HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20195-05-2012Ordinance No. 20195 -05 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,073.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
AGENCIES, PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION WITHIN THE EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT; 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 $167,073.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding agencies, programs and administration within
the Emergency Solutions Grant.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 L GALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND MaN 1. 201'
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 5/1/2012 Ordinance No. 20195 -05- 2012'
CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK
DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C -25573
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SUBJECT:
Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the 2011 -2012 Action Plan for the
Use of $167,073.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant Funds, Authorize Execution of Contracts with The
Salvation Army and the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of a Substantial Amendment to the
City's 2011 -2012 Action Plan for use of $167,073.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
2. Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2011 -2012 Action Plan for submission to the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development including allocations of Emergency Solutions
Grant funds to The Salvation Army and the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition for particular programs
and activities;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contracts with The Salvation Army for
$141,165.65 and the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition for $5,951.42, for one year terms beginning on
the date of contact execution, contingent upon receipt of grant funding;
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the contracts for up to one year if either The
Salvation Army or the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition requests an extension and such extension is
necessary for completion of the program or activity;
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the contracts, if necessary, to achieve program
goals, provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies
and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $167,073.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, subject to receipt of the
grant.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the City a second
allocation in the amount of $167,073.00 of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for Fiscal Year
2011. The City must establish additional policies and procedures for the use of these ESG funds that will,
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at minimum include: summary of the consultation process, summary of the citizen participation process,
matching funds, proposed activities and overall budget, written standards for provision of ESG assistance,
process for awarding funds, homeless participation requirement, performance standards, and required
forms and certifications. HUD emphasized using these funds for rapid rehousing activities. Staff, as
required by HUD, has consulted the local Continuum of Care in order to develop and update the required
policies and procedures.
The City released a Request for Proposals for these funds on February 16, 2012 and received five
proposals by the March 8, 2012 deadline. The proposals were reviewed by Staff and presented to the
Community Development Council (CDC) on April 4, 2012. After a public hearing, the CDC made the
following recommendations to be presented to Council:
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
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Farrant County Homeless Coalition (Homeless
Management Information System)
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lousing and Economic Development Department
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Total ESG Bud
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141,165.65
5,951.42
19,9_55.93
167,073.00
To comply with the Citizen Participation plan approved by HUD, the first public hearing on the use of these
ESG funds was held on April 4, 2012 at the CDC meeting. The City Council will hold public hearings on
April 17, 2012 and May 1, 2012. A 30 -day public comment period was held from March 18, 2012 to April
16, 2012 for the funding allocation and a public comment period on the substantial amendment to the
Action Plan began on March 30, 2012 and will end April 30, 2012. Any comments will be maintained by
the Housing and Economic Development Department in accordance with federal regulations. The
substantial amendment must be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2012.
This Program is available for all ESG - eligible residents in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of recommendations, adoption
of the attached ordinance and receipt of grant funds, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GR76 5XXXXX 017206532XXX $167,073.00
GR76 451727 017206532XXX $167,073.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Jay Chapa (5804)
Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Charletra Hurt (7536)
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