HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25678-09-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25678-09-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $539,054.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING CHRONIC AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS;
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 2021-2022 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$539,054.00, for the purpose of
reducing chronic and youth homelessness.
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 25073-09-2021 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Jo Gun Sep 3,202212:04 CDT) Jannette S.Goodall(Sep 23,202218:33 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/13/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0683
LOG NAME: 19ACCEPTING 2023 HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of Grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and Services
Program Funds in the Amount of$409,176,00 and Homeless Housing and Services Program-Youth Set Aside in the Amount of$129,878.00,
Authorize Execution of Related Agreements,Authorize Execution of Subgrant Agreements with The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth
Doing Business as Fort Worth Housing Solutions to Provide Rental Assistance and with CitySquare to Provide Youth Rental Assistance and Case
Management,find that the Subgrant Agreements Serve a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in place,and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of grants and execution of grant agreements with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
Homeless Housing and Services program funds in the amount of$409,176.00(General)and$129,878.00(Youth);
2. Authorize the execution of a subgrant agreement with Fort Worth Housing Solutions in the amount of$409,176.00 to provide rental
assistance to at least 40 permanent supportive housing clients(General);
3. Authorize the execution of a subgrant agreement with CitySquare in the amount of$129,878.00 to provide rental assistance and case
management to at least 10 youth(Youth);
4. Find that the subgrant agreements serve the public purpose of ending chronic homelessness and reducing youth homelessness and that
adequate controls are in place through the subgrant agreements;and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in the
amount of$539,054.00,subject to the receipt of the grant,for the purpose of reducing chronic and youth homelessness.
DISCUSSION:
The State of Texas provides grant funding for the Homeless Housing and Services Program(HHSP)administered by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)to nine municipalities with a population of 285,500 or greater,including the City of Fort Worth(City).
The HHSP amount allocated to the City is$409,176.00. The HHSP funds may be used to provide rental assistance,case management and other
services or housing options to reduce homelessness.The HHSP grant funds from prior years are currently being provided to Fort Worth Housing
Solutions through a subgrant agreement to provide rental assistance for permanent supportive housing to 40 homeless individuals annually.
The HHSP-Youth amount allocated to the City is$129,878.00. Eligible services include case management,emergency shelter,street outreach
and transitional living.The HHSP-Youth grant funds will be used to provide rental assistance and case management for 10 youth annually.
By approval of this Mayor and Council Communication,the City Council finds that funding the subgrant agreements will meet the public purpose of
helping to end chronic homelessness and reduce youth homelessness and that adequate controls are in place through the subgrant agreements to
ensure that the public purpose is carried out.
Upon acceptance,the grant will begin on September 1,2022.The Neighborhood Services Department will administer the HHSP and HHSP-Youth
funds and monitor the sub-grantees, Fort Worth Housing Solutions and CitySquare.The subgrant agreements will be from September 1,2022 to
August 31,2023.
An Assistant City Manager is authorized to execute the contracts.
A Form 1295 is not required for these contracts because:These contracts will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of
higher education:TDHCA and Fort Worth Housing Solutions. A Form 1295 is required for CitySquare.
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 Grant 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 Tumer 8187
Additional Information Contact: Tara Perez 2235