HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20019-12-2011Ordinance No.20019 -12 -2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,753.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
2012 WEATHERIZATION 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 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 $32,753.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, for the purpose of funding the 2012 Weatherization 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. 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
D E AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 13, 201 I
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on, 12113/2011 - Ordinance No. 20019-12-2011 -
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25362
LOG NAME: 80WAP2011- 2012 -SUP
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs in the Amount of $32,753.00 for the 2012 Weatherization Assistance Program, Authorize Execution
of a Grant Contract for the Total Amount of the Award, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs in the amount of $32,753.00 for the 2012 Weatherization Assistance Program;
2. Authorize execution of a grant contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for the total amount of the award;
3. Waive indirect costs; and
4. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance, increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund by $32,753.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize acceptance of additional grant
funds to be used to provide weatherization assistance in the homes of low income individuals.
On May 17, 2011, the City Council approved M &C C- 24907, which authorized acceptance of funds from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of $321,042.00 of Department of
Energy (DOE) funds and $1,207,513.00 of Department of Health and Human Services - Low Income
Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for a total of $1,528,555.00 for the period April 1,
2011 through March 31, 2012. The Weatherization Assistant Program (WAP) serves low income
residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their houses. Weatherization measures include attic
insulation, weather - stripping, caulking, repair and /or replacement of windows and doors, and other minor
repairs.
The City of Fort Worth (City) was recently notified that the DOE funds were increased by $32,753.00 for a
total of $353,795.00. City Staff recommends that the City Council authorize acceptance of and appropriate
the additional grant funds in the amount of $32,753.00. A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize
program benefits. No matching funds are required from the City.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services 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 Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GR76 488954 080200515000
GR76 5XXXXX 080200515XXX
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Logname: 80WAP2011- 2012 -SUP
$32,753.00
$32,753.00
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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