HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20017-12-2011Ordinance No. 20017 -12 -2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $612,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A LOW
INCOME WEATHERIZATION 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $612,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Association of Community
Action Agencies for the purpose of funding a low income Weatherization 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. 19911 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 13, 201 1
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/1312011 - Ordinance No: 20017- 12 -2Q1t
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
LOG NAME: 80TACAA2012
REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25360
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to
$612,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Authorize Related Contract
Amendment and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a grant in an amount up to $612,000.00 from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies for a low income Weatherization Program;
2. Authorize execution of an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 37797 with the Texas Association
of Community Action Agencies to accept the additional grant funds and extend the contract for an
additional term beginning November 1, 2011 and ending October 31, 2012;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $612,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of funds that will be
used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low income individuals.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) was transferred to the Parks and Community Services
Department from the Housing and Economic Development Department on October 1, 2011. The WAP
program 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 Department of Energy and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Additional
funds are supplied by the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies ( TACAA), which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery 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 the TACAA program is a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of
eligible families. To qualify, a family's income must be less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level,
and they must be connected to Oncor's electric system. 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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On July 15, 2008, the City Council approved the acceptance of a grant from TAACA for the program and
authorized execution of an agreement for the project (M &C C- 22917). The Contract (City Secretary
Contract No. 37797) has been amended several times to allow for acceptance of additional funds and
extend the program for additional terms (City Secretary Contract Nos. 37797 -A1, 37797 -A2, 37797 -A3,
37797 -A4, and 37797 -A4A). Staff recommends that the City Council authorize another contract
amendment to address acceptance of additional grant funds and an extended performance period.
The TACAA program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines. Contractors will
not be paid until work is inspected by Parks and Community Services Department inspectors. The current
year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 225 homes.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 451897 080480579000 $612.000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080480579XXX $612.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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