HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 59545CSC No. 59545
RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT
WO TH AND KYRA LARAE WATTS
This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made
and entered into between the CITY OF FORT WO TH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal
corporation, acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
and Kyra Larae Watts ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively
referred to as the "parties."
WHEREAS, the City provides rental assistance in the form of monetary payment for a
defined portion of rent due paid directly to the landlord or management company of the property
so long as the landlord or property management agree to certain terms; and
WHEREAS, ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental
assistance program; and
WHEREAS, the City requires that landlords must enter into this Agreement in order to
receive the City's payment of the defined portion of Tenant's rent; and
WHEREAS, Agreement Documents shall consist of this Landlord Services Agreement
and Exhibit A — Copy of Tenant Lease, attached hereto and incorporated herein. In the event of
any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth
in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. It is
understood that City is not bound by any portion of Exhibit A and is only bound by the duties and
obligation set forth in this Landlord Services Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE the Parties in exchange for the benefit received from the other
Party's performance, agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenant has entered into an agreement with Landlord to rent a one -bedroom unit ("Lease").
The unit is located at ("Unit"), as more fully described
in Exhibit A.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on 5/22/2023 and shall expire on 5/22/2024, unless terminated
earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). The Parties shall have the option to
renew this Agreement by written agreement for additional one-year terms following City review
and approval of request by both Tenant and Landlord under the same terms and conditions,
provided however that the rental rate and any amounts payable by City shall be provided to the
City in writing for the new term at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the renewal term.
3. CO ENSATION.
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
3.1 Security Deposit
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit for the Unit to the Landlord in accordance with the
Tenant's lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Landlord will hold this security deposit during
the period the Tenant occupies the dwelling unit under the Lease. The Landlord shall comply with
state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits.
After the Tenant has moved from the dwelling unit, the Landlord may, subject to state and
local law, use the security deposit, including any interest on the deposit, as reimbursement for rent
or any other amounts payable by the Tenant under the Lease. The Landlord will give the Tenant a
written list of all items charged against the security deposit and the amount of each item. After
deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord shall promptly refund
the full amount of the balance to the Tenant.
The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit.
3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City
The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is $1200.00
per month for the Unit.
During the Initial Term, from May 22, 2023 to May 31, 2023, Tenant shall be
responsible for $0.00 per month for the Unit. Beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring April 30,
2024, the tenanshall be responsible for $264.00 of rent per month for the Unit. Beginning
May 1, 2024 and expiring May 22, 2024 the tenant shall be responsible for $187.00 of rent
per month for the Unit.
From May 22, 2023 to May 31, 2023, City shall be responsible for the prorated rent
amount of $387.00 for the Unit. Effective June 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, City shall pay
$936.00 toward the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit. From May 1, 2024 to May 22, 2024,
City shall be responsible for the prorated rent amount of $664.61 for the Unit ("City
Portion"). Neither City nor HUD assumes any obligation for the Tenant's Portion of the rent, or
for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is limited to
paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for
rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated by law or
in equity for any amount other than the City Portion.
Payment Conditions. The right of the Landlord to receive payments under this Agreement
shall be subject to compliance with all of the provisions of the Agreement. The Landlord shall be
paid under this Agreement on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due.
The Landlord's signature on this agreement shall be a certification that:
1. The Unit is in decent, safe and sanitary condition, and that the Landlord is providing
the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
2. The Unit is leased to and occupied by the Tenant named above in this Agreement.
3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the
Unit other than those identified in this Agreement.
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4. To the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the unit is used solely as the Tenant's
principal place of residence.
Overpayments. If the City determines that the Landlord is not entitled to any payments
received, in addition to other remedies the City may deduct the amount of the overpayment from
any amounts due the Landlord, including the amounts due under any other Rental Assistance
Agreement.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Termination of Tenancy: The Landlord may terminate its lease with the Tenant
only as authorized by and through and following applicable state and local laws. The Landlord
must give the Tenant at least 30 days' written notice of the termination and notify the City in
writing within two business days of notifying the Tenant. This may be done by providing City with
a copy of the required notice to the tenant. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the
date the tenant's lease terminates.
4.2 Termination of Landlord Services Agreement
4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in
the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing Landlord with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Landlord
of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except
as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated
prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Landlord the City Portion of the Total Rent for the
months the Tenant actually occupied the Unit and the Landlord complied with all of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement prior to the date of expiration or termination. City shall not be
obligated for any additional fees or expenses of any kind. If City has paid any portion of the City
Portion for a month that is after the effective date of termination of this Agreement, Landlord shall
refund that portion within thirty days of the effective date of termination by check made out to the
City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department In the event of any dispute arising out of
this Agreement, the only remedv Landlord may assert for anv claim, no matter the kind or
character, arising out of this Agreement is for the Citv Portion of the Tenant's Total Rent for the
months that Tenant occupied the unit and this Agreement was in effect.
5. HOUSING OUALITY STANDARDS AND LANDLORD -PROVIDED SERVICES
5.1 The Landlord agrees to maintain and operate the Unit and related facilities to provide
decent, safe and sanitary housing in accordance with 24 CFR Section 882.109, including
all of the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
5.2 The City shall have the right to inspect the Unit and related facilities at least annually, and
at such other times as may be necessary to assure that the Unit is in decent, safe, and
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sanitary condition, and is in compliance with applicable local codes, and that required
maintenance, services and utilities are provided.
5.3 If the City determines that the Landlord is not meeting these obligations, the City shall
have the right, even if the Tenant continues in occupancy, to terminate payment of the
City's Portion of the Total Rent and/or terminate the Agreement without any cost or
expense of any kind whatsoever to City.
6. FAIR HOUSING REOUIREMENT
6.1 Nondiscrimination. The Landlord shall not, in the provision of services or in any
other manner, discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, color, creed, religion,
sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status. The obligation of the Landlord to comply with
Fair Housing and Civil Rights Requirements inures to the benefit of the United States of America,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City, any of which shall be entitled
to involve any of the remedies available by law to redress any breach or to compel compliance by
the Landlord.
6.2 Cooperation in Compliance Reviews. The Landlord shall comply with the City and
with HUD in conducting Fair Housing and Civil Rights and other applicable compliance reviews
and complaint investigations pursuant to all applicable Fair Housing Law, civil rights statutes,
Executive Orders and all related rules and regulations.
6.3 Landlord, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and
successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of
Landlord's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law, including
City ordinances. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS
NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY LANDLORD, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH
CLAIM.
7. RIGHTS OF CITY IF LANDLORD BREACHES THE AGREEMENT
7.1 Any of the following shall constitute a breach of the Agreement:
(1) If the Landlord has violated any obligation under this Agreement; or
(2) If the Landlord has demonstrated any intention to violate any obligation
under this Agreement; or
(3) If the Landlord has committed any fraud or made any false statement in
connection with the Agreement, or has committed fraud or made any false
statement in connection with any Federal housing assistance program.
7.2 The City shall notify the Landlord in writing of its determination that a breach has
occurred, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. The notice to the
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landlord may, at the City's sole discretion, allow the Landlord a defined time period in which the
Landlord may take corrective action to remedy the breach.
7.3 The City's right and remedies for breach of this Agreement shall not be limited by
any provision of this Agreement and City shall be able to seek all remedies available under any
applicable laws.
8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
8.1 The City does not assume any responsibility for, or liability to, any person injured
as a result of the Landlord's action or failure to act in connection with the implementation of this
Agreement, or as a result of any other action or failure to act by the Landlord.
8.2 The Landlord is not the agent of the City and this Agreement does not create or
affect any relationship between the City and any lender to the Landlord, or any suppliers,
employees, contractors or subcontractors used by the Landlord in connection with this Agreement.
8.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any right of the Tenant or
a third party (other than HUD) to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to assess any claim
against HUD, the City or the Landlord under this Agreement.
9. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Landlord hereby warrants to City that Landlord has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Landlord's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Landlord hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in
writing.
9.2 Confidential Information. Landlord, for itself and its officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
9.3 Unauthorized Access. Landlord shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. Landlord shall notify City immediately if the security or
integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised,
in which event, Landlord shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate
with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully
cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
10. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final
payment under this Agreement, including any renewal terms, or the final conclusion of any audit
commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all
electronic records, of Landlord involving transactions relating to this Agreement as HUD or the
City may reasonably require at no additional cost to City or HUD. Landlord agrees that City or
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HUD shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Landlord facilities and shall
be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with
the provisions of this section. City or HUD shall give Landlord reasonable advance notice of
intended audits.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as
agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its
operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
servants, employees, consultants and subcontractor. Landlord acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondent superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees,
and Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Landlords and subcontractors. Landlord
further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint
enterprise between City and Landlord. It is further understood that City shall in no way be
considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Landlord or any officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractor of Landlord. Neither Landlord, nor any officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractor of Landlord shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Landlord shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf
of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor.
12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 LIABILITY - LANDLORD SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY AND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
12.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - LANDLORD HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANYAND
ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LANDLORD'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF
LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBLITY FOR ANY DAMA GES OF ANY KIND OR CHARA CTER
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TO THE UNIT RENTED TO THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OWNED BY
LANDLORD.
Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
13.1 Assicnment. Landlord shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Landlord under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement.
Landlord and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Landlord under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
13.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Landlord shall execute a
written agreement with Landlord referencing this Agreement under which sub Landlord shall agree
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Landlord shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Landlord agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work
performed at the Unit in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Landlord of any
violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Landlord shall immediately desist from
and correct the violation.
15. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of
the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
To LANDLORD:
Kyra Larae Watts
5954 Mountain Home Lane
Fort Worth, Texas 76131
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With copy to Fort Worth Neighborhood
Services Department, Attention: Compliance
Division at same address
16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
17. NO WAIVER.
The failure of City or Landlord to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Landlord's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on
any future occasion.
18. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If
any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement,
venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
19. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or
impaired.
20. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and Landlord shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including,
but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God,
acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar
causes.
21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision
of this Agreement.
22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
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Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement
or Exhibit A.
23. AMENDMENTS/ MODIFICATIONS/ EXTENSIONS.
No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party
hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative
of each party.
24. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Landlord, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained
herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void
to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
25. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an
original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or
computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the
same effect as an original.
26. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AND WARRANTY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
By signing this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition as defined in 24 CFR Section 882.109, and that the Landlord has the legal right to lease
the Unit during the term.
27. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Landlord shall notify City's Neighborhood Services Department, Compliance Division and
City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department, Purchasing Division,, in writing,
of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City
records. The president of Landlord or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change,
copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or
acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact
future invoice payments.
28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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Landlord acknowledges that CITY is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas
Public Information Act ("Act"). By executing this agreement, Landlord acknowledges that this
agreement will be publicly available on the CITY's website, and Landlord is therefore waiving
any claim of confidentiality, whether based in statute or the common law, to any and all materials
contained as part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or
attached hereto.
29. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT
ISRAEL
If Landlord has less than ten employees, this contract is for less than $100,000, or Landlord
does not meet the definition of a "company" under the applicable section of the Texas Government
Code, this provision shall not apply. Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270
of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The
terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section
808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Landlord certifies that
Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott
Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
30. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES
Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government
Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering
into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly
or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless
the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms
"boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter
2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the
extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City
that Landlord: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of this Agreement.
31. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND
AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES
Landlord acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited
from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to
be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm
trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
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Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter
2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord:
(1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association during the term of this Agreement.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Jun 7, 2023
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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: Julie C. Pena (Jun 1, 202314:46 CDT)
Name: Julie C. Pena
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
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Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 22-0569
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
Covv of Tenant's Lease
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property, except any such property which may be included within the Agreement. If despite
reasonable efforts the Landlord is unable to deliver full possession of the Premises on the date the
Agreement shall begin, the Landlord shall not be held liable to Tenant for any loss or damage, and
the Tenant shall not be liable to the Landlord for any rent until possession of the Premises is
delivered. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice if possession has not been
delivered within 5 days after the beginning of this Agreement. Upon
delivery of such notice all payments made by the Tenant pursuant to this Agreement shall be
immediately returned, all obligations of the Tenant and Landlord shall terminate, and this
Agreement shall become null and void and neither the Tenant nor the Landlord shall have any
further recourse or remedy against the other. The Tenant authorizes the Landlord to commence
any necessary proceedings in the name of the Tenant to recover possession.
OCCUPANCY, USE, ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTING
The Premises shall be used solely for residential purposes for the occupancy of
1 persons. The number of occupants shall not exceed limits
established by law, regulation or ordinance. Should the Tenant desire or anticipate a change in
occupancy of the Premises due to adoption, birth of a child or otherwise, the Tenant shall notify
the Landlord at least 5 days in advance of the changing event. The
Tenant shall not assign any of said Tenant's rights under this Agreement and shall not sublet all or
part of the Premises without prior written approval of the Landlord. If the Premises are part of a
condominium, apartment building or other multiple unit dwelling, the Tenant agrees to abide by
all rules and regulations governing such dwelling. The Tenant agrees not to use or permit the
Premises to be used for any improper or unlawful purpose and agrees to limit the use of the
Premises so that it does not disturb or interfere with the comfort, safety or enjoyment of other
tenants living nearby.
CLEANLINESS, ALTERATION & REPAIRS
The Tenant shall at all times maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition and in the
same condition as it was at the beginning of the tenancy, reasonable use and wear excepted. The
Landlord shall maintain and repair all fixtures, equipment and appliances included in the lease of
the Premise at the time the Agreement was made. The Tenant shall notify the Landlord or his/her
designated maintenance custodian at 1-805-377-0334 of any maintenance or repair
issues which require attention.
The Tenant shall not paint or wallpaper any part of the Premises without the Landlord's prior
written consent and approval, nor shall the Tenant make any interior or exterior alterations or
changes in the Premises. The Tenant shall not change any lock or re -key any lock without the prior
written approval and consent of the Landlord. Should a new lock be installed or an existing lock
be altered or re -keyed, the Tenant shall immediately deliver a duplicate key to the Landlord at
Tenant's sole expense.
The Tenant shall not install any washing machine, dryer, air conditioner, space heater, water bed
or fixture without the prior written authorization of the Landlord. Unless otherwise specified, any
lock or permanent fixture installed on the Premises with the authorization of the Landlord shall
become property of the Landlord upon the termination of this Agreement.
Prorated rent Monthly Rent-$1200/31 days in May 22,2023 through May 31, 2023=$38.71 x 10
days=$387 is the prorated
No object(s) shall be thrown from any porch, balcony or window, nor shall any object or item(s)
be kept or stored on, in or near any railing, fire escape or windowsill. The Tenant shall not place
or store any item(s) or property in any common area.
The Tenant shall be liable for any misuse of plumbing fixture, equipment or appliance, including
disposal of any rubbish or trash that damages any fixture or clogs any pipes. The Tenant shall
maintain any surrounding grounds for which the Tenant is given exclusive use, including any trees,
shrubbery, keeping same free of rubbish and weeds.
At the termination of this Agreement, the Tenant shall surrender to the Landlord the Premises with
all keys in the same condition as when they moved in, with the exception of reasonable normal use
and wear expected. Should the Tenant fail to return or to turn over all keys upon vacating the
Premises, the Landlord shall maintain the right to replace all locks and keys immediately at the
Tenant's sole cost and expense. The Tenant shall be responsible for all damages or losses caused
to the Premises by or through any willful or negligent act or actions of the Tenant, the Tenant's
guests or invitees, with the exception of any acts of God or any injury or loss caused by the
Landlord or for which the Landlord is statutorily liable.
FIRE & CASUALTY
In the event the Premises or any common area providing a necessary egress/access to the Premises
are damaged by fire or other casualty which materially interferes with the Tenant's use of or access
to the Premises, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If the Landlord has not exercised the
option to terminate, the rent shall be reduced to the fair rental value of the Premises until said
Premises are restored to its former condition. If the Landlord has not restored the Premises or
egress/access within 7 days, the Tenant may give notice of
termination of this Agreement to become effective at the end of the then current month.
INSURANCE
The Tenant shall have the obligation to procure and maintain any renter's insurance coverage on
personal property of the Tenant from fire or casualty.
PETS
ENTRY & INSPECTION
The Landlord or his/her agent(s) or designee(s) shall be permitted to enter the Premises at
reasonable times and with reasonable notice to the Tenant for the purpose of inspecting the
Premises, maintaining or repairing the Premises, ensuring compliance with any statute, code or
regulation; or the for purpose of showing the Premises to any real estate agent, appraiser,
mortgagee, prospective buyer, prospective tenant or inspector/contractor for prospective
buyer/tenant.
BREACH & ABANDONMENT
In the event that the Tenant breaches this Agreement by failure to pay rent when due or by non-
compliance with any term and condition of this Agreement, the Landlord may terminate this
Agreement by providing the Tenant with an advance 3 days written
Notice to Quit for nonpayment of rent pursuant to applicable law. Entry by Landlord shall not be
required before termination. Issuance of a notice pursuant to this paragraph shall be without waiver
or prejudice to any other right or remedy of the Landlord. In the event of such termination the
Tenant shall be obligated to pay the Landlord a sum equal to the balance of the rent due together
with (i) all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Landlord to restore the Premises to the
same condition as they were at the beginning of the Twelve Month Tenancy, including cleaning
and painting; (ii) moving and storage charges for any personal items of Tenant either required by
law to be moved and stored or in the discretion of the Landlord to be moved and stored; (iii) any
other damages permitted to be recovered; and (iv) interest at the legal rate from the date of the
breach, cost and attorney's fees. Delay or failure of the Landlord to commence legal proceedings
shall not constitute a waiver of any right or remedy.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Landlord from any injury, loss or
damage suffered by the Tenant or by any person visiting the Premises, or in any common area
during this Agreement, except for any injury, loss or damage which may be caused by the direct
negligence or unlawful act of the Landlord or for which the Landlord may be statutorily liable.
ATTORNEYS' FEES
In the event that the Landlord reasonably requires the services of an attorney to enforce the terms
of this Agreement or to seek to recover the possession of the Premises or recover for damages, the
Tenant shall be liable to pay the Landlord's reasonable attorneys' fee incurred and all costs, whether
or not a summary process action or other civil action is commenced or judgment is obtained.
NOTICES
All notices required or permitted to be made under this Agreement, including any notice of
violation of any terms and conditions, of law or the need for care, maintenance or repair, shall be
done so in writing and may be delivered by hand, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,
or sent by the United States Postal Service overnight Express Mail or other overnight delivery
service, addressed to the Landlord or Tenant or their authorized representative as set forth within
this section or to the Tenant at the Premises during the term of the tenancy.
Said notice shall be deemed to have been given delivery, or if sent by certified mail on the date of
delivery set forth in the receipt or in the absence of a receipt to be three (3) business days after
deposit or if sent by Express Mail or overnight mail or delivery, the next business day after
deposited with the overnight or delivery service, whether or not a signature is required or received.
Acceptance of any notice, whether by delivery or mail, shall be sufficient if accepted or signed by
a person having express or implied authority to receive same. Notice shall also be deemed adequate
if given in any other form permitted by law.
COPY OF AGREEMENT
The Landlord shall deliver a copy of this Agreement, duly executed by Landlord or his/her
authorizing agent, to Tenant within 2 days after a copy, hereof, has
been duly executed by the Tenant, and has been delivered to the Landlord.
REPRISALS PROHIBITED
The Landlord acknowledges that provisions of applicable law forbid a Landlord from threatening
to take or taking reprisals against any Tenant for seeking to assert his/her legal rights.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the aforementioned said parties hereunto and to another instrument
of like tenor, have set their hands and seals on the aforementioned effective date.
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGEND Fo
RT WORTH
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 8/9/2022 REFERENCE NO.: M&C 22-0569 LOG NAME: 19NS 2022-2023
ACTION PLAN
CODE: C TYPE: NON -CONSENT PUBLIC YES
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,124,648.00 to be
Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the
Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program,
Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program,
Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related
Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report City Staff: Sharon Burkley; b. Public Presentations; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2022-2023
Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $13,124,648.00 from the
Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency
Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs, and for
the use of program income from activities using prior years' federal grant funds;
2. Approve the City's 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to
particular programs and activities as detailed below;
3. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is
expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant
funds for the City's Priority Repair Program;
4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is
expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program
grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10
percent of the program income for administrative costs;
5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one year terms with the
agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2022-2023 for Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS grant funds, contingent upon receipt of funding, and satisfactory
completion of all federal regulatory requirements;
6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend the contracts for up to one year if an
agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion
of the program, or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided
any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and
all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds;
7. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,124,648.00 consisting of
$6,996,710.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $3,266,685.00 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program grant funds, $628,543.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant
funds, and $2,232,710.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, plus
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estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00, all subject to receipt of such
funds; and
8. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 17.29\
%, estimated total of $330,793.14.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth's (City's) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and
community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning
October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 for use of federal grant funds totaling
$13,124,648.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities
using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to benefit low -and
moderate -income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing
homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low- and moderate -income persons with
HIV/AIDS.
Staff developed initial recommendations for the allocation of the estimated funding from HUD based
on prior year's funding levels. One public hearing was held on April 27, 2022 to provide citizens the
opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award
amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 11, 2022.
These funding recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on June 7, 2022.
A 30-day public comment period was held from July 1, 2022 to August 1, 2022. Notice of this public
comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on June 26, 2022; in
the Weatherford Democrat on June 28, 2022; in the Hood County News and Wise County
Messenger on June 29, 2022; in Cleburne Times Review and La Vida News on June 30, 2022; and
in Glen Rose Reporter on July 1, 2022.
Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance
with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as part of the HUD required citizen
participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 13, 2022, and the second
public hearing is scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 9, 2022.
A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1, 2, and 3. A
Powerpoint presentation listing funding recommendations is also attached. The 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2022.
Indirect costs totaling approximately $330,793.14 could be charged to these grants, as the
Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 17.29\% in the City's most recent Cost
Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further
support the programs and services to assist low -to -moderate income citizens.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
For Program Year 2022-2023, it is recommended that the amount of $6,946,710.00 in CDBG funds
and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $6,996,710.00 be
allocated as follows:
• Public Services Agencies- $1,042,006.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate -income
persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons
• Housing Programs - $4,153,352.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program,
Cowtown Brush -Up, homebuyer and housing services, accessibility modifications for seniors and
persons with disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs
• Major Projects - $362,010.00: Includes funding for Southside Community Center improvements
• Administration - $1,389,342.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including
allocations for the Financial Management Services and Development Services Departments
• Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes up to $50,000.00 in funding for the City's
Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the
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Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject
to the City Council approval.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
For Program Year 2022-2023, it is recommended that the amount of $3,216,685.00 in HOME funds
and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $3,266,685.00 be
allocated as follows:
• Homebuyer Assistance Program - $129,623.50: Includes funding for down payment and closing
cost assistance for low- and moderate -income homebuyers
• Community Housing Development Organization - $707,430.00: HUD requires that a minimum of
15 percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDOs) for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Development Corporation of
Tarrant County (DCTC) for single-family infill development in the Polytechnic neighborhood. All
housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of
area median income (AMI), set by HUD.
• Major Projects - $2,057,963.00: Includes funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the affordable
housing project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of its Choice
Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant and funds ($1,057,963.00) allocated to the development of
permanent supportive housing.
• Administration - $321,668.50: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant
• Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program
and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME
program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over
the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority
activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
For Program Year 2022-2023, it is recommended that the amount of $2,232,710.00 in HOPWA funds
be allocated as follows:
• Public Service Agencies - $1,515,729.00
• Neighborhood Services Department - $650,000.00
• Administration - $66,981.00
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
For Program Year 2022-2023, it is recommended that the amount of $628,543.00 in ESG funds be
allocated as follows:
• Public Service Agencies - $581,403.00
• Administration - $47,140.00
CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that
contracts be executed with the public service & CDBG subrecipient agencies for the amounts shown
in the following tables:
Community Development Block Grant Contracts
AGENCY
Housing Channel
TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES
CONSOLIDATED
PLAN GOAL
Affordable Housing
Guardianship Services, Aging -In -Place
Inc.
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. Aging -In -Place
of Tarrant County gin g
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Homebuyer
Education and
$100,000.00
Housing Counseling
Services
Financial Exploitation
$70,000.00
Prevention Center
Home -Delivered
$72,006.00
Meals
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Meals -On -Wheels, Inc.
Aging
of Tarrant County
gin g -In -Place
Girls Incorporated of
Children/Youth
Tarrant County
Training and
Mentorship
United Community
Children/Youth
Centers, Inc.
Training and
Mentorship
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Children/Youth
Greater Tarrant County,
Training and
Inc.
Mentorship
Young Men's Christian
Children/Youth
Association of
Training and
Metropolitan Fort Worth
Mentorship
AB Christian Learning
Children/Youth
Center
Training and
Mentorship
Fortress Youth
Children/Youth
Development Center,
Training and
Inc.
Mentorship
The Presbyterian Night
Shelter of Tarrant
County, Inc.
The Ladder Alliance
Easter Seals North
Texas, Inc.
Homeless Services
Poverty Reduction
and Household
Stabilization
Poverty Reduction
and Household
Stabilization
The Women's Center of Poverty Reduction
Tarrant County, Inc. and Household
Stabilization
Center for Transforming Poverty Reduction
Lives and Household
Stabilization
CDBG Public Service Agencies Total
Rehabilitation,
Education and Accessibility
Advocacy for Citizens Improvements
with Handicaps DBA p
REACH, Inc.
United Way of Tarrant Accessibility
County Improvements
Fort Worth Area Habitat Preserve Aging
for Humanity, Inc. DBA Housing Stock
Transportation $50,000.00
Program
Leadership Program $75,000.00
Educational
Enrichment Program $100,000.00
After School Program $60,000.00
Y Achievers $50,000.00
After School Program $75,000.00
Fortress PreSchool
Moving Home Case
Management
Computer Skills
Training - Next Level
Program
Employment
Services
Working Families
Success
Level Up
Microenterprise
Accessibility
Improvements for
Low Income
Residents
Accessibility
Improvements for
Low Income Senior
Residents
Cowtown Brush Up
Paint Program
$50,000.00
$125,000.00
$70,000.00
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
$45,000.00
1�$1,042,006.00
$125,000.00
$50,000.00
$455,000.00
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Trinity Habitat for
Humanity
JCDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
AGENCY
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
PROGRAM
AIDS Outreach Administration, Supportive Services, Short -
Center, Inc. Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
(STRMU)
Tarrant County Administration, Facility -Based Operations,
Samaritan Housing, Supportive Services, Tenant -Based Rental
Inc. Assistance (TBRA)
TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS
Emergency Solutions Grant Contracts
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY 11 PROGRAM
The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant JIShelter
County, Inc.
Lighthouse for the Homeless DBA
Worth Place
The Salvation Army
Center for Transforming Lives
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS
$630,000.001
1$1,672,006.00
11 AMOUNT I
$429,850.00
$1,085,879.00
1�$1,515,729.00
11 AMOUNT
��$130,220.00�
��$176,000.00�
��$105,535.00�
11 $98,743.00
$70,905.00
II$581,403.00
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are
available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
Operations/Services
True Shelter
Operations/Services
Homelessness
Prevention
JlRapid Re -Housing
Shelter
Operations/Services
Each of these grants is an entitlement grant rather than a competitive grant received from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Entitlement grants provide funds to
agencies based on a formula, prescribed in legislation or regulation, rather than based on review.
These specific grants are allocated to the City of Fort Worth based on population size and per capita
income each year. The grants have been consistently awarded to the City since 1974 with the
inception of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974. The Emergency Shelter (renamed Solutions) Grant (ESG) was authorized
in 1987 through the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Program were authorized in 1990 through the Cranston -Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of
1990. With these grants, administrative and program delivery allocations support approximately 72
FTE positions in the Neighborhood Services Department, which is funded nearly 70\% with various
grants including these entitlement grants.
Positions funded with HUD Entitlement grants are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant
award being decreased or eliminated, Neighborhood Services Department would review programs
and services funded by the grants and determine a level of service and staffing that aligns with the
available funding. Alternative to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations.
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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, of 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.
TO
Fund Department ' Account Project Program Activity ' Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv: Fernando Costa (6122)
Oriqinatinq Department Head: Victor Turner (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley (5785)
ATTACHMENTS
19NS 2022-2023 ACTION PLAN 21001.docx (Public)
19NS ACTION PLAN 2022 Aqencv Form 1295 Forms.odf (CFW Internal)
Action Plan Budaet-Staff Recommendations Citv Council Work Session 060722.pdf (Public)
Secretary of State Aqencv Listinqs 2022-2023.odf (Public)
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