HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 36538THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
THIS AGREEMENT,
CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACT NO.
AGREEMENT
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§ KNOW ALL 15M BY THESE PRESENTS
is made and entered into this �� day of
2008, by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, a
home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, situated in Tarrant, Denton,
Parker and Wise Counties, 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, COUNTY and the CITY hereby agree as follows:
I.
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 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, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
Nothing contained in this agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties
hereto, nor by any third party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent,
partnership, joint enterprise, common enterprise, joint venture, joint owners, or joint
tenants between the parties. The parties hereby declare and acknowledge that the
relationship existing is one of independent contractor. This agreement does not and
shall not be construed to entitle either party or any of their respective employees or
officials, if applicable, to any benefit, privilege or other amenities of employment from
the other party. .
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ("CAPP" FY2008) -
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IV.
The parties to this contract do not intend to create any third party beneficiaries of
the contract of the rights contained herein. No person who is not Cl party to this contract
may bring Cl cause of action pursuant to this contract as a third party beneficiary. This
contract may not be interpreted to waive the sovereign immunity of any party to this
contract to the extent such party may have immunity under the law of the State of
Texas.
V.
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.
VI.
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, 2008] by providing a program update on all outcomes accomplished and
client populations served.
Until receipt of this final report by TARRANT COUNTY, all subsequent funding
will be held in abeyance.
WITNESS OUR HANDS this- day of , 2008.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ("CAPP" FY2008) -
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CITY OF
By:
WORTH, TEXAS
OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
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RECEIVED:
By:
CITY SECRET.
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
By:
B. GLEN WHITLEY, COUN
JUDGE
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
(In the amount of $22,800.00q;z�j
By:
RENEE TIDWELL, COUNTY AUDITOR
STEVE SPARKS, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
*By law, the District Attorneys 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).
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CITY OF
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OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
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RECEIVED:
By:
CITY SECRET.
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
By:
B. GLEN WHITLEY, COUN
JUDGE
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
(In the amount of $22,800.00q;z�j
By:
RENEE TIDWELL, COUNTY AUDITOR
STEVE SPARKS, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
*By law, the District Attorneys 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).
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City of Foci Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/27/2007 -Ordinance No. # 17884-11-2007
DATE: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
LOG NAME: 80TARRANT07
REFERENCE NO.: **C-22545
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and Execution of
Lease Agreement for the Operation of Two Community Action Partners Centers; Authorize 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 from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year
2007-2008 for two Community Action Partners Centers;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Bethlehem Baptist Church for the Far
Southeast Community Action Partners Center in an amount not to exceed $7,800 per year; and Richard
Hartman for the Far Northwest Community Action Partners Center in an amount not to exceed $10,534.68
per year;
3. Authorize anon -interest bearing, interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grant Fund in the amount
of $5,700 for interim financing of this grant project, pending contract execution; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant
Fund by $22,800 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 on a County -wide basis.
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. The expenses will include:
1. Lease for the Far Southeast CAP is $7,800 per year (including water/wastewater costs);
2. Lease for the Far Northwest CAP is $10,534.68 per year (not including utilities); and
3. The remaining funds of $4,465.32 will be used to supplement the costs for electricity and telephone
service at the Far Southeast CAP center and electricity, natural gas, water/wastewater, and telephone long
distance service at the Far Northwest CAP center.
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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
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. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after expenditures are made.
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 by•
Originating Department Head•
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 136076 0000000 5 700.00
Libby Watson (6183)
Richard Zavala (871-5704)
Anthony Meyers (871-5775)
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Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,800
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
OPERATIONS OF TWO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS CENTERS,
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2007-
2008 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $22,800 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the operation of two Community Action Partners Centers.
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. 17749 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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: