HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24263-06-2020 Ordinance No.24263-06-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT UP TO $5,000,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, 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 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount up to $5,000,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs.
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 23835-09-2019 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
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Matt Murray(Jun 24 2020 15:20 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 23, 2020
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Councii Communication
DATE: 06/23/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0469
LOG NAME: 19NS CARES ACT CEAPFUNDS
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to$5,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Serices Designed to
Provide Utility Payment Assistance and Energy Conservation Education for Low to Moderate Income Residents Under the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,
and Economic Security Act,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1.Authorize acceptance of Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program funds in an amount up to$5,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affaiars under the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security Act;
2.Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute related contracts,including any renewals,amendments and extensions with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs;and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$5,000,000.00,subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security(CARES)Act,published on March 27,2020,is a law meant to address the economic fallout
of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.The CARES Act includes provisions to help local governments prevent,prepare for and respond to the
coronavirus pandemic,including providing for additional allocations of formula grant funds under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
(CEAP).The City was notified on June 2,2020 as an eligible entity for a possible award up to$5,000,000.00.
The Community Action Partners will administer the funds to assist coronavirus-related clients with:
1.Household Energy Crisis-repair of HVAC systems and/or purchase of window units and other energy-related assistance;
2. Utility Assistance-assistance to eligible households with priority given to household composition of elderly and/or disabled members or a child
5 and under;and
3.Education-providing information about energy conservation measures.
All households at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines will have access to the program.Applicants will need to provide
backup documentation of their income,utility bills and the impact of the coronavirus relating to their inability to pay.
Indirect costs are not being charged to this grant as the Neighborhood Services Department Indirect Cost Rate was zero in the City's most recent
Cost Allocation Plan.
This program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance 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,in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Neighborhood Services Department
will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred, Neighborhood Services Department
has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originatina Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774