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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19718-06-2011Ordinance No. 19718-06-2011 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,093,750.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL 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 $3,093,750.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: !~' Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 7, 2011 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6!7!2011 -Ordinance No. 19718-06-2011 ~~ ~. ,_ . ~,., r . o ~_ _ ~ ~~.~ ~ - .,_~ ~~~~. ~ .: DATE: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: *"C-24929 LOG NAME: 17LBPHC2011 SUBJECT: Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant for Up to $2,475,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control, Authorize Matching Funds of Up to $618,750.00 from Community Development Block Grant Funds, Authorize Related Agreements, Certify Grant Activities are Consistent with the Consolidated Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant of up to $2,475,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control; 2. Authorize the use of up to $618,750.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds as the City's matching fund portion; 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to enter into agreements and amend or extend such agreements with the Tarrant County Public Health Department, the Fort Worth Housing Authority, area non-profit organizations and other entities as may be necessary and appropriate within the scope of the program and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; 4. Certify that the activities to be funded with the grant are consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan; and 5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by up to $3,093,750.00 subject to receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION: On April 8, 2011, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability for competitive grant funds under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) grant program. The purpose of this program is to assist states, Native American Tribes, cities, counties/parishes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing. The City's Housing and Economic Development Department received similar grants for 2002-2005 and 2005- 2008 for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (Program) and is seeking further grant funding under this Program to expand efforts to increase the supply of lead-safe housing in the City. Housing is generally made lead-safe through use of interim controls, acost-effective treatment consisting of encapsulation of lead-paint surfaces and replacement of components such as doors and windows Logname: 17LBPHC2011 Page 1 of 2 which have friction surfaces that can create lead dust. The average cost of treating homes in the City has been approximately $15,000.00 per unit. The Housing and Economic Development Department is requesting authorization to apply for an additional $2,475,000.00 grant from HUD to continue the Program for the three year period from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2014. City administrative costs associated with implementation of the Program are limited to 10 percent of the grant. The LBPHC grant requires a minimum 10 percent match. Staff recommends a 25 percent match made up with Community Development Block Grant funds. The Housing and Economic Development Department will collaborate with the Tarrant County Public Health Department, the Fort Worth Housing Authority, area non-profit and community-based organizations and other entities to ensure that appropriate outreach is conducted among all at-risk populations and neighborhoods. The Program is available City-wide. 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/Account/Centers GR76 451727 017206529010 $2,475,000.00 GR76 488179 017206529020 $618.750.00 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 017206529010 $2,475.000.00 GR76 517040 017206529020 $618.750.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office bv' Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund/Account/Centers Susan Alanis (8180) Jay Chapa (6192) Cynthia Garcia (8187) Joao Pimentel (7563) Logname: 17LBPHC201 1 Page 2 of 2