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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 56332-R4A4CSC No. 56322- Renewal Four and Amendment Four Page 1 of 3 CoFW and SAMUELS AVE, LP RENEWAL FOUR AND AMENDMENT FOUR TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT NO. 56332 This Contract Renewal and Amendment is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth (“City”), SAMUELS AVENUE, LP and (“Landlord”), each individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties.” RECITALS WHEREAS, on December 27, 2019, the City entered into an agreement with the Landlord for rental assistance for a named tenant, City Secretary Office (CSO) Contract No. 56332 (the "Agreement"); WHEREAS, KENJA BROWN (“Tenant”) is a participant in the City’s rental assistance program; WHEREAS, the Agreement’s Initial Term was from December 27, 2019 to November 30, 2020 and allowed for annual renewals upon agreement of the Parties; WHEREAS, the parties most recently renewed the Agreement for its Third Renewal Term beginning December 1, 2022 and ending November 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree to renew and amend the Agreement as described below. NOW THEREFORE, City and Landlord do hereby agree as follows: I RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT The Parties agree to renew the Agreement for an additional one year-term beginning December 1, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2024 (“Fourth Renewal Term”) unless earlier terminated 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. 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 $949.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant’s Total Rent during First Renewal Term is $949.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant’s Total Rent during Second Renewal Term is $949.00per month for the Unit. CSC No. 56322- Renewal Four and Amendment Four Page 2 of 3 CoFW and SAMUELS AVE, LP The City has been notified that the Tenant’s Total Rent during Third Renewal Term is $1,149.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant’s Total Rent during the Fourth Renewal Term is $1,320.00 per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Initial Term, shall be responsible for $634.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the First Renewal Term shall be responsible for $667.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Second Renewal Term shall be responsible for $226.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Third Renewal Term, shall be responsible for $283.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Fourth Renewal Term shall be responsible for $172.00 of rent per month for the Unit. During the Initial Term, City shall pay $315.00 towards the Tenant’s Total Rent for the Unit (“City Portion”). During Tenant’s First Renewal Term, the City Portion shall be $282.00. During Tenant’s Second Renewal Term, the City Portion shall be $723.00. During Tenant’s Third Renewal Term, City shall pay $866.00. During Tenant’s Fourth Renewal Term, the City Portion shall be $1,148.00. Neither City nor does HUD 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. 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. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] CSC No. 56322- Renewal Four and Amendment Four Page 3 of 3 CoFW and SAMUELS AVE, LP IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective December 1, 2023. FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH:FOR LANDLORD: Name: Fernando Costa Name: Mercedes Walker Title: Assistant City Manager Title: Property Manager Date: _______________Date: APPROVAL RECOMMENDED Name: Victor Turner Title: Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: LEGALITY Name: Jessika Williams Name: Jannette Goodall Title: Assistant City Attorney Title: City Secretary Date: Contract Compliance Manager: M&C No.: 23-0631 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. Name: Cyndee Garza Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist ■ � M&C Review CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 of 7 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas P��� ��A��'� -:�� Create New From This M&C REFERENCE 19NS 2023-2027 DATE: 8/8/2023 N� : M&C 23-0631 LOG NAME: CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC YES CONSENT HEARING: SUBJECT: (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,452,621.00 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff Sharon Burkley; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 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 $13,552,621.00 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs, and for the use of program income from activities using prior years' federal grant funds; 2, Approve the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 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 an increase in the City's Priority Repair Program contract authority by $500,000.00 annually for a total annual amount of $2,500,000.00 for the next five years (Fiscal Years 2023- 2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 to reflect the increased annual funding allocation from $Z,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00, 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; 5. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one-year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2023-2024 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; 7. Authorize the City Manager or his designees 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; http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023 M&C Review Page 2 of 7 8. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,452,621.00 consisting of $6,994,785.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $3,271,119.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, $610,543.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and $2,576,174.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, plus estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00, all subject to receipt of such funds; and 9. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 28.10\%, estimated total of $393,106.92. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth's (City's) 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan assesses community and affordable housing needs and sets strategic priorities and goals for use of federal grants funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a five-year period. These priorities and goals are to be addressed with Annual Action Plans that summarize the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for each of the five years. These priorities and goals were developed to be consistent with strategies and initiatives previously adopted by the City Council, as well as through an assessment of community needs. This included Citywide public meetings conducted by JQuad Planning Group, the consultant contracted to prepare the Consolidated Plan in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Department staff. The recommended Consolidated Plan priorities and goals for use of HUD grant funds over the next five years are summarized below. PRIORITY NEED GOAL Promote Affordable Housing Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance; for Renters and Owners Fair Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners Housing Preservation and Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing Rehabilitation throughout the City Neighborhood Improvement Enhance neighborhood development and revitalization throughout and Revitalization the City Economic Empowerment Support programs and services providing employment training and and Financial Resilience career readiness programs that promote self-sufficiency and household stability Support programs and services to prepare children and youth for Children and Youth Services success through educational, mentoring, training and related programs Support programs and services for older adults to access resources ging In Place needed to age in their homes, while maintaining both their independence and quality of life ccessibility Improvements Improve accessibility in public facilities and housing, including architectural barrier removal Homelessness Prevention Provide housing and support services for persons experiencing and and Special Needs Support at-risk of experiencing homelessness; support efforts to achieve permanent housing Healthy Living and Wellness Support programs and services to improve the mental and physical health of low-to moderate-income Fort Worth families The City's 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan summarizes the ma�or housing ana community aeveiopment activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,452,621.00 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 httn://anns.cfwnet.or�/council pacicethnc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023 M&C Review Page 3 of 7 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding was published on February 1, 2023. All proposals were received on March 15, 2023. Staff reviewed all proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on the capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable federal regulations. One public hearing was held on April 12, 2023 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 10, 2023. These funding recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on August 1, 2023. A 30-day public comment period was held from June 30, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 29, 2023; in the Cleburne Times Review on July 6; in the Weatherford Democrat on July 8; and in La Vida News on July 13. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 12, 2023, and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council on August 8, 2023. A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1,2, and 3. A Powerpoint presentation listing funding recommendations is also attached. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2023. Indirect costs totaling approximately $393,106.92 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 28.10\% 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. Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 22-0569 dated August 9, 2022 increased the annual funding amount of the City's Priority Repair Program (PRP) from $1,100,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Approval of this M&C authorizes an additional increase of annual funding from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. This will require an increase in the expenditure authority for the PRP and the contracting authority for PRP agreements, resulting in an annual increase of $500,000.00. A total five year (Fiscal Years 2023-2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 for PRP is necessary to facilitate the increase in funding from CDBG. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $6,994,785.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,044,785.00 be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies -$1,049,218.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons Housing Programs -$3,910,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush-Up, homebuyer and housing services, accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs Major Projects -$636,610.00: Includes for multifamily rental rehabilitation Administration -$1,398,957.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services Department Estimated Program Income -$50,000.00: Includes up to $50,000.00 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 Pian, subject to the City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $3,271,119.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $3,321,119.00 be allocated as follows: M&C Review Page 4 of 7 Homebuyer Assistance Program -$408,339.25: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low- and moderate-income homebuyers Community Housing Development Organization -$490,667.85: HUD requires that a minimum of 15 percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for multifamily housing development in southeast Fort Worth. 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. Community Housing Development Organization Operating -$45,000.00: Major Projects -$2,000,000.00: Includes funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the affordable housing project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant and funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the multifamily housing project, Columbia Renaissance - Phase III Administration -$327,111.90: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant Estimated Program Income -$50,000.00: Includes funding for the 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 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $2,576,174.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $1,729,850.00 Neighborhood Services Department - $769,039.00 Administration - $77,285.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $610,543.00 in ESG funds to be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $564,752.00 Administration - $45,791.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the public service and CDBG subrecipient agencies for the amounts shown in the following tables: Community Development Block Grant Contracts TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES CONSOLIDATED PLAN AGENCY GOAL PROGRAM AMOUNT B Christian Learning Children and Youth Out of School Time $7g,218.00 Center Services Program Boys & Girls Clubs of Children and Youth Youth Development ��0,000.00 Greater Tarrant County, Inc. Services at Eastside Branch Children and Youth 000.00 Camp Fire First Texas Services Teens In Action $50, Cancer Care Services Healthy Living and Cancer Care $50,000.00 Wellness Services Easter Seals North Texas, Economic Employment Inc. Empowerment and Services $60,000.00 Financial Resilience Giris Incorporated of Tarrant Children and Youth 000.00 County Services Leadership Program $100, Guardianship Services, Inc. Aging In Place Money Smart+ $100,000.00 httn://abps.cfwnet.or�/council pacicet/mc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023 M&C Review using Channel Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail, Inc. Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant Countv NPower Inc. e Ladder Alliance he Women's Center of arrant County, Inc. Promote Affordable Housing Counseling Housing for Renters and & Education Owners Children and Youth Cradle to Career Services Initiative Children and Youth �aroon 9 Teen Services Enrichment Program ing In Place Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Nutrition Program Tech Fundamentals Workforce Training Program Tarrant County Workforce IDevelopment Employment Solutions United Community Centers, Children and Youth Holistic Educational Inc. Services Literacy Program CDBG Public Services Agencies Total Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Citizens ccessibility Project Ramp with Handicaps dba Improvements REACH, Inc. Fort Worth Area Habitat for H P f Page 5 of 7 $111,000.00 $25,000. $25,000.0 $75,000. $25,000.0 '�:� ��� �� $75,000.0 $125,000.00 1,049,218.0 $165,000. ousing reserva ion Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up �� $455,000.0 Habitat for Humanity CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES $620,000.00 1,669,218.00 AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT AIDS Outreach Administration, Support Services, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant- $429,850.00 Center, Inc. gased Rental Assistance Tarrant County Administration, Facility-Based Operations, Supportive Samaritan Housing, Services, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) �1,300,000.00 Inc. TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,729,850.00 Emergency 5olutions vrants TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Shelter Operations/Services $116,635.00 County, Inc. Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth Day Shelter $158,400.00 Place Operations/Services ttr,�//ar,ns.cfwnet.c�r�/council nacket/mc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023 M&C Review Page 6 of 7 �The Salvation Army ��Homelessness Prevention �$150,000.00 Center for Transforming Lives Rapid Re-Housing $75,901.00 SafeHaven of Tarrant County Shelter Operations/Services $63,816.00 TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS $564,752.00 All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. Each of these grants is an entitlement grant rather than a competitive grant received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Entitlement grants provide funds to agencies based on a formula, prescribed in legislation or regulation, rather than based on review. These specific grants are allocated to the City of Fort Worth based on population size and per capita income each year. The grants have been consistently awarded to the City since 1974 with the inception of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Emergency Shelter (renamed Solutions) Grant (ESG) was authorized in 1987 through the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program were authorized in 1990 through the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. With these grants, administrative and program delivery allocations support approximately 72 FTE positions in the Neighborhood Services Department, which is funded nearly 70\% with various grants including these entitlement grants. Positions funded with HUD Entitlement grants are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, Neighborhood Services Department would review programs and services funded by the grants and determine a level of service and stafFing that aligns with the available funding. Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations. 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, of 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. TO Fund Department ID FROM Fund Department ID Account Account Project I Program Activ ID Project Program Activity ID Submitted for City Manaqer's Office by: Oriqinatinq Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS Budget Reference # I Amount Year (Chartfield 2) Budget Reference # Amount Year (Chartfield 2) Fernando Costa (6122) Victor Turner (8187) Sharon Burkley (5785) Rhonda Hinz (2573) 19NS ACTION PLAN 2023 Aqency Form 1295 Forms.pdf (CFW Internal) http://apps.cfwnet.or�/council pacicet/mc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023 M&C Review Page 7 of 7 Action Plan SOS Filinqs.pdf (Public) ConPlan July 12 Public Hearin .q pdf (Public) FWCP Citv Council NQRC Committee Power Point Interim Report Community Enqaqement Report June 2, 2023.pptx (CFW Internal) IR Consolidated Plan Action Plan 080123.docx (Public) ORD APP 19NS 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN 21001 A023(r7).docx (Public) httn://apbs.cfwnet.or�/council pacicet/mc review.asp?ID=31258&councildate=8/8/2023 8/17/2023