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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $500,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE "SHARING THE WARMTH"
PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUA41A.ATIVE 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount up to$500,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Atmos Energy Corporation, for the
purpose of supporting the"Sharing the Warmth"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 judgrnent 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 No. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:July 16, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/16/2013 Ordinance No. 20804.07-2013
DATE: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: C-26349
LOG NAME: 80ATMOS-STW-2013
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Atmos Energy Corporation for the "Sharing the Warmth" Program in
the Amount Up to $500,000.00, Authorize Execution of Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the
"Sharing the Warmth" Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from Atmos Energy Corporation for the "Sharing the Warmth"
Program in the amount up to $500,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the "Sharing the Warmth"
Program; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$500,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Atmos Energy Corporation developed the "Sharing the Warmth" Program (Program) as a supplement to
government and community aid programs designed to assist Atmos Energy customers in financial distress
to meet their gas utility related costs. The Program is funded by voluntary contributions from Atmos, its
customers, its employees and third parties.
The Parks and Community Services Department's Community Action Partners (CAP) Program has
received these Program funds and administered this Program since 2005. Atmos Energy has agreed to
allow the CAP to retain a 10 percent administrative fee to offset the costs of administering utility bill
assistance activities specific to Atmos Energy. Beneficiaries of the Program funds do not have to meet
federal poverty income guidelines, but they must be experiencing financial hardship and be the named
person or full-time resident on the natural gas account. The Program funds may also be used to replace
or repair the main customer-owned natural gas supply line(s) necessary to provide safe operation and
restore services.
The term of the Agreement will begin on the date of execution of the Agreement and end one year
thereafter. The Agreement will automatically renew on a year-to-year basis until terminated.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
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and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451804 080479632000 $500,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080479632XXX $500.000.00
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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