HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0017) M&C 20-0063City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0063
LOG NAME: 19NSTACAA2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Low -Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 from the Texas Association
of Community Action Agencies, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low -Income Weatherization Program Grant Funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions, with the Texas Association of Community
Action Agencies for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount
of $1,200,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will be used to assist with weatherization and
energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the
Texas Association of Community Action Agencies (TACAA) will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since 1982. The bulk of the funding for the program
comes from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers monies allocated by Oncor Electric
Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low -Income Weatherization Program that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to
Oncor's low-income customers for energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to efficiently reduce energy use in the homes of eligible families with cost effective
measures. In order for a household to quality, in addition to other necessary qualifications, household income must be at or less than 200 percent
of the federal poverty level and the household must be an Oncor customer. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping,
caulking, window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of water saver devices and
Energy -Star -Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in
accordance with an approved priority list.
TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various contracts with subcontractors. All
subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services
Department inspectors. All WAP funding will allow for up to 200 homes to be weatherized.
This grant does not allow indirect costs.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant award and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other Fund.
Neighborhood Services will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred,
Neighborhood Services 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: Sonia Singleton 5774
Additional Information Contact: Monique Hill 5775