HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19525-01-2011Ordinance No. 19525-01-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES,
INC. FORA LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION 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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $700,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc., for a Low Income Weatherization 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.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 25, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/25/2011 -Ordinance No. 19525-01-2011
DATE: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
LOG NAME: 17TACAA2011
REFERENCE NO.: *"C-24685
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Up to $700,000.00 of Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds
from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., Authorize Related Contract Amendment
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant of up to $700,000.00 from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc., for a low income Weatherization Program;
2. Authorize the City Manager, to execute a third amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 37797 with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., to accept additional grant funds and extend
the existing contract for an additional term beginning November 1, 2010 and ending October 31, 2011;
3. Authorize the City Manager to amend, extend or renew the contract or other related documents in
accordance with City policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc.; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $700,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has developed a Low Income Weatherization Program that provides
assistance to its low income customers for energy efficiency measures. The primary objective of the
program is a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of eligible families. To qualify, a
family's income must be less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level and they must be connected to
Oncor's electric system. Services may include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking, window and
door repairs and/or replacement, compact fluorescent lighting, installation of water saver devices and
Energy Star air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of services is made through the
performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority list.
These grant funds will be distributed both through the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies,
Inc., (TACAA), a state wide non-profit organization, and directly through local service providers. On July
15, 2008, the City Council approved the acceptance of a grant from TACCA for the program and
authorized City Secretary Contract No. 37797 for the project (M&C C-22917). The contract has been
extended for two additional terms in City Secretary Contract Nos. 37797-A1 and 37797-A2. Staff is asking
City Council to authorize acceptance of the additional grant funds under a third contract amendment.
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The Housing and Economic Development Department has operated similar programs since 1982 under
the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by the Department of Energy and the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on a
grant basis. The current year target under this City program is approximately 750 homes. The Low
Income Weatherization Program from TACAA provides supplemental funding to the existing City WAP to
provide a greater scope of services within the spending limits of the program or to provide services to units
otherwise not receiving assistance.
The program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines. Contractors will not be
paid until work is inspected by Housing and Economic Development Department inspectors.
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services 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
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
GR 76 451987 017480509000 $700.000.00
GR76 5 (VARIOUS 0177480509010 $700.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Orig_inating_ Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Jay Chapa (5804)
David Maryol (7382)
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