HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22509-12-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22509-12-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000.00,
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING
TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO USE FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR
DIRECT ENERGY'S LOW INCOME CUSTOMERS; 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
Fund in an amount up to $25,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of providing funding to social
service agencies to use for utility assistance for Direct Energy's low income customers.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Pai e Meban A istant rty Attorney J.rvflty Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 6, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/6/2016 -Ordinance No. 22509-12-20115,
DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27999
LOG NAME: 19DIRECTENERGY-2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant in an Amount Up to $25,000.00 and Execution of an Agreement with
Direct Energy for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility Assistance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant in an amount up to $25,000.00 and the execution of an Agreement
with Direct Energy for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility Assistance Program; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $25,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Direct Energy's Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility Assistance Program was established in 2003. The goal of the
program is to provide funding to social service agencies to use for utility assistance for Direct Energy's low
income customers. The program is funded by customer donations and a company contribution. Clients
may receive up to $600.00 per year for assistance. The City will assist approximately 42 Fort Worth and
Tarrant County families. The Neighborhood Services Department, Community Services Division and
Community Action Partners will administer the program, if awarded.
No matching funds are required.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that 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. This is an advance grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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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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