HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25808-10-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25808-10-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF S1,200,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; 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, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount of$1,200,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program.
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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
"PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY
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Jan nette S.Goodall(Oct 25,202216:28 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 25,2022
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/25/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0871
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA 2023
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to$1,200,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low-Income Weatherization Program Grant Funds in an amount up to$1,200,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts,including any renewals,amendments and extensions,with the Texas Association of Community
Action Agencies for the grant funds;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund,subject to
receipt of the grant, in the amount of$1,200,000.00,for the purpose of funding the City of Fort Worth's Weatherization Assistance Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will be used to assist with weatherization and
energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in the City of Fort Worth(City)and Tarrant County.A contract for services between
the City and the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies(TACAA)will be executed upon receipt of the contract from TACAA in Janurary,
2023.
The Weatherization Assistance Program(WAP)has been operated by the City since 1982.The bulk of the funding for the program comes from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs,which administers grant funds from the United States Department of Energy and the
United States Department of Health and Human Services.Additional funds are supplied by TACAA,which administers monies allocated by Oncor
Electric Delivery(Oncor)to provide a Low-Income Weatherization Program that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance
to Oncor's low-income customers for energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to efficiently reduce energy use in the homes of eligible families with cost-effective
measures. In order for a household to qualify, in addition to other necessary qualifications,household income must be at or less than 200 percent
of the federal poverty level and the household must be an Oncor customer. Eligible services may include attic insulation,weather stripping,
caulking,window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of water saver devices and
Energy-Star-Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in
accordance with an approved priority list.
TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various contracts with subcontractors.All
subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services
Department staff.All WAP funding will allow for up to 200 homes to be weatherized through the grant cycle.
This grant does not allow indirect costs.
The 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:
TACAA
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.Neighborhood Services(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 has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office-W. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: James Armstrong 7380