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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 56426-R1A1 CSC No.56426-RlA1 RENEWAL ONE AND AMENDMENT ONE TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT NO. CSC # 56426 BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND TINA MORALES This Contract Renewal and Amendment (the "Amendment") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth,a home-rule municipality(hereinafter referred to as the"City,") acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and TINA MORALES ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, on October 4, 2021,the City entered into an agreement with the Landlord for rental assistance for a named tenant, City Secretary Office (CSO) Contract No. 56426 (the "Agreement"); WHEREAS, the Agreement's initial term was from April 1, 2020 March 31, 2021 and allowed for annual renewals upon agreement of the Parties; WHEREAS, the Agreement included specific provisions regarding the rights and obligations of the Parties; WHEREAS, the termination provisions in the Agreement did not address certain specific conditions such as the death of the tenant named in the Agreement; and WHEREAS,the Parties agree to renew and amend the Agreement to add in additional specific termination language to address the immediate termination of the Agreement in the event of the death of the tenant named in the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE City and Landlord do hereby agree as follows: I RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT The parties agree to renew the term of the Agreement for an additional term, in accordance with tenant and landlord's lease agreement, beginning on April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 ("First Renewal Term"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. II AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT The following terms are hereby amended to replace the referenced terms in the Agreement and shall be binding and enforceable as if they were originally included therein. OFFICIAL RECORD CSC NO 56426 Renewal One and Amendment One CoFW and Tina Morales CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX The first three paragraphs of Section 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City shall be amended and replaced as follows: 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is $1875.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the first renewal term is $1875.00 per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Initial Term, shall be responsible for $367.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the First Renewal Term shall be responsible for$367.00 of rent per month for the Unit. During the Initial Term City shall pay $1508.00 towards the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit ("City Portion"). During Tenant's renewal term, and until either this Agreement expires or Landlord is notified by City otherwise, the City Portion shall be $1508.00. Neither City nor does IIUD assume any obligation for the Tenant's Portion of the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion. Section 4.2.1 of the Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with the following: 4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing landlord with 30 days' written notice of termination. In the event of the death of the Tenant, this Agreement shall be terminated immediately as of the date of the Tenant's death. Section 4.3 of the Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with the following: 4. 3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Landlord the City Portion of the Total Rent for the months the Tenant actually occupied the Unit and the Landlord complied with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to the date of expiration or termination. City shall not be obligated for any additional fees or expenses of any kind. If City has paid any portion of the City Portion for a month that begins after the effective date of termination of this Agreement,Landlord shall refund the City Portion for that month within thirty days of the effective date of termination by check made out to the City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department. By way of example, if the Agreement is terminated on July 15"', and the City has already paid the City Portion of the Total Rent for the month of August, then Landlord would be required to refund the City Portion of the August rent to City in accordance with this section. In the event of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the only remedy Landlord may assert for any claim,no matter the kind or character, arising out of this Agreement is for the City Portion of the Tenant's Total Rent for the months that Tenant occupied the unit and this Agreement was in effect. III. All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] CSC NO 56426 Renewal One and Amendment Page 3 of 4 One CoFW and Tina Morales IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective this 12"' day of October 2021. FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH: FOR LANDLORD: Fernando Costa(Oct 13,2021 10:53 CDT) Tina Morales(Oct 12,202115:53 CDT) Name: Fernando Costa Name: Tina Morales Title: Assistant City Manager Date: Oct 12,2021 Date: Oct 13, 2021 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED Name: Victor Turner oaf FORTa� q °°°00000 Title: Director P�o° °°O ° ° ~g o4d APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: LEGALITY � '�°°° o 1� °OO°°°°°° *XASoAp Name: Taylor Paris Name: Ronald Gonzales Title: Assistant City Attorney Title: City Secretary Date: Oct 13, 2021 Contract Compliance Manager: M&C No.: 21-0522 By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Liza e h (Oct 12,2021 15:54 CDT) Name: Liza Bethea Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0522 LOG NAME: 19NS 2021-2022 ACTION PLAN SUBJECT (ALL)Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,070,952.00 to be Awarded by the United States Departmentof Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts,Authorize the Use of Fee Waivers as HOME Match, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING-a.Report of City Staff:Sharon Burkley;b. Public Presentations;c.Council Action:Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$13,070,952.00 from the Community Development Block Grant,HOME Investment Partnerships Program,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs,and forthe use of program income from activities using prior years'federal grant funds; 2. Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds forthe City's Priority Repair Program; 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds forthe City's Homebuyer Assistance Program,and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; 5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one yearterms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2,and 3 below for ProgramYear 2021-2022 for Community Development Block Grant,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds,contingent upon receipt of funding,and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend the contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the program,or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; 7. Adoptthe attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of$13,070,952.00 consisting of$7,477,274.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $2,907,320.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds, $632,124.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and$1,904,234.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds,plus estimated program income in the amount of$150,000.00,all subject to receipt of such funds;and 8. Authorize awaiverof the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 18.73%,estimated total of$303,276.16. DISCUSSION: The City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1,2021 and ending September 30,2022 for use of federal grant funds totaling$13,070,952.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)from the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME),Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG),and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA)grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prioryears'CDBG and HOME funds,the primary purpose ofwhich is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit homeless persons,and HOPWAfunds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. Staff developed initial recommendations for the allocation of the estimated funding from HUD based on prior years'funding levels. Two public hearings were held on April 14,2021 and May 12,2021 to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 12,2021. These funding recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on June 22,2021. A 30-day public comment period was held from July 1, 2021 to July 30,2021. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Wise County Messenger and Glen Rose Reporteron June 25,2021;in the Cleburne Times-Review,Hood County News,and Weatherford Democrat on June 26,2021;in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 27,2021;and in La Vida Newson July 1,2021. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 14, 2021, and the second public hearing is scheduled forthe City Council meeting on August 3,2021. Asummary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below and in Tables 1,2,and 3. Aspreadsheet of funding recommendations is also attached. The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15,2021. Indirect costs totaling approximately$354,132.42 could be charged to these grants,as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 18.73%in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022, it is recommended that the amount of$7,477,274.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in CDBG program incometotaling$7,522,274.00 be allocated as follows: • Public Services - $1,121,591.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons • Housing Programs-$2,848,219.00: Includes funding forthe City's Priority Repair Program,Cowtown Brush-Up, homebuyer and housing services,accessibility modifiicationsforseniors and personswith disabilities,and related project delivery costsforthese programs • Major Projects - $2,012,009.00: Includes funding for Southside Community Center improvements, Bunche Park improvements, and Street/Sidewalk improvements • Administration -$1,495,455.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services and Development Services Departments • Estimated Program I ncome-$75,000.00:1 ncludes up to$75,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2021-2022, it is recommended that the amount of$2,907,320.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in HOME programincome totaling$2,982,320.00 beallocated asfollows: • Homebuyer Assistance Program-$500,000.00: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low-and moderate- incomehomebuyer • Community Housing Development Organizations-$1,116,588.00:HUD requires that a minimumof 15 percent of HOMEfunds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDOs)for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for a multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project in the Polytechnic neighborhood. The City is also authorized by HUD to fund CHDO operating costs to support community-based affordable housing development. These funds for operating costs will be used by Housing Channel to support completion of the multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income(AMI),set by HUD. • Major Projects-$1,000,000.00:Includes funds allocated to the multifamily project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions(FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative(CNI)grant. • Administration -$290,732.00: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant • Estimated Program Income-$75,000.00:Includes funding forthe Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$1,904,234.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$1,148,627.00 • Neighborhood Services Department/Community Action Partners-$698,480.00 • Administration -$57,127.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$632,124.00 in ESG funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$584,715.00 • Administration -$47,409.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the listed agencies for the amounts shown in the following tables. Community Development Block Grant Contracts TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES AGENCY PROGRAM 11 AMOUNT AB Christian Learning Center IlAfter School Tutoring $85,000.00 AB Christian Learning Center Isummer Reading Program $65,303.00 Artes de la Rosa IlArtes Academy I $60,000.00 Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Mentor 2.0 @Young Men's Leadership $50,000.00 Academy Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Mentor2.0 @Young Women's Leadership $50,000.00 Academy Boys&Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant CountyInc. After School Program $60,000.00 United Community Centers, Inc. Educational Enrichment $100,000.00 Family Pathfinders of Tarrant County Financial Capability Program $50,000.00 The Ladder Alliance IlComputer Skills Training I $70,000.00 Housing Channel Homebuyer Education and Housing $125,000.00 Counseling Services Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County Home-Delivered Meals $116,288.00 Guardianship Services, Inc. IFinancial Exploitation Prevention Center $70,000.00 The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Case Management for Homeless $145,000.00 Inc. The Salvation Army Red Shield Emergency Shelter $75,000.00 CDBG Public Service Agencies Total $1,121,591.00 Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Accessibility Improvements for Low $115,000.00 Citizens with Handicaps DBA REACH, Inc. Income Residents Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. DBA Cowtown Brush Up Paint Program $455,000.00 Trinity Habitat for Humanity Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. DBA Preserve-A-Home Program (Como $400,000.00 Trinity Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood I mprovementStrategy) CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total JF$970,000.00 TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS $2,091,591.00 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Contracts TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES AGENCY 1PROGRAM AMOUNT T a r r a n t C o u n t y Supportive Services;Facility-Based Housing Operations;Tenant- $845,765.00 Samaritan Housing,Inc. Based Rental Assistance; Administration AIDS Outreach Center, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance; Supportive $302,862.00 Inc.* Services;Administration TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,148,627.00 *The City has identified a potential conflict of interest under the HOPWA Regulations related to this award and is in the process of seeking a waiver of the conflict of interest from HUD.A contract will not be executed with AIDS Outreach Center, Inc. unless and until the City receives approval from HUD. In the event the City does not receive approval, an amended Action Plan will be submitted, as necessary,to address the reallocation ofthefunds. Emergency Solutions Grant Contracts TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc. JIShelter Operations/Services 11 $130,315.00 Lighthouse for the Homeless DBA True Worth Place Shelter Operations/Services $177,000.00 The Salvation Army Homelessness Prevention $106,440.00 Center for Transforming Lives I Rapid Re-Housing $100,000.00 SafeHaven of Tarrant County Shelter Operations/Services $70,960.00 TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS $584,715.00 All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION/ CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Neighborhood Services Department (and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted forCity Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187 Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley 5785 Sean Stanton 5811