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✓ DATE: 03/08/05
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SUBJECT: RESCIND PREVIOUS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (COURT ORDER#94393) AND APPROVE A
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS PROGRAM
COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested that the Commissioners Court rescind the public assistance contract with the City of
Fort Worth for the Neighborhood Resources Development Program (Court Order #94393) and
approve a public assistance contract with the City of Fort Worth for the Community Action Partners
program.
BACKGROUND:
On January 11, 2005, through Court Order #94393, the Commissioners Court approved ten (10)
public assistance contracts. Amongst the contracts approved was one for the City of Fort Worth's
Neighborhood Resources Development Program, in the amount of$22,800. The City of Fort Worth
has changed the name of the program to Community Action Partners (CAP) and has requested that
we change the contract to reflect the new program name. All other aspects of the contract remain
unchanged.
The District Attorney's Office has approved the contract as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Commissioners Court previously approved funds for public assistance in the FY 2005 budget.
DISPOSITION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
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AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOW ALL*BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
7— u 1 ' 2005, by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS a tax-
exempt public municipal corporation, acting herein by and through its duly authorized
agent and officer, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and the COUNTY OF TARRANT,
STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through its County Judge, duly authorized so to act,
hereinafter referred to as COUNTY,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, a need exists to encourage and promote the worth and dignity of
individuals and farnilies within Tarrant County; and,
WHEREAS, adults and children often require assistance with food, shelter,
clothing, utilities and medical needs by means of direct and referral services; and,
WHEREAS, individuals may obtain assistance with transportation needs in order
to enable job searches, doctor's appointments, referrals to other social services
agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the CITY, through its Community Action Partners ("CAP") and
neighborhood centers, provides this guidance and assistance to all eligible individuals;
NOW, THEREFORE, COUNTY and the CITY hereby agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (FY2005) - PAGE 1 _.
I.
The CITY, through its Community Action Partners, agrees to continue to provide
neighborhood sites in various locations throughout Tarrant County for use by Tarrant
County residents for the provision of assistance in the areas mentioned.
II.
COUNTY, for and in consideration of the services provided hereby agrees to pay
to the CITY a lump sum payment of TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT
HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($22,800.00) for rent and utilities at the Kennedale and River
Oaks CAP centers upon receipt of documentation that the CITY has incurred such
expenses during the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
III.
To the extent provided by law, the CITY agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS COUNTY, its officers, agents, servants or employees from any loss,
damage, injury or claim arising from the negligent operation of its programs or
applications of its funds.
IV.
To the extent provided by law, the CITY agrees to provide COUNTY all records
relating to the programs performed through the CAP upon written request of COUNTY
and to provide an annual report detailing the manner in which such funds are expended
and the program details of its services.
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V.
The CITY must submit to TARRANT COUNTY a final report as to the program
outcomes achieved within sixty (60) days of the end of the requested funding year (by
November 30, 2005) by providing a program update on all outcomes accomplished and
client populations served.
Until receipt of this final report by TARRANT COUNTY, which details a response
to V. above, all subsequent funding will be held in abeyance.
WITNESS OUR HANDS this day of �u �` 2005.
CITY OF FOR WORTH, TEXAS
By:
OFfltER AND THORIZED AGENT
ATTEST:
By:
LEGAL CO,UN EL
Contract Author' za �-
RECEIVED:
Dates
By:
CITY SECRETARY
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
By:
TOM VANDERGRIFF, COQ N GE
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CERTIFIED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
(in the amount of$22,800.00) 11
By:
RENEE TIDWELL, COUNTY AUDITOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM*
By: _—
STEVE SPARKS, ASST STRICT ATTORNEY
*By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf
of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our
review of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of
this document was offered solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this
approval, and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney(s).
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (FY�005) -RAG'E�#_ �',
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/21/2004 - Ordinance No. 16136
DATE: Tuesday, September 21, 2004
LOG NAME: 8000UNTY REFERENCE NO.: **C-20288
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2004-2005, Execution of Lease
Agreements for the Operation of Two Community Action Partners Centers, Authorization of
Interfund Loan, and Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for
FY2004-2005 for two Community Action Partners (CAP) Centers beginning October 1, 2004, and expiring
September 30, 2005; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Bethlehem Baptist Church, for the
Far Southeast CAP in an amount not to exceed $550 per month, and Richard Hartman for the Far
Northwest CAP in an amount not to exceed $836.09 per month. Each agreement is to begin October 1,
2004, and expire September 30, 2005; and
3. Authorize a non-interest bearing, inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the
amount of$5,700 for interim financing of this grant project, pending contract execution; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $22,800.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
Tarrant County provides funding for the operation of two CAP Centers. The Far Southeast CAP, located at
1188 West Broad, in Mansfield, Texas and the Far Northwest CAP, located at 920 Roberts Cut Off, in River
Oaks, Texas both are located outside city limits. Following the approval of the Tarrant County budget, any
operating expense incurred by the City for the operation of these centers will be reimbursed by Tarrant
County.
The Tarrant County Commissioner's Court contributes annually for the operation of two CAP Centers to
finance the lease agreement and operating expenses as follows:
1. Lease for the Far Southeast CAP is $6,600.00 per year (including watertwaste costs);
2. Lease for the Far Northwest CAP is $10,033.08 per year (not including utilities); and
3. The remaining funds $6,166.92 will be used to supplement the costs of utilities and telephone.
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The Far Southeast and Far Northwest Centers will continue to provide case management, information and
referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency assistance, including the Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program, and other social services to low-income households in southeast and
northwest Tarrant County.
The costs to operate the referenced CAP Centers are wholly underwritten by federal, state and county
funds.
The interim financing is requested to provide a transition from one grant funding cycle to the next. Interim
financing is only a temporary loan pending contract execution. Interim funds have been allocated in the
Tarrant County budget.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director 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 Fund. Upon execution of the grant contract, the interim interfund loan will be returned to the
General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1&3) GR76 451345 080422980000 $22,800.00 2 GG )l 136076 0000000 $5,700.00
1&31 GR76 5 $22,800.00
(VARIOUS) 080422980010
2)GR76 220001 000422980000 $5,700.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: (Acting) Randle Harwood (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Leona Johnson (5775)
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