CC Resolution 13179 - Authorizing City Manager to Execute BMR Housing Program Administrator Agreement with HouseKeys, Inc. • RESOLUTION NO. 13179
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL DISPENSING WITH THE BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE BELOW
MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOUSEKEYS, INC.
WHEREAS, in June of 2016, the City Council selected HouseKeys to serve as the
City's Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program Administrator and authorized the
City Manager to execute a professional services agreement; and
WHEREAS, the professional services agreement with HouseKeys has been annually
renewed since that time; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the Council authorized the City Manager to execute a
one-year contract with HouseKeys, Inc. to administer the City's Below Market Rate
Program; and
WHEREAS, the current one-year contract is set to expire on June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the Program is partially subsidized through the Administrator's
collection of transaction fees charged to program participants (e.g., developers,
applicants, homeowners, rental tenants, and lenders); and
WHEREAS, the City Council- held a public meeting and approved the scope of work
and proposed fee schedule as set forth as Attachment B to the City Council Staff Report
dated June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the purchasing procedures outlined in the. City's Municipal Code (CMC)
Section 3.20.050 state that purchases and contract for 'supplies, services, and
equipment of estimated fair market value greater than fifty thousand dollars' shall
be made according to specified bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, the flat rate administration fee for services to be provided by HouseKeys
are $175,000 and HouseKeys also collects transition fees which are paid for by program
participants; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 3.20.030 provides that the bidding procedures may be
dispensed with when any one of eight potential circumstances are found to exist; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following two circumstances from CMC
3.20.030 to exist, thereby warranting the bidding procedures to be dispensed with:
• The city seeks the special services, consultation or advice in financial, economic,
accounting, engineering, legal, -administrative or other matters from persons
specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services
required;
• The City Council, by a majority vote, determines that it is in the best interest of
the public to dispense with the requirements of Section 3.20.050, in which case
the City Council shall prescribe the appropriate method of purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
hereby dispenses with the bidding procedures specified in CMC Section 3.20.050 and
authorizes the City Manager to execute a 12 month (expiring June 30, 2025)
Professional Service Agreement with HouseKeys, Inc. in substantially the form and
content set forth as Attachment B to the City Council Staff Report dated June 18, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Furtado, Scozzola, Lopez, Landry
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED J W)NT\ YCVirOVISusan M. Landry,
ATTEST: Uf,
Andrea Sar(diers, City Clerk
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into at Campbell, California on the 30th day of June,2024, by
and between the CITY OF CAMPBELL (hereinafter referred to as "City") and HouseKeys Inc.,
a California Corporation(hereinafter referred to as "Consultant").
WHEREAS, City desires to obtain consulting services for the purpose of Below Market
Rate Housing Program Administration; and
WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has the expertise, means, and ability to perform
said Below Market Rate Housing Program Administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of each other's mutual promises, Consultant and
City agree as follows:
1. DUTIES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Consultant agrees to perform services as set forth in Exhibit A- Scope of Services,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and which shall be interpreted together and
in harmony with this Agreement. In the event of any conflict between Exhibit A and this
Agreement, this Agreement shall govern, control,.and take precedence.
1.2 Consultant's project manager will meet with the City's project coordinator prior to
commencement of the project to establish a clear understanding of the working relationships,
authorities, and management philosophy of City as it relates to this Agreement.
1.3 Consultant, working with the City, will gather available existing information
concerning the project, and shall review documents as necessary for compliance with the project's
objectives.
1.4 In performance of this Agreement by Consultant, time will be of the essence.
1.5 Notwithstanding Section 1.4, Consultant shall not be responsible for delay caused
by activities or factors beyond Consultant's reasonable control, including delays or by reason of
strikes, work slow-downs or stoppages, or force majeure.
1.6 Consultant agrees to perform this Agreement in accordance with the highest degree
of skill and expertise exercised by members of Consultant's profession working on similar projects
under similar circumstances.
1.7 Consultant shall cooperate in good faith with City in all aspects of the performance
of this Agreement.
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1.8 In the course of the performance of this Agreement,Consultant shall act in the City's
best interest as it relates to the project.
1.9 The designated project manager for Consultant shall be Julius Nyanda. The
Consultant's project manager shall have all the necessary authority to direct technical and
professional work within the scope of the Agreement and shall serve as the principal point of
contact with the City and the City's project coordinator. The authorized principal of Consultant
executing this Agreement for the Consultant shall have authority to make decisions regarding
changes in services,termination and other matters related to the performance of this agreement on
behalf of Consultant.
1.10 The Consultant(and its employees, agents, representatives, and subconsultants), in
the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or
employees or agents of the City. The City shall not direct the work and means for accomplishment
of the service's and work to be performed hereunder. The City,however,retains the right to require
that work performed by Consultant meet specific standards consistent with the requirements of
this Agreement without regard to the manner and means of accomplishment thereof
Subcontractors shall assume all of the rights, obligations and liabilities, applicable to it as an
independent contractor hereunder. Consultant represents and warrants that it (i) is fully
experienced and properly qualified to perform the class of work and services provided for herein,
(ii) has the financial capability and shall finance its own operations required for the performance
of the work and services and (iii) is properly equipped and organized to perform the work and
services in a competent, timely and proper manner in accordance with the requirements of this
Agreement.
1.11 This Agreement contains provisions that permit mutually acceptable changes in the
scope, character or complexity of the work if such changes become desirable or necessary as the
work progresses.Adjustments to the basis of payment and to the time for performance of the work,
if any, shall be established by a written contract amendment(approved and executed by the City)
to accommodate the changes in work.
2. DUTIES OF CITY
2.1 City shall furnish to Consultant all available and pertinent data and information
requested by Consultant to facilitate the preparation of the documents called for in this Agreement.
Consultant shall be entitled to reasonably rely on all such information.
2.2 City shall provide contract administration services. City shall notify Consultant of
required administrative procedures and shall name representatives, if any, authorized to act in its
behalf
2.3 City shall review documents submitted by Consultant and shall render decisions
pertaining thereto as promptly as reasonably possible.
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3. COMPENSATION
3.1 For the full performance of the services described herein by Consultant, City agrees
to compensate Consultant for all services and direct costs associated with the performance of the
project in an amount not to exceed$175,000 paid in monthly installments of$14,583.33 per month,
as follows:
a. Once each month, Consultant shall submit for payment by City, an itemized invoice for
services performed during the previous billing period. The invoice shall describe the services
rendered and the title of the item of work and shall list labor hours by personnel classification.
Said invoice shall be based on all labor and direct expense charges made for work performed on
the project. Labor charges shall be in accordance with the fee schedule found in Exhibit A of this
Agreement. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered and approved by the City within 30
days from the date the itemized invoice is received by the City, subject to the maximum not to
exceed amount specified. above and the City's right to object. Failure to provide an itemized
invoice for services performed during the previous billing period may result in delays in processing
the invoice.
b. Direct costs are those outside costs incurred on or directly for the project and
substantiated with invoices for the charges. Direct expenses include printing, reproduction, and
delivery charges.
3.2 If Consultant incurs other costs which are not specifically covered by the terms of
this Agreement,but which are necessary for performance of Consultant's duties,City may approve
payment for said costs if authorized in writing by the City in advance.
3.3 City may order changes in the scope or character of services in writing, including
decreasing the amount of Consultant's services. In the event that the work is decreased,Consultant
is entitled to full compensation for all services performed and expenses incurred prior to receipt of
notice of change. Under no conditions shall Consultant make any changes to the work, either as
additions or deductions, without the prior written order of the City. In the event, that the City
determines that a change to the work or services from that specified in this Agreement is required,
the contract time and/or actual costs reimbursable by the City for the project may be adjusted by
contract amendment or change order to accommodate the changed work. The maximum not to
exceed total amount specified in this Article 3 (Compensation) shall not be exceeded, unless
authorized by written contract amendment or change order, approved and executed by the City.
Consultant shall obtain prior written approval for a revised fee schedule from the City before
exceeding such fee schedule.
3.4 In no event,will the Consultant be reimbursed for any costs or expenses at any rates
that exceed the rates for set forth in the fee schedule found in Exhibit B.
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4. SUBCONSULTANTS
4.1 Consultant may not subcontract any services required under this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
4.2 Consultant shall be responsible to City for the performance of any and all
subconsultants who perform work under this contract, and any acts of negligence or misconduct
on their part. Consultant is solely responsible for all payments due to subconsultants.
4.3 Nothing contained herein or otherwise shall require Consultant to obtain written
approval by the City for the performance of certain duties under this Agreement by Consultant's
related entities, including HouseKeys Services Corporation, a California corporation for
brokerage and lending services and HouseKeys Resource and Education Center,Inc.,a California
public benefit corporation, for housing and property acquisition and redevelopment activity in
connection with this Agreement. Furthermore, Consultant's related entities shall not be
considered subconsultants under this Agreement.
5. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS
All original drawings,documents,papers, data,materials,photographs, negatives and other
work products prepared by the Consultant and/or its subconsultants in the performance of the
services encompassed in this Agreement(whether in printed or electronic format)("project-related
documents and materials) shall be the property of the City and may be used on this project without
the consent of the Consultant or its subcontractors. City acknowledges that such drawings,
documents, and other items are instruments of professional services intended for use only on the
subject project. Consultant agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the Proj ect-
related documents and materials pursuant to this Agreement shall be vested in the City and waives
and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of the City.
Upon the completion or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the.City shall be entitled to
receive,and Consultant shall promptly provide to the City upon request,all finished and unfinished
project-related documents and materials, produced or gathered by or on behalf of Consultant that
are in Consultant's possession,custody or control. Consultant may retain copies of said documents
and materials for its files. In the event of termination, any dispute regarding compensation or
damages shall not hinder, prevent, or otherwise impact the City's right to promptly receive and
use such documents and materials which are the sole and exclusive property of the City.
6. TERMINATION
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,City may terminate this Agreement
at any time, with or without cause, in its sole discretion, by giving notice in writing to Consultant
of such termination. In the event of termination,the Consultant shall have the right and obligation
to promptly assemble the work then in progress for the purpose of completing the work and
delivering all materials and documents to the City.
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6.1. Termination Without Cause. To ensure a seamless transition and facilitate the recovery
of fees earned for services rendered, a minimum notice period of six months shall be observed for
any termination without cause. The Consultant shall be entitled to receive compensation for the
services rendered and fees earned up until the termination date in accordance with the payment,
provisions set forth in Section 3.1.
6.2 Termination With Cause. In the event of termination for cause, the Consultant need be
compensated only to the extent required by law.
7. AUDIT AND INSPECTION
Consultant shall permit authorized representatives of City to inspect and audit all data and
records relating to its performance under this Agreement for a period of three years following
acceptance of the final study.
8. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Consultant agrees to refrain from discriminatory employment practices on the basis of race,
religious creed, color, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, or ancestry of any
employee of, or applicant for employment with, such Consultant or subcontractor.
9. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The parties acknowledge that this Agreement does not involve any design professional
services from the Consultant.
With respect to all matters, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the CITY) and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, officials, directors, agents
representatives, volunteers, and employees to the fullest extent allowed by law from any and all
claims, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities and costs of every nature, including
but not limited to all claims, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities for property
damage, bodily injury, or death, and all costs of defending any claim, caused by or arising out of,
or alleged to have been caused by or arise out of, in whole or in part, Consultant's performance
under this Agreement, except for any claims, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, costs or
liabilities proximately caused by:
(a) Consultant ministerially carrying out the express written direction of the City involving no
discretion on the part of the Consultant;
(b) The sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.
City shall not be liable for acts of Consultant in performing services described herein.
In no event shall this section be construed to require indemnification by the Consultant to a greater
extent than permitted under the public policy of the State of California; and in the event that this
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contract is subject to California Civil Code section 2782(b), the foregoing indemnity provisions
shall not apply to any liability for the active negligence of the City.
Nothing contained in this provision shall be construed as relieving the Consultant from any
obligation to provide indemnity or defense that was undertaken pursuant to any prior contract
between the parties.
The defense and indemnity provisions obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to,
and shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement. The
foregoing indemnity provisions are intended to fully allocate the parties' risk of liability to third-
parties; and there shall be no rights to indemnity or contribution, in law or equity or otherwise
between the parties that are not set forth in this section. Consultant waives all rights to subrogation
for any matters covered by the provisions of this section. Consultant's responsibility for such
defense and indemnity obligations as set forth in this section shall survive the termination or
completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law.
9.2 Consultant shall maintain insurance conforming to the following specifications to the
fullest amount allowed by law for a minimum of two years following the termination or completion
of this Agreement:
A. Types of Coverage
The policies shall afford the following types of coverage:
1. Commercial General Liability;
2. Automotive;
3. Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability; and
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4. Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions
B. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. For Commercial General Liability: Insurance Services Office (ISO) CGL
Form 00 01 11 85; and
2. For Automotive Liability: ISO CA 00 01 06 92 including symbol 1(any
auto); and
3. For Workers' Compensation: insurance as required by the Labor Code of the
State of California and Employer's Liability insurance; and
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4. For Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions: insurance covering
negligence committed by or on behalf of Consultant in rendering services
to City.
C. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for
bodily,personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or
other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for
bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: Workers' Compensation
limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employer's Liability
limits of$1,000,000 per accident.
4. Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions: $1,000,000 per claim
and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of
primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain
or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and
non-contributory basis for the benefit of City (as agreed to in this Agreement) before the
City's own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
D. Deductible and Self-Insured Retention
Any deductibles or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the
City, and shall not reduce the limits of liability. At the option of the City, either: the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retention as respects the City, its
agents, officers, attorneys, employees, officials and volunteers; or the Consultant shall
procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses related to investigations, claim
administration, and defense expenses. Policies containing any self-insured retention
provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be
satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
E. Other Insurance Provisions
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage:
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a. The City, its agents, officers, attorneys, employees, officials and
volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out
of this Agreement performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, products and
completed operations of the Consultant, premises owned, occupied or used by the
Consultant, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant. It
is a requirement of this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader
than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or
limits set forth in this Agreement shall be available to the City as an additional
insured. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the
minimum coverage limits specified in this Agreement, or(2) the broader coverage
and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to
the named insured, whichever is affords greater coverage.
b. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects the City,its agents, officers, attorneys, employees,officials and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its agents, officers,
attorneys, employees, officials and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
• c. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the City, its agents,officers, attorneys, employees,
officials, and volunteers.
d. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
2. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage: The insurer
shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents,
officers, attorneys, employees, officials, and volunteers for losses arising
from work performed by the Consultant for the City.
3. All Coverages: Any unintentional failure to comply with reporting
provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City; and
unless otherwise approved by the City, each insurance policy required by
this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by
either party, except after thirty(30)days prior written notice by regular mail
has been given to the City,or ten(10)days for cancellation for non-payment
of premium.
E. Suspension or Cancellation
If any of the coverages required by this Agreement should be suspended, voided,
cancelled or reduced in coverage during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately,
notify City and replace such coverage with another policy meeting the requirements of this
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Agreement.
F. Subcontractors
Consultant agrees that any and all contracts with subcontractors for performance of
any matter under this Agreement shall require the subcontractors 'to comply with the same
indemnity and insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement to the extent that they apply to
the scope of the subcontractors' work. Subcontractors are to be bound to contractor and to City in
the same manner and to the same extent as the Consultant is bound to City under this Agreement.
Subcontractors shall further agree to include these same provisions with any sub-subcontractor. A
copy of this Agreement will be furnished to the subcontractor on request. The Consultant shall
require all subcontractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required endorsements
included in the Agreement prior to commencing any work, and will provide proof of compliance
to the City.
G. Acceptability of Insurers
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification provided hereunder, the policies of
insurance listed in Article 9.2 of this Agreement are to be issued by an issuer with a current A.M.
Best Rating of A:V and who is authorized to transact business in the State of California, unless .
otherwise approved by the City.
H. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnisll the City with endorsements and certificates of insurance
evidencing coverage required by this clause. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates are
to be on forms acceptable to the City. Where required by statue, forms approved by the Insurance
Commissioner are to be submitted. All certificates are to be received and approved by the City
before work commences.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 This Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, assigns and successors of
Consultant.
10.2 Neither party may assign this Agreement, or any portion hereof, without the prior
written consent of the other.
10.3 This Agreement shall not be construed to alter, affect, or waive any lien or stop
notice rights, which Consultant may, have for the performance of services pursuant to this
Agreement.
10.4 Neither party's waiver of any term, condition or covenant, or breach of any term,
condition or covenant shall be construed as the waiver of any other term, condition or covenantor
waiver of the breach of any other term, condition or covenant.
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10.5 This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between City and Consultant
relating to the project and the provision of services to the project.Any prior agreements,promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both City and
Consultant.
10.6 If any term,condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid,void, or unenforceable,the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall
be valid and binding on City and Consultant.
10.7 This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
.10.8 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and will be binding as executed.
10.9 All changes or amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and approved by
all parties.
10.10 The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution of the Agreement and
terminate on June 30, 2024. Any extension of the Agreement shall be mutually agreed upon in
writing and shall require an amendment to the Agreement signed by both parties.
.10.11 Consultant owes the City a duty of undivided loyalty in performing the work and
services under this Agreement, including,but not limited to,the obligation to refrain from having
economic interests and/or participating in activities that conflict with the City's interests in respect
to the work and/or services and project. The Consultant shall list current clients who may have a
financial interest in the outcome of this Agreement. The Consultant hereby certifies that it does
not now have, nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the
performance of services under this agreement. Consultant shall not make or participate in making
or in any way attempt to use Consultant's position to influence a governmental decision in which
Consultant knows or has reason to know Consultant has a direct or indirect financial interest other .
than the compensation promised by this Agreement. Consultant will immediately advise the City
if Consultant learns of a financial interest of Consultant's during the term of this Agreement.
10.12 This Agreement is entered into, and to be performed in Santa Clara County,
California,and any action arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be maintained in a court
of appropriate jurisdictipn in Santa Clara County, California.
11. NOTICES
Notices required under this Agreement may be delivered by first class mail addressed to the
appropriate party at one of the following addresses:
CITY: City of Campbell
Attention: City Manager
70 North First Street
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Campbell, CA 95008
CONSULTANT: HouseKeys Inc.
Attn.: Julius Nyanda
409 Tennant Station Ste..495
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Having read and understood the foregoing Agreement, the undersigned parties agree to be bound
hereby:
CONSULTANT
By:
Julius Nyanda
CEO, HouseKeys Inc.
CITY OF CAMPBELL
By:
Brian Loventhal
City Manager
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Exhibit B—Fee Schedule
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EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES 2024-2025
BMR ADMINISTRATOR - HOUSEKEYS
The Scope of Work details the roles and responsibilities of the City and Consultant The
Schedule starts from the date the contract is fully executed by both parties.
1. Consultant will administer the program and assure BMR Deed Restrictions are
recorded and followed by all parties as applicable for each property.
2. Consultant will provide offsite support for service requests. Orientations and
workshops will be held in the City of Campbell.
3. Consultant will update BMR guidelines and program materials annually in
conjunction with City staff to reflect the Consultant's administrative process for BMR
Administration including, but not limited to: applications, program pamphlets, resale
calculations, buyer selection process, sale and resale of units, refinancing requests,
collection of City fees and other applicable fees, and default monitoring/resolution
process.
4. Consultant shall prepare updates to the BMR Owner/Application Participation Guide
(to add a reference to the pricing procedures, repair requirements, and clarify
recertification requirements) and BMR Rental Application/Participation Guide (to
clarify the maximum number of occupants allowed in a studio unit, clarify
recertification requirements, and include options for participants to exceed-income
limits) for future consideration by the Council by December 31, 2024.
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5. Consultant will maintain a•BMR program website presence that will link to the City's
housing website.
6. Consultant will conduct annual recertification / monitoring of rental and ownership
below market rate program units providing 30 days to submit recertification
packages.
7. Consultant shall update pricing guides for below-market rate rental and
homeownership units annually within 30 days of publication of annual income limits
by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
8. Consultant and the City have agreed to the following mutually acceptable
performance measures for BMR program administration. These measures shall be
included in the quarterly BMR summary report.
a. General Inquiries: Respond within 48 business hours.
b. Loan Requests: Respond within 48 business hours. Complete requests within
reasonable time, with weekly status updates for outstanding requests.
c. Orientations: Minimum 6 per year, with more as needed for new opportunities.
d. Rental Vacancies: Fill vacancies within 60 days. •
EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES 2024-2025
BMR ADMINISTRATOR - HOUSEKEYS
e. Follow up letters sent at 60 and 90 days after the initial request for
recertification packages before beginning enforcement'procedures.
f. Eligibility List: Maintain a minimum buyer-to-property ratio of 5:1.
g. Application ID issuance: Issue upon receipt of request.
h. City/Consultant Coordination: Consultant shall schedule a regular monthly
coordination meeting with City staff.
9. Consultant shall maintain the City's existing records, databases, and files through a
file retention and management system for the program. All electronic records will be
considered work products that are property of the City of Campbell. The Consultant
shall update the City's records quarterly to ensure a coordinated seamless record-
keeping process. Database access shall be provided to City staff directly involved in
the BMR program administration. The database shall include the following at a
minimum:
a. For each BMR/ RDA Development (new and existing):
1) A list of all BMR/ RDA units in the development
2) The date of the BMR/ RDA developer agreement
3) BMR/ RDA units lost, including date, reason for loss, initial sales price, resale
price, and actions taken
b. For each owner unit (new and existing):
1) The address for each ownership unit
2) The level of affordability (e.g., Very Low, Low, Moderate)
3) The current owner of record
4) The expiration date of the owner agreement
5) The last date of recertification
6) The recertification status (updated annually)
7) The original sales price •
8) The current resale restriction price
9) Dates of owner turn-over, as applicable
c. For each renter unit (new and existing):
1) The unit number for each rental unit
2) The level of affordability (e.g., Very Low, Low, Moderate)
3) The current tenant of record
4) The last date of recertification
5) The recertification status (updated annually)
d. For each affordable housing loan:
1) The type of loan (e.g., RDA, BEGIN, FTHB, etc.)
2) The address associated with the loan
3) The current owner of record (this should be the loan recipient)
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BMR ADMINISTRATOR - HOUSEKEYS
4) The amount, term, and due date of the loan
5) dates of payoff and interest collected, as applicable
6) dates of refinance/subordination, as applicable
7) dates of write-off and amount, as applicable
e. Other information as requested and mutually agreed to.
10.Consultant shall provide a quarterly BMR summary report to the City on the following
dates and with the following information, consistent with task#8 and #9:
Q1 (July— Sept): End of October
Q2 (Oct— Dec): End of January
Q3 (Jan — March): End of April
• Q4 (April —June): End of July
a. Performance Measures (see task#8)
b. For each owner unit (new and existing):
1) The address for each ownership unit
2) The level of affordability (e.g., Very Low, Low, Moderate)
3) The current owner of record
4) The last date of recertification and current recertification status
c. For each renter unit (new and existing):
1) The unit number for each rental unit
2) The level of affordability (e.g., Very Low, Low, Moderate)
3) The current tenant of record
4) The last date of recertification and current recertification status
d. For each affordable housing loan:
1) The type of loan (e.g., RDA, BEGIN, FTHB, dtc.)
2) The address associated with the loan
3) The current owner of record (this should be the loan recipient)
4) The amount, term, and due date of the loan
5) Dates of payoff and interest collected, as applicable
6) Dates of refinance/subordination, as applicable
7) Dates of write-off and amount, as applicable
e. Current list of defaults and pending defaults
1) Actions taken to date
2) Next steps, including dates
f. In-lieu fees collected, if applicable
g. Other information as requested and mutually agreed to
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• EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES 2024-2025
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11.Consultant will provide the applicants with the following services:
a. Conducting income qualifications including review of assets, income,
verifications of employment and all other necessary approvals to ensure
qualification for the City loans.
b. Making minor revisions to the City's existing program materials and legal
documents.
c. Underwriting loan applications in accordance with program requirements.
d. Preparing all loan documents, overseeing proper execution thereof, and
conducting final loan approval reviews.
e. Ensuring timely delivery of all necessary documents into escrow, and preparing
escrow demands and funding requests.
f. Overall management and implementation of specific program policies, including
required reporting.
g. Preparation of program materials by revising the City's current documents.
h. Calculating all pay off demands and issuing any disclosures and tax forms as
required by State and/or Federal Law.
i. Calculating the resale value of all BMR homes as requested annually by the
County.
j. Work with City staff to ensure a seamless and coordinated development of
documents as it relates to the BMR Program, including the RDO application
process where BMR units are included, reviewing developer agreements, and
ensuring that BMR requirements are outlined in an Affordable Housing
Agreement and any subsequent amendments to the development
documentation.
12.Consultant shall act as transaction coordinator for all real estate transactions and
will provide the City with a fee schedule. Consultant will charge BMR re-sale
transaction fees in line with applicable recorded Deed Restrictions. Consultant will
charge the developer transaction coordination fees in accordance with the
Affordable Housing Agreement pertaining to the subject development project.
13. Consultant will coordinate document transmittals between buyers, homeowners,
developers, and City as needed. Consultant will be responsible for ensuring all
documents submitted for City signatures are complete and accurate. Consultant will
be responsible for making any necessary corrections to documents.
14. Consultant shall work alongside Staff to conduct monitoring to annually evaluate
BMR owners' & renters' compliance with the terms and conditions of the BMR
recorded deed restrictions and program guidelines including the following:
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a. Mailing monitoring letters to all the BMR units.
b. Reviewing in conjunction with City staff, City or County Assessor data to assist
in the process (e.g., water utility bills, property records).
c. Review City's preliminary monitoring list to identify follow up actions required.
d. Meet with City staff to develop guidelines for acceptable default remedies (e.g.,
allowing rental of BMR units for hardship cases).
15. Consultant shall work alongside Staff to investigate and identify cure for potential
BMR defaults including:
a. Conduct follow up of those BMR owners who do not submit their compliance
documentation.
b. Reviewing information from calls from BMR neighbors and interested parties.
c. Conduct reasonable follow-up investigation to assess potential BMR defaults
including unit site visits.
d. Scheduled appointments with BMR owners. •
e. For confirmed defaults, provide owners with list of actions needed to remedy the
default and conduct follow-up to monitoring compliance.
f. Maintaining log of actions taken to remedy the defaults.
g. For those defaults in which the owners choose to not remedy the situation within
a reasonable amount of time, Consultant will meet with City staff to determine the
course of action to pursue. City authorization will be sought for any legal action
taken.
' h. City will provide a list of any current BMR defaults and actions taken to date.
16. Consultant shall conduct introductory Home Buyer Education/Training classes —
HomeBuyer Orientation Classes prior to BMR application
17. Consultant shall build and maintain a group of local (live or work in the City of
Campbell) qualified and eligible BMR homebuyers at a minimum Buyer-to-Property
,ratio of 5:1 ,
18. Consultant will partner with the City to create City legal templates for documents
required for signature by the BMR participants. Consultant shall supply document's
that are typically used in Santa Clara County for residential real estate transactions
(e.g. purchase and sale, disclosure acknowledgements, addendums, etc.)
19. Consultant will maintain a list of approved loan officers and lending operations eligible
to provide mortgage lending for purchase and refinance transactions
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20. Consultant will review individual BMR restrictions for terms and requirements as
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needed including shared equity programs, down payment assistance loans and any
resale restriction agreements.
21. Consultant will prepare City staff reports related to the BMR program, including the
following:
a. Contract Renewal and Program Update Report I Draft due to City staff:
March 31, 2025.
b. Compliance Program Update Report I Draft due to City staff: August 31,
2025.
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EXHIBIT B — FEE SCHEDULE 2023-2024
BMR ADMINISTRATOR - HOUSEKEYS
Description Feel Fee Cap / Max Billed To
Program Administration $175,000 /year ($14,583.33/month) City
Loan Processing $1,250.00 per $1,250.00 per
Transaction Fee transaction2 transaction Owner/ Lender
New BMR Sales 3% of Maximum Buyer (via
Transaction Fee Sales Price $18,000.00 Sales Price)
BMR Resale (compliant) 6% of Maximum Buyer (via
Transaction Fee New Sales Price $36,000.00 Sales Price)
Acquisition (default)and 5% of Resale
BMR Resale / Rehab Restriction Price Maximum Buyer (via
Transaction Fee plus 5% of $60,000.00 Sales Price)
New Sales Price
Application I.D. No fee No fee n/a
Issuance
Participant I.D. No fee No fee n/a
Issuance ,
Opportunity Drawing
(Lottery) Entry Fee $25.00 $25.00 Applicant
Application Fee $75.00 $75.00 Applicant
Billing Rate for Projects
Outside of Contract Scope $250.00 / hour $250.00 / hour City
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Fees may be lower pursuant to the relevant executed Agreement (e.g., developer agreement, owner
resale restriction agreement, promissory note, etc.)
2 25%of the$1,250 loan processing fee($312.50)paid by the owner/lender will be transferred to the City for
administration and internal processing of the subordination/payoff request.