HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20757-05-2013 Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS DNIBB GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT 0P %2,000,000.00.
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE 0F THE 2O|3'20|4
VVEXTBE0Z&Tl0N ASSISTANCE PDOGR\�� PROVIDING FOR A
SEVER-ABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OFPRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES ON CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
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SECTION 1.
That iu addition 10 those xnxounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2O|2-20|3inthe
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$2.O00.00OD0. subject to receipt ofagrant from the Texas Department of Housing
arid Community Affairs, for the purpose of the 2013-2014 Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, aoo6ou or part of auoboo o[tbio ordinance he declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a couti of competentjurisdiction, such decision, opinion or-judgment shall in no way
iropair the remoioiug portions, sections, or parts of 000|ious of this uxjbuunoe, v,6ix6 said remaining
pnnv]siouxxba||6e and romaloio0u|| force and effect,
SECTION 3.
That this orbuunuu uba|i be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20411-09-2012 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the mmou except Lu those instances n/ko,e the provisions ofth-ia ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in vvbicb instance said conflicting provisions
of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED ASTD FORM AND LEGALITY:-
Tyler Walla4, Assistant City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May2|^2M
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/21/2013 - Ordinance No. 20757-05-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26267
LOG NAME: 80TDHCAWAP2013-2014
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2013-2014 Weatherization Assistance Program Up to a Total of$2,000,000.00, Authorize Related
Contracts, Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs, Authorize Interfund Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of Low Income Housing Energy Assistance grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2013-2014 Weatherization Assistance Program up
to a total of$2,000,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for program year April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014;
3. Authorize waiver by the City of indirect costs;
4. Authorize non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of$300,000.00 for interim financing for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program pending
contract execution; and
5. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$2,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)funded by grants from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. This program serves low-income
residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their houses. Weatherization measures include attic
insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors and other minor
repairs. Administrative costs are restricted to seven percent of the Low Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the WAP.
Under the current grant, the City has weatherized approximately 150 houses in Tarrant County. With this
grant, the Parks and Community Services Department Staff will target 250 houses in Fort Worth and
Tarrant County.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits.
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Interim financing from a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in
the amount of$300,000.00 is necessary in order to provide for transition from one grant funding program
period to the next.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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, of the Grants Fund. Upon execution of the grant contract, interim funding will be
returned to the General Fund during first reimbursements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488954 080200633000 $2,000,000.00 GG01 136076 0000000 $300,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080200633XXX $2,000,000.00
GR76 220001 000200633000 $300,000.00
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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