HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23502-12--2018Ordinance No. 23502-12-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00, SUBJECT
TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LOW-
INCOME HOUSING ENERGY 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 2018-2019 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $1,500,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding the Low -Income Housing Energy 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Matthew Murray Wry J.
Assistant City Attorney
Adopted & Effective: December 4, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/4/2018 - Ordinance No. 235Q2-12-2018
DATE: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: C-28957
LOG NAME: 19NS TDHCA-LIHEAP2019
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2019 Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Designed to Provide Assistance for Low to Moderate
Income Residents to Lower Home Energy Costs, in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, Authorize Related
Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in
an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the 2019 Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals, in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for program year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant; and
4. Waive indirect costs in the estimated amount of $49,500.00.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1982, the City has operated the Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
through grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This program
serves low-income residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their homes, making them more energy
efficient. Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or
replacement of windows and doors and other minor repairs. Administrative costs are restricted to seven
percent of the LIHEAP grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the Low -Income Housing
Energy Assistance Program.
The City has weatherized approximately 95 houses with funding from this grant between January and
September 2018 and projects completing 175 houses in 2019. All Weatherization Assistance Program
funding will allow for up to 200 homes to be weatherized.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize benefits. LIHEAP provides for 2.50 full time positions
with estimated direct salaries of $135,000.00. The addition of indirect costs would result in the reduction
of services and staff. The estimated indirect costs to be waived are $49,500.00.
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This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance 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 Operating Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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Fernando Costa (6122)
Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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