HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18553-04-2009Ordinance No. 1$653-0~-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING E5TI1v1ATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF 51,$40,404.04, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
GRANTS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOl1SING AND COMMUNITY
AFFA{RS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WEATHERIZATION ASSfSTANCE
PROGRAM IN FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKfNG THIS ORDINANCE GUMUtATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 244$-2409, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
S1,&44.404.04, subject to the receipt of grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Weatherization Assistance Program in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
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 suctions of this ordinance. Gvhich said remaining
provisions shalM be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
hat this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 1$2$3 and aII other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct confliet
~.vith such other ordinances ar=d 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed,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 FORh9 AND LEGAL6TY:
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Mayor and Council Communication
couNCrL AcTioN: Approved on ~r~a~aoos - ot`a. N~. ~asss-o~-~o~s
DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2449
LOG NAME: 17WAP2049
REFERENCE NO.: C-23442
SUBJECT:
Approve Acceptance of Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds in an Amount Nat to Exceed
$1,800,000.00, Authorize Related contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs,
Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs, Authorize an Interfund i_aan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECC7MMENDATIt7N:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept Weattrerization Assistance Program Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,844,400.44 and
authorize the City Manager to execute two contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Program Year April 1, 2449, through March 31, 2414, as
follows:
Department at Energy $750;OOtJ.00
haw Income Housing Energy Assistance Program ~1,050,000.OQ
Tota( $1,800,Oflt1.00
2. Authorize the city Manager ar his designee to amend, extend or renew the contracts in accordance rovith
City policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs;
3. Authorize a waiver by the City of indirect costs;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $1,800,040.00 subject to receipt of the grants; and
8. Authorize anon-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
;:`f $1.:}g,r~00.00 for interitrr financing of this grar?t program pendinr, contracts.-
DtSCUSSt{~N:
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tk>es Texas Deparrrerst of Housing and Com!r~unrky Affairs !TDHCA). This grant program serves iow-
income residents in Tarrant County, primarily the elderly and persons with disabi}hies, by weatherizing
their homes. lNeathehzatian measures include attic insuiaticn, weather-stripping, caulking, window and
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percent of the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program {LIHEAP}grant based on the total
allowable expenditures for the WAP. Housing and Economic Development Department staff wilt target
300 houses in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, 200 houses under the LIHEAP grant and 100 houses
under the DOE grant. Contractors will not be paid until the work is inspected by Housing and Economic
C?evelopment Department inspectors.
The total grant actually received in 200$-2009 was X563,253.00 and staff estimates that it will expend up
to $1,$00,000.00 for this program in 2009-2010, depending on grant funds actually received. Interim
financing from the General Fund is requested in order to provide for a smooth transition from one grant
funding program year to the next pending actual contract execution.
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION !CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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, of the Grants Fund. Upon execution of the grant contracts, interim funding will be
returned to the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO FundlAccounUCenters
(2) GR76 488954 017200346000
(2} GR75 5{VARIOUS}
01720034601Q
(2} GR76 48$954 017200347000
(2) GR76 5(VFlRIt7US) 01.7200347010
(3)GR76 220001 000200346004
(8} GR76 220001 000200347000
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM FundlAccounUCenters
575o,OR9.09 (3} GG01 138076..0000400
5750,000,00
51;050; 000.00
51;050,000.00
560,000,00
575,000.00
5135,000,00
Submitted for Cty_Manager's Offce toy; Thomas Higgins (0140}
Originating Department Head: .lay Chapa {6192)
Benedict George {7339)
Additional Information Contact: Donald Gager {7313)
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