HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0067) M&C 20-0564City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0564
LOG NAME: 1919LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION GRANT 2020
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Up to $4,700,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
for a Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program Grant Up to $4,000,000.00 and a Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant Up to $700,000.00,
Authorize Use of Up to $750,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Direct Match, Authorize Related Agreements and
Commitments, Waive Indirect Costs, Certify that Grant Activities are Consistent with the Consolidated Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and, if awarded, the acceptance of up to $4,700,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development consisting of up to $4,000,000.00 for a Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program grant and up to $700,000.00 for a Healthy
Homes Supplemental grant;
2. Authorize the use of up to $750,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds as the City's direct match;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into related agreements and commitments and to amend or extend such agreements and
commitments as may be necessary and appropriate within the scope of the program and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
governing the use of federal grant funds;
4. Certify that the activities to be funded with the grant funds are consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal fund in the
amount up to $4,700,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
On July 22, 2020, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for
competitive grant funds under the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program (LHRD) and the Office of Healthy Homes Supplemental
Funding Program (HHSF). The purpose of the LHRD and the HHSF programs is to assist local governments in undertaking programs to identify
and control lead -based paint hazards in owner occupied houses and privately owned rental housing. Housing is generally made lead -safe through
the use of interim controls, a cost effective treatment consisting of encapsulation of lead -paint surfaces and replacement of components such as
doors and windows which have friction surfaces that can create lead dust. The City's program is targeted toward housing constructed before 1978
that is occupied by children under 6 years old. The HHSF grant funds are to be used in conjunction with the LHRD grant funds on the same house
in order to eliminate health and safety hazards identified during the lead -based paint inspection. Hazards are defined by the HHSF rating system
and may include uneven flooring surfaces, trip hazards in bathrooms, poor lighting, moisture problems, exposure to carbon monoxide, fire hazards,
excessive heat or cold exposure, exposure to biocides and non -secured entry ways.
The City's Housing and Economic Development and Neighborhood Services Departments received similar LHRD grants in 2002-2005, 2005-
2008, 2012-2015, 2015-2017 and most recently in 2017 for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program grant which expires in December
2020.
The Neighborhood Services Department is requesting authorization to apply for a $4,000,000.00 LHRD grant and a $700,000.00 HHSF grant
from HUD. The grant period will be for 42 months from the date of the award. Administrative costs for the program are limited to 10 percent of the
grant. The grant requires a minimum 10 percent direct match and at their meeting on May 20, 2020, the Community Development Council
recommended that $750,000.00 of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan be
used for this purpose. On August 4, 2020 City Council approved the use of the above mentioned $750,000.00 in CDBG funding to be applied as
matching funds to this application (M&C 20-0483).
This grant will staff five full time positions with estimated direct salaries of approximately $780,000.00 during the 42 month term. The grant limits
administrative costs to 10 percent or $400,000.00. 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.
The Neighborhood Services Department will collaborate with the Tarrant County Public Health Department, Fort Worth Housing Solutions, North
Texas Area Community Health Centers, Fort Worth Independent School District, Trinity Area Habitat for Humanity, and other area non -profits,
community -based organizations and entities to ensure that effective and appropriate outreach is conducted among all at -risk populations and
neighborhoods.
The LHRD and HHSF Programs will be available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: HUD
(FR-6400-C-13)
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
(and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being
incurred, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Eric Vodicka 7583
Maria Corrales 7550