HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17972-02-2008Ordinance No. 17972-02-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,960.23
UPON RECEIPT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FROM THE
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING EMPLOYMENT RELATED TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES TO PERSONS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR 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 2007-
2008 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $86,960.23, upon receipt of the Social Services
Block Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, for the purpose of funding
employment related transportation services to persons displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
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. 17749 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: February 5, 2008
Ci~jr of F®r-t In/®rth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/5/2008 -Ord. No. 17972-02-2008
DATE: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
LOG NAME: 80SSBG08 REFERENCE NO.: *~C-22658
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Additional Funds from the Fiscal Year 2006 Social Services Block Grant for
Emergency Disaster Relief Funds for Hurricane Katrina; Authorize Execution of a Contract
Amendment with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Employment Related
Transportation Services, Authorize aNon-Interest Bearing Interfund Loan, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept additional grant funds of $86,960.23, to the Fiscal Year 2006 Social
Services Block Grant for Emergency Disaster Relief Funds for Hurricane Katrina;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with North Central Texas Council of
Governments for funds from the Social Services Block Grant in the amount of $86,960.23, to provide
employment related transportation services to persons displaced by Hurricane Katrina;
3. Authorize anon-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of $50,000.00, to be repaid upon receipt of the executed amended agreement; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $86,960.23.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Public Law 109-145, effective December 30, 2005)
provided Social Services Block Grants (SSBG) to support hurricane recovery and provide a wide array of
human services in affected states. The Tarrant County Long Term Recovery Group identified the provision
of employment related transportation services as a priority for persons displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
On February 20, 2007, the City Council approved a contract between the City of Fort Worth Community
Action Partners (CAP) and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) in the amount of
$325,000.00, from March 1, 2007, to September 30, 2007, to provide employment related transportation
service for individuals and families displaced by the hurricane.
CAP was notified of an additional SSBG award of $86,960.23, and that the performance period would be
extended to October 31, 2008. Currently, the program provides 60 to 70 adult individuals per month with
door to door transportation utilizing six rented vans. The additional funds would be used to continue the
transportation program.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the
amendment, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by the grantor after
expenditures are made. Upon execution of the amendment, the interim interfund loan will be returned to the
General Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451409 080203171000 $86,960.23
GR76 220001 000203171000 $50,000.00
GR76 5VARIOUS 080203171010 $59,508.91
GR76 SVARIOUS 080203171020 $27,451.32
FROM FundlAccount/Centers
GG01 136076 0000000
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (871-5704)
Additional Information Contact: Anthony Meyers (871-5775)
$50.000.00
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