HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22091-02-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22091-02-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00, SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION
AGENCIES, INC., LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION 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 AND REDUCING ENERGY USAGE; 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
$1,500,000.00, for the purpose of funding the 2016 Weatherization Assistance Program responsible for aiding low-income
families by weatherizing their houses and reducing energy usage.
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hereby expressly repealed.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:
InA Tir f"'.1
Paige Meb ne,Assistant City Attorney Mary J.K ity Secretary
ADOPTED&EFFECTIVE: February 9,2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/9/2016 - Ordinance No. 22091-02-2016
DATE: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27620
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in the Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., 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 targeted Low-Income Weatherization Program grant funds in the amount
up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will
be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals
in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. (TACAA), will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since
1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low-Income Weatherization Program
that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for
energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to effectively reduce energy use in the
homes of eligible families with cost effective measures. Among other necessary qualifications, a
household income must be at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level and the household must
be a customer of Oncor's. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of
water saver devices and Energy-Star-Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of
services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority
list.
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TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various
contracts with subcontractors. All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be
paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services Department inspectors. The current
year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 300 homes.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance 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 (FIDs):
TO
Fund. Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
210031 0190444 4371021 XXXXXX 998099 $1,500,000.00
1210031 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX 998099 $1,500,000.00
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 (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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