HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23554-01-2019Ordinance No. 23554-01-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00, SUBJECT TO
THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LOW-INCOME
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM GRANT; 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 Other Fund in the amount of $1,200,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Low -Income
Weatherization Program Grant.
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 orjudgment 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Matthew Murray
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 29, 2019
CITY SECRETARY
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Mary J. a IS
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 112912019 - Ordinance No, 23554-01-2019
DATE: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: C-29018
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA2019
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low -Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to
$1,200,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Authorize Execution of Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low -Income Weatherization Program Grant Funds in an amount
up to $1,200,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions, with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of $1,200,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will
be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals
in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies (TACAA) will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since
1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low -Income Weatherization Program
that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for
energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to efficiently reduce energy use in the homes
of eligible families with cost effective measures. In order for a household to quality, in addition to other
necessary qualifications, household income must be at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty
level and the household must be an Oncor customer. Eligible services may include attic insulation,
weather stripping, caulking, window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact
fluorescent lighting and installation of water saver devices and Energy -Star -Rated air conditioners and
refrigerators. Final determination of services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in
accordance with an approved priority list.
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TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various
contracts with subcontractors. All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be
paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services Department inspectors. All WAP
funding will allow for up to 200 homes to be weatherized.
This grant does not allow indirect costs.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / 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 Other Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Aubrey Thagard (8180)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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