HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20182-04-2012 Ordinance No. 20182-04-2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM FRONTIER ASSOCIATES, LLC,
ADMINISTRATOR FOR ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING A TARGETED LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR
A PERIOD EXPIRING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; 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 $100,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Frontier Associates, LLC,
Administrator for Atmos Energy Corporation, for the purpose of funding a Targeted Low Income
Weatherization Program for a period expiring on September 30, 2012.
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.19911-09-2011 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/17/2012 Ordinance No. 20182-04-2012
DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C-25571
LOG NAME: 80FRONTIER-ATMOS-2012
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance in the Amount Up to $100,000.00 of Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program
Funds from Frontier Associates, LLC, Administrator for Atmos Energy Corporation, Authorize Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a grant, if awarded, in an amount up to $100,000.00 from Frontier Associates,
LLC, Administrator for Atmos Energy Corporation for a Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program for
a period expiring on September 30, 2012;
2. Authorize necessary execution, amendment, extension or renewal of the contracts in accordance with
City of Fort Worth policies and regulations upon mutual Agreement with Frontier Associates, LLC, acting
on behalf of Atmos Energy Corporation; and
3. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund by $100,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) has developed a Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program that
provides assistance to its low income customers for energy efficiency measures. Frontier Associates, LLC,
has been engaged by Atmos to assist with delivery of energy efficiency services and to administer the
program on its behalf.
The primary objective of the program is to achieve a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of
eligible families. To qualify, the family's income must be less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level,
and they must be a customer of Atmos. Services include gas line or gas equipment repairs and/or
replacement and other eligible minor repairs. The City is eligible to participate in the program as a service
provider.
The City has operated similar programs since 1982 under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
funded by the Department of Energy and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program through the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on a grant basis. Current year target under this City
program is approximately 70 homes. The proposed low income weatherization program grant from Atmos
will provide supplemental funding to the existing program to provide a greater scope of services within the
spending limits of the program or to provide services to units otherwise not receiving assistance.
The program is available in 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 FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451804 080479588000 $100,000.00
GR76 5(XXXXX) 080479588XXX $100,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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