HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22628-03-2017 ORDINANCE NO.22628-03-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO
$3.400,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AND A
HEALTHY HOMES SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT; 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$3,400,000.00 subject to receipt of the Grant flom the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of a Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program
Grant and a Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Vicki Ganske, Sr.Assistant City Attorney Mary J14y, CtYy Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 7.2017
Ordinance No.22628-03-2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/7/2017 - Ordinance No. 22628-03-2017
DATE: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: G-18966
LOG NAME: 19LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION GRANT 2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Up to $3,400,000.00 from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for a Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program Grant and a
Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant, Authorize Use of$750,000.00 of Community Development Block
Grant Funds for Direct Match, Authorize Related Agreements and Commitments, Waive Indirect Costs,
Certify that Grant Activities are Consistent with the Consolidated Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRCTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and, if awarded, the acceptance of up to $3,400,000.00 from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development consisting of up to $3,000,000.00 for a Lead
Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program grant and up to $400,000.00 for a Healthy Homes
Supplemental grant;
2. Authorize the use of$750,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds as the City's direct
match and waive indirect costs;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into related agreements and commitments and to
amend or extend such agreements and commitments as may be necessary and appropriate within the
scope of the program and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal
grant funds;
4. Certify that the activities to be funded with the grant funds are consistent with the City's Consolidated
Plan;
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $3,400,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant; and
6. Waive indirect costs in the amount of$128,700.00.
DISCUSSION:
On February 7, 2017, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a
Notice of Funding Availability for competitive grant funds under the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration
Program (LHRD) and the Office of Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding Program (HHSF). The purpose
of the LHRD and the HHSF programs is to assist local governments in undertaking programs to identify
and control lead-based paint hazards in owner occupied houses and privately owned rental
housing. Housing is generally made lead-safe through the use of interim controls, a cost effective
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treatment consisting of encapsulation of lead-paint surfaces and replacement of components such as
doors and windows which have friction surfaces that can create lead dust. The City's program is targeted
toward housing constructed before 1978 that is occupied by children under 6 years old. The HHSF grant
funds are to be used in conjunction with the LHRD grant funds on the same house in order to eliminate
health and safety hazards identified during the lead-based paint inspection. Hazards are defined by the
HHSF rating system and may include uneven flooring surfaces, trip hazards in bathrooms, poor lighting,
moisture problems, exposure to carbon monoxide, fire hazards, excessive heat or cold exposure,
exposure to biocides and non-secured entry ways.
The City's Housing and Economic Development and Neighborhood Services Departments received similar
LHRD grants in 2002-2005, 2005-2008, 2012-2015, and most recently in 2015 for the Lead Hazard
Reduction Demonstration Program grant which expires in December 2017. This grant funding under the
LHRD Program grant will expand the City's efforts to increase the supply of lead-safe housing.
The Neighborhood Services Department is requesting authorization to apply for a $3,000,000.00 LHRD
grant and a $400,000.00 HHSF grant from HUD. The grant period will be for three years from the date of
the award. Administrative costs for the program are limited to 10 percent of the grant. The grant requires
a minimum 25 percent direct match and at their meeting on January 11, 2017, the Community
Development Council recommended that $750,000.00 of the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds from the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan be used for this purpose.
Staff also recommends a waiver of indirect costs by the City in order to maximize program benefits. This
grant will staff five full time positions with estimated direct salaries of$780,000.00 during the three year
term. The grant limits administrative costs to 10 percent or$300,000.00 and the inclusion of indirect costs
would result in a reduction of services due to fewer staff to perform the necessary services and
compliance functions for the grant. The estimated indirect costs to be waived are $128,700.00.
The Neighborhood Services Department will collaborate with the Tarrant County Public Health
Department, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Fort Worth
Independent School District, Trinity Area Habitat for Humanity, and other area non-profits, community-
based organizations and entities to ensure that effective and appropriate outreach is conducted among all
at-risk populations and neighborhoods.
The LHRD and HHSF Programs will be available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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 grant is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
David Reitz (7563)
Additional Information Contact: Barbara Asbury (7331)
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