HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19823-08-2011Ordinance No. 19823-08-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM MONARCH UTILITIES I, L.P., FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
WATER UTILITY 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 $15,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Monarch Utilities I, L.P., for the
purpose of funding a water utility 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
A VED 1O FO AND LEGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 2, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION.; Approved on 8/2/2011 - Ordinance No, 19823-08-2011
DATE: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: C- 25065(Revised)
LOG NAME: 80SOUTHWEST WATER -2011 - REVISED
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement for Acceptance of Funds from Monarch Utilities I, LP in an Amount
Up to $15,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2011 and Up to $50,000.00 Each Fiscal Year Thereafter for a Water
Utility Assistance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (NO COUNCIL DISTRICT)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of Water Utility Assistance Program funds from Monarch Utilities I, L.P., in an
amount up to $15,000.00 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011 and up to $50,000.00 in future fiscal
years;
2. Authorize execution of an Agreement with Monarch Utilities I, L.P., for administration of a Water Utility
Assistance Program by the Community Action Partners in the Parks and Community Services
Department; and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance, increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by up to $15,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2011, subject to receipt of grants.
DISCUSSION:
Monarch Utilities I, LP (Monarch), provides water services in the City of Blue Mound in Tarrant County.
The company has developed a water utility assistance program to assist its low- income customers who
are experiencing financial distress to meet their water utility costs.
The Community Action Partners (CAP) in the Parks and Community Services Department serves as the
designated community action agency for all of Tarrant County in accordance with federal law. CAP
administers programs funded by Community Services Block Grants and the Comprehensive Energy
Assistance Program as well as utility assistance programs funded by utility companies.
Under the proposed contract, CAP will process applications, determine income eligibility and administer
the funds. Bill assistance under the contract will be available to Monarch customers only. Monarch has
informed CAP that funds of up to $15,000.00 are available for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011 and that
up to $50,000.00 will be available in future fiscal years. This Agreement will begin on execution and
continue through December 31, 2012 with two, one -year renewal options. Either party may terminate the
contract following thirty days notice.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation
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 451820 080495412000
GR76 5XXXXX 080495412010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
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FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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