HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20215-05-2012Ordinance No. 20215 -05 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,723.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
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 $26,723.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the 2012 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.1 99 1 1 -09 -20 1 1 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 oly Attorney
ADOPTED ,AND EFFF('TIVE: �1ay I �, ?()12
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/15/2012 Ordinance No. 20215 -05 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25619
LOG NAME: 80CSBG2012- ADDITIONAL FUNDS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance
fairs in the Amount of $26,723.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant Program, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance and Apply Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs in the amount of $26,723.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant program;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $26,723.00; and
3. Apply indirect costs to the grant funds at a rate of 19.18 percent, which is the most recently approved
rate for this department, and apply the new approved rate when available.
DISCUSSION:
On December 13, 2011, (M &C C- 25358) the City Council approved the acceptance of a projected grant
award amount and execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant program. The City
received notice that the total amount awarded for 2012 is $1,526,723.00.
The Community Services Block Grant provides programs and services to assist low income persons with
case management, emergency assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information
and referral and holiday assistance as well as services to provide clients with transportation to services for
medical, educational, employment and other needs. The City of Fort Worth serves as the Community
Action Agency. The Parks and Community Services Department, through the Community Action Partners,
administers the Community Services Block Grant program in accordance with federal law. Ten
neighborhood Community Action Partners offices deliver program services.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
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:
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GR76 488195 080200514000
GR76 5XXXXX 080200514XXX
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$26,723.00 FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$26,723.00
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sonia Singleton (5774)
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