HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 59094CSC No. 59094
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY Or FORT WORTH
AND THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES
FOR THE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
This Agreement ("Agreement") is between the City of Fort Worth (the "City") and
Center for Transforming Lives ("CTL"), (collectively, the "Parties"). The Parties have reviewed
this Agreement and agree to the following:
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID- 19 a
worldwide pandemic;
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the American Rescue
Plan Act ("ARPA") to provide support to the State and local governments to respond to the
financial impacts of COVED-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("FRF FUNDS") authorized the
ARPA (C.F.D.A #21.027) are to be used to mitigate the ongoing effects of COVED-19 and
support the nation's pandemic recovery;
WHEREAS, the City has received FRF FUNDS to respond to the continuous impact of
COVID-19 as outlined in the Interim Final Rule promulgated by the Department of Treasury
("Treasury");
WHEREAS, Treasury has issued guidance for the use of FRF FUNDS in the form of
Frequently Asked Questions and will continue to issue guidance and clarification on the
appropriate use of these funds;
WHEREAS, the City and CTL find that FRF FUNDS distributed in accordance with this
Agreement shall meet the eligible uses outlined in the Treasury's Interim Final Rule, subsequent
final rule and additional guidance;
WHEREAS, the City and CTL find FRF FUNDS eligible for the property acquisition and
development of a centralized campus to improve access to childcare, healthcare, and workforce
development across Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the City and CTL find that the program(s) and related expenditures outlined
in this Agreement is/are eligible under current FRF FUNDS guidance and rules promulgated by
the U.S. Treasury and find that the program(s) outlined herein will mitigate the ongoing effects
of COVID-19 and support pandemic recovery in Tarrant County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Description of Services. CTL will purchase the property located at 2851 S.
Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, Texas ("Property"), to provide necessary capacity to serve residents
of the City and Tarrant County and house critical programs that will enhance the level of service
provided to residents. This capital acquisition will allow CTL to expand capacity, provide the
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local community with improve access to childcare, healthcare, and workforce development
across Tarrant County.
2. Pannen . The City shall make available an amount of up to Three Million Dollars
and 00/100 ($3,000,000.00) to CTL from the City's FRF FUNDS to reimburse CTL for purchase
of the Property, an expense related to eligible uses of FRF FUNDS as outlined in the Treasury's
Final Rule, reflected in Appendix B, and in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined
below:
a. The City approves and pays reimbursement requests within thirty (30)
days of receipt of a complete request. Errors in the reimbursement request, including
insufficient documentation, may result in payment delays. CTL is responsible for
submitting a complete and accurate reimbursement request, Payment is considered made
on the date postmarked.
b. Each reimbursement request must contain the following supporting
documentation:
i. Signed Request for Reimbursement (RFR) form;
ii. General Ledger (monthly, generated from CTL's accounting system)
coinciding with RFR;
iii. Timesheets and Payroll Reports (monthly, generated from CTL's payroll
system) if budget included personnel;
iv. Invoices of all other expenditures; and
v. Proof of payment of all expenditures.
3. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall become effective upon signature by
both Parties and shall continue in frill force and effect until December 31, 2023 unless terminated
earlier in accordance with this Agreement.
a. The City may immediately terminate this Agreement, without prior notice,
if CTL fails to perform any obligation found herein and the failure:
1. Creates a potential threat to health or safety: or
ii. Violated a law, ordinance, or regulation designed to protect health or
safety.
b. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause giving thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of notice to terminate, CTL shall
discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this Agreement and shall
proceed to promptly cancel all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders to
contracts are chargeable to this Agreement. Any and all assets purchased under this
agreement shall transfer to the City for purposes outlined herein.
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C. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a notice of termination, CTL agrees
to submit an invoice showing, in detail, the services performed under this Agreement up
to and including the date of termination.
d. In the event that either Party is unable to perform any of its obligation
under the Agreement or to enjoy any of the benefits because of natural disaster, global
pandemic, actions or decrees of governmental bodies or communication line failure not
the fault of the affected party (referred to as a "Force Majeure Event"), the party who has
been so affected immediately agrees to give notice to the other part and agrees to do
everything possible to resume performance. Upon receipt of such notice, the Agreement
is immediately suspended, If the period of nonperformance exceeds ten (10) calendar
days from the receipt of notice of the Force Majeure Event-, the Party whose ability to
perform has not been affected may terminate the Agreement immediately by giving
written notice to the other Party.
4. Amendment, This Agreement may not be amended without a written agreement;
however, CTL may move up to 10% of allocated funds within any budget category without
written approval of the City, except for Equipment or Indirect Cost budget line items, if the
movement is consistent with the budget in Appendix B. To move any amount over and above a
cumulative total of 10% of allocated funds within any budget category, CTL must submit a
written request to City and receive written approval of same.
5. Standards for Financial Management. In accordance with 2 CFR 200 —Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,
CTL will develop, implement and maintain financial management and control systems, which
include at a minimum accurate payroll, accounting and financial reporting records, cost source
documentation, effective internal and budgetary controls, and determination of reasonableness,
allowability and allocability of costs, and timely and appropriate audits and resolution findings.
CTL shall maintain an effective accounting system, which will:
i, Identify and record valid transactions;
ii. Record transactions to the proper accounting period in which transactions
occurred;
iii. Describe transactions in sufficient detail to permit proper classification;
iv. Maintain records that permit the tracing of fiends to a level of detail that
establishes that the funds have been used in compliance with contract
requirements;
v. Adequately identify the source and application of funds of each grant
contract; and
vi. Generate current and accurate financial reports in accordance with
contract requirements.
6. Right to Audit. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, CTL
agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement,
have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
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documents, papers, records, and communications of CTL involving transactions relating to this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. CTL agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary CTL facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City
shall give CTL reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Monitoring. CTL agrees that City will, until the expiration of the federal retention
period as referenced in 2 CFR 200.334, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable
times any directly pertinent books, papers, and records (hard copy, as well as computer generated
data) of the sub -recipient involving transactions related to this Agreement. This right to audit
also extends to any obligations assigned to any subcontracts or agreements formed between CTL
and any subcontractors to the extent that those subcontracts or agreements relate to fulfillment of
CTL obligations to the City under this Agreement. The CTL must agree that the City will have
access during normal working hours to all necessary facilities, staff, and workspace to conduct
audits. The City will provide the CTL with reasonable advance notice of intended audits. The
CTL must provide records within ten (10) business days or a mutually agreed upon timeline, The
CTL may withhold any information that it is mandated to withhold to comply with state or
federal law.
8. Allowable Costs. City payment to CTL does not preclude the City from
determining that certain costs were ineligible for reimbursement. If the City determines that a
cost the City has paid for is ineligible for reimbursement, the CTL will refund the ineligible
amount to the City. City will determine whether costs submitted by CTL are allowable and
eligible for reimbursement. If the City has paid fiends to CTL for unallowable or ineligible costs,
the City will notify CTL in writing, and CTL shall return the fiends to the City within thirty (30)
calendar days of the date of such written notice. The City may withhold all or part of any .
payments to CTL to offset reimbursement for any unallowable or ineligible expenditure that
CTL has not reftinded to the City, or if required financial report(s) are not submitted by the due
date(s).
9. Independent Single or Program Specific Audit. If CTL, within CTL's fiscal year,
expends a total amount of at least Seven Hundred Nifty Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($750,000.00) in federal funds awarded, CTL shall have a single audit or program -specific audit
in accordance with the 2 CFR 200. The $750,000.00 federal threshold amount includes federal
fiends passed through by way of State and local agency awards.
10. Equipment, Any purchase of equipment must be consistent With the Uniform
Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart D. Equipment acquired tinder this Agreement must be used
for the originally authorized purpose. Consistent with 2 CFR 200.313, any equipment acquired
using federal Rinds shall vest in the non -Federal entity.
a. Procedures for managing equipment must meet the following
requirements;
i. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the
property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of
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funding for the property, name of title holder, acquisition date, cost of the
property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the
Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including
the date of disposal and sale price of the property;
ii. A physical inventory of the property must be taken, and the results
reconciled with the property records at least once every two years;
iii. A control system mast be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to
prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft
must be investigated;
iv. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property
in good condition; and
Y. If the non -Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property,
proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible
return,
b. When original or replacement equipment acquired under this Agreement is
no longer needed or in use for the project or program outlined herein, CTL mast request
disposition instructions from the City.
11. Performance Measurement and Regular Reportlnn. CTL shall provide monthly
reports to the City as outlined in Appendix C. Additional measures may be established and
reported on as mutually agreed to by CTL and the City. CTL will submit fiscal, progress,
programmatic, and other reports as requested by the City in the approved format.
12. Department and System for Award Management. CTL is not entitled to receive
payment under this Agreement for sei vices performed by any personnel who have been
excluded, debarred, or suspended under a federal program, unless given explicit permission by
the City. CTL agrees to maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management
(SAM.gov).
13. Non: Appropriation of Funds. The City and CTL will use best efforts to
appropriate sufficient funds to support obligations under this Agreement. However, in the event
that sufficient funds are not appropriated by either party's governing body, and as a result, that
party is unable to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, that party (i) shalI promptly notify
the other party in writing and (R) may terminate this Agreement, effective as of the last day for
which sufficient funds have been appropriated.
14. Independent Contractors. It is understood that any relationship created by this
Agreement between the Parties shall be that of independent contractors. Under no circumstances
shall either Party be deemed an employee of the other nor shall either Party act as an agent of the
other Party. Any and all joint venture, joint enterprise, or partnership status is hereby expressly
denied, and the Parties expressly state that they have not formed expressly or impliedly a joint
venture, joint enterprise, or partnership.
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15. Subcontracting Autliority, CTL may enter into contracts as necessary for the
performance of the scope of services outlined in this Agreement. CTL agrees to comply with all
applicable purchasing laws in choosing subcontractors and executing any contracts pursuant to
this Agreement.
16. Documentation. CTL shall keep and maintain, for a period not less than five (5)
years after December 3151, 2026, any and all records relating to use of the FRF FUNDS described
herein.
17. Form 1295 Compliance, CTL acknowledges and agrees that it has fully,
accurately, and completely disclosed all interested parties and has acknowledged the
completeness of this disclosure by filing Form 1295, attached as Appendix D, with the Texas
Ethics Commission as required by law. %
1$. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be
deemed to have been given when personally delivered, or if mailed, seventy-two (72) hours after
deposit of the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified, or registered, return
receipt requested, properly addressed to the Parties hereto at the respective addresses set forth
below, or at such other addresses as they shall specify by written notice delivered to the
following addresses:
TO THE CITY: TO CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES:
Robert Sturns
1150 S. Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Carol Klocek
t l t,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
19. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and
enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but
that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall
be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
20. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State
of Texas, This exclusive venue for any action arising out of, in connection with, or in any way
relating to this Agreement shall be in a state of federal court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant
County, Texas.
21, Entire Agreement, This Agreement represents the entire understanding between
the Parties and supersedes all prior representations.
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Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
City: CTL:
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William Johnson (Mail, 202308:47 CST) /
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Name: William Johnson Name: Carol Klocek
Title: Assistant City Manager Title: Executive Director & CEO
Mar 1, 2023
Date: Date: 2
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name: Robert Sturns
Title: Economic Development Director
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name: John B. Strong
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 22-0268 (April 12, 2022)
23-0011 (January 10, 2023)
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.
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By:
Name: Robert Sturns
Title: Economic Development Director
City Secretary:
By:
Name
Title:
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Jannette Goodall
City Secretary
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APPENDIX A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) will purchase the property located at 2851 S.
Riverside Drive. This facility is located within the 76119-zip code which has one of the highest
poverty rates in Tarrant County, The proposed redevelopment will restore both the building and
the surrounding land to create a hub for services, such as early childhood education and
economic opportunity. The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, have identified a need to
partner on the establishment of this centralized campus to improves access to childcare,
healthcare and workforce development among those populations that have been disproportionally
impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting recession,
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APPENDIX B
PROGRAM BUDGET
Program Budget: , 2023 to December 31, 2023
Category
Total Program Budget
Persomiel
$
Fringe
$
Travel
$
E ui merit
$
Supplies
$
Contractual
$
Other:
$
Total
$
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APPENDIX C
EVALUATION MATRIVREPORTING
Required Reporting Dates;
Quarterly Repit Periods
Report Due
First
Jul 1- Sept 30
Oct 15
Second
Oct 1- Dec 31
Jan 15
Third
Jati I- Mar 31
Aril 15
Fourth
April 1- Jura 30
July 15
Annual Report Periods
Report Due Date
Year 1
, 2023-
2023
December 31, 2023
,
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APPENDIX D
FORM 1295
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1.295
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Complete Nos. 1, 4 and 6 if there are Interested parties,
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no Interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
2022-853683
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
Center for Transforming Lives
Fort Worth, TX United States
Date Filed:
02/23/2022
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form Is
being filed.
City of Fort Worth
Date Acknowledged:
g Provide tho Identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under tine contract.
17 ARPA CTL
Capital for portion of building costs for a new Child Development Center & Economic Mobility Center to improve access to services
for women with children living in poverty and homelessness
4
Name of interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(cheek applicable)
Controlling
I Intermediary
Klocek, Carol
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Lydick, Scott
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Ritsch, Fritz
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Terrell, Megan
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
T--
5 Check only if there is NO interested Party. El
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Carol Klocek and my date of birth is April 26, 1967
My address is 3713 Echo Trait Port Worth TX 76109 U.S.
(street) (city) (slate) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Is true and correct.
Executed in Tarrant County, State of on the 23rd day of February 2022
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/12/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0268
LOG NAME: 17ARPA CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Approve Allocation of $3,000,000.00 in Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Center
For Transforming Lives to Develop a Centralized Campus to Improve Access to Childcare, Healthcare and Workforce Development
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the allocation of up to $3,000,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act, Subtitle M (Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Center For Transforming Lives to develop a centralized campus to increase
access to childcare, healthcare and workforce development across Tarrant County.
DISCUSSION:
The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) intends to complete an adaptive reuse of a 1950's era structure, located at 2851 S. Riverside Drive. This
facility is located within the 76119-zip code which has one of the highest poverty rates in Tarrant County, which is located in the qualified Census
Tract Code 103800. The proposed redevelopment will restore both the building and the surrounding land to create a hub for services, such as early
childhood education and economic opportunity. The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, have identified a need to partner on the establishment
of this centralized campus to improves access to childcare, healthcare and workforce development among those populations that have been
disproportionally impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting recession.
The facility will serve low to moderate income families in need of increased housing stability, affordable quality childcare, increased economic
security and/or improved mental health. In order to address these issues, CTL will provide the following services at the facility:
• Improved access to childcare: The new facility will offer care for up to 120 children, including those who qualify for Head Start or Early
Head Start as well as traditional childcare, with expansive natural playgrounds.
• Improved access to quality behavioral healthcare: CTL's behavioral health providers are licensed through Medicaid and CHIP and the
new facility will offer state of the art therapeutic spaces for child therapy, as well as individual and group therapies.
• Expanded workforce development opportunities: CTL's new Economic Mobility Center, included within the facility, will offer free drop -in
child care so that women may attend classes, interviews and coaching services without childcare as an access barrier.
• Strengthen Fort Worth Businesses: The Economic Mobility Center will also offer ample space for individual and group business
coaching and education, along with incubator and accelerator services. In additional to these services, the space will facilitate meetings with
mentors, provide areas for interviews with local employers and meeting spaces for small business development. Business growth will be
encouraged through a Small Business Fund for entrepreneurs, which will be funded through CTL.
Upon execution of the Agreement, the City will make available a payment in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to CTL from the City's FY22 ARPA funds
for expenses related to eligible uses associated with the construction of the core and building improvements of the campus. A second payment of
$1,500,000.00 from the City's FY23 ARPA funds for eligible expenses associated with the construction of the core and building improvements will
be provided to CTL for a total amount of $3,000,000.00. The proposed opening of the facility is estimated to be in the Fall of 2024.
Allocation of ARPA Subtitle M Funding
Responding to the negative health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is a specifically identified use of ARPA dollars under
Section 603(c)(1)(A) of Title VI of the Social Security Act (added by ARPA). Treasury Department guidance specifically notes that these Fiscal
Recovery Funds can be deployed for a broad range of uses to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on local residents and accelerate the community's
recovery from the pandemic. The intended outcomes of this program will be to deliver increased access to childcare, healthcare and workforce
development.
Providing matching funds for eligible joint projects with other agencies was also determined to be a qualified priority by City Management for
ARPA funding as approved by the City Council in Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 21-0445 on June 22, 2021. ARPA funds must be
committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.
Approval of this M&C will allocate $1,500,000.00 for FY2022 and $1,500,000.00 for FY2023 in the American Rescue Plan Act project in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund budget. Necessary reporting and documentation requirements will be followed to ensure the City can comply with
all reporting requirements of the ARPA legislation.
The following chart reflects the current status for allocation of the City's ARPA funding under Subtitle M and incorporates each ARPA M&C on the
October 19, 2021 Council Agenda:
M&C's
Total CFW ARPA Subtitle M
$173,745,090.00
21-0445
Funding
Allocations Approved To-
$6,000,000.00
21-0794 25ARPA-VFW-TDG
Date
Allocations Approved To-
$1,000,000.00
21-0805 13ARPA-ADMINISTRATION
Date
Allocations Approved To-
$4,245,533.42
21-0810 17ARPA ALLOCATIONS EVANS & ROSEDALE
Date
REDEVELOPMENT
Allocations Approved To-
$30112629
.
22-0112 17AMEND ARPA ALLOCATIONS EVANS & ROSEDALE
Date
,
REDEVELOPMENT
Allocations Approved To-
$2,400,000.00
F-0811 17ARPA ALLOCATIONS UNTHSC TECHSTARS
Date
Allocations Approved To-
$10,100,000.00
21-0814 19ARPA ALLOCATIONS TO HOUSING AND HUMAN
Date
SERVICES PROJECTS
Allocations Approved To-
$3,000,000.00
21-0809 19ARPA ALLOCATION CDFI FRIENDLY AMERICA
Date
Allocations Approved To-
Date
$300,000.00
21-0820 25ARPA-WRMC MURAL PLAQUES
Allocations Approved To-
Date
$6,400,000.00
F-O935 21ARPA-PEG FUNDING -FUTURE CITY HALL
Allocations Approved To-
$8,000,000.00
F-OO908 23ARPA-VACC I NATIONS AND TESTING
Date
Allocations Approved To-
Date
$4,560,000.00
21-0913 25ARPA-PED CAPITAL RESTORE
— —
Allocations Approved To-
$52,000,000.00
21-0934 21ARPA-FWCC EXPANSION FUNDING & PROJECT
Date
MANAGEMENT
Pending Allocation
$3,000,000.00
17ARPA CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES (This M&C)
Remaining Unallocated
I
72,438,430.29
Balance
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds are available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Economic Development Department shall be responsible for ensuring that only
expenditures allowable under the American Recovery Plan Act are charged to this funding source.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Reginald Zeno 8517
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sturns 2663
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/10/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0011
LOG NAME: 17ARPA AMEND ALLOCATION CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Amend Mayor & Council Communication 22-0268 to Allow an Allocation of $3,000,000.00 in Funds from American Rescue Plan Act State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds with the Center for Transforming Lives to be used for Property Acquisition in the Development of a Centralized
Campus to Improve Access to Childcare, Healthcare and Workforce Development Across Tarrant County
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council Amend Mayor & Council Communication 22-0268 to allow an allocation of $3,000,000.00 from the
American Rescue Plan Act, Subtitle M (Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) to be used for property acquisition.
DISCUSSION:
On April 12, 2022, the City Council approved Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 22-0268 which allocated $3,000,000.00 in funds from the
American Rescue Plan Act, Subtitle M (Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) with the Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) for the
adaptive reuse of a 1950's era structure, located at 2851 S. Riverside Drive. This facility is located within the 76119-zip code which has one of the
highest poverty rates in Tarrant County. The proposed redevelopment will restore both the building and the surrounding land to create a hub for
services, such as early childhood education and economic opportunity. The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, have identified a need to partner
on the establishment of this centralized campus to improves access to childcare, healthcare and workforce development among those populations
that have been disproportionally impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting recession.
The facility will serve low to moderate income families in need of increased housing stability, affordable quality childcare, increased economic
security and/or improved mental health. In order to address these issues, CTL will provide the following services at the facility:
• Improved access to childcare: The new facility will offer care for up to 120 children, including those who qualify for Head Start or Early
Head Start as well as traditional childcare, with expansive natural playgrounds.
• Improved access to quality behavioral healthcare: CTL's behavioral health providers are licensed through Medicaid and CHIP and the
new facility will offer state of the art therapeutic spaces for child therapy, as well as individual and group therapies.
• Expanded workforce development opportunities: CTL's new Economic Mobility Center, included within the facility, will offer free drop -in
child care so that women may attend classes, interviews and coaching services without childcare as an access barrier.
• Strengthen Fort Worth Businesses: The Economic Mobility Center will also offer ample space for individual and group business
coaching and education, along with incubator and accelerator services. In additional to these services, the space will facilitate meetings with
mentors, provide areas for interviews with local employers and meeting spaces for small business development. Business growth will be
encouraged through a Small Business Fund for entrepreneurs, which will be funded through CTL.
Under the previously approved M&C, the City's portion of ARPA funding would be used for eligible expenses related to the construction of the core
and building improvements of the campus. CTL has now requested that the City's portion of the funds be used for acquisition of the property. The
total acquisition costs of the property are $6,759,678.00 and in order to close on New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) for the redevelopment of the
site, CTL will need to have all sources of funding in place. By allowing the City funds to be used for the property acquisition, CTL will avoid having to
secure a bridge loan for the NMTC application. Under the revised terms a single payment of $3,000,000.00 would be made to CTL from the City's
FY23 ARPA funds. The proposed opening of the facility is estimated to be in the Fall of 2024.
Responding to the negative health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is a specifically identified use of ARPA dollars under
Section 603(c)(1)(A) of Title VI of the Social Security Act (added by ARPA). Treasury Department guidance specifically notes that these Fiscal
Recovery Funds can be deployed for a broad range of uses to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on local residents and accelerate the community's
recovery from the pandemic. The revision of the funding use towards facility purchase would remain an allowable use of ARPA dollars.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sturns 2663