HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17458-03-2007Ordinance No.17458-03-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $381,845, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM; 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 2006-2007 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 $381,845, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community AfFairs, for the purpose of funding the Community Services Block Grant 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. 16582 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 27, 2007
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CitJi of F®nt VI/orf'h, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/27/2007 -Ord. No. 17458-03-2007
DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
LOG NAME: 80CSBGSUP07 REFERENCE NO.: **C-22027
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the Community Services Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2007, Adopt Additional
Appropriation Ordinance and Apply Indirect Costs
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) in an amount not to exceed $381,845.00 for the Fiscal Year 2007 Community
Services Block Grant (CSBG) program;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $381,845.00; and
3. Apply indirect costs to the additional grant funds at a rate of 19.18 percent, which represents the most
recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new approved rate when available.
DISCUSSION:
The CSBG program provides for programs and services to assist low-income persons with case
management, emergency assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information and
referral, holiday assistance,. as well as services to provide clients with transportation to access services for
medical, educational, employment and other needs. Ten neighborhood Community Action Partners offices
will be utilized to deliver program services.
For the last several years, TDHCA has notified the City to use the prior year's contract amount as a
planning figure pending execution of the contract. The total 2006 CSBG grant award was
$1,127,467.00. For Fiscal Year 2007, on October 31, 2006, (M&C C-21812) City Council approved
acceptance of funding from TDHCA in the amount of $1,200,000.00, along with the adoption of an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by the same
amount.
On January 1, 2007, the City received notification from the TDHCA that the actual grant award is in the
amount of $1,581,845.00. Approval to accept the additional grant funds in the amount of $381,845.00 is
requested. No matching funds are required from the City.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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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 Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488185 080200147000 $381,845.00
GR76 VARIOUS 080200147010 $381,845.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Melody Mitchell (Acting) (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Leona T. Johnson (5775)
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