HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18182-07-2008Ordinance No. 18182-07-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT FROM ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING THE LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2008; 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-
2008 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 $240,000 subject to receipt of a Weatherization
Assistance Program grant from Oncor Electric Delivery Company for the purpose of funding the
Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program for the Year 2008.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
AP ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 15, 2008
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Mayor anti Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/15/2008 -Ord. No. 18182-07-2008
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
LOG NAME: 050NCORE2008 REFERENCE NO.: **C-22916
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program
Funds from Oncor Electric Delivery Company for up to $240,000, Authorize Related Contracts and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded ,a grant up to $240,000 from Oncor
Electric Delivery Company, for aLow-Income Weatherization Program for the Year 2008;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute, amend, extend or renew necessary contracts in accordance with
the City of Fort Worth policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery
Company; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $240,000, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has developed a Pilot Targeted Low-Income Weatherization
Program which will provide assistance to its low income customers for energy efficiency measures. The
primary objective of the program is to achieve a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of
eligible families. To qualify, the family's income must be less than 125 percent of the Federal poverty level
and they must be connected to Oncor's electric system. Services 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. Oncor has decided to distribute these
funds both through Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., a statewide non-profit
organization (TACAA) and directly through local service providers. The City is eligible to participate in the
program as a Service Provider, and also is applying to TACAA in order to maximize service to Fort Worth's
low income home owners.
The Housing Department has operated similar programs since 1982 under the Weatherization Assistance
Program (WAP) funded by the Department Energy (DOE) and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) through the The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) on a
grant basis. Current year target under this City program is 125 homes. The proposed Oncor low-income
Weatherization program will supplement additional funds for 60 of these homes. The program will be
administered within the standards and guidelines applicable to the existing WAP Program. Contractors will
not be paid until work is inspected by Housing Department Inspectors.
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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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. No matching funds are required from the City.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451804 005479289000 $240,000.00
GR76 5LVARIOUS) 005479289010 $240,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head: Jerome Walker (7537)
Additional Information Contact: Benedict George (7339)
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