HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20290-07-2012Ordinance No. 20290 -07 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,373.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE 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
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 $134,373.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, 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.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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 6ty Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 17, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION.. Approved on 7/17/2012,.- Ordinance No. 20290 »07 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25741
LOG NAME: 80CSBG2012 -2000 FUNDS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs in the Amount of $134,373.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant Program,
Apply Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant and execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs in the amount of $134,373.00 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 $134,373.00; 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 June 27, 2012, the City received notice of a grant award from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs in the amount of $134,373.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant program.
The money source is from unexpended Community Services Block Grant state -wide funds from the year
2000.
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.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR76 488195 080200278000 $134,373.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080200278XXX $134,373.00
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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