HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19405-10-2010 Ordinance No. 19405-10-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,875,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD
CONTROL, 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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$3,875,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding lead-based paint hazard
control.
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 cumulative of Ordinance No.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1011212010 - Ord., No. 19405-10-2010
DATE: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: C-24534
LOG NAME: 17LBPHC2010
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant for Up to $3,100,000.00 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control, Authorize Matching
Funds of Up to $775,000.00, Authorize Related Agreements, Certify Grant Activities are Consistent with
the Consolidated Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant of up to $3,100,000.00 from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control;
2. Approve the use of up to $775,000.00 from the City General Fund and Community Development Block
Grant funds as the City's matching fund portion;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements and amend or extend such
agreements with the Tarrant County Public Health Department, the Fort Worth Housing Authority, area
non-profit organizations and other entities as may be necessary and appropriate within the scope of the
program and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
4. Certify that the activities to be funded with the grant are consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan;
and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by up to $3,875,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
On June 7, 2010, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a
Notice of Funding Availability for competitive grant funds under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
("LBPHC") grant program. The purpose of this program is to assist states, Native American Tribes, cities,
counties/parishes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify
and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing. The
City's Housing and Economic Development Department received similar grants for 2002-2005 and 2005-
2008 for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (Program) and is seeking further grant
funding under this Program to expand efforts to increase the supply of lead-safe housing in the City.
Housing is generally made lead-safe through use of interim controls, a cost-effective treatment consisting
of encapsulation of lead-paint surfaces and replacement of components such as doors and windows
which have friction surfaces that can create lead dust. The average cost of treating homes in the City has
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been approximately $8,500.00 per unit. The Housing and Economic Development Department is
requesting authorization to apply for an additional $3,100,000.00 grant from HUD to continue the Program
for the three year period from December 1, 2010, to November 31, 2013.
City administrative costs associated with implementation of the Program are limited to 10 percent of the
grant. The LBPHC grant requires a minimum 10 percent match. Staff recommends a 25 percent match
made up with a combination of City General Funds and Community Development Block Grant funds and
General Funds appropriated to the department.
The Housing and Economic Development Department will collaborate with the Tarrant County Public
Health Department, the Fort Worth Housing Authority, area non-profit and community-based organizations
and other entities to ensure that appropriate outreach is conducted among all at-risk populations and
neighborhoods.
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/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451727 017206302000 $3.100.000.00 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 017206302010 $3.100.000.00
GR76 488179 017206302000 $775,000.00 GR76 517040 017206302020 $775.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Tom Higgins (6140)
Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (6192)
Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Odle (7316)
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