HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23003-11-2017 Ordinance No. 23003-11-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO$1,500,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT, FOR THE 2018 LOW— INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE
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 2017-2018 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00,subject to receipt of the grant,for the 2018 low—income housing energy
assistance 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. 22927-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 SECRETAR
As&stant Cit Attorney ' ary J. K a4y#r
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 14, 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/14/2017 - Ordinance No, 23003-11-2017
DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: C-28482
LOG NAME: 19NS TDHCA-LIHEAP2018
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2018 Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, a Federal Funded Program Sponsored by the U.
S. Department of Health and Human Services Designed to Provide Assistance for Low to Moderate Income
Residents to Lower Home Energy Costs in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, Authorize Related Contracts,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in
an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the 2018 Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals, in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for program year January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant; and
4. Waive indirect costs in the amount of$22,275.00.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1982, the City has operated the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
through grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This program
serves low-income residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their houses. Weatherization measures
include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors and
other minor repairs. Administrative costs are restricted to seven percent of the LIHEAP grant based on
the total allowable expenditures for the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program.
The City has weatherized approximately 56 houses with funding from this grant between January and
September 2017 and will target completing 125 houses in 2018. Overall, the Low-Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program has completed 113 units during the same period in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize benefits. LIHEAP provides for 2.50 full time positions
with estimated direct salaries of$135,000.00. The addition of indirect costs would result in the reduction of
services and staff. The estimated indirect costs to be waived are $22,275.00.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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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 /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 (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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