HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18139-06-2008Ordinance No. 18139-06-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT A FAIR HOUSING
INITIATIVE 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 2007-08
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 $100,000 subject to receipt of a grant from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a Fair Housing Initiative
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 17, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/17/2008 -Ord. No. 18139-06-2008
DATE: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
LOG NAME: 07FHIPGRANT REFERENCE NO.: *~G-16172
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Grant for $100,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to Implement a Fair Housing Initiative Program and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept, and execute if awarded, a grant from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Implement a Fair Housing Initiative Program in
the amount of $100,000.00; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations of
$100,000.00 in the Grants Fund.
DISCUSSION:
On May 27, 2008, the Human Relations Commission voted to recommend that the Community Relations
Department (CRD) apply and accept, if awarded, a Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grant in the
amount of $100,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct
an extensive twelve-month education, outreach, and referral program beginning on or about October 1,
2008.
The City of Fort Worth's fair housing ordinance prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, disability, familiar status, or sexual orientation in all housing-related transactions. If
awarded, the FHIP Grant will be used to educate the people of Fort Worth and Fort Worth housing
providers on their rights and responsibilities under the fair housing laws. The CRD will coordinate with
agencies and organizations throughout the City of Fort Worth, including those providing services to people
who are homeless, people with disabilities, and people who do not speak English to distribute fair housing
brochures, conduct monthly fair housing workshops, counsel residents regarding the fair housing laws, and,
when necessary, assist residents in filing fair housing complaints.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director 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.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451727 007206295000 $100,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 007206295010 $100,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head: Vanessa Ruiz Boling (7534)
Additional Information Contact: Patrick Elfrink (7562)
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