actual or
apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Agreement.
D. Grantee acknowledges that all State employees are subject to the ethical principles described
in §24-18-105, C.R.S. Grantee further acknowledges that State employees may be subject to
the requirements of §24-18-105, C.R.S., with regard to this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
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Grantee shall obtain and maintain insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term
of this Agreement. All insurance policies required by this Agreement that are not provided through
self-insurance shall be issued by insurance companies as approved by the State.
A. Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers’ liability
insurance covering all Grantee or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope
of their employment.
B. General Liability
Commercial general liability insurance covering premises operations, fire damage,
independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability,
personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence;
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate;
iii. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and
iv. $50,000 any one fire.
C. Automobile Liability
Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned
autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.
D. Cyber/Network Security and Privacy Liability
Liability insurance covering civil, regulatory, and statutory damages, contractual damages,
data breach management exposure, and any loss of income or extra expense as a result of actual
or alleged breach, violation, or infringement of right to privacy, consumer data protection law,
confidentiality or other legal protection for personal information, as well as State Confidential
Information with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $2,000,000 general aggregate.
E. Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance covering any damages caused by an error, omission or any
negligent act with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate.
F. Crime Insurance
Crime insurance including employee dishonesty coverage with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate.
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G. Additional Insured
The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies
(leases and construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed
operations) required of Grantee.
H. Primacy of Coverage
Coverage required of Grantee shall be primary and noncontributory over any insurance or self-
insurance program carried by the State.
I. Cancellation
All commercial insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-
renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days
prior notice to Grantee and Grantee shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with
§14 within seven days of Grantee’s receipt of such notice.
J. Subrogation Waiver
All commercial insurance policies secured or maintained by Grantee in relation to this
Agreement shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery
under subrogation or otherwise against the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations,
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
K. Public Entities
If Grantee is a “public entity” within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act, §§24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the “GIA”), Grantee shall maintain, in lieu of the liability
insurance requirements stated above, at all times during the term of this Agreement such
liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities
under the GIA.
L. Certificates
For each commercial insurance plan provided by Grantee under this Agreement, Grantee shall
provide to the State certificates evidencing Grantee’s insurance coverage required in this
Agreement within seven Business Days following the Effective Date. No later than 15 days
before the expiration date of Grantee’s coverage, Grantee shall deliver to the State certificates
of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other time during the Term of this
Agreement, upon request by the State, Grantee shall, within seven Business Days following
the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance
with the provisions of this section.
11. BREACH OF AGREEMENT
In the event of a Breach of Agreement, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of Breach of
Agreement to the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the breach, at its sole expense,
within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the aggrieved Party may exercise any of the
remedies as described in §12 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may immediately
terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement in order
to protect the public interest of the State; or if Grantee is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105,
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C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure period and may terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement as of the date that the
debarment or suspension takes effect.
12. REMEDIES
A. State’s Remedies
If Grantee is in breach under any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach,
the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the remedies
listed in this section in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Agreement or at law. The
State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or
consecutively.
i. Termination for Breach
In the event of Grantee’s uncured breach, the State may terminate this entire Agreement
or any part of this Agreement. Grantee shall continue performance of this Agreement to
the extent not terminated, if any.
a. Obligations and Rights
To the extent specified in any termination notice, as applicable to this Agreement,
Grantee shall not incur further obligations or render further performance past the
effective date of such notice and shall terminate outstanding orders and
subcontracts with third parties. However, Grantee shall complete and deliver to the
State all Work not cancelled by the termination notice and may incur obligations as
necessary to do so within this Agreement’s terms. To the extent specified in any
termination notice, Grantee shall assign to the State Grantee’s rights, title, and
interest in and to any outstanding receivables, terminated orders, or subcontracts
including, without limitation, Program Notes. For so long as funds remain in the
Program Fund or there are outstanding Program Notes to be paid into the Program
Fund after expiration of this Agreement, Grantee’s obligations under Exhibit B,
§6.2.2. (Quarterly Reporting) shall survive termination and end upon the Maturity
Date of the last outstanding Program Note, except to the extent specified by the
State in any termination notice. Upon termination, Grantee shall take timely,
reasonable, and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession
of Grantee but in which the State has an interest. At the State’s request, Grantee
shall return materials owned by the State in Grantee’s possession at the time of any
termination. Grantee shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work
Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the State’s request.
b. Payments
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Grantee for
accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the
State, the State agrees that Grantee was not in breach or that Grantee’s action or
inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the
public interest, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be as if this
Agreement had been terminated in the public interest under §2.D.
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c. Damages and Withholding
Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Grantee shall remain liable
to the State for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach
by Grantee, and the State may withhold payment to Grantee for the purpose of
mitigating the State’s damages until such time as the exact amount of damages due
to the State from Grantee is determined. The State may withhold any amount that
may be due Grantee as the State deems necessary to protect the State against loss
including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess costs
incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as cover.
ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination
The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional
remedies:
a. Suspend Performance
Suspend Grantee’s performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work
pending corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Grantee to an
adjustment in price or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Grantee
shall promptly cease performing Work and incurring costs in accordance with the
State’s directive, and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Grantee after
the suspension of performance.
b. Withhold Payment
Withhold Grant Funds until Grantee corrects its Work.
c. Deny Payment
Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Grantee’s actions or
inactions, cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value
to the State; provided, that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the
obligations not performed.
d. Removal
Demand immediate removal of any of Grantee’s employees, agents, or
Subcontractors from the Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless,
insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation
to this Agreement is deemed by the State to be contrary to the public interest or the
State’s best interest.
e. Intellectual Property
If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any Work
is likely to infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual
property right, Grantee shall, as approved by the State (i) secure that right to use
such Work for the State and Grantee; (ii) replace the Work with non-infringing
Work or modify the Work so that it becomes non-infringing; or (iii) remove any
infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the State.
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B. Grantee’s Remedies
If the State is in breach of any provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach,
Grantee, following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in §13,
shall have all remedies available at law and equity.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A. Initial Resolution
Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of this
Agreement which cannot be resolved by the designated Agreement representatives shall be
referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State
and a senior manager designated by Grantee for resolution.
B. Resolution of Controversies
If the initial resolution described in §13.A fails to resolve the dispute within ten Business Days,
Grantee shall submit any alleged breach of this Agreement by the State to the Procurement
Official of the State Agency named on the Cover Page of this Agreement as described in §24-
101-301(30), C.R.S. for resolution following the same resolution of controversies process as
described in §§24-106-109, and 24-109-101.1 through 24-109-505, C.R.S. (the “Resolution
Statutes”), except that if Grantee wishes to challenge any decision rendered by the Procurement
Official, Grantee’s challenge shall be an appeal to the Executive Director of the Department
of Personnel and Administration, or their delegate, in the same manner as described in the
Resolution Statutes before Grantee pursues any further action. Except as otherwise stated in
this Section, all requirements of the Resolution Statutes shall apply including, without
limitation, time limitations regardless of whether the Colorado Procurement Code applies to
this Agreement.
14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Agreement shall
be the principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt required,
(B) by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set forth
below or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the principal representative at the email
address, if any, set forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. If a Party delivers a notice to another
through email and the email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an
alternate email contact, the Party delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt
required or by certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set
forth on the Cover Page for this Agreement. Either Party may change its principal representative or
principal representative contact information or may designate specific other individuals to receive
certain types of notices in addition to or in lieu of a principal representative, by notice submitted in
accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Agreement. Unless otherwise
provided in this Agreement, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written notice.
15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION
A. Work Product
i. Copyrights
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To the extent that the Work Product (or any portion of the Work Product) would not be
considered works made for hire under applicable law, Grantee hereby assigns to the State,
the entire right, title, and interest in and to copyrights in all Work Product and all works
based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; all copyright applications,
registrations, extensions, or renewals relating to all Work Product and all works based
upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; and all moral rights or similar
rights with respect to the Work Product throughout the world. To the extent that Grantee
cannot make any of the assignments required by this section, Grantee hereby grants to
the State a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, copy, publish,
display, perform, transfer, distribute, sell, and create derivative works of the Work
Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product by
all means and methods and in any format now known or invented in the future. The State
may assign and license its rights under this license.
ii. Assignments and Assistance
Whether or not Grantee is under contract with the State at the time, Grantee shall execute
applications, assignments, and other documents, and shall render all other reasonable
assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights,
licenses and other intellectual property rights related to the Work Product. To the extent
that Work Product would fall under the definition of “works made for hire” under 17
U.S.C.S. §101, the Parties intend the Work Product to be a work made for hire. Grantee
assigns to the State and its successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in
and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future
infringement of intellectual property rights related to the Work Product and all works
based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product.
B. Exclusive Property of the State
Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, any pre-existing State
Records, State software, research, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents,
drawings, models, materials, data and information shall be the exclusive property of the State
(collectively, “State Materials”). Grantee shall not use, willingly allow, cause or permit Work
Product or State Materials to be used for any purpose other than the performance of Grantee’s
obligations in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination
of this Agreement for any reason, Grantee shall provide all Work Product and State Materials
to the State in a form and manner as directed by the State.
C. Exclusive Property of Grantee
Grantee retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing materials
owned or licensed to Grantee including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software, licensed
products, associated source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and third-
party materials, delivered by Grantee under this Agreement, whether incorporated in a
deliverable or necessary to use a deliverable (collectively, “Grantee Property”). Grantee
Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this Agreement or a State approved license
agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Agreement, (ii) obtained by the State from the
applicable third-party vendor, or (iii) in the case of open-source software, the license terms set
forth in the applicable open-source license agreement.
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16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If the Agreement Maximum Amount payable to Grantee under this Agreement is $100,000 or
greater, either on the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, this section shall apply. Grantee agrees
to be governed by and comply with the provisions of §§24-106-103, 24-102-206, 24-106-106, and
24-106-107, C.R.S. regarding the monitoring of vendor performance and the reporting of Agreement
performance information in the State’s contract management system (“Contract Management
System” or “CMS”). Grantee’s performance shall be subject to evaluation and review in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Colorado statutes governing CMS, and State Fiscal
Rules and State Controller policies.
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment
Grantee’s rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal and may not be transferred
or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment or
transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Grantee’s rights and
obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
B. Subcontracts
Grantee shall not enter into any subgrant or subcontract in connection with its obligations under
this Agreement without the prior, written approval of the State. Grantee shall submit to the
State a copy of each such subgrant or subcontract upon request by the State. All subgrants and
subcontracts entered into by Grantee in connection with this Agreement shall comply with all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations, shall provide that they are governed by the
laws of the State of Colorado, and shall be subject to all provisions of this Agreement.
C. Binding Effect
Except as otherwise provided in §17.A, all provisions of this Agreement, including the benefits
and burdens, shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties’ respective successors and assigns.
D. Authority
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the performance of such Party’s obligations have been duly authorized.
E. Captions and References
The captions and headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall
not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Agreement to
sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other
attachments, are references to sections, subsections, exhibits or other attachments contained
herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted.
F. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple, identical, original counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the
same agreement.
G. Entire Understanding
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This Agreement represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties
related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral
or written, are merged into this Agreement. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or
other changes to this Agreement shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied
herein.
H. Digital Signatures
If any signatory signs this Agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the Colorado
State Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of digital
signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use digital
signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
I. Modification
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any modification to this Agreement shall only
be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Agreement, properly executed and
approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules.
Modifications permitted under this Agreement, other than Agreement amendments, shall
conform to the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller.
J. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority
Any reference in this Agreement to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or
other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been
changed or amended since the Effective Date of this Agreement.
K. External Terms and Conditions
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State shall not be subject to any provision
included in any terms, conditions, or agreements appearing on Grantee’s or a Subcontractor’s
website or any provision incorporated into any click-through or online agreements related to
the Work unless that provision is specifically referenced in this Agreement.
L. Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full
force and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this
Agreement in accordance with the intent of this Agreement.
M. Survival of Certain Agreement Terms
Any provision of this Agreement that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or
expiration of this Agreement, including without limitation, Grantee’s obligations under
Exhibit B, §6.2.2 (Quarterly Reporting, §10 (Insurance), §17.T (Indemnification) of the
Agreement, and both Parties obligations under §14 of the Agreement (Notices and
Representatives) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
N. Taxes
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The State is exempt from federal excise taxes under I.R.C. Chapter 32 (26 U.S.C., Subtitle D,
Ch. 32) (Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry No. 84-730123K) and from
State and local government sales and use taxes under §§39-26-704(1), et seq., C.R.S. (Colorado
Sales Tax Exemption Identification Number 98-02565). The State shall not be liable for the
payment of any excise, sales, or use taxes, regardless of whether any political subdivision of
the state imposes such taxes on Grantee. Grantee shall be solely responsible for any exemptions
from the collection of excise, sales or use taxes that Grantee may wish to have in place in
connection with this Agreement.
O. Third Party Beneficiaries
Except for the Parties’ respective successors and assigns described in § 17.A, this Agreement
does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other
than the Parties. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are
reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result
of this Agreement are incidental to this Agreement, and do not create any rights for such third
parties.
P. Waiver
A Party’s failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement,
whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of
such right, power, or privilege.
Q. CORA Disclosure
To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Agreement and the performance measures and
standards required under §24-106-107, C.R.S., if any, are subject to public release through the
CORA.
R. Standard and Manner of Performance
Grantee shall perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the highest
standards of care, skill and diligence in Grantee’s industry, trade, or profession.
S. Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations
Grantee shall secure, prior to the Effective Date, and maintain at all times during the Term of
this Agreement, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, permits, and other authorizations
required to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall ensure that all employees,
agents and Subcontractors secure and maintain at all times during the term of their
employment, agency or Subcontractor, all license, certifications, permits and other
authorizations required to perform their obligations in relation to this Agreement.
T. Indemnification
[Reserved]
U. Accessibility
i. Grantee shall comply, and shall cause its subgrantees and Subcontractors to comply, with
and the Work Product provided under this Agreement shall be in compliance with all
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applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for
Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Governor’s Office of Information
Technology (OIT), pursuant to Section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Grantee shall also
comply with all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology
accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology
standards.
ii. The State may require Grantee’s compliance to the State’s Accessibility Standards to be
determined by a third party selected by the State to attest to Grantee’s Work Product and
software is in compliance with §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility
Standards for Individuals with a Disability as established by OIT pursuant to Section
§24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S.
18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3)
These Special Provisions apply to all agreements except where noted in italics.
A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S.
This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller
or designee.
B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S.
Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are contingent
upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY.
Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the State,
its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials
shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
§24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch. 171 and 28
U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State’s risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No
term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or
implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, contained
in these statutes.
D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Grantee shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an
employee. Neither Grantee nor any agent or employee of Grantee shall be deemed to be an
agent or employee of the State. Grantee shall not have authorization, express or implied, to
bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein.
Grantee and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers
compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide
such coverage for Grantee or any of its agents or employees. Grantee shall pay when due all
applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this
Agreement. Grantee shall (i) provide and keep in force workers’ compensation and
unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof
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thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its
employees and agents.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect
or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and
unfair employment practices.
F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE.
Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the
interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or
incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be
null and void. All suits or actions related to this Agreement shall be filed and proceedings held
in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver.
G. PROHIBITED TERMS.
Any term included in this Agreement that requires the State to indemnify or hold Grantee
harmless; requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Grantee’s liability for
damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts
with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109, C.R.S.
H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION.
State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall not be used for the acquisition,
operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or
applicable licensing restrictions. Grantee hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of
this Agreement and any extensions, Grantee has and shall maintain in place appropriate
systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that
Grantee is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or
in equity or under this Agreement, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this
Agreement and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing
restrictions.
I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-201 and
24-50-507, C.R.S.
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or
beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement. Grantee
has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of Grantee’s services and Grantee shall not employ
any person having such known interests.
J. VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-30-202.4,
C.R.S.
[Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S., the
State Controller may withhold payment under the State’s vendor offset intercept system for
debts owed to State agencies for: (i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (ii)
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unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et seq.,
C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher
Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and
(v) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial
action. The State may also recover, at the State’s discretion, payments made to Grantee in
error for any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and
unexpended or excess funds received by Grantee by deduction from subsequent payments
under this Agreement, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants or
agreements between the State and Grantee, or by any other appropriate method for collecting
debts owed to the State.
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EXHIBIT A -
APPLICABLE LAWS
Laws, regulations, and authoritative guidance applicable to this Agreement include, without limitation:
1. Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6101, et seq.
2. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. 621, et seq.
3. 24 CFR Part 92, HOME Investment Partnerships Program Final Rule.
4. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.
5. Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4151, et seq.
6. Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. 206(d)
7. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-603, 100 Stat. 3359
8. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, implementing regulations at 24
CFR Part 8
9. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, et seq.
10. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq.
11. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3601, et seq. (Fair Housing Act)
12. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.
13. §24-34-301, et seq., C.R.S. (Colorado Civil Rights)
14. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u, implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Part 135
15. Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C.
5309, implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6
16. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C.
4601, et seq., implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24
17. Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. 3141, et seq., implementing regulations at 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5, 6,
and 7.
18. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., implementing
regulations at 29 CFR Part 5.
19. Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards (the “Uniform Guidance”), 2 CFR Part 200.
20. Colorado Local Government Audit Law, §29-1-601, et seq., C.R.S.
21. Colorado Housing Act of 1970, §24-32-701, et seq., C.R.S.
22. §24-75-601, et seq., C.R.S. (Funds – Legal Investments)
23. McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-77, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat.
482, 42 U.S.C. § 11301 et seq.).
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EXHIBIT B
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. GENERAL.
1.1 Background. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (“DOLA”), Division of Housing
(“DOH”), Office of Housing and Finance Sustainability has the opportunity to address the
affordable housing crisis in Colorado, in part, by providing affordable housing lenders with
capital resources to, in turn, provide flexible, low interest and below market rate loans that will
support increases in new housing developments, the preservation and rehabilitation of existing
housing stock, property conversions and non-traditional housing capacity in diverse geographic
communities where the economic impact of COVID-19 has significantly affected the housing
affordability and availability.
The Grant Funds are intended to support the development of new affordable housing units and
the purchase of existing affordable housing units, either rental housing or for-sale homes,
including mixed-income developments, and the purchase of land or buildings for future
development within a defined timeline. In addition, funding to maintain existing affordable
housing through projects that incorporate permanent supportive housing is intended to
compliment related legislative efforts and aims to support individuals experiencing
homelessness, victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, and individuals living with
disabilities.
Grant Funds are being provided to Grantee to administer a revolving loan program to support
the creation of new Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADU”) by providing existing property owners
with low-interest, flexible and below-market financing for the construction of or conversion to
an ADU on the owner’s property, where permitted, for lease to low and middle income
individuals and families.
1.2 Fund. All Grant Funds shall be paid solely out of the Transformational Affordable Housing
Revolving Loan Fund pursuant to §24-32-731(9)(a), C.R.S., or such other fund as the State or
the State of Colorado General Assembly, in their sole discretion, may subsequently designate
for the funding of this program.
1.3 Service Area. The performance of Services for this Agreement shall occur in Eagle County,
Colorado.
1.4 Grantee’s Obligations.
1.4.1 Grantee shall provide the Revolving Loan Program as described in §7 of this Exhibit B,
administer this Agreement, and provide required documentation to the State as specified
herein.
1.4.2 Grantee’s rights and obligations under this Exhibit B may not be transferred or assigned
without the prior, written consent of DOH. Any attempt at assignment or transfer without
such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Grantee’s rights and obligations
approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
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1.5 Time of Performance. Grantee shall commence performance of its obligations on the
Agreement Performance Beginning Date and complete its obligations on or before the Initial
Agreement Expiration Date, subject to §17.M of this Agreement. Time of Performance may be
extended in accordance with §2.C of this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS.
The following definitions are in addition to definitions appearing in this Agreement and other Exhibits.
2.1 “Accessory Dwelling Units” or “ADU” means a dwelling unit, subordinate to the principal use
of the property, which contains kitchen facilities (at a minimum a sink and stove or oven in a
room or portion of a room devoted to the preparation of meals), bathroom (including toilet, sink
and shower or bathtub), and living and sleeping area(s), separate from the principal use of the
property with no dependence upon the principal use of the property for essentials. An ADU may
be located within or attached to the structure containing the prinicipal use of the property or it
may be detached from the structure.ADUs may be constructed with commercial areas or
structures, subject to all applicable zoning and local regulations.
2.2 CHFA. “CHFA” means the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, §29-4-704(1), C.R.S.
2.3 HUD. “HUD” means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2.4 "Eligible Beneficiaries. "Eligible Beneficiaries" means households whose annual income (as
defined at 24 CFR 5.609) is less than or equal to the applicable income limit in effect at the time
each such household initially occupies their unit.
2.5 “Eligible Property” means real property located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Eagle
County eligible for the construction of or conversion to an ADU based on zoning and local
regulations.
2.6 Other Funds. “Other Funds” means funding provided or to be provided by the Grantee or other
federal, state, local, or private sources to supplement the Borrower’s financing of a Project.
2.7 “Owner” means an owner of Eligible Property within Eagle County, Colorado.
2.8 Program. "Program" means the the revolving loan program as defined in this Exhibit B at
§7.1.1.
2.9 Program Fund. "Program Fund" means the separate account established by Grantee to receive
principal due and paid by Borrowers on Program Notes as such fund is defined in this Exhibit
B at §7.1.1.
2.10 “Program Note” means a loan made by Grantee to a Borrower using Grant Funds, Program
Funds and Other Funds, where applicable. The Program Note shall be evidenced by a promissory
note and secured by a deed of trust recorded against the property or other collateral acceptable
to the State.
2.11 Project. “Project” shall mean the improvements to be built or acquired with the Borrower’s
Program Note.
2.12 Project Sponsor. ”Project Sponsor” means nonprofit or for-profit entities, municipal agencies
and redevelopment agencies, and joint ventures comprised of such entities that are primarily
responsible for the Project.
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2.13 “Renter” means an Eligible Beneficiary who leases an ADU from the Owner as the household’s
primary residence and resides at the ADU for at least 9 out of any 12 months.
3. DELIVERABLES
3.1 Outcome. Grantee shall deliver Project completion in accordance with §24-32-721, C.R.S.
Grantee’s grant application, the Performance Measures set forth below, and the other terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 Performance Measures. Grantee shall comply with the following Milestones and Target
Dates:
Milestone/Grantee shall: Target Date:
Submit Annual Reporting Per §6.2.1
Submit Quarterly Reporting Per §6.2.2
4. KEY PERSONNEL.
4.1 Responsible Administrator. Grantee’s performance hereunder shall be under the direct
supervision of the individuals identified below, employees or agents of Grantee, who are hereby
designated as a key persons and the Responsible Administrators of this project:
Kim Bell Williams, Housing Director
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
500 Broadway, PO Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
Email: kim.williams@eaglecounty.us
Daniel Murray, Housing Manager
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
500 Broadway, PO Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
Email: daniel.murray@eaglecounty.us
4.2 Other Key Personnel. Bob Monahan, Broker Associate, bob.monahan@eaglecounty.us.
4.3 DOH Asset Manager. Baillie Tichy, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of
Housing, Asset Manager, baillie.tichy@state.co.us.
4.4 Replacement Personnel. If any Grantee Key Personnel cease to serve, Grantee shall
immediately notify DOH of such event in writing. Replacement of Grantee Key Personnel shall
be subject to DOH approval. Requests to replace Grantee Key Personnel shall be made in writing
and shall include, without limitation, the name of the person, their qualifications, and the
effective date of the proposed change. Notices sent pursuant to this subsection shall be sent in
accordance with §14 of this Agreement, with a copy to the DOH Asset Manager. Anytime
Grantee Key Personnel cease to serve, the State, at its sole discretion, may direct Grantee to
suspend work on the Project until such time as the Grantee proposes a replacement and such
replacement is approved by DOH.
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5. FUNDING.
The amount of funding provided by the State is limited to the Agreement Maximum Amount shown
on the Cover Page of this Agreement and is shown in the table in §5.2.1 as “Grant Funds”. The Grant
Funds shall be used for activities shown in table in §5.2.3.
5.1 Other Funds. Grantee shall provide all Other Funds necessary to complete the Project.
5.2 Project Budget.
5.2.1 Sources.
Source Amount
Grant Funds $2,500,000.00
Total $2,500,000.00
5.2.2 Uses.
Use Amount
Loans to Borrowers for the construction of or conversion to
ADUs under Grantee’s Aid for ADUs Loan Program
$2,500,000.00
Total $2,500,000.00
5.2.3 Grant Funds. Costs eligible for payment with DOLA Grant Funds are limited the items
and amounts listed in the table below.
Eligible Use Amount
Allowable Uses as stated in Exhibit F, Program Note
Requirements.
$2,500,000.00
Total $2,500,000.00
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.
Grantee shall administer Grant Funds in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement.
6.1 Accounting. Grantee shall maintain segregated accounts of Grant Funds and Other Funds
associated with the Project and make those records available to the State upon request. All
receipts and expenditures associated with the Project shall be documented in a detailed and
specific manner as approved by DOLA, in accordance with the Project Budget in §5.2 above.
6.2 Reporting. In addition to all reporting required pursuant to the terms of the main body of this
Agreement, Grantee shall submit to DOLA the reports listed below in a format acceptable to the
State for so long as any portion of the Grantee’s Program Notes using Grant Funds remain
unpaid. If such reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the State may withhold Grant Funds
to Grantee as provided in §12 of the main body of this Agreement.
6.2.1 Annual Reporting. Grantee shall furnish to the State annual reports, each due on or
before August 31st of each year, and a final annual report within thirty (30) days
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following the Agreement Expiration Date. Each annual report shall include the
following:
6.2.1.1 a copy of its audited financial statements;
6.2.1.2 a copy of its annual audit report;
6.2.1.3 a copy of its annual tax filing;
6.2.1.4 a report on the progress of all Projects and the status of its Program Notes to its
Borrowers;
6.2.1.5 copies of any reports made available for public distribution with respect to the
activities of the Grantee; and
6.2.1.6 such other information regarding the operations, activities and financial
condition of the Grantee as the State may from time-to-time request.
6.2.2 Quarterly Reporting. Grantee shall furnish to the State quarterly reports, each due on
or before November 15th (for the period covering the preceding July through September),
February 15th (for the period covering the preceding October through December), May
15th (for the period covering the preceding January through March), and August 15th
(for the period covering the preceding April through June). Each quarterly report shall
utilize the State’s approved reporting form and must, at a minimum, provide an update
on the use of Grant Funds and lending activities, quantitative and qualitative metrics
related to the Grantee’s fund, fund performance, and other financial figures, as well as
provide Project-specific updates. The Project-specific updates must contain details
surrounding the distribution of Grant Funds, sources of matching funds, construction,
and Project completion timelines, including missed and completed deadlines and any
updated projected timelines. The quarterly reports will require that the Grantee certify
that the statements made therein are true and accurate to the best of Grantee’s knowledge
upon reasonable investigation and due diligence, do not omit material information or
contain misstatements of a material fact of which Grantee has actual knowledge, and are
not designed to mislead the State.
6.3 Monitoring. The State shall monitor this Agreement in accordance with §§7B and C of the
Grant Agreement.
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7. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Revolving Loan Program
7.1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in reliance on the
representations and warranties herein contained (and contained directly or by reference
in those documents herein incorporated by reference), the State agrees to provide the
Grantee with a draw or draws of Grant Funds up to the Agreement Maximum Amount
provided on the Cover Page to this Agreement for the Grantee to administer a revolving
loan program (“Program”). Pursuant to a Disbursement Request (as hereinafter
provided), Grant Funds are available for disbursement by the State from the Effective
Date through the Fund Expenditure End Date (the “Disbursement Period”), and the
outstanding principal balance of all Grantee’s Program Notes shall be due and payable
no later than the maturity dates provided in Exhibit F, the (Program Note Requirements)
(the “Maturity Dates”). Principal due and paid on a Program Note from a Borrower shall
be deposited into the Program Fund (defined below) in accordance with this Exhibit B.
Principal payments made by Borrowers to the Grantee during the Disbursement Period
shall be deposited by the Grantee into a separate account maintained by the Grantee (the
“Program Fund”) and may revolve and be re-loaned through new Program Notes so
long as the applicable disbursement is made within the Disbursement Period pursuant to
a Disbursement Request (defined below). No other funds or amounts may be deposited
into the Program Fund.
7.1.2 During the Disbursement Period and through the Maturity Dates, Grantee shall retain
interest payments on Program Notes, loan origination fees made by Borrowers to the
Grantee, and interest on deposits made into the Program Fund.
7.1.3 Prior to the Initial Agreement Expiration Date or any extension of the Initial Agreement
Expiration Date (the “Agreement Expiration Date”), as the case may be, Grant Funds
from the State and Program Funds may be drawn by the Grantee through the completion
and submission to the State of a Disbursement Request in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit D (each a “Disbursement Request”). If approved by the State, the Parties shall
execute a Disbursement Confirmation Certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
E (each a “Disbursement Confirmation Certificate”) for the initial disbursement, and
for each subsequent disbursement of Grant Funds and Program Funds. No disbursement
of Grant Funds may occur after the Fund Expenditure End Date, and in order to qualify
for a disbursement, Grantee must ensure that the Disbursement Request for such
disbursement is properly submitted to the State on or before the Fund Expenditure End
Date.
7.1.4 Upon the Fund Expenditure End Date, the Program Fund may be used by the Grantee for
any purpose consistent with its affordable housing mission, provided that the Grantee
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shall continue to report on the use of Program Funds pursuant to Section §6.2.2 of this
Exhibit B for so long as the Grantee has outstanding Program Notes.
7.1.5 Grantee shall furnish to the State in connection with any disbursement of Grant Funds or
Program Funds:
7.1.5.1 Prior to a disbursement:
7.1.5.1.1 copies of draft or final loan documentation with the Borrower;
7.1.5.1.2 a certificate describing how the Project complies with all applicable
Program Note Requirements of Exhibit F;
7.1.5.1.3 copies of the Grantee’s loan approvals;
7.1.5.1.4 proof of Borrower’s ownership of the Eligible Property; and.
7.1.5.1.5 a Property Condition Assessment for the Project.
7.1.5.2 Within five (5) Business Days of the applicable disbursement, copies of the
fully executed loan documentation with the Borrower.
7.1.6 The Grantee’s use of the Grant Funds and Program Funds shall be in accordance with
this Agreement including, without limitation, those terms contained in the Program Note
Requirements, attached hereto as Exhibit F. The purpose of the Grant Funds and
Program Funds is to allow the Grantee to make loans to Borrowers. The Grant Funds
and the Program Funds shall not be used to pay for employee salaries, shareholder or
member payments or dividends, administrative expenses, overhead expenses of Grantee,
or consulting fees or costs.
7.1.7 Grantee may use Grant Funds and Program Funds to issue Program Notes to a Borrower
who is an affiliate of Grantee, subject to the terms of this Agreement, provided that no
more than fifty percent (50%) of the Agreement Maximum Amount is used for Grantee’s
affiliates. For the purpose of this section, an “affiliate” shall be defined as an entity which
controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Grantee.
7.1.8 Grantee agrees to monitor, audit, and conduct oversight over its Borrowers and evaluate
the financial, legal, and social viability of all Projects for which Program Notes are
utilized by the Grantee. Grantee will remain solely responsible for pursuing any
remedies, defaults, collections, and conducting oversight and monitoring of its Program
Notes. In the event of a Breach of Agreement by Grantee, the State, at its discretion, may
require the Grantee to assign its interest in a Program Note to the State in order for the
State to pursue any remedy, default or collections action against a Borrower. In the event
of such assignment, the Grantee will be required to reimburse the State for its legal and
court costs, including collection costs.
7.1.9 Grantee shall originate, underwrite, disburse, administer and service its Program Notes.
The Grantee shall not rely upon the expertise, judgment, analysis, or legal, financial or
other advice of the State concerning any Program Note, Borrower, or Project.
7.1.10 The State is not obligated to perform any due diligence, investigation, or analysis on the
Projects or Grantee’s Borrowers. The State does not and shall not be required to evaluate
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Grantee’s reporting, make determinations of risk, or accept risk associated with any given
Program Note, Borrower, or Project.
7.1.11 In the event that the Grantee uses its own funds to make a disbursement to a Borrower
pursuant to a Program Note, Grantee may reimburse itself using Grant Funds and
Program Funds in an amount equal to the funds advanced to the Borrower; provided, that,
the Program Note must have been approved by the State and executed after the Effective
Date of this Agreement.
7.2 Annual Administrative Fee
7.2.1 Annual Administrative Fee. Grantee shall pay to the State an annual administrative fee
in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.50%) of the Agreement Maximum Amount
provided on the Cover Page of this Agreement or $12,500.00 (the “Annual
Administrative Fee”), regardless of the amount of Grant Funds that have been disbursed
to the Grantee. The initial Annual Administrative Fee shall be due on June 1, 2025 and
each June 1st thereafter until the Fund Expenditure End Date.
7.2.2 Interest. Amounts not paid by the Grantee within thirty (30) days of their due date as
stated in §7.2.1 shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 31st day at the
rate of one percent (1%) per month.
7.2.3 Payment of Administrative Fee. Without demand from the State, the Annual
Administrative Fee and all other payments due to the State shall be paid and remitted to
the following address unless changed in accordance with §14 of this Agreement:
State of Colorado
Department of Local Affairs – Division of Housing
1313 Sherman Street, Room 320
Denver, CO 80203
Attn: Loan Servicing
7.3 Program Note Requirements
7.3.1 The Grantee’s Program Note requirements are provided in Exhibit F (Program Note
Requirements) to this Agreement.
7.3.2 In its review and decision-making of potential loans for Program Notes to its Borrowers,
Grantee shall apply the underwriting policies and procedures attached hereto as Exhibit
G (Grantee’s Underwriting Policies and Procedures). In the event Grantee’s
Underwriting Policies and Procedures conflict with Exhibit F, Exhibit F shall take
precedence.
7.3.3 As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Grantee shall have received prior written
approval from the State of Exhibit G, the Grantee’s Underwriting Policies and
Procedures. If Grantee modifies or changes its Underwriting Policies and Procedures,
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Grantee shall submit such changed document to the State for approval prior to the
effective date of such policies.
7.3.4 The Program Note shall be secured by a deed of trust recorded against the property or
other collateral acceptable to the State. The deed of trust or other collateral shall contain
a requirement that the ADU be leased to and occupied by Eligible Beneficiaries at all
times during the term of the Program Note and that certification of the Renter’s status shall occur
on an annual basis
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
8.1 Grantee shall ensure that each Borrower shall obtain and maintain, insurance as specified in this
section at all times during the term of this Agreement. All insurance policies required by this
Agreement that are not provided through self-insurance shall be issued by insurance companies
as approved by the State.
8.1.1 Property Insurance. If Grant Funds are provided for the acquisition, construction, or
rehabilitation of real property, insurance on the buildings and other improvements now
existing or hereafter erected on the premises and on the fixtures and personal property
included in the subject property against loss by fire, other hazards covered by the so
called “all risk” form of policy and such other perils as State shall from time to time
require with respect to properties of the nature and in the geographical area of the subject
properties, and to be in an amount at least equal to the replacement cost value of the
subject property. Grantee will at its sole cost and expense, from time to time and at any
time, at the request of State provide State with evidence satisfactory to State of the
replacement cost of the subject property.
8.1.2 Builder's Risk Insurance. Where applicable, Borrower shall purchase and maintain
property insurance written on a builder’s risk “all-risk” or equivalent policy form in the
amount of the initial construction/rehabilitation costs, plus the value of subsequent
modifications and cost of materials supplied or installed by others, comprising total
value for the entire Project at the site on a replacement cost basis without optional
deductibles. Such property insurance shall be maintained, unless otherwise agreed in
writing by all persons and entities who are beneficiaries of such insurance, until final
payment has been made or until no person or entity other than the property owner has
an insurable interest in the property.
i. The insurance shall include interests of the property owner and the Borrower where
applicable in the Project as named insureds.
ii. All associated deductibles shall be the responsibility of the Borrower. Such policy
may have a deductible clause but not to exceed $10,000.
iii. Property insurance shall be on an “all risk” or equivalent policy form and shall
include, without limitation, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended
coverage) and physical loss or damage including, without duplication of coverage,
theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstorm,
falsework, testing and startup, temporary buildings and debris removal including
demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and
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shall cover reasonable compensation for Borrower’s services and expenses required
as a result of such insured loss.
iv. Builders Risk coverage shall include partial use by the Borrower and/or property
owner.
v. The amount of such insurance shall be increased to include the cost of any
additional work to be done on the Project, or materials or equipment to be
incorporated in the Project, under other independent contracts let or to be let.
8.2 Primacy of Coverage. Coverage required of Borrower shall be primary and noncontributory
over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by the State.
8.3 Cancellation. All insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-
renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days
prior notice to Borrower and Grantee shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with
§14 within seven days of Grantee’s receipt of such notice.
8.4 Subrogation Waiver. All insurance policies secured or maintained by Borrower in relation to
this Agreement shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery
under subrogation or otherwise against the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations,
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
8.5 Public Entities. If Borrower is a “public entity” within the meaning of the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act, §§24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the “GIA”), Borrower shall
maintain, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, at all times during the term
of this Agreement such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is
necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA.
8.6 Certificates. For each insurance plan provided by Borrower under this Agreement, Borrower
shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Borrower’s insurance coverage required in this
Agreement within seven Business Days following the Effective Date of the Program Note. No
later than 15 days before the expiration date of Borrower’s coverage, Borrower shall deliver to
the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other time during the
Term of this Agreement, upon request by the State, Borrower shall, within seven Business Days
following the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of
compliance with the provisions of this section.
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EXHIBIT C
PII CERTIFICATION
STATE OF COLORADO THIRD PARTY ENTITY / ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO PII THROUGH A DATABASE OR AUTOMATED NETWORK Pursuant to § 24-74-105, C.R.S., I, _________________, on behalf of __________________________ (legal name of entity / organization) (the “Organization”), hereby certify under the penalty of perjury that the Organization has not and will not use or disclose any Personal Identifying Information, as defined by § 24-74-102(1), C.R.S., for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting Federal Immigration Enforcement, including the enforcement of civil immigration laws, and the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which is codified at 8 U.S.C. §§ 1325 and 1326, unless required to do so to comply with Federal or State law, or to comply with a court-issued subpoena, warrant or order. I hereby represent and certify that I have full legal authority to execute this certification on behalf of the Organization. Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: __________________________ Title: __________________________ Date: ___________
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Matt Scherr
Eagle County
1/7/2025 | 11:18 AM MST
Chair, board of county commissioners
Matt Scherr
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EXHIBIT D
Form of Disbursement Request
[TO BE PLACED ON GRANTEE LETTERHEAD]
Via Email Only
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Division of Housing
1313 Sherman Street, #320
Denver, Colorado 80203
Attention: [______________________]
Email: [_________________________]
Re: Disbursement Request
Dear [___________________]:
This Disbursement Request is made pursuant to that certain Performance Grant Agreement (the “Grant
Agreement”) having an Effective Date of [________________, 20____], between the State of Colorado, acting by
and through the Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (“State”), and ______________________, a
Colorado [ non-profit / for-profit ] corporation (“Grantee”). The following information is being provided in support of
the Disbursement Request:
Project name and address and brief description of project (the “Project”):
__________________________________________________________________________
1. Grantee has previously provided copies of those documents required by §7.1.5 of Exhibit B to the
Grant Agreement. Alternatively, those documents are attached to this Request.
2. Program Note loan amount: $________________
3. Name and address of the Borrower: _________________
4. Disbursement amount requested: $________________
5. The disbursement amount requested represents the following percentage of the Project’s aggregate
purchase price: ___________________ (the “Project Percentage”).
6. Requested disbursement date: ________________
(minimum of 10 business days from the date of this Disbursement Request)
7. Grantee’s EFT/banking information is on file with the State. Any changes to that information will require
a new EFT form to be provided to the State’s Asset Manager.
8. There is no action, suit, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Grantee,
threatened, by or before any court or governmental or administrative body or agency which may
reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change in Grantee’s activities, operations,
assets or properties, or in Grantee’s tax-exempt or non-profit foundation status, or which would impair
the ability of Grantee to perform its obligations under the Grant Agreement or prevent Grantee’s use of
the Grant Funds.
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9. Attached to this Request is proof of Borrower's compliance with the insurance requirements of §8 of
Exhibit B to the Grant Agreement.
In addition, Grantee warrants as follows:
1. Grantee is in compliance with all terms and conditions contained in the Grant Agreement, is not in
default of any provision, and the disbursement hereunder will not cause Grantee to be in default of any
term or condition.
2. No consent, license, approval, authorization, exemption, franchise, permit, or order of, notice to, or
declaration of or filing with, any third party, including, without limitation, any government entity is
required for valid execution and delivery of this Disbursement Request or the use by Grantee of the
Grant Funds hereto as contemplated in the Grant Agreement.
3. Grantee is not currently subject to any creditor enforcement actions and has not declared or
commenced any process for purposes of declaring bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up of its business,
or other corporate action.
4. To the best of Grantee’s knowledge, the representations and warranties of Grantee contained in the
Grant Agreement remain true and correct as of the date hereof.
Please let us know if you have any questions related to this Disbursement Request.
Sincerely,
BY:_____________________________________
________________, President
DATE: __________________________________
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EXHIBIT E
Form of Disbursement Confirmation Certificate
[To be prepared by the State]
DISBURSEMENT CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATE
As of this [__] day of [________, 20__] (the “Disbursement Date”), this Disbursement Confirmation
Certificate is executed by the State of Colorado, acting by and through the Department of Local Affairs, Division of
Housing (“State”), and _________________, a Colorado [ non-profit / for-profit ] corporation (“Grantee”) pursuant
to the terms of that certain Performance Grant Agreement having an Effective Date of [__________, 20___], by
and between State and Grantee (the “Grant Agreement”).
Per Section 7.1.3 of Exhibit B to the Grant Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
• The amount of the Disbursement on this Disbursement Date is: __________________ (the
“Disbursement”).
• The Disbursement will be used by the Grantee or its Borrower towards the purchase of, or to partially
reimburse Grantee or its Borrower for the purchase of, that certain real property commonly known as
__________________________ (the “Project”). The name and address of the Borrower are as follows:
_____________________
• The Disbursement represents the following percentage of the Project’s aggregate total development
cost : ___________________ (the “Project Percentage”).
• Following the Disbursement and as of the Disbursement Date, the total disbursements of Grant Funds
to the Grantee under the Grant Agreement are _____________________ and the aggregate principal
amount available for future disbursements is ______________________.
• The additional terms and conditions that govern this Disbursement Confirmation Certificate, if any, are
as follows:
[Potential Additional Terms and Conditions]
Except as expressly provided herein, this Disbursement Confirmation Certificate shall not in any way, affect,
modify, impair or change any of the rights and/or obligations of the Parties under the Grant Agreement, and is
instead intended by the Parties as a way to memorialize in writing the matters set forth above and, applicable,
supplement the terms contained in the Grant Agreement. The execution of this certificate does not alter the priority
of this certificate relative to the other exhibits of the Grant Agreement.
GRANTEE
___________________________
A Colorado [non-profit / for-profit ] corporation
By:
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_____________________, President
STATE
The State of Colorado, acting by and through the
Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing
By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: __________________________
Date: __________________________
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EXHIBIT F
PROGRAM NOTE REQUIREMENTS
Max Note Loan Amount: $150,000.00
LTV/CLTV or LTC/CLTC: Up to 95%
Note Interest Rate: Not to exceed (NTE) 3.00%
Note Origination Fee: Not to exceed (NTE) 1.50%
Maturity Dates: Program Note maturities to Borrower NTE one hundred eighty (180) months from
the effective date of the Program Note.
Security: Program Note secured by deed of trust recorded against the property, or other
collateral acceptable to the the State, for a term of 15 years, which identifies the
ADU, contains a requirement that the ADU be leased to and occupied by Eligible
Beneficiares at all times during the term of the Program Note, and requires that
certification of the Renter’s status shall occur annully.
Eligible Borrower: Owner of Eligible Property.
Eligible Property: Real property within the jurisdictional boundaries of Eagle County, Colorado, on
which the Owner has agreed to constuct or convert to an ADU within or attached
to existing structures containing the principal use of the property, or detached from
that structure, that is on a permanent foundation and taxed as real property.
Borrowers (and their principals) must be in good standing with all relevant
jurisdictions and must be current on all taxes. Borrowers (and their principals) must
be in good standing with all lenders, any applicable state and federal agencies,
and any other current lenders/funders, including the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) /Federal Housing Authority (FHA) when
applicable to permanent financing.
Borrowers (and their principals) must have no material defaults on mortgage
financing, including federal and state debt, within the past 7 years.
Rental Terms and Residency: ADUs must be leased to individuals and families that make Eagle County their
permanent residence. No short term rentals are permitted. Owners shall not
advertise any part of their ADU as available for short term lease on an open, public
forum such as Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway or equivalent.
Eligible Beneficiaries must use the ADU as their primary residence and reside at
the ADU for at least 9 out of any 12 months.
AMIs: NTE 100% Area Median Income (“AMI”) for rentals.
In Rural Resort areas: NTE 140% Area Median Income (“AMI”) for rentals and
160% AMI for home ownership. Rural Resort areas are identified in Exhibit H. The
State, in its sole discretion, may change or re-classify the county location
classifications set forth in Exhibit H without a formal amendment to the
Agreement, by the delivery of notice, submitted in accordance with §14 (Notices
and Representatives) of the Agreement with a minimum of thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the Grantee.
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In all other areas: NTE 120% AMI for rentals and 120% for home-ownership.
Area Median Income is the midpoint of a region’s income distribution: half of
families in a region earn more than the median and half earn less than the median.
The AMI applicable to this Agreement shall be determined by HUD and CHFA.
See “Affordability” paragraph below.
Long Term Affordability: Each Program Note must ensure long term Affordability of at least 15 years
through a recorded use covenant or default rate/penalty in the Program Note.
Alternative methods of ensuring long-term Affordability may be proposed by the
Grantee, and at the State’s sole and absolute discretion, be reviewed by the State
as to suitability. Any such alternative methods must be approved by State in
writing.
“Affordability” shall mean that a property is affordable to and occupied by Eligible
Beneficiaries. “Eligible Beneficiaries” means households whose annual income (as
defined at 24 CFR 5.609) is less than or equal to the applicable income limit in
effect at the time such individual or familyinitially occupies their unit. Income limits
are defined by the HUD, and are published annually on the website of the Colorado
Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), or if no longer published by CHFA, an
equivalent index shall be designated by the State. Rent limits for affordable rental
properties shall be the lesser of the fair market rent for existing housing for
comparable units in the area, as established by HUD under 24 CFR 888.111, and
a rent that does not exceed 30 percent of the adjusted income of an individual or
a family whose annual income equals the corresponding percentage of the AMI,
as determined by HUD, with adjustments for number of bedrooms in the unit (“AMI
Rent Limits”). AMI Rent Limits are published annually on the website of CHFA, or
if no longer published by CHFA, an equivalent index shall be designated by the
State.
Project Type: Construction or conversion of living space for ADU to be rented to Eligible
Beneficiaries earning no more than 100% of area median income (“AMI").
Allowable Uses: Infrastructure, pre-development, fees and permits, conversion of existing space
and new construction of ADUs.
Borrow shall ensure that rents charged for occupency of the ADUS remain
afforable to low and medium income individuals and families.
In the event that prior to the executed Effective Date of the Agreement, Grantee
made a short term loan no greater than 24-months to a Borrower using non-
Program Funds, Grantee may refinance that existing Project debt using Program
Funds, provided, however, that the purpose of the short term loan was an
allowable use in accordance with this Exhibit F, and the new Program Note is
approved by the State and executed after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Property Location: All properties must be located in Eagle County, Colorado,.
Required Underwriting Docs: Property Condition Assessment, proof of approval from Homeowners
Association(s), Design Review Board, and municipality or Eagle County, as
applicable, and copy of building permit or building permit application and
associated plans and cost estimates.
eEXHIBIT G
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Grantee’s Underwriting Policies and Procedures
[Eagle County Affordable Housing Guidelines and Administrative Procedures]
[To be attached]
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EXHIBIT H
County Locality Classifications
County Subdivision Type Classification Classification Date
Adams County County Urban 9/1/2022
Alamosa County County Rural 9/1/2022
Arapahoe County County Urban 9/1/2022
Archuleta County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Baca County County Rural 9/1/2022
Bent County County Rural 9/1/2022
Boulder County County Urban 9/1/2022
Broomfield County County Urban 9/1/2022
Chaffee County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Cheyenne County County Rural 9/1/2022
Clear Creek County County Rural 9/1/2022
Conejos County County Rural 9/1/2022
Costilla County County Rural 9/1/2022
Crowley County County Rural 9/1/2022
Custer County County Rural 9/1/2022
Delta County County Rural 9/1/2022
Denver County County Urban 9/1/2022
Dolores County County Rural 9/1/2022
Douglas County County Urban 9/1/2022
Eagle County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
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County Locality Classifications
County Subdivision Type Classification Classification Date
El Paso County County Urban 9/1/2022
Elbert County County Rural 9/1/2022
Fremont County County Rural 9/1/2022
Garfield County County Rural 9/1/2022
Gilpin County County Rural 9/1/2022
Grand County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Gunnison County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Hinsdale County County Rural 9/1/2022
Huerfano County County Rural 9/1/2022
Jackson County County Rural 9/1/2022
Jefferson County County Urban 9/1/2022
Kiowa County County Rural 9/1/2022
Kit Carson County County Rural 9/1/2022
La Plata County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Lake County County Rural 9/1/2022
Larimer County County Urban 9/1/2022
Las Animas County County Rural 9/1/2022
Lincoln County County Rural 9/1/2022
Logan County County Rural 9/1/2022
Mesa County County Urban 9/1/2022
Mineral County County Rural 9/1/2022
Moffat County County Rural 9/1/2022
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County Locality Classifications
County Subdivision Type Classification Classification Date
Montezuma County County Rural 9/1/2022
Montrose County County Rural 9/1/2022
Morgan County County Rural 9/1/2022
Otero County County Rural 9/1/2022
Ouray County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Park County County Rural 9/1/2022
Phillips County County Rural 9/1/2022
Pitkin County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Prowers County County Rural 9/1/2022
Pueblo County County Urban 9/1/2022
Rio Blanco County County Rural 9/1/2022
Rio Grande County County Rural 9/1/2022
Routt County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Saguache County County Rural 9/1/2022
San Juan County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
San Miguel County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Sedgwick County County Rural 9/1/2022
Summit County County Rural Resort 9/1/2022
Teller County County Urban 9/1/2022
Washington County County Rural 9/1/2022
Weld County County Urban 9/1/2022
Yuma County County Rural 9/1/2022
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