HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22759-06-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22759-06-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP
TO $100,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RELIANT
ENERGY CUSTOMERS; 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$100,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for
the purpose of providing assistance to eligible Reliant Energy customers.
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repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant Ci Attorney MaWlJyayVer
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 13, 2017
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos.l-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested paries. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2017-193560
Reliant Energy Retail Services,LLC
Houston,TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that Is a party to the contract for which the form is 0411712017
being filed.
City of Fort Worth Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identity the contract,and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
17-RELENGY
CARE Program, Donations for Electricity Assistance
Nature of interest
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Name of Interested Parry City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling intermediary
Reliant Energy Retail Holdings,LLC Houston,TX United States X
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/13/2017 - Ordinance No. 22759-06=2017
DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28269
LOG NAME: 19RELIANT ENERGY2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, in an Amount Up to
$100,000.00 to Provide Assistance to Eligible Reliant Energy Customers, Authorize Execution of
Agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, for the CARE Program and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, in the amount up to
$100,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contract, including any amendments, renewals and extension in
accordance with City and Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, policies and regulations for the CARE
Program; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $100,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, (Reliant Energy) developed the CARE Program (Program) as a
supplement to government and community aid programs designed to assist Reliant Energy customers in
financial distress to meet their electric utility related costs. The Program is funded by voluntary
contributions from Reliant Energy, its customers, its employees and third parties.
The Neighborhood Services Department's Community Action Partners will administer the Program.
Eligible recipients of the Program must be a Reliant Energy customer with an active account; the name
must match the Reliant Energy customer account name; and recipients may receive payments not to
exceed $300.00 annually.
The term of the Agreement will begin on the date of execution of the Agreement. The Agreement will
automatically renew on a year-to-year basis until terminated. No indirect costs are allowed by Reliant
Energy and no matching funds are required.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance 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,
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of the Grants Fund. This is an advance grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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