HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22479-10-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22479-10-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISION,FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUPPORTING ACTIVITES THAT WILL BENEFIT VETERANS OF FORT
WORTH AND 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 2016-2017 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating State Fund in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 subject to receipt of grant funds from the
Texas Veterans Commission, for the purpose of supporting activities that will benefit veterans of Fort Worth
and 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. 22393-09-2016 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
14&tA-
aige Meban ,Assn tan i Attorney ary J.Kayser,City e etary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 25,2016
Ordinance No.22479-10-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/2512016 - Ordinance No. 22479-10-2016
DATE: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18862
LOG NAME: 19FUND FOR VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANTS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission
in the Amount of$600,000.00, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application to the Texas Veterans Commission for two Fund for Veterans'Assistance
Grants, a General Assistance Grant in the amount of$300,000.00 and a Housing 4 Texas Heroes Grant in
the amount of$300,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of all applicable grant contracts;
3. Authorize an in-kind contribution of approximately $60,000.00 in the form of support staff salaries and
other indirect costs from the General Fund; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of$600,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Two grant applications to the Texas Veterans Commission are being submitted for activities that will
benefit veterans in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide
supportive services such as elder care, food delivery, financial counseling and case management. The
grant will be administered by the Community Action Partners (CAP) section of the Neighborhood Services
Department. The increased funding will enable CAP to provide additional needed services to area
veterans.
The Housing 4 Texas Heroes Grant will be utilized for homeless veteran support. The grant will assist the
Directions Home (the City's 10-year plan to end homelessness) goal to end veteran homelessness by
2017.
Although there are no official match requirements, the Texas Veterans Commission does expect
applicants to share in the operational costs of funded programs through support staff and other indirect
costs. To meet this expectation, Staff is requesting $60,000.00 to be used for this purpose. If awarded,
both grants will begin on July 1, 2017 and end on June 30, 2018.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
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Texas Veterans Commission.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon award of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant
funding and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, grant appropriations will be made available
in the Fiscal year 2017 Operating Budget, as appropriated in the Grant Operating Fund.
This is a reimbursement grant. The Neighborhood Services Department will be responsible for the
verification and draw downs of these funds. Prior to expenditure being made, the Neighborhood Services
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
Additional Information Contact: Diana Carranza (7369)
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