HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18040-04-2008Ordinance No. 18040-04-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; 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 $750,000, subject to receipt of a Weatherization
Assistance Program grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
purpose of funding the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 1, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/1/2008 -Ord. No. # 18040-04-2008
DATE: Tuesday, April 01, 2008
LOG NAME: 05WAP2008 REFERENCE NO.: C-22742
SUBJECT:
Approve Acceptance of Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds and Authorize Related
Contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize an Interfund
Loan, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept Weatherization Assistance Program Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $750,000, and
authorize the City Manager to execute two contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, for the Program Year April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009, as follows:
Department of Energy
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
Total
$325,000.00
$425, 000.00
$750,000.00
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend, extend or renew the contracts in accordance with the City of Fort
Worth policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Funds by $750,000, subject to receipt of the grants; and
4. Authorize anon-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of $250,000 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) on a grant basis since 1982. The program serves low-income
residents in Tarrant County, primarily the elderly and persons with disabilities, by weatherizing their homes.
Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, window and door repairs
and/or replacement,and other minor repairs.
Administrative costs are restricted to 10 percent of the Department of Energy (DOE) grant and 7 percent of
the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant based on the total allowable
expenditures for the WAP. Housing Department staff will target 125 homes in Fort Worth and Tarrant
County, 70 units under the LIHEAP grant and 55 units under the DOE grant. Contractors will not be paid
until work is inspected by Housing Department inspectors.
The total 2007-2008 grant was $598,840 and City Staff estimates that it will expend up to $750,000 for this
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program in 2008-2009.
Interim financing is requested in order to provide for a smooth transition from one grant funding program to
the next.
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies upon approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
Grants Fund. Upon execution of the grant contract, interim funding will be returned to the General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
(2) GR76 488954 005200255000 $325,000.00
GR76 5 $325,000.00
~VARIOUS~ 005200255010
f2)GR76 488954 005200256000 $425,000.00
(2 GR76 5 $425.000.00
VARIOUS) 005200256010
l3)GR76 220001 000200255000 $108,000.00
GR76 220001 000200256000 $142,000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
~3 GG01 136076 0000000 $250.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Joe Paniagua (6140)
Jerome Walker (7537)
Benedict George (7339)
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