HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26174-05-2023ORDINANCE NO.26174-05-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $74,412.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES FOR
HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS; 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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $74,412.00, for the purpose of
funding rental assistance and services for homeless young adults.
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 cumulative of Ordinance 25773-09-2022 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Leslie L. Hunt (May 24, 202311:44 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 23, 2023
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/23/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0419
LOG NAME: 19RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS FUNDS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Acceptance of Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and Services Program -
Youth in the Amount of $74,412.00, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement, Authorize Execution of Subgrant Agreement with CitySquare to
Provide Rental Assistance and Case Management, Find that the Subgrant Agreement Serves a Public Purpose, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Ratify acceptance of grant and execution of contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing
and Services Program -Youth in the amount of $74,412.00;
Authorize the execution of subgrant agreement with CitySquare in an amount up to $74,412.00 to provide rental assistance and case
management to at least eight young people ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness;
Find that the subgrant agreement serves the public purpose of reducing youth homelessness and that adequate controls are in place; and
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in an
amount up to $74,412.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding rental assistance and services for homeless young adults.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) currently has a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Homeless
Housing and Services Program -Youth (HHSP-Youth). This program provides rental assistance and case management to young adults ages 18-24
who are experiencing homelessness.
TDHCA asked the City to accept additional funds that were unused by other cities from its 2021 HHSP-Youth program year budget. The City
accepted additional funds which allow more robust services to be provided to young adults.
The City subgrants 2023 HHSP-Youth and also the additional HHSP-Youth funds to CitySquare.
By approval of this Mayor and Council Communication, the City Council ratifies the acceptance of these additional grant funds in the amount of up
to $74,412.00 and ratifies the execution of the contract related to same. City Council further finds that funding the subgrant agreement will meet
the public purpose of helping to reduce youth homelessness and that adequate controls are in place through the contract to ensure that the public
purpose is carried out.
Upon acceptance, the grant will begin December 1, 2022. The Neighborhood Services Department will administer HHSP-Youth funds and monitor
the subgrantee.
An Assistant City Manager is authorized to execute the contracts.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating State 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 by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Tara Perez 2235
Expedited