HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19680-05-2011Ordinance No. 19680-05-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF
2009, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION
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 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 $1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, for the
purpose of funding the low income Weatherization 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 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: May 10, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/1012011 -ordinance No. 1.9680-05-2011
DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: G-17272
LOG NAME: 17WAP ARRA CONTRACT AMENDEMENT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Additional $1,500,000.00 in Grant Funds for the Low Income Weatherization
Program from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 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 an additional grant of $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs for the Low Income Weatherization Program;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract
No. 40820 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to accept the additional grant
funds and extend the term of the contract to February 28, 2012;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend, extend or renew necessary contracts or other
related documents in accordance with City policies and applicable state and federal regulations upon
mutual agreement with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by grants from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. The grant program serves low-
income residents in Tarrant County, primarily the elderly and persons with disabilities, by weatherizing
their houses. Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repairs to
doors, windows and other minor repairs. This program allows the expenditure of up to $6,500.00 per
house.
In 2009, the City applied for and was awarded $12,896,008.00 in WAP grant funds from the TDHCA
funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to serve qualified households that earn
no more than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income guideless (M&C C-23598). City Secretary
Contract No. 40820 with TDHCA for the grant was scheduled to expire on August 31, 2011. TDHCA
announced that it will amend current contracts with the City to provide additional funding of $1,500,000.00
and extend them through February 28, 2012.
Approximately 220 additional households will be targeted by the Housing and Economic Development
Department (HED) with the additional funding. Contractors will not be paid until their work is inspected by
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HED inspectors. Administrative costs are restricted to five percent of the grant based on the total
allowable expenditures for the WAP.
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.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
G R76 488954 017200383000 $1, 500, 000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 017200383010 $1,500,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Jay Chapa (5804)
Joe Cordova (7332)
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