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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 54959
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City") and Cornerstone Assistance Network ("Agency")
made and entered into City Secretary Contract No. 54959("Contract");
WHEREAS,the Contract provides funding to Agency pursuant to a grant received by City from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Emergency
Solutions Grant Program ("ESG"); Program No. S-20-MC-48-0006, Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance No. 14.231, and the special allocations of funds received for this program known as ESG-CV
and ESG-CV2,through the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security(CARES)Act of 2020;
WHEREAS,it is the mutual desire of the City and Agency to extend services under the agreement
through October 31,2022.
NOW,THEREFORE,City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows:
I.
EXHIBIT"A"—Program Summary attached to the Contract is hereby amended and replaced in
its entirety with the REVISED EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary updated as of September 30, 2022,
attached hereto.
II.
Unless otherwise specified,this amendment is effective as of the Effective Date of the Contract.
III.
All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force
and effect,are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms not defined
herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract.
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
Amendment No.4 to CSC No.54959 Page I
Cornerstone Assistance Network(ESG-CV2)
AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
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M&C: 20-0657,21-0781,22-0017 Ordinance No. 24161-04-2020
1295 Certification No.2020-662851
Date: September 15,2020/October 12,2021/January 11,2022
RECOMMENDED BY:
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Victor Turner,Director—Neighborhood Services Department
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing,I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements
Charletta Moaning
Senior Contract Compliance Specialist
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
Amendment No.4 to CSC No.54959 Page 2
Cornerstone Assistance Network(ESG-CV2)
Cornerstone Assistance Network EXHIBIT"A"
Re-entry First Stop-Housing Prevention PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM SUMMARY
(ESG-CV2)
October 1,2020- October 31, 2022 $820,531.00
PERIOD AMOUNT
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the Contract.
PROGRAM:
The Program will provide financial assistance to program participants who are at risk of becoming
homeless. By preventing homelessness, The Reentry First Stop Center's efforts will contribute to
reducing the spread of COVID19 in our community.
ESG-CV2 funds will be used to pay for financial assistance in the form of rent and utility payments.
Funds will also be used to pay for the salary and fringe benefits for a Housing Prevention
Coodinator and a Program Manager, other administrative fees to include mileage, program
supplies and training.
Agency's office is located at 2300 Circle Dr. Suite 2301,Fort Worth,TX 76119.Program services
will be available Monday—Thursday 9:00a-4:00p. Coaching services will be provided via
telephone or video conferencing whenever possible to reduce the likelihood of spreading
COVID19.
REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION:
Service Category (if more than one category, specify amount for each):
• ESG Homeless Prevention Component:
Regulatory Citation Homeless Prevention: 24 CFR 576.103
Homeless Prevention
Agency will maintain documentation that 100% of clients served are at risk of homelessness as
defined by HUD AND that the client's household has annual income at or below 30% of AMI,
and that the client lacks sufficient resources and support networks to retain housing. Agency will
also maintain documentation on eligibility for the housing unit for which financial assistance is
provided, including rental amounts and compliance with ESG Minimum Habitability Standards.
ESG CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-EXHIBIT"A"-PROGRAM SUMMARY Page 1
Cornerstone Assistance Network
PROGRAM GOALS:
Homeless Prevention Minimum Number of Fort Worth Clients to be Served: The Program
must serve a minimum of 65 Unduplicated Clients from Fort Worth as shown by the monthly
reports on Attachment III.
Performance and Expected Outcomes include the following:
A. Those able to maintain Housing at exit: 39 ; 60%
B. Those who have more non-cash benefits at exit than at entry: 47; 72%
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ESG CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-EXHIBIT"A"-PROGRAM SUMMARY Page 2
Cornerstone Assistance Network
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0017
LOG NAME: 19NSESG-CV&CV2REVISIONS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan for use of Federal Grant Funds,Authorize Execution of Contract
Amendments to Agreements with Nonprofit Subrecipients of Emergency Solutions Grant Funds Received Under the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery
and Economic Security Act,and Ratify Execution of Amendment to Agreement with The Salvation Army,A Georgia Nonprofit Corporation to
Expand the Scope of Work to Include Shelter Operations
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a substantial amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan for use of Federal Grant Funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development revising allocation of such funds among local nonprofit homeless service providers;
2. Authorize execution of contract amendments to agreements with nonprofit subrecipients of Emergency Solutions Grant Funds received
under the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Security Act to change funding allocations and scopes of services to ensure the
expenditure of funds;
3. Ratify the execution of an amendment to an agreement with The Salvation Army,A Georgia Nonprofit Corporation to expand the scope of
work to support Emergency Shelter Operation in addition to Rapid Rehousing services;and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to further amend the agreements if necessary to achieve program goals and meet Housing and
Urban Development expenditure deadlines,provided the amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with applicable
City policies, laws and regulations.
DISCUSSION:
In April 2020,the City of Fort Worth(City)was awarded$2,202,929.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)funds from Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)under the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Security(CARES)Act to support the City's response to the coronavirus
pandemic among the homeless and at-risk population (ESG-CV). In June 2020,the City was awarded an additional$6,070,529.00 in ESG funds
to expand the City's ability to assist homeless and at-risk residents(ESG-CV2). The City Council approved allocation of these funds to local
nonprofit homeless service providers on May 19,June 23,and September 15,2020,through M&C Nos.20-0330,20-0471,and 20-0657.
Funding priorities for the allocations were Rapid Rehousing(65%),Shelter Operations(11%); Outreach to Unsheltered(8%),and Homelessness
Prevention(6%),with 10%authorized for program administration by the City and its nonprofit partners. The expenditure deadline for use of all
ESG-CV and ESG-CV2 funds is September 30,2022.
To ensure that the expenditure deadline for the full eight million dollars is met,and to address priorities which have arisen since initial allocations
were made,staff is recommending amendments to some of the ESG-CV and ESG-CV2 contracts to change funding allocations and scopes of
service as detailed below.
Due to a strong demand in the rental housing market,lease-up of Rapid Rehousing units has been slow,as landlords have many alternate options
rather than acceptance of a federally-funded short-term housing voucher. Therefore,funds are recommended to be moved from Rapid Rehousing
programs operated by the Day Resource Center(DRC),The Salvation Army(TSA),and Fort Worth Housing Solutions(FWHS),into
Homelessness Prevention and Emergency Shelter Operations programs. Local shelters, including the Presbyterian Night Shelter(PNS),have
continued to experience costly challenges in providing safe services throughout the pandemic,and additional funds were therefore needed for staff
hazard pay,vaccine incentives,client transportation services,and other operational items. The need for homelessness prevention for target
populations has also increased. Cornerstone Assistance Network(CAN)has nearly exhausted its original allocation for homelessness prevention
for the Re-Entry population and needs additional funds to continue the program. Day Resource Center has entered into a partnership to accept
referrals from the Fort Worth Independent School District of highly at-risk families who are living doubled-up or in motels,and will provide rental
assistance and case management to stabilize their housing and prevent homelessness.
The table below summarizes proposed contract scope and allocation changes to be formalized in contract amendments. Each affected agency
either requested or was thoroughly consulted regarding the change,and all fully concurred with the proposed changes. The proposed revisions
have been publicized as required by HUD guidelines for use of ESG-CV and ESG-CV2 funds,through placement of a notice on the City's website
and publication of a five-day public notice in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Due to previously approved contract amendments,some current
contract amounts listed below may vary from the original contract amount.
Agency/Program Original Allocation New Proposed
Name Contract lAdjustment Contract Change
Amount Amount AmountReduction g
F—T—T-1$500,000;by
reallocation to
Fort Worth Homelessness
Housing Prevention(new
Solutions: Rapid DRC-HP for
Rehousing:City $1,809,477 ($500,000) $1,309,477 $150,000)and
Secretary (CAN-HP for
Contract No. $300,000);and
54964 to Shelter
Operations
(PNS-SS for
$50,000)
Activities
Day Resource Reduction by
Center:Outreach $100,000,
reallocation
to Unsheltered;
City Secretary $400,000 ($100,000) $300,000 to Homelessness
eta
Contract eta Prevention (new
54955 DRC-HP for
$100,000)
Increase by
$150,000,
reallocation from
FWHS Rapid
Day Resource Rehousing City
Center: Homeless $0.00 $250,000 $250,000 Contract No.
Prevention 54964 and
$100,000
reallocation from
DRC Outreach
Contract No.
54955
Cornerstone Increase in
Assistance contract by
Network: $300,000 from
Homelessness $450,000 $300,000 $750,000 FWHS Rapid
Prevention;City Rehousing
Secretary Contract No.
Contract No 54964
54959
Presbyterian Night Increase in
Shelter: contract by
Operations;City $50,000 from
Secretary $260,000 $50,000 $310,000 FWHS Rapid
Rehousing
Contract No.54963 Controntract No.
5496
Through this M&C,staff recommends ratification of Amendment No.1 to City contract 55043 with the Salvation Army,which expanded the scope
of services to include shelter operations in addition to rehousing activities. The amendment did not involve a change in the total funding under than
contract as the additional service was allocated$196,000 of the existing funding that was in danger of not being spent.To allow for the funds to be
used as quickly as possible for shelter services,the amendment was internally approved and executed.
Section 2-9(11)of the City Code allows for any contract or other legal instruments necessary to provide public assistance from funds available
under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security(CARES)Act,as may be amended,or from funds available under the Consolidated
Appropriations Act of 2021,as may be amended to be administratively approved by the City Manager.When possible, items will be brought to the
City Council prior to execution of any contracts or amendments;however,staff anticipates that in order to meet the approaching expenditure
deadlines in 2022,that future amendments may require administrative approval.Staff will provide updates via Informal Reports or M&Cs seeking
ratification of any changes made under this administrative mechanism.
Services are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract legally does not require City Council approval.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and reallocation of funds,funds are available in the current
operating budget,as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal 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 bk Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Barbara Asbury 7331