HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22075-01-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22075-01-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00,
SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, LOW-INCOME
HOUSING ENERGY 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 $2,000,000.00, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 26, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/26/2016 - Ordinance No. 22075-01-2016
DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27613
LOG NAME: 19NS TDHCA-LIHEAP2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2016 Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program in the Amount Up to $2,000,000.00, Authorize
Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in
the amount up to $2,000,000.00 for the 2016 Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program;
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 program year January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$2,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1982, the City has operated the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
through grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This program
serves low-income residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their houses. 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 seven percent of the LIHEAP grant based on
the total allowable expenditures for the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program.
The City has weatherized approximately 104 houses with funding from this grant between January and
October 2015 and will target completing 120 houses in 2016. Overall, the Low-Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program has completed 317 units during the 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:
The Chief Financial Officer 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.
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FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
210011 0190444 4371021 XXXXXX 981999 $2,000,000.00
f210011 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX 9819XX $2,000,000.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
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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