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Home My WebLink AboutContract 35264�� s • `�� ,. _� — r THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT ri�Y SECRETARV' r�)� CONTR,q�T �(� . ��U AGREEMENT § § KNOW ALL �N BY THESE PRESENTS § THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this ��U day of � , 2007, by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS a tax- exempt public municipal corporation, acting herein by and through its duly authorized agent and officer, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and the COUNTY OF TARRANT, STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through its County Judge, duly authorized so to act, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, a need exists to encourage and promote the worth and dignity of individuals and families within Tarrant County; and, WHEREAS, adults and children often require assistance with food, shelter, clothing, utilities and medical needs by means of direct and referral services; and, WHEREAS, individuals may obtain assistance with transportation needs in order to enable job searches, doctor's appointments, referrals to other social services agencies; and, WHEREAS, the CITY, through its Community Action Partners Program ("CAPP") and neighborhood centers, provides this guidance and assistance to all eligible individuals; NOW, THEREFORE, COUNTY and the CITY hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (FY2007) - PAGE 1 u The CITY, through its Community Action Partners Program, agrees to continue to provide neighborhood sites in various locations throughout Tarrant County for use by Tarrant County residents for the provision of assistance in the areas mentioned. � COUNTY, for and in consideration of the services provided hereby agrees to pay to the CITY a lump sum payment of TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($22,800.00) for rent and utilities at the Kennedale and River Oaks CAPP centers upon receipt of documentation that the CITY has incurred such expenses during the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. W! To the extent provided by law, the CITY agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS COUNTY, its officers, agents, servants or employees from any loss, damage, injury or claim arising from the negligent operation of its programs or applications of its funds. IU To the extent provided by law, the CITY agrees to provide COUNTY all records relating to the programs performed through the CAPP upon written request of COUNTY and to provide an annual report detailing the manner in which such funds are expended and the program details of its services. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH. TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (FY2007) - PAGE 2 � The CITY must submit to TARRANT COUNTY a final report as to the program outcomes achieved within sixty (60) days of the end of the requested funding year (by November 30, 2007) by providing a program update on all outcomes accomplished and client populations served. Until receipt of this final report by TARRANT COUNTY, which details a response to V. above, all subsequent funding will be held in abeyance. �� WITNESS OUR HANDS this day of , 2007. CITY OF FO�t''f WORTH, TEXAS By: � - . - OFFICER ATTEST: AUTHORIZED AGENT By: % -� T LEGAL COUNSEL RECEIVED: �(� 4 Bj/: CITY SECRET TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS By: � � GLEN WHITLEY, COUNTY JUD E r- � � -- �_� Contract �.uthoriza�i�� _ - -- �-�-- �-�a.�e AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH. TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS (FY2007) - PAGE 3 CERTIFIED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in the amount of $22,800.00) � �� ,F � „ � ' �- 1 ,,_ ,�� >�,�;�' ,� By: � �� /�'/,�`��-� > - �' �. RENEE TIDWELL, COUNTY AUDITOR v APPROVED AS TO FORM* Qy: STEVE SPARKS, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY *By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our review of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval, and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney(s). AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS (FY2007) - PAGE 4 � �''�� COUN��a': � n; ' _ �i . :� �� , �: :�' f �: .��F, * e�.' TARRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT G. K. MAENIUS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR April 17, 2007 Ms. Gail Duncan City of Fort Worth Community Action Partners Program 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 2200 Fort Worth, TX 76115 Dear Ms. Duncan: The Tarrant County Commission�rs Court approved the 2007 �ublic assistance contract with the City of Fort Worth for its Community Action Partners Program through Court Order 100093. Enclosed herewith is an original copy of the contract for your tiles. Please note that Section V. of the contract states that a final report is due to Tarrant County at the end of the cui7�ent fiscal year. Sincei,ely; .- _ � � �. �- - � � „? ��%,�� :- �ua� s�ott � Agenda Coordinator Enclosure TARRANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 100 E. WEATHERFORD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 817/884-1733 FAX 817/884-1702 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/31/2006 - Ordinance No. 17257-10-2006 DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 LOG NAME: 80TARRANT06 Page 1 of 2 REFERENCE NO.: **C-21814 SUBJECT: Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, Execution of Lease Agreement for the Operation of Two Community Action Partners Centers, Authorization of Interfund Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for two Community Action Partners (CAP) Centers beginning October 1, 2006, and expiring September 30, 2007; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Bethlehem Baptist Church for the Far Southeast CAP in an amount not to exceed $650.00 per month and Richard Hartman for the Far Northwest CAP in an amount not to exceed $828.00 per month. Each agreement is to begin October 1, 2006 and expire September 30, 2007; 3. Authorize a non-interest bearing, inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $5,700.00 for interim financing of this grant project, pending contract execution; and 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $22,800.00 from available funds. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community AfFairs to serve as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County under the name of CAP. The CAP provides services to low-income residents Tarrant County-wide. Tarrant County provides funding for the operation of two CAP centers. The Far Southeast CAP (located at 1188 West Broad Street in Mansfield, Texas) and the Far Northwest CAP (located at 920 Roberts Cut-Off in River Oaks, Texas) are located outside the city limits of Fort Worth. Following the approval of the Tarrant County budget, expenses incurred by the City for the operation of these centers will be reimbursed by Tarrant County. These expenses will include: 1. Lease for the Far Southeast CAP is $7,800.00 per year (including water and wastewater costs); 2. Lease for the Far Northwest CAP is $9,936.00 per year (not including utilities); and 3. The remaining funds of $5,064.00 will be used to supplement the costs of utilities and telephones. The Far Southeast and Far Northwest CAP Centers will continue to provide case management, information and referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency assistance, including the Comprehensive http:Uwww.cfwnet.org/council�acket/Reports/mc�rint.asp 5/3/2007 Page 2 of 2 Energy Assistance Program and other social services to low-income households in southeast and northwest Tarrant County. The costs to operate the referenced CAP centers are wholly underwritten by federal, state and county funds. The interim financing is requested to provide a smooth transition from one grant funding cycle to the next. Interim financing is only a temporary loan pending contract execution. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance 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 Grant Funds. Upon execution of the grant contract, the interim interfund loan will be reimbursed to the General Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers GR76 220001 000422149000 $5,700.00 GR76 451345 080422149000 $22,800.00 GR76 VARIOUS 080422149010 $22,800.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund/AccountJCenters GG01 136076 0000000 $5,700.00 Libby Watson (6183) Melody Mitchell (Acting) (5704) Leona T. Johnson (5775) http://www.cfwnet.org/council�acket/Reports/mc�rint.asp 5/3/2007