HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0025) M&C 21-0815City 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 Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774