HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23470-11-2018Ordinance No. 23470-11-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$600,000.00, SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING MULTIPLE VETERAN PROGRAMS IN FORT WORTH AND TARRANT
COUNTY; 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 2018-2019 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating State Fund in the amount of $600,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding multiple
veteran programs 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 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 23392-09-2018 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Matthew Murray
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 13. 2018
CITY SECRETARY
Ma J'-Ra-ysy T7
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11!1312018 - Ordi
DATE: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19416
LOG NAME: 19FUND FOR VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANTS 2019-2020
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission
in the Total Amount of $600,000.00, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, Waive Indirect
Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application to the Texas Veterans Commission for two Fund for Veterans' Assistance
Grants, a General Assistance Grant in the amount of $300,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant
in the amount of $300,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of all applicable contracts;
3. Waive indirect costs; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of $600,000.00 upon notification of award.
DISCUSSION:
Two grant applications to the Texas Veterans Commission are being submitted for activities that will
benefit veterans in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide
emergency financial assistance such as deposits, rental/mortgage and utility payments that are short-term
and temporary in nature. The grant will be administered by the Community Action Partners (CAP) section
of the Neighborhood Services Department. The increased funding will enable CAP to provide additional
needed services to area veterans.
The Housing for Texas Heroes Grant will be utilized in partnership with 6 Stones to provide needed
accessibility or safety modifications to veteran homes in the Tarrant County area.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits to veterans and surviving
spouses. During 2017-2018, the Forward Home grant was able to assist 175 veterans/dependents and
surviving spouses. This year, through September 2018,the program has served 50 households for a
benefit average of $758 per household. These funds were used to stabilize veteran households,
preventing homelessness. Waiver of the indirect cost would allow the program to serve an additional 13
veteran households.
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The estimated indirect costs that are being asked to be waived is $10,000.00. If awarded, both grants will
begin on July 1, 2019 and end on June 30, 2020.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Texas Veterans Commission.
F1jC&AL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon award of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant
funding and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grant
Operating State Fund, as appropriated.
This is a reimbursement grant. The Neighborhood Services Department will be responsible for the
verification and submission of documents for these funds. Prior to expenditure being made, the
Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Budget
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Fernando Costa (6122)
Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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