HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22073-01-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22073-01-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00,
SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,2016 U.S.DEPARTMENT
OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2016
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESPONSIBLE FOR AIDING LOW
INCOME FAMILIES BY WEATHERIZING THEIR HOUSES; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $500,000.00, for the purpose of funding the 2016 Weatherization Assistance Program
responsible for aiding low-income families by weatherizing their houses.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for
any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the
remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21873-09-2015 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct
conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Paige Meb e,Assistant City Attorney ary J. Yla #Wsecretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 26, 2016
Ordinance No.22073-01-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 112612016 - Ordinance No. 22073-01-2016
DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27611
LOG NAME: 19NS TDHCA-DOE 2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2016 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in an Amount Up to $500,000.00,
Authorize Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant
funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2016 Weatherization
Assistance Program in an amount up to $500,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals, in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on January 1, 2016 and ending on December
31, 2016; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) with grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. This funding is in addition to the
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program funds provided by TDHCA, which funds approximately
$2,000,000.00 on an annual basis. The program provides weatherization services for low-income
residents in Tarrant County. Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
repair and/or replacement of windows and doors and other minor repairs. Administrative costs are
restricted to 10 percent based on the total allowable expenditures for the WAP.
The City has weatherized approximately 32 houses with funding from this grant between January and
October 2015 and will target completing 40 houses in 2016. Overall, the WAP has completed 217 units
during this same period in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDsj:
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
21001 0190444 4310011 XXXXXX 981999 $500,000.00
21001 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX 9819XX $500,000.0
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # IAM061
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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