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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $400,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT, FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION
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 $400,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the U.S department of energy
weatherization 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 14, 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/14/2017 - Ordinance No. 22995-11-2017
DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28473
LOG NAME: 19NS TDHCA-DOE 2018
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of 2018 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Grant
Funds, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Designed to Provide
Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Residents to Perform Home Modifications to Reduce Overall
Energy Costs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an Amount Up to
$400,000.00, Authorize Execution of 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 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant
funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2018 Weatherization
Assistance Program in an amount up to $400,000.00;
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 the program year beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December
31, 2018;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$400,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant; and
4. Waive indirect costs in the amount of$10,395.00.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) with grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. This funding is in addition to the
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program funds provided by TDHCA, which funds approximately
$1,000,000.00 on an annual basis. The program provides weatherization services for low-income
residents in Tarrant County. Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
repair and replacement of windows and doors and other minor repairs. Administrative costs are restricted
to 10 percent based on the total allowable expenditures for the WAP.
The City has weatherized approximately 35 houses with funding from this grant between January and
September 2017 and will target completing 50 houses in 2018. Overall, the WAP has completed 113 units
during this same period in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits. The 2018 United States Department
of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant provides for 1.25 full time positions with estimated
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direct salaries of$63,000.00. The addition of indirect costs would result in reduction of services and staff.
The estimated indirect cost to be waived is $10,395.00.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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.
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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