HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18306-09-2008Ordinance No. 18306-09-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $477,587.00,
PLUS CURRENT AND FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING A FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THROUGH THE FORT WORTH
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2008-
2009 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $477,587.00, plus current and future accrued
interest from available funds, for the purpose of executing a Fair Housing Assistance Program
Cooperative Agreement through the Fort Worth Community Relations Department with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City
of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2008, and ending September 30,
2009, 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appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assi tant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 23, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/23/2008 -Ord. No. 18306-09-2008
DATE: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
LOG NAME: 07FHAP2008 REFERENCE NO.: ~*C-23058
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement through the Fort
Worth Community Relations Department with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development fior Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Authorize Acceptance of Funds in the Amount of
$477,587.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement
through the Fort Worth Community Relations Department with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and accept funds in the amount of $477,587.00, plus current and
future accrued interest; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $477,587.00, plus current and future accrued interest from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
On July 22, 2008, the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission voted to recommend the approval of the
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). Pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement, HUD will provide funding to the
Fort Worth Community Relations Department for a designated FHAP, based on the number of fair housing
complaints resolved from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008. The Fort Worth Community Relations Department
resolved 170 complaints during this time period. Additional funds are awarded to qualifying FHAP agencies
for administrative costs and training.
The Cooperative Agreement provides payment for the following:
a. Resolution of housing discrimination complaints in the amount of $408,000.00;
b. Administrative costs in the amount of $49,387.00; and
c. Training funds in the amount of $20,200.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director 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 Fiscal Year 2008-2009
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
Logname: 07FHAP2008 Page 1 of 2
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451727 007206316000 $477.587.00
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 007206316010 X20,200.00
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 007206316010 $49.387.00
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 007206316020 $408,000.00
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head: Vanessa Ruiz Boling (7534)
Additional Information Contact: Patrick Elfrink (7562)
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