HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19345-09-2010Ordinance No. 19345-09-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 000 00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES,
INC FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION
PROGRAM, 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 2009-2010 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 00 subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. for the purpose of funding a Low Income Weatherization 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 18809 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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. September 21.2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/21/2010....- Ord.' No. 19345-09-2010
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DATE Tuesday September 21 2010
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REFERENCE NO *C-24456
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Additional $100 000 00 of Low Income Weatherization Program Funds from the
Texas Association of Community Action Agencies Inc. Authorize Related Contract Amendment and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional grant of $100 000 00 from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies Inc. for a Low Income Weatherization Program
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a third amendment to City Secretary Contract
No 37797 with the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. to accept additional grant
funds
3 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amend extend or renew necessary contracts or
other related documents in accordance with City policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with
Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $100 000 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
Oncor Electric Delivery Company operates a Low Income Weatherization Program which provides
assistance to its low income customers for energy efficiency measures The objective of the program is to
achieve a reduction of energy use in homes of eligible families with incomes less than 200 percent of the
Federal poverty level who are connected to Oncor's electric system Services may include attic insulation
weather stripping caulking window and door repairs and/or replacement, compact fluorescent lighting
installation of water saver devices and Energy Star 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.
Oncor provides program funds through the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies Inc.
(TACAA) a Statewide non-profit organization On April 6 2010 the City Council approved the acceptance
of an additional grant from TACAA for an amount of $642,995 00 and approved a second amendment to
City Secretary Contract No 37797 (M&C C-24160). Additional grant funds are available for the current
project year from TACAA and staff is asking Council to authorize acceptance of these additional grant
funds under a third contract amendment.
Current year target under this City program is approximately 100 homes. The proposed low income
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weatherization program from TACAA will provide supplemental funding to the existing City weatherization
program to provide a greater scope of services within the spending limits of the program or to provide
services to units otherwise not receiving assistance
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director 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 No matching funds are required from the
City
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451987 017480442000 $100,000.00
GR76 5~VARIOUS) 017480442010 $100,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Thomas Higgins (6140)
Originating Department Head. Jay Chapa (6192)
Additional Information Contact: David Maryol (7382)
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