HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22076-01-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22076-01-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00,
SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM RESPONSIBLE FOR AIDING LOW-INCOME
INDIVIDUALS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE,
TRANSPORTATION TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, MEDICAL
SERVICES, AND OTHER NEEDS; 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 $3,000,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Community Services Block Grant program
responsible for aiding low-income individuals with case management, emergency assistance, transportation to
employment, educational training,medical services, and other needs.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
C
Paige Meb e,Assistant City Attorney Mary J. , i ecretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Januaa 26, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved, on V2612016 - Ordinance No. 22076-01-2016
DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27614
LOG NAME: 19NS CSBG2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of 2016 Community Services Block Grant Funds in the Amount Up to $3,000,000.00
from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of 2016 Community Services Block Grant funds in the amount up to
$3,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions 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$3,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
to provide the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program through Community Action Partners
(CAP) which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department. The TDHCA has notified the
City to use prior year's grant and contract award as a planning figure for the 2016 CSBG program. The
total 2015 contract amount was $2,104,021.00. In response to the continuing increase in services, CAP
Staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an estimated grant award in the amount up to
$3,000,000.00 for 2016. At the time that the 2016 CSBG contracts are initially processed in January,
TDHCA will make 25 percent of the funds available.
CSBG provides programs and services to assist low-income persons with case management, emergency
assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information and referral and holiday
assistance as well as provides clients with transportation to employment, educational training, medical
services and other needs. CSBG also supports administrative and programmatic Staff salaries. The CAP
in the Neighborhood Services Department serves as the designated Community Action Agency for all of
Tarrant County, in accordance with federal law and as such, administers CSBG-funded programs. Ten
neighborhood CAP offices will be utilized to deliver the CSBG program services.
No matching funds are required from the City for the CSBG program.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
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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 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. Grant appropriations will only be made
upon confirmation of the amount to be awarded to the City of Fort Worth.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
21001 0190444 4310011 XXXXXX 981999 $3,000,000.00
21001 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX 9819XX $3,000,000.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID IA 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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