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Home My WebLink AboutContract 53133-R2A2 CSC No.53133-R2A2 RENEWAL TWO AND AMENDMENT TWO TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT NO. CSC # 53133 BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND MIGDALIA CANCHOLA This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and MIGDALIA CANCHOLA. ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the"parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, on December 13, 2019,the City entered into an agreement with the Landlord for rental assistance for a named tenant, City Secretary Office (CSO) Contract No. 53280 (the "Agreement"); WHEREAS, the Agreement's initial term was from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 and allowed for annual renewals upon agreement of the Parties; WHEREAS, the Agreement included specific provisions regarding the rights and obligations of the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree to further amend and renew the agreement as described below. NOW THEREFORE City and Landlord do hereby agree as follows: I RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT The parties agree to renew the term of the Agreement for an additional one year-term, consistent with the tenant's existing lease, beginning March 1, 2021 and expiring March 1, 2022 unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. II AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT The following terms are hereby amended to replace the referenced terms in the Agreement and shall be binding and enforceable as if they were originally included therein. The first three paragraphs of Section 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City shall be amended and replaced as follows: CSC No.53133 Renewal Two and Amendment Two OFFICIAL RECORD CoFW and MIGDALIA CANCHOLA CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH, TX 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is $675.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the first renewal term, March 1, 2021 and expiring March 1, 2022 ("First Renewal Term") is $675.00 per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Initial Term, shall be responsible for $121.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the Second Renewal Term shall be responsible for$129.00 of rent per month for the Unit. During the Initial Term City shall pay $554.00 towards the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit("City Portion"). During Tenant's renewal term, and until either this Agreement expires or Landlord is notified by City otherwise, the City Portion shall be $546.00. Neither City nor does IIUD assume any obligation for the Tenant's Portion of the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion. III. All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] CSC No.53133 Renewal Two and Amendment Two Page 2 of 3 CoFW and MIGDALIA CANCHOLA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective this 20t1i day of August 2021. FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH: FOR LANDLORD:U Fernando Costa(Nov 15,202113:51 CST) Migdalia Canchola(Nov 13,202114:13 CST) Name: Fernando Costa Name: Migdalia Canchola Title: Assistant City Manager Title: Landlord Date: Nov 15,2021 Date: Nov 13, 2021 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED ( i ppo1°��Rr4 a-" Name: Victor Turner p��o o��d Title: Director �'�o 0 0. ��° °=r ° APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: PY�a °°T°°°°°5 a n11�EX�►.�.o. LEGALITY Name: Taylor Paris Name: Ronald Gonzales Title: Assistant City Attorney Title: City Secretary Date: Nov 15, 2021 Contract Compliance Manager: M&C No.: 21-0522 By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Liza e h (Nov 15,202108:32 CST) Name: Liza Bethea Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY CSC No. 53133 Renewal Two and Amendment Two FT. WORTH, TX CoFW and MIGDALIA CANCHOLA City of Fort Worth,Texas Mayor and Council Communication TE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0522 LOG NAME: 19NS 2021-2022 ACTION PLAN SUBJECT (ALL)Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,070,952.00 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts,Authorize the Use of Fee Waivers as HOME Match, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING-a.Report of City Staff:Sharon Burkley;b.Public Presentations;c.Council Action:Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$13,070,952.00 from the Community Development Block Grant,HOME Investment Partnerships Program,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs,and for the use of program income from activities using prior years'federal grant funds; 2. Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program,and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2,and 3 below for Program Year 2021-2022 for Community Development Block Grant,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds,contingent upon receipt of funding,and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend the contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the program,or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; 7. Adoptthe attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of$13,070,952.00 consisting of$7,477,274.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds,$2,907,320.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds,$632,124.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds,and $1,904,234.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds,plus estimated program income in the amount of$150,000.00,all subject to receipt of such funds;and 8. Authorize a waiverof the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 18.73%,estimated total of$303,276.16. DISCUSSION: The City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1,2021 and ending September 30,2022 for use of federal grant funds totaling$13,070,952.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)from the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME),Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG),and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA)grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years'CDBG and HOME funds,the primary purpose of which is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit homeless persons,and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. Staff developed initial recommendations for the allocation of the estimated funding from HUD based on prior years'funding levels. Two public hearings were held on April 14,2021 and May 12,2021 to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 12,2021. These ling recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on June 22,2021. i A 30-day public comment period was held from July 1,2021 to July 30,2021. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Wise County Messengerand Glen Rose Reporter on June 25,2021;in the Cleburne Times-Review,Hood County News,and Weatherford Democrat on June 26,2021;in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 27,2021;and in La Vida News on July 1,2021. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 14,2021,and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 3,2021. A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below and in Tables 1,2,and 3. A spreadsheet of funding recommendations is also attached. The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15,2021. .Direct costs totaling approximately$354,132.42 could be charged to these grants,as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 18.73%in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$7,477,274.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling$7,522,274.00 be allocated as follows: • Public Services - $1,121,591.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons • Housing Programs-$2,848,219.00:Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program,Cowtown Brush-Up,homebuyer and housing services,accessibility modifications forseniors and persons with disabilities,and related project delivery costs forthese programs • Major Projects - $2,012,009.00: Includes funding for Southside Community Center improvements, Bunche Park improvements, and Street/Sidewalk improvements • Administration -$1,495,455.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services and Development Services Departments • Estimated Program Income-$75,000.00:Includes up to$75,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$2,907,320.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in HOME program income totaling$2,982,320.00 be allocated as follows: • Homebuyer Assistance Program-$500,000.00: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low-and moderate- incomehomebuyer • Community Housing Development Organizations-$1,116,588.00:HUD requires thata minimum of 15 percentof HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDOs)for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for a multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project in the Polytechnic neighborhood. The City is also authorized by HUD to fund CHDO operating costs to support community-based affordable housing development. These funds for operating costs will be used by Housing Channel to support completion of the multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income(AMI),set by HUD. • Major Projects-$1,000,000.00:Includes funds allocated to the multifamily project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions(FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative(CNI)grant. • Administration-$290,732.00: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant • Estimated Program Income-$75,000.00:Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$1,904,234.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$1,148,627.00 • Neighborhood Services Department/Community Action Partners-$698,480.00 • Administration-$57,127.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$632,124.00 in ESG funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$584,715.00 • Administration-$47,409.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the listed ,incies for the amounts shown in the following tables. Community Development Block Grant Contracts TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES (AGENCY ((PROGRAM II AMOUNT AB Christian Learning Center IlAfter School Tutoring $85,000.00 AB Christian Learning Center Summer Reading Program $65,303.00 Artes de la Rosa Artes Academy $60,000.00 Brothers BigSisters Lone Star Mentor 2.0 @ Young Men's Leadership Academy $50,000.00 BigBrothers Big Sisters Lone Star Mentor 2.0 @ Young Women's Leadership g Academy $50,000.00 Boys&Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County,Inc. After School Program 11 $60,000.00 (United Community Centers, Inc. Educational Enrichment $100,000.00 Family Pathfinders of Tarrant County Financial Capability Program $50,000.00 The Ladder Alliance Computer Skills Training $70,000.00 Housing Channel Homebuyer Education and Housing $125,000.00 Counseling Services Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County Home-Delivered Meals 1 $116,288.00 Guardianship Services, Inc. Financial Exploitation Prevention CenterF $70,000.00 The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Case Management for Homeless $145,000.00 Inc. The Salvation Army Red Shield Emergency Shelter $75,000.00 CDBG Public Service Agencies Total $1,121,591.00 Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Accessibility Improvements for Low $115,000.00 Citizens with Handicaps DBA REACH, Inc. Income Residents Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.DBA Cowtown Brush Up Paint Program $455,000.00 Trinity Habitat for Humanity Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.DBA Preserve-A-Home Program (Como $400,000.00 Trinity Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Improvement Strategy) CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total $970,000.00 "^TAL CDBG CONTRACTS $2,091,591.00 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Contracts TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES AGENCY 11PROGRAM 11 AMOUNT T a r r a n t C o u n t y Supportive Services;Facility-Based Housing Operations;Tenant- $845,765.00 Samaritan Housing,Inc. Based Rental Assistance; Administration AIDS Outreach Center, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance; Supportive $302,862.00 Inc." Services;Administration TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,148,627.00 'The City has identified a potential conflict of interest under the HOPWA Regulations related to this award and is in the process of seeking a waiver of the conflict of interest from HUD.A contract will not be executed with AIDS Outreach Center, Inc, unless and until the City receives approval from HUD. In the event the City does not receive approval,an amended Action Plan will be submitted,as necessary,to address the reallocation of the funds. Emergency Solutions Grant Contracts TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY IPROGRAM AMOUNT The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc. IShelter Operations/Services $130,315.00 Lighthouse for the Homeless DBA True Worth Place ISheiter Operations/Services $177,000.00 Salvation Army Homelessness Prevention $106,440.00 Center for Transforming Lives IRapid Re-Housing $100,000.00 SafeHaven of Tarrant County Shelter Operations/Services $70,960.00 TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS $584,715.00 All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. 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 by: Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187 Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley 5785 Sean Stanton 5811 i