HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17690-08-2007Ordinance No. 17690-08-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,247.76 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
WATER/GARBAGE FEE ASSISTANCE AND PLUMBING REPAIR PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNGIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2006-
2007 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $25,247.76 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the Water/Garbage Fee Assistance and Plumbing Repair 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. 17142 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant ty Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 9, 2007
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/9/2007 -Ord. Nos. 17690-08-2007 and 17691-08-2007
DATE: Thursday, August 09, 2007
LOG NAME: 60UTILITYASSIST
REFERENCE NO.: G-15818
SUBJECT:
Authorize Transfer of Funds Collected by the Water Department for the Water/Garbage Fee
Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Authorize the transfer of $25,274.76 from the Water Bill Assistance Account to the Water and Sewer
Fund;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $25,247.76;
3. Authorize the transfer of $25,247.76 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund; and
4. Increase estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $25,247.76.
DISCUSSION:
On January 18, 2005, (M&C G-14656) the City Council established aWater/Garbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program to assist low-income families, with an emphasis on the elderly and disabled, to
prevent interruption of their water service and to assist with special plumbing needs.
The Water Department established a program utilizing the monthly billing statement to collect donations.
Three donation options were offered, which included, 1) recurring monthly donation, 2) a one time pledge,
or 3) a random amount that could be noted on their monthly billing statement. A total of $25,274.76 was
donated in fiscal year 2005 - 2006.
The Parks and Community Services Department will administer the Water/Garbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program. Currently, Parks and Community Services provides social services, such as
food, shelter, utilities, clothing, transportation and childcare assistance to low-income individuals and
families, from seven Community Partnership (CAP) locations throughout Fort Worth. CAP receives frequent
requests for assistance with water bills and plumbing emergencies; however, resources to address these
needs are limited and sporadic. The implementation of the Water/Garbage Fee and Plumbing Repair
Program is for residents of Fort Worth whose income meets U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) guidelines. These households will be prioritized based on the following financial
constraints:
1. Elderly;
2. Disabled;
3. Families with unemployed heads of households; and
4. Families with limited income and resources.
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The program will have two components:
1. Water/Garbage Fee Assistance Component -Households confronted with extraordinary events or
situations that have or will deplete their financial resources and constitutes a threat to the health or well
being of family members. A maximum of $300 will be expended on each household assisted.
2. Plumbing Assistance Component -Households experiencing a plumbing problem that is causing awater-
related crisis. A maximum of $1,000 will be allowed for each qualified household. Repairs that exceed the
maximum will be leveraged with the Housing Department's Emergency Repair Program.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance 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 Water/Garbage Fee Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)PE45 493382 0601000 $12,637.38
1&2)PE45 493382 0701000 $12,637.38
~PE45 538070 0609020 $12,637.38
2)PE45 538070 0709020 $12,637.38
3&4)FE72 472045 080502900000 $25,274.76
~FE72 539120 080502900000 $25,274.76
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
~PE45 240010 0000000
3)PE45 538070 0609020
3)PE45 538070 0709020
$25,274.76
$12.637.38
$12,637.38
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: Frank Crumb (8246)
Additional Information Contact: Anthony Snipes (6123)
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