HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22607-02-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22607-02-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO
$2,500,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ASSISTING LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE, OUTREACH AND CERTIFICATION FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE, AS
WELL AS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT NEEDS FOR CLIENTS;
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 the amount of $2,500,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, for the purpose of assisting low-income persons with case management, emergency
assistance, as well as providing transportation support needs for clients.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
.APP OVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ,
Paige Mebane 4 Assistant Cit Attorney Mary J IS., s ,-City S cretary
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 14, 2017
Ordinance No. 22607-02-2017
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City of Font Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 211412017 - Qrdinance No.226Q7,,Q2-2077,
DATE: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: C-26113
LOG NAME: 19NS CSBG201
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of 2017 Community Services Block Grant Funds, a Federally Funded Program
Sponsored by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to Support the Reduction of Poverty, the
Revitalization Low-Income Communities and the Empowerment of Low-Income Families and Individuals
to Become Fully Self-Sufficient, in an Amount Up to $2,500,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and
Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the CityCouncil:
1. Authorize the acceptance of 2017Community Services Block Grant funds in an amount up t
$2,500,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs„
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions i
accordance with City policies and regulations with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on January 1, 2017 and ending on December
31, 2017;
. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount ,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant; and
4. Waive indirect costs in the amount $181,500.00,
DISCUSSION:
The City Fort Worth contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
to provide the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program through Community Action Partners
(CAP) which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department. The TDHCA has notified the
City o use prior year's grant and contract award as a planning figure for the 2017 CSBG program. The
total 2016 contract amount was 1,946,923.00. CAP staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an
estimated grant award in an amount up to $2,500,000.00 for 2017. The additional appropriation takes into
account anticipated increase in services and the award of subsequent grant amounts due to other
grantees being unable to spend their funding. During the past five years, the i has received an average
of 1,642,970.00 per year and as much as $2,214,992.00 in one year. TDHCA distributes the funds i
quarterly allocations. The first allocation of $44,629.00 is available for use beginning January 1, 2017.
CSBG provides programs and services to assist low-income persons with case management, emergency
assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information and referral and holiday
assistance as well as provides clients with transportation to employment„ educational training, medical
services and other needs. CSBG also supports administrative and programmatic Staff salaries. The CAP
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in the Neighborhood Services Departments as the designated Community Action Agency for all of
Tarrant County, in accordance with federal law and as such, administers CSBG-funded programs, Ten
neighborhood CAP offices will be utilized to deliver the CSBG program services.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits. The CSBG program provides for 25
full-time positions with estimated direct salaries of$1.1 million. Addition of indirect costs would result in
reduction in Staff and services. The estimated indirect costs that are being asked to be waived is
$181,500.00.
No matching funds are required from the City for the CSBG program,
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 (61 22)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey,Thagard (81 87)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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