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SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 55595
This Amendment ("Amendment") is made and entered into by and between the City of
Fort Worth ("City") and The Ladder Alliance ("Agency") by and through their duly authorized
agents. City and Agency may be referred to individually as "Party" and jointly as "Parties."
WHEREAS,the City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development("HUD")through the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG);
WHEREAS, City has received an additional allocation of CDBG grant monies under the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES" Act) referenced by HUD as
"CDBG-CV";
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 3 of the Agreement,the contract may be extended if such
extension is necessary for completion of the program and is authorized, and the Agency is
requesting an amendment to extend the term of the agreement through September 30, 2022, as
reflected in the attached amended Exhibit A;
WHEREAS,the Agency also requests a budget amendment from the City in order to adjust
line item amounts, as reflected in the attached amended Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, City believes that the requested amendment will help Agency meet the
program's goals and further the interests of both Agency and City; and
WHEREAS,it is the mutual desire of City and Agency to amend the Contract to complete
the Program and meet Contract objectives.
NOW,THEREFORE, City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows:
I.
EXHIBIT"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY attached to the Contract and EXHIBIT"B"-
BUDGET attached to the Contract are hereby deleted and replaced in their entirety with
EXHIBIT"A" and EXHIBIT"B"Revised 5/24/2022, attached hereto.
II.
This Amendment is effective as of April 1, 2022 and the Agency may request
reimbursement for allowable costs directly related to implementation CDBG CV3 funds.
III.
All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and in full
force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms
not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract.
OFFICIAL RECORD
Amendment No. 2 to CSC No. 55595 CITY SECRETARY Page I
The Ladder Alliance 51%(CDBG-CV3)
FT.WORTH, TX
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
Amendment No. 2 to CSC No. 55595 Page 2
The Ladder Alliance 5 1% (CDBG-CV3)
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
THE LADDER ALLIANCE CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Jannette Goodall,City Secretary Jessika Williams
M&C: 20-0940 and 21-0016 Assistant City Attorney
1295 Certification No.2020-685815
Date: December 15,2020 and January 12,2021
RECOMMENDED:
By:
Victor Turner,Neighborhood Services Director
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
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
Charletta Moaning, Senior Contract Compliance Specialist
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
Amendment No. 2 to CSC No. 55595 Page 3
The Ladder Alliance 51%(CDBG-CV3)
THE LADDER ALLIANCE, INC EXHIBIT "A"
Computer Skills Training Program PROGRAM SUMMARY: CDBG CV3
April 1,2021—September 30,2022 $200,000.00
PERIOD AMOUNT
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the contract.
PROGRAM:
The Program will provide Basic Computer Skills Training (BCST), Professional Office Skills Training (POST),
and Microsoft Office Specialist Training (MOST) with an emphasized focus to Spanish speaking individuals
who are seeking job development, employment skills to respond to the detrimental effects COVID-19 has
had in Fort Worth.
The goal of the program is to serve approximately 83-100 students. The Program responds to the COVID-
19 Pandemic by providing virtual classes and supplying students with laptops and hotspots to minimize and
issues of digital divide among our students. We also supply all classrooms with PPE supplies as well as use
social distancing measures to maintain the safety of students and staff.
The Basic Computer Skills Training(BCST) program is a program where the goal is to give students the
computer skills to be able to apply for entry level positions in many types of career fields. In this program,
students learn how to navigate, understand and create digital content using Internet and email,
keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and receive basic resume assistance and interview skills.
The Professional Office Skills Training(POST) program is an intense 16-week, 400-hour training program
focused on preparing students for employment in a variety of professional fields.This program consists of
different components that best prepare a student in the most well rounded, vigorous way possible. This
course was built upon the basic course but adds a much deeper and broader set of skills, including
advanced Microsoft Office, a Customer Service certificate classes taught by Tarrant County College
instructors, a Toastmaster model for public speaking, resume building/writing and mock interviews with
local corporations. Other sessions include Financial Literacy taught by partnering local banks, Healthy
Eating on a Budget (Tarrant Area Food Bank), and Healthy Relationships (One Safe Place counselor) and a
number of other professional and personal development topics to best equip students for being as
successful and prepared as possible.
The Microsoft Office Specialist Training (MOST) program, which is offered once a year for 10 weeks,
totaling 80 hours,with the goal of passing the globally recognized exam, Microsoft Office Specialist, in both
Word and Excel. In this program, students learn everything, and every function about Word and Excel as
well as what every button on the ribbon does and how to use it. Research has shown that those who receive
this globally recognized certificate can earn up to$16,000 more than their counterparts without it.
The program will also increase earnings for women by offering a robust, high-level job training program.
We continue to serve all vulnerable populations; however, this proposal is specifically targeting Hispanic
CDBG-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY
THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC.
women. By offering our services in Spanish we hope to make an even bigger impact in the Hispanic
population than we have been able to before. Since our first class, we have received wonderful feedback
from the students, many of whom said they are happy to be able to take a class that is offered in a language
they are most familiar and comfortable with.
The Ladder Alliance provides the technical skills, confidence and cultural capital to low-income women and
victims of domestic violence. We track low-to moderate income through AMI, and use HUD designated
categories.At the beginning of every class, each student is required to complete the questions provided by
the City of Fort Worth's CDBG forms. Questions include monthly income; source of income (all unearned
income and all earned income from adults in household, such as child support, TANF, unemployment
benefits, retirement,SSI, SSD, paycheck,etc.);total number of household members and anticipated annual
household income. Personal information includes gender; race; ethnicity; disabled; head of household.
CDBG-CV funds will be used to pay for a percentage of salaries for employees. Some salaries will have an
agreed percentage charged throughout the contract year. Items that help to minimize the barriers for
students seeking services.Tools and supplies students will need to be successful within our program and
to maintain safety within the classroom during COVID-19.
Location -One Safe Place: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; M/W 6:30 p.m.-8:30
p.m.T/TR 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (22+ offerings)
Location -Opening Doors for Women in Need (ODWIN) 3500 Horne St. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 11:30
a.m.
Agency shall not change any locations without prior City approval. Costs incurred at any locations that
have not been approved by City shall not be reimbursed.
REGULATORYCLASSIFICATION:
IDIS Matrix Code(s) and Service Category: 05H Employment Training
National Objective Citation: LMC Low/Mod Limited Clientele 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)
Regulatory Citation(s): 24CFR 570.201(e)
Agency will maintain documentation which verifies that 51% of clients served by the Program are Income
Eligible Clients.
PROGRAM GOALS:
Minimum Number of Fort Worth Clients to be Served: The Program will serve a minimum of 83
Unduplicated Clients from Fort Worth as shown by the monthly reports on Attachment III.
CDBG-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY
THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC.
Goal#2: 65% of students will graduate (all programs)
Goal #3: To increase individual's workforce readiness skills so that they may get a job, or, if they
have a job, so that they get a higher paying job or a raise in order to provide for themselves and
their family. This training will enable them to close the technology gap, secure employment and
begin the road to a self-reliant, independent and successful life.
Goal #4: 100% of students receive access to our ancillary services and barriers are reduced. To
ease barriers that might hinder student attendance and needs. We provide services to meet students'
needs such as free child care provided during classes, healthy snacks, and bus passes or gas cards.
Another one of the many benefits offered to the participants is access to "The Success Store," a
boutique where they may "purchase" (with classroom earned vouchers) new and gently used
clothing and accessories for job interviews and appropriate work attire.
Goal #5: 90% improved increase in self-esteem. To improve self-esteem/confidence. Each class
begins with a motivational segment to build self-esteem/self-confidence as well as it is woven into
all parts of each class/program. For graduates to be successful interviewing for jobs, they must be
able to exhibit the self-confidence that employers will recognize as adding value to the organization.
Because students at The Ladder Alliance experience such a caring,positive, encouraging time,they
grow and, for once, see that they are worthwhile.
CD13G-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY
THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC.
EXHIBIT "B" -BUDGET
Remaining
Balance as of
Account Grant Budget 3/31/22 Increase Decrease Total
PROGRAM PERSONNEL
Salaries 1001 $ 119,446.00 $ 35,491.95 $ 2,499.66 $ 116,946.34
FICA 1002 $ 13,165.04 $ 2,661.90 $ 4,192.31 $ 8,972.73
Life/Disability Insurance 1003
Health/Dental Insurance 1004
Unemployment-State 1005 $ 4,383.00 $ - $ 4,383.00
Worker's Compensation 1006 $ 725.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 717.00
Retirement 1007 $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 10,000.00
Staff Training 1008
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Office/Program Supplies 2001 $ 3,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00
Postage 2002 $ 775.00 $ - $ 775.00
Printing 2003 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00
Adv/Media,Dues/Pub,Printing,
Bank Fees $ 4,500.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 r
5,500.00
other 2004
ELLANEOUS
Contract Labor Food
im
Supplies/Meals(City needs copy
of contract before expenses can be
reimbursed) 3001
Food Supplies 3002 $ 2,500.00 $ - $ 2,500.00
Teaching Aids 3003 $ 11,000.00 $ - 2,701 $ 13,701.97
Craft Supplies 3004 $ 500.00 $ - $ 500.00
Other(Technology Upgrades) 3005 $ 10,005.96 $ - $ 10,005.96
Other(adv. Recruitment) 3006 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00
FACILITY AND UTILITIES
Telephone 4001
Electric 4002
Gas 4003
Water and Wastewater 4004
Solid Waste Disposal 4005
Rent(City needs copy of lease
before expenses can be
reimbursed) 4006
Cleaning Supplies 4007 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00
Repairs 4008
Custodial Services 4009
Utilities,Transportation,PP&E 4010 $ 1,000.00 $ - 5 1,000.0 $ 2,000.00
LEGAL,FINANCIAL AND
INSURANCE
Fidelity Bond or Equivalent 5001 $ 2,000.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 1,998.00
Directors and Officers 5002
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General Commercial Liability 5003
Bank fees
Accounting/Audit S 13,000.00 S 13,000.00
volunteer
Prof Fees 5004
DIRECT ASSISTANCE
Audit/IT/Legal Volunteer
Recruitment,Misc. 6001
BUDGET TOTAL $ 200,000.00 $ 38,163.85 S 6,701.97 $ 6,701.97 $ 200,000.00
FUNDING A:
FUNDING B:
FUNDING C:
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