HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19542-02-2011Ordinance No.19542-02-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM FRONTIER ASSOCIATES, LLC, ADMINISTRATOR FOR ONCOR
ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS
FOR THE TARGETED LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR
2011; 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 $300,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Frontier Associates, LLC,
administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for the purpose of providing funds for the Targeted
Low Income Weatherization Program for the year 2011.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPR VEDAS TO FORM AND EGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 8, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/8/2011. -Ordinance No. 19542-OZ-2011
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DATE: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: *"C-24721
LOG NAME: 17170NCOR2011
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Up to $300,000.00 of Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program Funds from
Frontier Associates, LLC, Administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, Authorize Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept, if awarded, a grant up to $300,000.00 from Frontier Associates,
LLC, Administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for a Targeted Low-Income Weatherization
Program for the Year 2011;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute, amend, extend or renew necessary contracts in accordance
with City of Fort Worth policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Frontier Associates, L.L.C,
acting on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $300,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor), has developed a Targeted Low-Income Weatherization
Program which provides assistance to its low-income customers for energy efficiency measures. Frontier
Associates, LLC, has been engaged by Oncor to assist with delivery of energy efficiency services and to
administer the Program on its behalf. The City has previously received grants of up to $300,000.00 under
this program for Years 2009 and 2010 (M&Cs C-23353 and C-19100).
The primary objective of the program is to achieve a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of
eligible families. To qualify, the 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 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. The City is eligible to
participate in the program as a service provider.
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. Current year target under this City program is approximately 750 homes. The proposed low-
income Weatherization program grant from Oncor will provide supplemental funding to the existing
program to provide a greater scope of services within the spending limits of the program or to provide
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services to units otherwise not receiving assistance.
The program will be administered within the standards and guidelines applicable to the existing WAP
Program. 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
and adopting of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451804 017479514000 $300.000.00
GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 01 747951 401 0 $300.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for CitX Manager's Office bv•
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Jay Chapa (5804)
David Maryol (7382)
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