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CITY OF BOZEMAN GRANT AGREEMENT
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Operating Grant
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of __________, 20__ by and
between the City of Bozeman, Montana, a self-governing municipal corporation operating
pursuant to its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, located at 121 N. Rouse Ave.,
Bozeman MT 59771 (“City”) as GRANTOR and Family Promise of Gallatin Valley, a non-profit
organization located at 1603 Tschache Lane, Bozeman, Montana 59718 as GRANTEE.
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2005 the Bozeman City Commission adopted Resolution No. 3866
establishing policies for the granting of funds from the City of Bozeman to a requesting entity;
and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2022, Family Promise of Gallatin Valley submitted a proposal to the
City Commission for a grant of $150,000.00 to provide scholarships to families served by Rising
Stars who do not qualify for assistance through Best Beginning as well as funding for operational
costs for the emergency shelter that would benefit from the City funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission may make grants of money for public purposes pursuant to
Sect. 7-1-4124(9), MCA; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission determines the granting of funds under this Agreement is for
a public purpose benefitting the community by working with partners to identify needs, develop,
and appropriately fund a comprehensive strategy for addressing mental health, substance abuse
and addiction, homelessness, and housing challenges, as stated the City of Bozeman’s Strategic
Plan (3.2c); and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the Commission appropriated $100,000.00 (the “Project”).
THE PARTIES AGREE:
1. The Grant. The City will grant and release to GRANTEE a sum of up to one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from its General Fund (the “Grant”) pursuant to the
payment terms in Section 3.
2. Use of Grant Funds. Grant funds in the amount of up to one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) will be used by GRANTEE for the sole purpose of funding scholarships to
families served by Rising Stars who do not qualify for assistance through Best
Beginnings and for operational support of the emergency shelter as described in the
proposal submitted by GRANTEE to the City Commission, attached hereto as Exhibit A
and by this reference incorporated herein.
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3. Payment of Grant Funds
a. GRANTEE may request the Grant funds during the fiscal year ending June 30,
2023 as needed by providing proof of expenses paid. Acceptable forms of proof
of payment shall be as determined in the sole discretion of the City’s Director of
Finance.
b. Unless otherwise approved by the Director of Finance, any funds from the Grant
not awarded during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 will remain in the City’s
General Fund and will be available for other appropriation.
c. The City will have no obligation to pay any Grant funds unless at the time of the
request for payment (i) all of GRANTEE’s representations as set forth in Section
4 are true and correct, and (ii) GRANTEE is not in breach of any term of this
Agreement. If any of the above conditions are not satisfied in sole the
determination of the City, the City shall have no obligation to make payment and
the City’s determination to refrain from paying, or its inability to pay, any of the
Grant funds shall not be or result in a default of this Agreement.
4. Grantee Representations
a. GRANTEE has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement
and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect GRANTEE’s performance under
this Agreement.
b. GRANTEE represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability
to perform its obligations under this Agreement; that it will perform said
obligations in a professional, competent and timely manner and with diligence
and skill; that it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement and grant
the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement shall not
infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright,
trademark, privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature
whatsoever, or violate any federal, state and municipal laws. The City will not
determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary for
GRANTEE to meet this warranty.
c. GRANTEE represents and warrants to City that the Grant funds are necessary to
accomplish the financial requirements of the Project.
5. Reports/Accountability/Public Information. If Grant funds are paid to GRANTEE,
GRANTEE will provide to the City a formal written report that includes, at a minimum,
the proof of expenses paid. GRANTEE agrees to develop and/or provide such other
documentation as requested by the City demonstrating GRANTEE’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. GRANTEE must allow the City, its auditors, and other
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persons authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose
of verifying that monies provided to GRANTEE pursuant to this Agreement were used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local
law. GRANTEE will retain such records for seven years after receipt of final payment
under this Agreement unless permission to destroy them is granted by the City.
GRANTEE shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public
dissemination without prior approval of the City.
6. Permits and Compliance With Laws. GRANTEE will obtain, in a timely manner, all
required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet all requirements of all local, state
and federal laws, rules and regulations which must be obtained or met in connection with
the Project.
7. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that GRANTEE, its agents,
employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are independent contractors for purposes of
this Agreement and are not to be considered employees or agents of the City for any
purpose. GRANTEE and its agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are not
subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s personnel policies handbook and may
not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other purpose.
GRANTEE, its agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are not authorized to
represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any way.
8. Default and Termination. If GRANTEE fails to comply with any condition of this
Agreement at the time or in the manner provided for, the City may terminate this
Agreement if the default is not cured within fifteen (15) days after written notice is
provided to GRANTEE. The notice will set forth the items to be cured. If this
Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, GRANTEE will repay to the City any
Grant funds already delivered to GRANTEE for the Project.
9. Limitation on GRANTEE’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim
a. In the event of a claim for damages by GRANTEE under this Agreement,
GRANTEE’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and GRANTEE
hereby expressly waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special,
punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead,
general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event GRANTEE wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or nature,
GRANTEE must first provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of
damages sought by the claim, within ninety (90) days of the facts and
circumstances giving rise to the claim. In the event GRANTEE fails to provide
such notice, GRANTEE shall waive all rights to assert such claim.
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10. Representatives
a. City’s Representative. The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be the City’s Finance Director, Melissa Hodnett, or such other
individual as City may designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization
from or communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such
communication or submission must be directed to the City’s Representative and
approvals or authorizations will be issued only by such Representative; provided,
however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s Representative is not
available, GRANTEE may direct its communication or submission to other
designated City personnel or agents and may receive approvals or authorization
from such persons.
b. GRANTEE’s Representative. GRANTEE’s Representative for the purpose of
this Agreement shall be Christel Chvilicek or such other individual as GRANTEE
designates in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with GRANTEE
is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication must be directed
to GRANTEE’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances
when GRANTEE’s Representative is not available, City may direct its direction
or communication to other designated GRANTEE personnel or agents.
11. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
GRANTEE agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its agents, representatives,
employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City)
harmless against all third party claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses,
including reasonable defense attorney fees, which arise out of, relate to or result from
GRANTEE’s (i) negligence, or (ii) willful or reckless misconduct.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or
obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of
this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or
statutory rights of the indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such
indemnitee(s). GRANTEE’s indemnification obligations under this Section shall be
without regard to and without any right to contribution from any insurance maintained by
City.
Should any indemnitee described herein be required to bring an action against
GRANTEE to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or
under GRANTEE’s applicable insurance policies required below the indemnitee shall be
entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to
indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines
GRANTEE was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the
indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
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In the event of an action filed against City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of
suit.
GRANTEE also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers,
agents or employees, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or
property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the
performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for his own fraud, for willful injury
to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether willful or negligent”
as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement.
In addition to and independent from the above, GRANTEE shall at GRANTEE’s expense
secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and
authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and
obligations specifically assumed by GRANTEE in this Section. The insurance coverage
shall not contain any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by GRANTEE in this
Section unless and to the extent coverage for such liability is not reasonably available.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City
without limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the
City and GRANTEE shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance
and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate
The City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an
additional insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General
Liability policy. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to
City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to delivery of
Grant funds to GRANTEE. GRANTEE shall notify City within two (2) business days of
GRANTEE’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or
GRANTEE’s decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason.
12. Nondiscrimination, Equal Pay. GRANTEE agrees that all hiring by GRANTEE of
persons performing this Grant Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and
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qualifications. GRANTEE will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity
in accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations,
and contracts. GRANTEE will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from
employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or
privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require
an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction.
In addition, GRANTEE represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in
compliance with the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104,
MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act). GRANTEE must report to the City any violations of
the Montana Equal Pay Act that GRANTEE has been found liable for or guilty of within
30 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this Agreement.
GRANTEE shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing
services under this Grant Agreement.
13. Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In the event it becomes necessary for a party to this
Agreement to retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement or to give any notice required herein, then the prevailing party shall be
entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-
house counsel to include City Attorney.
14. Integration and Modification. This document contains the entire agreement between
the parties and no statements, promises or inducements made by either party or agents of
either party not contained in this written Agreement may be considered valid or binding.
This Agreement may not be modified except by written agreement signed by both parties.
15. Dispute Resolution
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents, employees,
or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements.
Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent,
disinterested mediator to assist in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court
of competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of
this Agreement.
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16. No Assignment. GRANTEE may not subcontract or assign GRANTEE’s rights,
including the right to Grant payments, or any other rights or duties arising hereunder,
without the prior written consent of City.
17. No Third Party Beneficiary. The terms and provisions of this Agreement are intended
solely for the benefit of each party and their respective successors and assigns. It is not
the parties’ intent to confer third party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity.
18. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Montana without regard to conflict of law provisions. The Parties
agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within
Gallatin County, Montana.
19. Non-Waiver. A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of any
terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce
such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of
any subsequent default or breach.
20. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance of the Agreement shall continue in effect.
21. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
22. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this Agreement
electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year
indicated below.
_______________________ Date: __________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager City of Bozeman
_______________________ Date: __________
Print name and Title:___________________________ GRANTEE Approved as to form:
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Christel Chvilicek Executive Director
10/5/2022
10/5/2022
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_______________________ Date: __________
Greg Sullivan, City Attorney City of Bozeman
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Exhibit A
Grant Proposal Grant Project Overview: Family Promise of Gallatin Valley is committed to ensuring we live in a community in which every family has a home, access to quality education, and a
chance to build a better future. Family Promise of Gallatin Valley’s funding request goes
towards scholarships to 50% of the families served in Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Rising Stars Early Learning Center. Rising Stars Early Learning Center provides educational opportunities to 98 children ranging from 4 weeks old to five years old. Scholarship recipients will be only those whom do not receive the Montana Dept. of Health and Human
Services’ Best Beginnings scholarship.
In addition, Family Promise of Gallatin Valley maintain three (3) emergency shelters for families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise of Gallatin Valley is also requesting funding to support its emergency shelter operations and programs.
City Commission Award: On June 28, 2022, the Bozeman City Commission approved the grant award in the amount of $100,000.00. The City Commission did not specify the amount allocated for the scholarship and the amount allocated for the emergency services.
Grant Term: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (fiscal year 2023).
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Rachel Harlow-Schalk
From:Julie Hunter
Sent:Friday, March 18, 2022 2:46 PM
To:Rachel Harlow-Schalk; Jeff Mihelich
Subject:FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* - Outside Entity Budget Requests
Budget request from Family Promise.
From: webadmin@bozeman.net <webadmin@bozeman.net>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 2:16 PM
To: Julie Hunter <JHunter@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* ‐ Outside Entity Budget Requests
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Outside Entity Budget Requests
Date & Time: 03/18/2022 2:15 PM
Response #: 19
Submitter ID: 49593
IP address: 69.163.94.6
Time to complete: 10 min. , 34 sec.
Survey Details
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1. Entity Name
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley
2. Entity's Physical Address
Street Address 1603 Tschache Lane
Unit # Not answered
City Bozeman
Postal/Zip Code 59718
State Montana
3. Number of Years of Operation as a Non‐Profit Organization
16
4. Link to Most Recent Annual Financial Report
https://www.familypromisegv.org/_files/ugd/1c23dd_151bad4b97ad402292d7cf5c75a5dc62.pdf
5. Dollar Amount Requested for the Fiscal Year
$150,000
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6. Description of the Funding Request in Relation to the Strategic Plan and/or Citizen Benefit
Purpose of Organization: At Family Promise of Gallatin Valley (FPGV), we are committed to ensuring we live in a community
in which every family has a home, access to quality education, and a chance to build a better future. We truly believe that
no child’s future should be defined by their economic and/or housing status. FPGV works holistically with each individual
family to address the underlying conditions of why they are experiencing homelessness – whether it is prevention services
before families reach crisis, shelter and case management when they become homeless, or stabilization programs for once
they have secured housing. As our community grows and housing costs rise, so do the number of families in need. Between
2019 and 2021, the total number of people served by FPGV has increased by 685%. With the median home price listed in
Gallatin County at over $800,000 this is no surprise, especially when you add in the rising costs of other variables like
childcare. We are currently living in a community where it is more expensive to send your child to childcare than to MSU.
FPGV recently completed construction and inhabitation of a new 18,300 square foot community building. On the bottom
floor is Family Promise's Rising Stars Early Learning Center. At full capacity, Rising Stars will provide childcare and
educational opportunities to 96 children, ages 4 weeks to 5 years of age, from families of all income levels, because FPGV
believes high quality childcare is essential not only for the success of families in our community, but for our economy as
well. The top floor will house Bozeman's only year‐around Family Resource Center for families experiencing homelessness.
This new space will provide families with the ability to cook and store food, do laundry, shower, work on computers for
resource searches and job opportunities, work on family success goals with our case managers, and provide amazing
opportunities for kids to do what they do best, which is to play. In addition, FPGV maintains three emergency shelter
locations and 10 transitional housing units. Funding Request: FPGV is proud to be the sole Family Promise in the United
States to offer an Early Learning Center to our community. Rising Stars will offer high quality STEM based education to 96
children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 5 years of age. Rising Stars is a play‐based, sensory‐guided center utilizing
cooperative techniques to foster each child’s inner drive for learning and to uncover their innate strengths and abilities.
Families in Gallatin County should never have to choose between paying their rent or paying for high quality childcare.
Currently, Gallatin Valley is experiencing a childcare crisis where care is available for 1 out of every 3 children, which is
driving high costs and waitlists of 12‐24 months. In 2021, 70% of the families in Family Promise of Gallatin Valley’s shelter
program were led by single mothers. After paying for housing, there is little left for childcare, food, and other essential
expenses. Although scholarships are available through Best Beginnings, a program through the Montana Department of
Health and Humans Services for families at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, only 24% of all families in
Montana that apply, receive services due to strict eligibility guidelines. That is where FPGV will work to fill the gap, by
providing scholarships to 50% of the families served in Rising Stars who do not qualify for assistance through Best
Beginnings. To determine scholarship eligibility, families are required to fill out a one page scholarship application that
outlines their current needs, including filling out a budget worksheet that includes both income and expenses. Each family is
then assigned a case manager who works alongside each family to determine truly what their budget can afford for
childcare. A family success plan is then implemented based on needs and goals. Every 3 months, the family’s budget is then
reviewed to determine if changes in their scholarship amount can be made based upon the success of each family’s goals.
When someone is experiencing homelessness, the first 3 months childcare is often provided at no cost, while they work to
get on a path of self‐sustainability. FPGV has a goal to raise $45,000 each year to cover scholarships of families in need at
Rising Stars. FPGV is asking the City of Bozeman for $25,000 to help cover this need in our community. Providing childcare
scholarships is an economic investment that will help address homelessness, housing challenges, and our community’s
workforce. While many organizations shut down during COVID, FPGV increased our services. FPGV went from being able to
serve 4 families in shelter at a time to serving 18 families at a time, by partnering with St. James Episcopal Church and HRDC.
Even with this increase, FPGV has not been able to keep up with the demand. Each week we field 5‐10 phone calls of
families looking for shelter. Last year, FPGV served 54 families in shelter, totaling 191 individuals. Of these 54 families, 82%
graduated from our shelter program ‐ meaning they secured housing, child care, employment, and transportation. All of this
was accomplished with an average stay in shelter of 70 days. Last year, FPGV was fortunate to receive funding of over
$280,000 through the City of Bozeman’s American Rescue Plan Act, which allowed FPGV to more than triple our shelter bed
space. To keep up with the demand and to continue to serve this increase in families seeking emergency shelter, FPGV is
asking for support of $125,000. As stated in the City of Bozeman’s strategic plan, your goal is to work with community
partners to identify needs, develop, and appropriately fund a comprehensive strategy for addressing mental health,
substance abuse and addiction, homelessness, and housing challenges. Our request of support of $150,000 for both our
childcare scholarships and family shelter definitely fits this goal. Partnering together, will ensure that a minimum of 100
families will be given the tools to succeed in our community.
7. Other Entities Funding has been Requested From AND Other Partners Assisting with Funding Entity (List up to three)
#1 Name Gianforte Family Foundation
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Amount $ 35,000
#2 Name Cross Charitable Foundation
Amount $ 35,000
#3 Name Yellowston Community Foundation
Amount $ 30,000
8. Contact Information for Entity
First Name Christel
Last Name Chvilicek
Phone Number (406) 582‐7388
Email Address cchvilicek@familypromisegv.org
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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