HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25798-10-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25798-10-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF THE GRANT
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,500.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
THE OPERATION OF THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS
CENTER; 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 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund in the amount of$30,500.00,subject to execution of the Grant Agreement and receipt
of the grant funds, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners
Center.
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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2022,and ending September 30,
2023, 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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Jannette S.Goodall(0c 17,202215:08 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:October 11,2022
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0851
LOG NAME: 19NS 2022 TCCAP FUNDS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of Funds if Awarded and Execution of Agreement with Tarrant County in the Amount of$30,000.00 for Fiscal Year
2023 for the Operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners Center in Arlington,Authorize Acceptance of Estimated Interest Earnings for
the Advance Funds in the Amount of$500.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds if awarded and execution of an agreement with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of
$30,000.00 for the operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners Center;
2. Authorize the acceptance of estimated interest earnings for the advanced funds in the amount of$600.00;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund,subject to
execution of the Grant Agreement and receipt of the grant funds for the purpose of funding the operation of the Southeast Community Action
Partners Center.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to authorize the acceptance of funds,if awarded and execution of an agreement
with Tarrant County in the amount of$30,000.00 to assist in the operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners Center(Southeast CAPC)
located at 401 W.Sanford Street,Suite 2700 in Arlington.
The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to serve as the Community Action Agency for
Tarrant County under the name of Community Action Partners(CAP).CAP provides services to low-income residents on a county-wide basis,
including case management,information and referral services,client intake and assessment,emergency assistance and other social services.
These awarded funds will be used for the lease of$1,332.82 per month or$15,993.84 for the year,which includes utilities. The remaining funds will
be used for outreach activities in the northwest area of Tarrant County.
Annually,Tarrant County provides funding for the operation of the Center.Since 2009,Tarrant County has awarded$30,000.00 annually to the City
of Fort Worth and Staff anticipates the same amount or more for the next several years.Earned interest is estimated to be$500.00 for the 2023
award.
The Neighborhood Services Department shall be responsible for identifying funding sources to cover expenses incurred in the event the grant
funds are not awarded.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:
TARRANT COUNTY
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 Other 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 expenditures
being incurred, Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b3c. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774
Benedict George 7339