HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-253INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOUSING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM
FFY-2017
PURPOSE:
CDBG regulations require Conflict of Interest identification between the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC), Citizens Advisory Task Force (CATF) members, and applicants seeking
to utilize CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation assistance. The adherence to the rules and
regulations in regard to Conflict of Interest is mandatory. All Applicants that may have a business
or familial relationship with a member of the County Commission, CATF, Housing Rehabilitation
Specialist (HRS), Program Administrator (PA), or participating construction contractors must fully
disclose this relationship on the Application... Applicant names must be disclosed at the regular
meeting of the Board of County Commission and the CATF as the application process proceeds
and these names must be included in the minutes of both the County Commission and the CATF
meetings. County Commission and CATF members must disclose any relationship with an
Applicant and must abstain from any vote related to that Applicant.
County employees that submit an application for rehabilitation assistance and who are involved in
the decision-making process related to the CDBG program or are involved in the financial
approvals of this program must identify their conflict of interest at the time of application.
Any cases of conflict of interests must be made known at a meeting of the County Commission.
Before an Applicant with a potential or real conflict as described in 24 C.F.R.570.489 (h)(2), is
given final approval for participation the County must notify FDEO in writing... If this process is
not followed the County and/or the Applicant may be liable for returning the funds expended to
the program.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DEFINITIONS:
The Federal requirements are found in 24 CFR 85.36 (b) (3) and 24 CFR 570.489(h). The State
of Florida requirements are found in Chapter 112.311 — 112.3143 of the Florida Statutes. A
Conflict of Interest is defined as a relationship or circumstances whereby a person or organization
exercises functions or responsibilities for funded activities through which they, their relatives, or
know associates obtain or appear to obtain a financial benefit.
Two types of conflicts are noted, those being beneficiary and procurement.
1. A beneficiary conflict of interest would involve any direct benefit, such as housing rehab, utility
hook-up or fagade renovation. The conflict would occur when benefits are awarded to anyone
with a role in the CDBG and or DRI program approval process, to include but not limited to, a
member of a CATF, PA, County officials and Commission members. There are however
exceptions to this rule which are explained in 24 CFR 570.611 (d). To request a waiver, the
Applicant through the HRS and PA must be submitted in writing to the County for approval, who
must then submit the request to FDEO for final approval. Any costs incurred prior to FDEO
approval are unallowable. There are no retroactive waivers.
2. A procurement conflict of interest exists if there appears to be a relationship between a funded
activity and County officers, their employees or agents, any member of their immediate family or
any organization that employs or is about to employ, any of the afore -mentioned individuals. This
conflict covers all aspects of the procurement, from solicitation, to award, to administration to
include the writing of the Applicant Selection Criteria and in the Priority of Assistance, evaluating
proposals and negotiating terms. The affected person must not participate in the procurement
process in any manner; the level of conflict is irrelevant. Any conflict or appearance of a conflict
requires non -participation. A procurement conflict cannot be waived.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
"y Each member shall review the applicant list found below. Members shall place their initials next to
any applicant where a real and/or perceived conflict does or may exist. Where no conflict(s)
!1 exist, no initials are required. Members shall certify the completion of "EXHIBIT 1: AMENDED"
via their printed name and date. Please sign next to your printed name
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EXHIBIT 1: AMENDED
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CDBG APPLICANT LIST
APPLICANT NAME
APPLICANT ADDRESS COMMISSIONER
INITIALS
Angela R. Young
428136th Ct.; Vero Beach 32967
Helen Ausby
4747 35th Ave.; Vero Beach 32967
Theda Holland
1166 15th Ave. SW; Vero Beach 32967
Dawn Womack
155 47th Ave.; Vero Beach 32968
Larry/Sally Grayam
2143 2nd Ave. SE; Vero Beach 32962
Khawndice Colley
4269 36th Court; Vero Beach 32967
Luz Marina Leon
855 35th Ave.; Vero Beach 32960
Brian/Robin Danforth
1465 20th Ct. SW; Vero Beach 32962
"Sharon Schalm (Retired County Employee)
7866 104th Ave.; Vero Beach 32967
Cozetta Brown
4680 38th Ct.; Vero Beach 32967
Irma/Jimmy Williamson
4015 46th St.; Vero Beach 32967
Nickey Mills
4190 39th Dr.; Vero Beach 32967
Deloris Morgan
1056 9th St SW.; Vero Beach 32962
Sabrina Hill
434 20th PI. SW; Vero Beach 32962
Gwendolyn McNeal
4200 46th PI.; Vero Beach 32967
Lola Huston
4595 41st Ave.; Vero Beach 32967
"Terrence Lee (current County Employee)
403141st Square; Vero Beach 32967
Ethel Mae Brown
4616 34th Ave.; Vero Beach 32967
Patricia Jordan
3456 44th St.; Vero Beach 32967
Patricia Leroy
4470 34th Dr.; Vero Beach 32967
Amanda Graham
425 15th Pl. SW; Vero Beach 32962
Joseph H. Earman
Completed By: Commissioner Printed Name
Date: December 16. 2020 °""" "�OAtMlSs�o
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APPROVED AS TO FO RIM
Attest* R. Smift Clerk
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