HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22527-12-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22527-12-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO
$1,500,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING
WITH THE WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS IN
THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN 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
Fund in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of assisting with the
weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Paige Mebane, ssistant i orney Mary f. ay rty Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 6,2016
Ordinance No.22527-12-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/6/2016 - Ordinance No. 22627-12-2016
DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-28017
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in the Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., Authorize Execution of
Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low-income Weatherization Program Grant Funds in the amount
up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will
be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals
in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. (TACAA), will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since
1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low-Income Weatherization Program
that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for
energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to effectively reduce energy use in the
homes of eligible families with cost effective measures. Among other necessary qualifications, a
household income must be at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level and the household must
be a customer of Oncor's. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of
water saver devices and Energy-Star-Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of
services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority
list.
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TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various
contracts with subcontractors. All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be
paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services Department inspectors. The current
year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 300 homes.
This grant does not allow indirect costs.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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