HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5105-06-2019 A Resolution
NO. 5105-06-2019
DESIGNATING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AS THE RECIPENT OF FORT
WORTH'S 2020 HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDS
FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is committed to reducing homelessness and
adopted Directions Home, a plan to make homelessness rare, short-term and non-
recurring, in 2008;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas provides Homeless Housing and Services Program
("HHSP") funds administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs ("TDHCA") to nine municipalities with a population of 285,000 or greater,
including the City of Fort Worth;
WHEREAS, these HHSP funds may be used to provide rental assistance, case
management and other services or housing options that reduce homelessness;
WHEREAS, the current designee for these funds is United Way of Tarrant
County;
WHEREAS, United Way of Tarrant County no longer wishes to receive these
funds;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is eligible to receive funds and already funds
the case management for permanent supportive housing clients whose rental assistance is
funded through HHSP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The City of Fort Worth will be the recipient of the City's 2020 State of Texas
Homeless Housing and Services Program funds from the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs. Fernando Costa, assistant city manager, is authorized to
represent the City of Fort Worth to enter into a contract with Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs.
Adopted this 25th day of June 2019. �0F FO,Q),
ATTEST:
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By: — — -------------
Mary J. ayser, it S cretary
ORT WORT
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/25/2019 Ordinance No. 23699-06-2019 & Resolution
No. 5106
DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19564
LOG NAME: 02HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Accept Grant and Enter into Contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA) for Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds for$458,127.00, Authorize the
Execution of All Applicable Contracts, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt Resolution (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of grant and the entering into contract with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing and Services funds for$458,127.00;
2. Authorize the execution of all applicable contracts;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Operating State Fund in the amount of$458,127.00 upon notification of award.
4. Adopt the attached Resolution.
DISCUSSION:
The State of Texas provides grant funding for the Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP)
administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to nine municipalities
with a population of 285,500 or greater, including the City of Fort Worth.
The HHSP funds may be used to provide rental assistance, case management and other services or
housing options to reduce homelessness. The HHSP grant funds are currently used to provide rental
assistance to 60 persons for permanent supportive housing annually.
The State of Texas allows municipalities to designate a sub recipient for TDHCA to contract with on behalf
of the recipient of HHSP funds. In the past, the City of Fort Worth designated the United Way of Tarrant
County to be the recipient of the grant. The United Way has requested to be removed as the sub recipient
due to capacity.
The Directions Home unit will administer the HHSP funds. A sub-grantee will continue to support the 60
permanent supportive housing clients. As clients gain self-sufficiency, this grant will enable more people
currently experiencing homelessness to be housed.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
If accepted, grant will begin on September 1, 2019.
A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,
state agency or public institution of higher education: TDHCA
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon acceptance of the above recommendations, receipt of the
grant funding and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grant
Operating State Fund, as appropriated.
This is a reimbursement grant. The Directions Home unit will be responsible for the verification and
submission of documents for these funds. Prior to expenditure being made, the Directions Home unit has
the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Tara Perez (2235)
Additional Information Contact: Tara Perez (2235)
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