HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23116-02-2018 Ordinance No. 23116-02-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,200.00, FOR THE
NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR UTILITY 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 $26,200.00, from available funds, for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 T O FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETAR-
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Paige Mebane a J. e
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 13, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/13/2018 - Ordinance No. 23116-02-2018,,-
DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: C-28581
LOG NAME: 19DIRECTENERGY-2018
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Direct Energy in an Amount Up to $25,000.00 for the Neighbor-to-
Neighbor Utility Assistance Program, Authorize Related Contracts, Approve Allocation of Investment
Income/Interest Income Up to $1,200.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from Direct Energy in an amount up to $25,000.00 from Direct
Energy for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility Assistance Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, renewals and extensions in
accordance with City policies and regulations with Direct Energy for the grant funds;
3. Approve allocation of investment income/interest income up to $1,200.00 based upon actual earnings
for the program; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $26,200.00, subject to receipt of the grant and investment
income/interest income.
DISCUSSION:
Direct Energy's Neighbor-to-Neighbor Utility Assistance Program was established in 2003. The goal of the
program is to provide funding to social service agencies to use for utility assistance for Direct Energy's low
income customers. The program is funded by customer donations and a company contribution. Clients
may receive up to $600.00 per year for assistance. The City will assist approximately 42 Fort Worth and
Tarrant County families. The Neighborhood Services Department, Community Services Division and
Community Action Partners will administer the program, if awarded.
As of December 31, 2017, the City received $20,892.30 grant funds from Direct Energy. There were 32
clients assisted in the amount of$7,777.06. Investment income received during this period is $527.27.
The grant does not allow for indirect costs and no additional City funds will be used in the administration of
this grant. 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
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attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current,operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Fund. This is an advance 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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