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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TB%}\S ASSOCIATION QP
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING }\ LOW
INCOME WBATBER{ZATlON PROGRAM; PROVIDING PDD }\ 8E\/BR/BD.ITy
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT DEKBWlTB; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE[[ORDAINED Bl,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION ].
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
FuuJ in the amount of$1,100,000.00, subject to receipt of grant from Texas /\auoointioo ofC0000uoity
Action Agencies, for the purpose of funding a low income Weathenization Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment aho\| in no way
inopub the renoubmiog portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions abal\ be and remain in full force and cfDeoL
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance oboU be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20411-09-2012 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the ounuu except in those instances where the provisions oftbio ordinance are bo
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
o[said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
'Ms ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED A8TOFORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant"City Attorney
ADOPTED ANT.)EFFECTIVE: Januaa 29, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION- Approved on 1/29/2013 - Ordinance No. 20598-01-2013 i
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DATE: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: C-26081
LOG NAME: 80TACAA2013
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., in the Amount Up to $1,100,000.00, 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 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., in the amount up to $1,100,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments, and extensions with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $1,100,000.00, 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
through a contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of Community Action
Agencies, Inc., (TACAA).
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 cost effectively reduce energy use in the
homes of eligible families. Among other necessary qualifications, a household income must be at or less
than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and the household must be a customer of Oncor's. 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.
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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 Parks and Community Services Department inspectors. The
current year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 225 homes.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451987 080480624000 $1,100,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080480624XXX $1,100,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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