HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24284-08-2020 Ordinance No. 24284-08-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $22,428.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE
FOR EIGHT HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY COVID-19; 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 State Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount of$22,428.00, for the purpose of funding
rental assistance for eight homeless households affected by COVID-19.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Jo Pate(Au S, 2D 13;26 CDT) �Y
Jo Ann Pate Mary J. Kayser
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:August 4,2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0472
LOG NAME: 02HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM COVID FUNDS
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and
Services Program in the Amount of$22,428.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize acceptance of additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs(TDHCA)for the Homeless Housing and Services Program in the Amount of$22,428.00 and adopt the attached appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of$22,428.00 upon notification of award and
receipt of funds.
DISCUSSION:
The State of Texas provides grant funding for the Homeless Housing and Services Program(HHSP)administered by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)to nine municipalities with a population of 285,500 or greater,including the City of Fort Worth.
TDHCA approved a waiver that permits the use of 2018 and 2019 HHSP reallocated funding to assist persons experiencing homelessness and
at-risk of homelessness economically impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Fort Worth received$22,428.00. The City will sub-contract with DRC-Solutions to rapidly exit at least eight households experiencing
homelessness into housing through provision of rental assistance.
Upon acceptance,the grant will begin on March 26,2020 and end August 31,2020.The City's Directions Home unit will administer the HHSP
funds.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:
TDHCA
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon acceptance of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,
funds will be available in the Grants Operating State Fund,as appropriated. Directions Home will be responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred,Directions Home has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a
reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Tara Perez 2235
Additional Information Contact: Tara Perez 2235