HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22234-05-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22234-05-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,888.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,FOR
THE PURPOSE OF WEATHERIZING THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME
RESIDENTS OF TARRANT COUNTY; 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
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $14,888.00 subject to receipt of grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the purpose of weatherizing homes for low-income
residents in Tarrant County.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
n
Paige Meb ne,Assistant City Attorney dry J.Kayser,City S er tary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:May 24.2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/24/2016 -iOrdinance No. 22234-05-2016
DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27729
LOG NAME: 19DOE2015-A2
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the 2015 Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in an Amount Up to
$14,888.00, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of additional Department of Energy grant funds from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the 2015 Weatherization Assistance Program in an amount up to
$14,888.00;
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 July 21, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016;
and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to $14,888.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
On November 4, 2014, the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C C-27071)
accepting and authorizing City Secretary Contract 46977 in the amount of$300,000.00 from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The City was recently notified that an additional
amount of$14,888.00 was being awarded for a total of$314,888.00 for program year 2015.
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program with grant funds from the TDHCA since
1982. This Department of Energy funding is in addition to the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance
Program funds provided by TDHCA, which funds approximately $1,500,000.00 on an annual basis. The
program services low-income residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their homes. Weatherization
measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and
doors and other minor repairs.
The City has weatherized approximately 38 houses with funding from this grant between July 2015 and
March 2016 and will target completing two additional houses.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
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(Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs).
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 Operating Federal Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Account Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
210011 0190444 4310011 XXXXXX XXXXXX $14,888.00
210011 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX $14,888.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # �mol
ID 1A 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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