Township Council Meeting — Packet

SANCTIONS The following sanctions are operable: A. Where the recipient's performance with respect to labor standards, administration, and enforcement is found not to be in conformance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the applicable implementing regulations of HUD, the provisions of Section 570:913 of the Regulations (Other remedies for noncompliance) are effective. Payments may be terminated, reduced, or otherwise limited. Violations of the Copeland Act by contractors could be the basis for termination of contract and could result in criminal prosecution by the Federal Government pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 874. Fraudulent execution of the requisite statements of compliance could result in prosecution under the False Information Act 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1020, or 31 U.S.C. 231. The making of false statements is a felony. Violations of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act make the contractor and any subcontractor responsible and liable for unpaid wages and for liquidated damages to the United States in the Sum of $10.00 per man per day for each violation. Intentional violations are a Federal misdemeanor, punishable for each and every offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. Violations may also be grounds for termination of contract. Violations of the Davis-Bacon Act may result in suspension of the project payment, advance or guarantee of funds until such time as the violations are discontinued or until sufficient funds are withheld to compensate employees for the wages to which they are entitled. Violations may also result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment of the contractor or subcontractor. Debarment recommendations pursuant to 29 CFR Part 5.6 shall be made by the appropriate HUD area office director accompanied by substantiating material and forwarded to the Regional Administrator, Attention Labor Relations Officer for Review. In turn, subject recommendation with comment shall be referred to the Assistant to the Secretary for Labor Relations for review and submission to the Department of Labor for appropriate action.