HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25161-10-2021ORDINANCE NO. 25161-10-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF S300,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE
TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION; 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 2021-2022 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $300,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the General Assistance Grant from the Texas Veterans Commission.
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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30,
2022, 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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney Ronald P. Gonzales
Acting City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 19.2021
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/19/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0815
LOG NAME: 19NS FUND FOR VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANTS 2021-2022
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Acceptance of, a General Assistance Grant from the Texas Veterans Commission in the Total Amount of
$300,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities; Approve Execution of Applicable Grant
Contracts; Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance; and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application to the Texas Veterans Commission for a General Veterans Assistance Grant in the amount of $300,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of all applicable contracts;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in the amount of $300,000.00, for the purpose of funding the General Assistance Grant from the Texas Veterans
Commission; and
4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 18.73%, estimated total of $5,267.00.
DISCUSSION:
A grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission was submitted for activities that will benefit veterans in the City Fort Worth (City) and Tarrant
County.
The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program (Forward Home) funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide emergency financial
assistance such as security deposits, rental/mortgage and utility payments that are short-term and temporary in nature. The grant will be
administered by the Community Action Partners (CAP) section of the Neighborhood Services Department. This continued funding will enable CAP
to provide additional needed services to area veterans.
During the current grant period up to June 30, 2021, the Forward Home grant served 180 veterans or veteran family members with an average of
$1,376.01 per person. These funds were used to stabilize veteran households, preventing homelessness. The new grant will begin July 1, 2021
and end on June 30, 2022.
In the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan, the indirect cost rate is 18.73% for the Neighborhood Services Department. A waiver by the City of
indirect costs of approximately $5,267.00 will maximize program benefits to veterans and surviving spouses.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas
Veterans Commission
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 State 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 Manaaer's Office bv: Fernando Costa 6122
Oriainatina Business Unit Head:
Victor Tumer 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774