HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 58928CSC No. 58928
RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WO TH AND
HEMPHILL SAMARITAN, LP
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 HEMPHILL SAMARITAN, LP ("Landlord"), acting by and through DEBORAH
WASHINGTON, its authorized representative, 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 2 bedroom apartment
("Lease"). The unit is located at ("Unit"),
as more fully described in Exhibit A.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on February 01, 2023 and shall expire on January 31, 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
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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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. COMPENSATION.
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 City
The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is $977.00
per month for the Unit.
The Tenant, during the Initial Term, shall be responsible for $128.00 of rent per month for
the Unit.
During the Initial Term, and until either this Agreement expires or Landlord is notified by
City otherwise, City shall pay $849.00 toward the Tenant's Total Rent 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.
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3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the
Unit other than those identified in this Agreement.
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 remedy Landlord may assert for any claim, no
matter the kind or character, arising out of this Agreement is for the City Portion of the Tenant's
Total Rent for the months that Tenant occupied the unit and this Agreement was in effect.
5. HOUSING QUALITY 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.
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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
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.
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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
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
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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 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
ANYAND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCL UDING 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, SERVANTSAND EMPLOYEES, FROMANDAGAINSTANYAND
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
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MALFEASANCE OF LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES.
LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITYOR RESPONSIBLITYFOR ANYDAMAGES OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER
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 Assignment. 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,
Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
To LANDLORD:
HEMPHILL SAMARITAN, LP
Assistant City 929 HEMPHILL STREET
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
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.
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22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
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
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or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely
impact future invoice payments.
28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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 -
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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 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:
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By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Feb 24, 2023
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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.
Name: Cyndee Garza
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
Name: Victor Turner APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
Title: Director, LEGALITY:
Neighborhood Services Department
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Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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Name: Deborah Washington
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Jessika Williams (Feb 24, 2023 15:36 CST)
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
Copy of Tenant's Lease
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:� , This Lease is valid only iffilled out before January 1, 2024.
TEX AS AMicI\II-A, I. ASst WIA I"ION Apartment Lease Contract
1111121111111 This is a binding contract. Read carefully before signing.
This Lease Contract ("Lease") is between you, the resident(s) as listed below and us. The terms "you" and "your" refer to all residents.
The terms "we," 'us," and "our" refer to the owner listed below.
PARTIES
Residents
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Owner Hemphill Samaritan LP
Occupants Atarah Gordon
7(Par.
Fpartment1205 City: Fort Worth State: TX Zip: 76104
ar rm. Begins: 02/01/2023 Ends at11:59p.m.on* 01/31/2024
C. Monthly Base Rent (Par. 3)
E. Security Deposit (Par. 5)
F. Notice of Termination or Intent to Move Out (Par. 4)
Aminimum of 30 days'writtennotice of
$ 977.00
$ 250.00
termination or intent to move out required at end of initial Lease
term or during renewal period
Note that this amount does not
include anyAnimal Deposit, which
Ifthe number of days isn't filled in, notice of at least 30 days
ed Rent
would be reflected in an Animal
is required.
$
Addendum.
rOduer the remainderoflst
or
d month
G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3)
Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee
Cl b/o of one month's monthly base rent or ❑ %of one month's monthly base rent for days or
®$ 35.00 ❑ $ 0.00 for _ days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m. on the 5 th (3rd or greater) day of the month
H. Returned Check or Rejected
J. Optional Early Termination Fee (Par. 7.2)
K. Animal Violation Charge (Par. 12.2)
Initial charge of$ 100.00 per animal (not
Payment
Y
$
to exceed $100 per animal) and
Notice of days is required.
Youare noteligible for early termination if
you are in default.
$ 35.00
A daily chargeof$ 10.00 peranimal
(not to exceed $10 per day per animal)
I. Reletting Charge (Par.7.1)
Fee must be paid no later than
A reletting charge of $ 830.45
days after you give us notice
(notto exceed85% ofthe highest
Ifvoluesore blank or'0,"then this section does
monthly Rent during the Lease term)
not apply.
may be charged in certain default
situations
L.Additional Rent- Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately for these items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda,
Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Animal rent $ 0.00 Cable/satellite $ Trash service $
Internet $ Package service $ Pest control $
Storage $ Stormwater/drainage $ Washer/Dryer $
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
M. Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, electricity, trash/recycling, utility billing fees and other
items as outlined in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Utility Connection Charge or Transfer Fee: $ (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days ofwritten notice (Par.3.5)
Special Provisions. See Par.32 or additional addenda attached. The Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us.
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LEASETERMS r CONDITIONS
1. Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease:
1.1. "Residents" are those listed in "Residents" above who sign
the Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment.
1.2. "Occupants" are those listed in this Lease who are also autho-
rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign the Lease.
1.3. "Owner" may be identified by an assumed name and is the
owner only and not property managers or anyone else.
1.4. "Including" in this Lease means "including but not limited to."
1.5. "Community Policies" are the written apartment rules and
policies, including property signage and instructions for
care of our property and amenities, with which you, your
occupants, and your guests must comply.
1.6. "Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly
recurring fixed charges.
2. Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as a
private residence only.
2.1. Access. In accordance with our Community Policies, you'll
receive access information or devices for your apartment
and mailbox, and other access devices including:
2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you
relating to the apartment are only approximations or
estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary.
2.3. Representations. You agree that designations or accredi-
tations associated with the property are subject to change.
Rent. You mustpayyourRent on or before the Ist day of each
month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions
regarding the payment of Rent and you agree not paying Rent on
or before the 1st of each month is a material breach of this Lease.
3.1. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner
and place we specify in accordance with our Community
Policies. Cash is not acceptable without ourprior written
permission. You cannot withhold or offset Rent unless
authorized by law. We may, at our option, require at any
time that you pay Rent and other sums due in one single
payment by any method we specify.
3.2. Application of Payments. Payment of each sum due is an
independent covenant, which means payments are due
regardless of our performance. When we receive money,
other than water and wastewater payments subject to
government regulation, we may apply it at our option and
without notice first to any of your unpaid obligations, then
to accrued rent. We may do so regardless of notations on
checks or money orders and regardless of when the
obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are
due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have
to accept any payments.
3.3. Late Fees. Ifwe don't receive your monthly base rent in full
when it's due, you must pay late fees as outlined in Lease Details.
3.4. Returned Payment Fee. You'II pay the fee listed in Lease
Details for each returned check or rejected electronic
payment, plus initial and daily late fees if applicable, until
we receive full payment in an acceptable method.
3.5. Utilities and Services. You'll pay for all utilities and services,
related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due
and as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are
provided may be changed during the Lease term if the
change applies to all residents.
If your electricity is interrupted, you must use only battery -
operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any
utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut off or
switched for any reason —Including disco nnectl on for not
paying your bills —until the Lease term or renewal period
ends. If a utility is individually metered, it must be connected
in your name and you must notify the provider of your move -
out date. If you delay getting service turned on in your name
by the Lease's start date or cause it to be transferred back into
our name before you surrender or abandon the apartment,
you'll be Ilable for the charge listed above (not to exceed $50
per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost ofthe
utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you.
If your apartment is individually metered and you change
your retail electric provider, you must give us written notice.
You must pay all applicable providerfees, including any fees
to change service back into our name afteryou move out.
3.6. Lease Changes. Lease changes are onlyallowed during the
Lease term or renewal period ifgoverned by Par.10, specified
in Special Provisions in Par. 32, or by a written addendum or
amendment signed by you and us. At or after the end of the
initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at
least 5 days plus the number of days' advance notice contained
in Box F on page 1 in writing from us to you. Your new Lease,
which may include increased Rent or Lease changes, will begin
on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without
needing your signature) unless you give us written move -out
notice under Par. 25, which applies only to the end of the current
Lease term or renewal period.
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Automatic Lease Renewal and Notice of Termination. This Lease
will automatically renew month -to -month unless either party gives
written notice of termination or intent to move out as required by Par.
25 and specified on page 1. Ifthe number of days isn'tBlled in, no-
tice ofatleast30 days is required.
Security Deposit. The total security depositfor all residents is due
on or before the date this Lease is signed. Any animal deposit will be
designated in an animal addendum. Security deposits may not be ap-
plied to Rent without our prior written consent.
5.1. Refunds and Deductions. You must give us your advance
notice of move out as provided by Par. 25 and forwarding
address in writing to receive a written description and
Itemized list of charges or refund In accordance with our
Community Policies and as allowed bylaw, we may deduct
from yoursecuritydeposit anyamounts due under the
Lease. Ifyou move out early or in ►esponse to a notice to
vacate you'Ilbellablefor rekeyingcharaes.Upon receipt of
your move -out date and forwarding address in writing, the
security deposit will be returned (less lawful deductions)
with an itemized accounting of any deductions, no later than
30 days after surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide
otherwise. Any refund maybe by one paymentjointly payable
to all residents and distributed to anyone resident we choose,
or distributed equally among all residents.
Insurance. Ourinsurance doesn't cover the loss of o►damage to
yourpersonal property. You will be required to have liability insur-
ance as specified in our Community Policies or Lease addenda un-
less otherwise prohibited by law. Ifyou have insurance covering the
apartment or your personal belongings at the time you or we suffer
or allege a loss, you agree to require your insurance carrier to waive
any insurance subrogation rights. Even if not required, we urge you
to obtain your own Insurance for losses due to theft, fire, flood, water,
pipe leaks and similar occurrences. Most renter's insurance policies
don't cover losses due to a flood.
Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter-
minated early except as provided in this Lease.
7.1. Reletting Charge. You'll be liable for a reletting charge as
listed in Lease Details, (notto exceed 85%ofthe highest
monthly Rent during the Lease term) if you: (A) fail to move in,
or fail to give written move -out notice as required in Par. 25;
(B) move out without paying Rent in full for the entire Lease
term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because
ofyour default; or (D) arejudicially evicted.The reletting
charge Is not a termination, cancellation or buyoutfee and
does not release you from your obligations under this Lease,
including liability for future or past -due Rent, charges for
damages or other sums due.
The reletting charge is a liquidated amount covering only
part of our damages —for our time, effort, and expense in
finding and processing a replacement resident. These
damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain —particularly
those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising,
showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros-
pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator -service fees.
You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate
of our damages and that the charge is due whether or not our
reletting attempts succeed.
7.2. Early Lease Termination Procedures. In addition to your
termination rights referred to in 7.3 or 8.1 below, ifthis provision
applies under Lease Details, you may terminate the Lease
prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of the following
occur. (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give us written
notice of early termination, pay the early termination fee and
specifythe date by which you'll move out; (b) you are not in
default at any time and do not hold over, and (c) you repay all
rent concessions, credits or discounts you received during the
Lease term. Ifyou are in default, the Lease remedies apply.
7.3. Special Termination Rights. Youmayhave the rightunder
Texas law to terminate the Lease earlyin certain situations
involving military deployment or transfer, familyviolence,
certain sexual offenses, stalking ordeath ofasole resident.
Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for any delay of your
occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning, or a previous
resident's holding over.This Lease will remain in force subject to
(1) abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and (2) your right
to terminate the Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement
and Lease termination do not apply ifthe delay is for cleaning or re-
pairs that don't preventyou from moving Into the apartment.
8.1. Termination. If we give written notice to you of a delay in
occupancy when or after the Lease begins, you may termi-
nate the Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice.
If we give you written notice before the date the Lease begins
and the notice states that a construction or other delay is
expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to
occupy on a specific date, you may terminate the Lease within
7 days after receiving written notice.
After proper termination, you are entitled only to refund of
any deposit(s) and any Rent you paid.
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i. Care of Unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse
us for loss, damage, consequential damages, government fines or
charges, or cost of repairs or service in the apartment community
because of a Lease or Community Policies violation; improper use,
negligence, or other conduct by you, your invitees, your occupants,
or your guests; or, as allowed bylaw, any other cause not due to our
negligence or fault, except for damages by acts of God to the extent
they couldn't be mitigated by your action or inaction.
Unless damage or wastewaterstoppage is due to ournegligence,
we're notliable far —and you must pay for —repairs and replace-
ments occurring during the Lease term orrenewal period, includ-
ing. (A) damage from wastewaterstoppages caused byimproper
objects in lines exclusivelyserving your apartment; (B) damage to
doors, windows, or screens, and (C) damage from windows or doors
left open.
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ESIDENTLIFE
10. Community Policies. Community Policies become partofthe
Lease and must be followed. We may make changes, including addi-
tions, to our written Community Policies, and those changes can be-
come effective immediately if the Community Policies are distributed
and applicable to all units in the apartment community and do not
change the dollar amounts in Lease Details.
10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any
photograph, likeness, image or video taken ofyou while
you are using property common areas or participating in
any event sponsored by us.
10.2. Disclosure of Information. At our sole option, we may,
but are not obligated to, share and use information related
to this Lease for law -enforcement, governmental, or business
purposes. At our request, you authorize any utility provider to
give us information about pending or actual connections or
disconnections of utility service to your apartment.
10.3. Guests. We may exclude from the apartment community
any guests or others who, in our solejudgment, have been
violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community
Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors,
or owner representatives. We may also exclude from any
outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show
photo identification or refuses to identify himself or
herself as a resident, an authorized occupant, or a guest of
a specific resident in the community.
Anyone not listed in this Lease cannot stay in the
apartment for more than 4 days in one week
without our prior written consent, and no more than twice
that many days in any one month. Ifthe previous space
isn't filled in, 2 days total per week will be the limit.
10.4. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must
notify us within 15 days if you or any of your occupants:
(A) are convicted of any felony, (B) are convicted of any
misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence to
another person, or destruction of property, or (C) register as a
sex offender. Informing us of a criminal conviction or
sex -offender registration doesn't waive any rights we may
have against you.
10.5. Odors and Noise. You agree that odors, smoke and
smells including those related to cooking and everyday
noises or sounds are all a normal part of a multifamily
living environmentand that it is impractical for us to
prevent them from penetrating your apartment.
11. Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourself in a law-
ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting
with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any
acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or
conduct by you, your occupants or guests is a breach of this Lease.
You must use customary diligence in maintaining the apartment,
keeping it in a sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the
common areas. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly. You will
use your apartment and all other areas, including any balconies, with
reasonable care. We may regulate the use of passageways, patios,
balconies, porches, and activities in common areas.
11.1. Prohibited Conduct. You, your occupants, and your guests
will not engage in certain prohibited conduct, including the
following activities:
(a) criminal conduct; manufacturing, delivering, or
possessing a controlled substance or drug parapher-
nalia; engaging in orthreatening violence; possessing
a weapon prohibited by state law; discharging a firearm
in the apartment community, or, except when
allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife,
or other weapon in the common area, or in a way that
may alarm others;
(b) behaving in aloud, obnoxious or dangerous manner;
(c) disturbing or threatening the rights, comfort, health, safety,
or convenience of others, including us, our agents, or our
representatives;
(d) disrupting our business operations;
(e) storing anything in closets containing water heaters or
gas appliances;
(f) tampering with utilities or telecommunication
equipment;
(g) bringing hazardous materials into the apartment
community;
(h) using windows for entry or exit;
(1) heating the apartment with gas -operated appliances;
(j) making bad -faith or false allegations against us or our
agents to others,
(k) smoking of any kind, that is not in accordance with our
Community Policies or Lease addenda;
@ using glass containers in or near pools; or
(m) conducting any kind of business (including child-care
services) in your apartment or in the apartment
community —except for any lawful business
conducted 'at home" by computer, mail, ortelephone if
customers, clients, patients, employees or other
business associates do not come to your apartment
for business purposes.
12. Animals. No living creatures ofanykindare allowed, even tempo-
rarily, anywhere in the apartment orapartment community un-
less we've given written permission. If we allow an animal, you must
sign a separate Animal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad-
dendum, pay an animal deposit and applicable fees and additional
monthly rent, as applicable. An animal deposit is considered a gener-
al security deposit. You represent that any requests, statements and
representations you make, including those for an assistance or sup-
port animal, are true, accurate and made in good faith. Feeding stray,
feral or wild animals is a breach of this Lease.
12.1. Removal of Unauthorized Animal. We may remove an
unauthorized animal by (1) leaving, in a conspicuous
place in the apartment, a written notice of our intent to
remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the
procedures of Par.14. We may: keep or kennel the animal;
turn the animal over to a humane society, local authority
or rescue organization; or return the animal to you if
we consent to your request to keep the animal and you
have completed and signed an Animal Addendum and
paid all fees. When keeping or kenneling an animal, we
won't be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death of the
animal unless due to our negligence. You must pay for
the animal's reasonable care and kenneling charges.
12.2. Violations of Animal Policies and Charges. Ifyou or
any guest or occupant violates the animal restrictions of
this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subject to
charges, damages, eviction, and other remedies
provided in this Lease, including animal violation charges
listed in Lease Details from the date the animal was
brought into your apartment until it is removed. if an
animal has been in the apartment at any time during
your term of occupancy (with or without our consent),
we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs,
including deieaing, deodorizing, and shampooing. Initial
and daily animal -violation charges and animal -removal
charges are liquidated damages for our time,
inconvenience, and overhead in enforcing animal
restrictions and Community Policies.
13. Parking. You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the
time, manner, and place of parking of all motorized vehicles and
other modes of transportation, including bicycles and scooters, in
our Community Policies. In addition to other rights we have to tow or
boot vehicles under state law, we also have the right to remove, at the
expense of the vehicle owner or operator, any vehicle that is not in
compliance with our Community Policies.
14. When We May Enter. Ifyou or any other resident, guest or occupant
is present, then repair or service persons, contractors, law officers,
government representatives, lenders, appraisers, prospective resi-
dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under
your rental application, or our representatives may peacefully enter
the apartment at reasonable times for reasonable business purposes.
If nobody is in the apartment, then any such person may enter peace-
fully and at reasonable times (by breaking a window or other means
when necessary) for reasonable business purposes if written notice of
the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately
after the entry. We are under no obligation to enter onlywhen you
are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or
make appointments.
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15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions.
15.1. Written Requests Required. Ifyou or any occupant needs
to send a request —for example, for repairs, installations,
services, ownership disclosure, orsecurity-related matters —
it must be written and delivered to our designated
representative in accordance with our Community Policies
(except for fair -housing accommodation or modification
requests or situations involving imminent danger or threats to
health or safety, such as fire, smoke, gas, explosion, or crime in
progress). Our written notes regarding your oral request do
not constitute a written request from you. Our complying
with or responding to any oral request doesn't waive the strict
requirement for written notices under this Lease. A request
for maintenance or repair by anyone residing in your
apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time,
manner, method and means of performing maintenance
and repairs, including whether or which vendors to use,
are within our sole discretion.
15.2. Your Requirement to Notify. You must promptly notify us in
writing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or
moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights,
broken or missing locks or latches, or any other condition that
poses a hazard or threat to property, health, or safety. Unless
we instruct otherwise, you are required to keep the
apartment cooled or heated according to our Community
Policies. Air conditioning problems are normally not
emergencies.
15.3. Utilities. We may change or install utility lines or
equipment serving the apartment if the work is done
reasonably without substantially increasing your
utility costs. We may turnoff equipment and interrupt
utilities as needed to perform work or to avoid
property damage or other emergencies. If utilities
malfunction or are damaged by fire, water, or similar
cause, you must notify our representative immediately.
15.4. Your Remedies. We'll act with customary diligence to
make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable
time, taking into consideration when casualty -insurance
proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after
a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent
will not abate in whole or in part. "Reasonable time"
accounts for the severity and nature of the problem and
the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and
utilities. Ifwe fail to timely repair a condition that
materially affects the physical health or safety of an
ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property Code,
you maybe entitled to exercise remedies under § 92.056
and § 92.0561 of the Texas Property Code. If you follow
the procedures under those sections, the following
remedies, among others, maybe available to you:
(7) termination of the lease and an appropriate refund
under92.056(f); (2) have the condition repaired or
remedied according to § 92.0561; (3) deduct from the Rent
the cost of the repair or remedy according to § 92.0561,
and 4)judicial remedies according to § 92.0563.
16. Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or
Closure. If, in our solejudgment, damages to the unit or building are
significant or performance of needed repairs poses a danger to you,
we may terminate this Lease and your right to possession by giving
you at least 7 days' written notice. If termination occurs, you agree
we'll refund only prorated rent and all deposits, minus lawful deduc-
tions. We may remove your personal property if, in our solejudg-
ment, it causes a health or safety hazard or impedes our ability to
make repairs.
16.1. Property Closure. We also have the right to terminate
this Lease and your right to possession by giving you at
least 30 days' written notice oftermination ifwe are
demolishing your apartment or closing it and it will no
longer be used for residential purposes for at least 6
months, or If any part of the property becomes subject to
an eminent domain proceeding.
17. Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub-
let your apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offer to rent or
license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless other-
wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won't
accept anything ofvalue from anyone else for the use of any part of
your apartment. You agree not to list any part of your apartment on
any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser-
vice that advertises dwellings for rent.
18. Security and Safety Devices. We'll pay for missing security de-
vices that are required by law. You'll payfor• (A) rekeving that
you request lunless we failed to rekey after the previous resk
dent moved out),• and (8) repairs or replacements because of
misuse or damage by you or your tam ily, you r occupants, or your
ug_ests• You must pay immediately after the work Is done unless state
law authorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for
any additional or changed security devices you request.
Texas Property Code secs. 92.751, 92.753, and 92.754 require, with
some exceptions, that we provide at no cost to you when occupancy
begins: (A) a window latch on each window; (8) a doorviewer (peep-
hole or window) on each exterior do or; (C) a pin lock on each sliding
door; (D) either a door -handle latch or a security bar on each sliding
door; (E) a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door;
and (F) either a keyed doorknob lock or a keyed deadbolt lock on
one entry door. Keyed locks will be rekeyed after the prior resident
moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move in or
within 7 days after you move in, as required by law. If we fail to in-
stall or rekey security devices as required bylaw, you have the right
to do so and deduct the reasonable cost from yournext Rent pay-
ment under Texas Property Code sec. 92.165(1). We may deactivate
or not install keyless bolting devices on your doors if (A) you or an
occupant in the dwelling is over SS or disabled, and (a) the require-
ments of Texas Property Code sec. 92.153(e) or (f) are satisfied.
18.1. Smoke Alarms a nd Detection Devices. We'll furnish
smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law
or city ordinance. We may install additional detectors
not so required. We'll test them and provide working
batteries when you first take possession of your
apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by
law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a
hearing impairment.
You must payforand replace batteries as needed,
unless the law provides otherwise. We may replace dead
or missing batteries atyour expense, without prior notice
to you. Neitheryou nor your guests or occupants may
disable alarms or detectors. If you damage ordisable the
smoke alarm or remove a battery without replacing it
with a working battery, you maybe liable to us under
Texas Property Code sec. 92.2671 for $100 plus one
month's Rent, actual damages, and attorney's fees.
18.2. Duty to Report. You must immediately report to us any
missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices,
smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable if you fail to
report malfunctions, or fail to report any loss, damage, or
fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water.
19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise required bylaw, none
ofus, our employees, agents, or management companies are liable
to you, your guests or occupants for any damage, personal Injury,
loss to personal property, or loss of business or personal income,
from any cause, including but not limited to: negligent or intention-
al acts ofresidents, occupants, or guests; theft burglary, assault
vandalism or other crimes; fire, flood, water leaks, rain, hail, ice,
snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption of utilities,
pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, injuryor loss is
caused exclusively by our negligence.
We do not warrantsecurityofany kind. You agree that you will not
rely upon any security measures taken by us for personal security,
and that you will call 911 and local law enforcement authorities if any
security needs arise.
You acknowledge that we are not equipped or trained to provide
personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rec-
ognize that we are not required to provide any private security ser-
vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are
fail-safe. You further acknowledge that, even if an alarm or gate ame-
nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can malfunc-
tion. Any charges resulting from the use of an intrusion alarm will be
charged to you, including, but not limited to, any false alarms with
police/fire/ambulance response or other required city charges.
20. Condition of the Premises and Alterations.
20.1. As- Is.We disclaim all implied warran ties. Yo u a ccept the
apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, except for
conditions materially affecting the health or safety of
ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and
Condition Form at or before move -in. You agree that
after completion of the form or within 48 hours after
move -in, whichever comes first, you must note on the
form all defects or damage, sign the form, return it to
us, and the form accurately reflects the condition ofthe
premises for purposes of determining any refund due to
you when you move out. Otherwise, everything will be
considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working
condition. You must still send a separate request for any
repairs needed as provided by Par.15.1.
20.2. Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by
law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs,
painting, wallpapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or
otherwise alter our property. No holes or stickers are
allowed inside or outside the apartment. Unless our
Community Policies state otherwise, we'll permit a
reasonable number of small nail holes for hanging
pictures on sheetrock walls and in grooves of wood -
paneled walls. No waterfurnitu re,
washing machines,
dryers, extra phone ortelevision outlets, alarm systems,
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cameras, video or other doorbells, or lock changes,
additions, or rekeying is permitted unless required by law
or we've consented in writing. You may install a satellite
dish or antenna, but only ifyou sign our satellite -dish or
antenna lease addendum, which complies with reasonable
restrictions allowed by federal law. You must not alter, 23.4.
damage, or remove our property, including alarm systems,
detection devices, appliances, furniture, telephone and
television wiring, screens, locks, or security devices. When you
move in, we'll supply light bulbs for fixtures we furnish,
including exterior fixtures operated from inside the
apartment; after that, you'll replace them at your expense
with bulbs ofthe same type and wattage. Your improvements
to the apartment (made with or without our consent) become
ours unless we agree otherwise in writing.
21. Notices. Written notice to or from our employees, agents, or 23.5.
management companies constitutes notice to or from us. Notices to
you or any other resident ofthe apartment constitute notice to all
residents. Notices and requests from any resident constitute notice
from all residents. Only residents can give notice of Lease termination
and intent to move out under Par. 7.3. All notices and documents will
be in English and, at our option, in any other language that you read
orspeak.
21.1. Electronic Notice. Notice may be given electronically by
us toyou if allowed by law. If allowed by law and in
accordance with our Community Policies, electronic
notice from you to us must be sent to the email address
and/or portal specified in Community Policies. Notice
may also be given by phone call orto a physical address
if allowed in our Community Policies.
You represent that you have provided your current email
address to us, and thatyou will notify us In the event your
email address changes.
EVICTION AND REMEDIES
22. Liability. Each resident is jointly and severally liable for all Lease
obligations. If you or any guest or occupant violates the Lease or our
Community Policies, all residents are considered to have violated the
Lease.
22.1. Indemnification byYou. Youlldefend, indemnifyandhold us
and ouremployees, agents, andmanagementcompany
harmless from alllfabilityarising from yourconduct or
requests to ourrepresentatives and from the conductofor
requests byyourinvitees, occupants orguests.
23. Default by Resident.
23.1.
23.2.
23.3.
Ads of Default. You'll be in default if: (A) you don't
timely pay Rent, including monthly recurring charges, or
other amounts you owe; (B) you or any guest or
occupant violates this Lease, our Community Policies,
or fire, safety, health, criminal or other laws, regardless of
whether or where arrest or conviction occurs; (C) you
give Incorrect, incomplete, orfalse answers in a rental
application or in this Lease; or (D) you or any occupant is
charged, detained, convicted, or given deferred
adjudication or pretrial diversion for (1) an offense
involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or
involving the manufacture or delivery of a controlled
substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia as defined
in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, or (2) any sex -
related crime, including a misdemeanor.
Eviction. lfyoudefault, including holding over, we may
end yourright of occupancy by giving you at least a 24-
hou►written notice to vacate. Termination of your possession
rights doesn't release you from liability for future Rent or
other Lease obligations. After giving notice to vacate or
filing an eviction suit we maystill accept Rent or other
sums due, the filing or acceptance doesn't waive or
diminish our right ofeviction or any other contractual or
statutory right. Accepting money at any time doesn't waive
our right to damages, to past or future Rent or other sums,
or to our continuing with eviction proceedings. In an eviction,
Rent is owed for the full rental period and will not be
prorated.
Acceleration. Unless we elect not to accelerate Rent, all
monthly Rent for the rest ofthe Lease term or renewal
period will be accelerated automatically without notice
or demand (before or after acceleration) and will be
immediately due if, without our written consent: (A) you
move out, remove property in preparing to move out,
or you or any occupant gives oral or written notice of
Intent to move out before the Lease term or renewal
period ends; and (B) you haven't paid all Rent for the
entire Lease term or renewal period. Remaining Rent will
also be accelerated ifyou're judicially evicted or move
out when we demand because you've defaulted.
If you don't pay the first month's Rent when or before the Lease
begins, all future Rent for the Lease term will be automatically
accelerated without notice and become immediately due. We
also may end your right of occupancy and recover damages,
future Rent, attorneys fees, court costs, and other lawful charges.
Holdover. You and all occupants must vacate and surrender
the apartment by or before the date contained in: (1) your
move -out notice (2) our notice to vacate, (3) our notice of
non -renewal, or (4) a written agreement specifying a different
move -out date. If a holdover occurs, then you'll be liable to us
for all Rent forthe full term ofthe previously signed lease of a
new resident who can't occupy because ofthe holdover, and
at our option, we may extend the Lease term and/or increase
the Rent by 25% by delivering written notice to you or your
apartment while you continue to hold over.
Other Remedies. We may report unpaid amounts to
credit agencies as allowed by law. If we or our debt
collector tries to collect any money you owe us, you
agree that we or the debt collector may contact you by
any legal means.lfyou default, you will pay us, in addition
to other sums due, any rental discounts or concessions
agreed to in writing that have been applied to your account.
We may recover attorney's fees in connection with enforcing
our rights under this Lease. All unpaid amounts you owe bear
interest at the rate provided by Texas Finance Code Section
304.003(c) from the due date. You must pay all collection -
agency fees ifyou fail to pay sums due within 10 days after
you are mailed a letter demanding payment and stating that
collection -agency fees will be added ifyou don't pay all sums
by that deadline. You are also liable for a charge (not to
exceed $150) to cover our time, cost and expense for any
eviction proceeding against you, plus our attorney's fees and
expenses, court costs, and filing fees actually paid.
24. Representatives' Authority and Waivers. Ourrepresentatives (in-
cluding managementpersonnel, employees, andagents) have no
authority to waive, amend, orterminate this Lease orany partofit
unless in writing and signed, andno authority to make promises, rep-
resentations, oragreements that imposesecurityduties orotherob-
ligations on us arourrepresentatives, unless in writing andsigned.
No action or omission by us will be considered a waiver of our rights orof
any subsequent violation, default, or time or place of performance. Our
choice to enforce, not enforce ordelayenforcementofwritten-no-
tice requirementsrental due dates, acceleration, liens, oranyother
rights isn'ta waiver under anycircumstances. Delay in demanding
sumsyou owe is not a waiver. Exceptwhen notice ordemand is required
by law, you waive any notice and demand for performance from us ifyou
default Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver of our remedies for a
breach under your prior lease that occurred before the Lease term begins.
Your Lease is subordinate to existing and future recorded mortgages, un-
less the owner's lender chooses otherwise.
All remedies are cumulative. Exercising one remedy won't constitute
an election or waiver of other remedies. All provisions regarding our
nonliability or nonduty apply to our employees, agents, and manage-
ment companies. No employee, agent, or management company is
personally liable for any of our contractual, statutory, or other obliga-
tions merely by virtue of acting on our behalf.
ENDOFTHELEASETERM
25. Move -Out Notice. Before moving out you must give our represen-
tative advance written move -out notice as stated in Par. 4, even if
the Lease has become a month -to -month lease. The move -out date
can't be changed unless we and you both agree in writing.
Your move -out notice must comply with each ofthe following:
(a) Unless we require more than 30 days' notice, ifyou give
notice on the first day ofthe month you intend to move
out, move out will be on the last day ofthat month.
(b) Your move -out notice must not terminate the Lease
before the end ofthe Lease term or renewal period.
(c) If we require you to give us more than 30 days' written
notice to move out before the end of the Lease term, we
will give you 1 written reminder not less than 5 days nor
more than 90 days before your deadline for giving us
your written move -out notice. If we fail to give a reminder
notice, 30 days' written notice to move out is required.
(d) You must get from us a written acknowledgment of your
notice.
26. Move -Out Procedures.
26.1. Cleaning. You must thoroughly clean the apartment, including
doors, windows, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances,
patios, balconies, garages, carports, and storage rooms. You
must follow move -out cleaning instructions if they have been
provided. If you don't clean adequately, you'll be liable for
reasonable cleaning charges —including charges for cleaning
carpets, draperies, furniture, walls, etc. that are soiled beyond
normal wear (that is, wear or soiling that occurs without
negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse).
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Apartment Lease Contract 02022, Texas Apartment Association, Inc.
26.2. Move -Out Inspection. We may, but are not obligated to,
provide a joint move -out inspection. Our representatives
have no authority to bind or limit us regarding deductions for
repairs, damages, or charges. Any statements or estimates by
us or our representative are subject to our correction, modi-
fication, or disapproval before final accounting or refunding.
27. Surrender and Abandonment. You have surrendered the apartment
when: (A) the move -out date has passed and no one is living in the
apartment in our reasonable judgment, or (B) apartment keys and ac-
cess devices listed in Par. 2.1 have been turned in to us —whichever
happens first.
You have abandoned the apartment when all ofthe following have
occurred: (A) everyone appears to have moved out in our reasonable
judgment, (B) you've been in default for nonpayment of Rent for 5
consecutive days, or water, gas, or electric service for the apartment
not connected in our name has been terminated or transferred; and
(C) you've not responded for 2 days to our notice left on the inside of
the main entry door stating that we consider the apartment aban-
doned. An apartment is also considered abandoned 10 days after the
death of a sole resident.
27.1. The Ending of Your Rights. Surrender, abandonment, or
judicial eviction ends your right of possession for all purposes
and gives us the immediate right to clean up, make repairs in,
and relet the apartment, determine any security -deposit
deductions, and remove or store property left in the apartment.
27.2. Removal and Storage of Property. We, or law officers, may —
but have no duty to —remove or store all property that in our
sole judgment belongs to you and remains in the apartment
or in common areas (including any vehicles you or any
occupant or guest owns or uses) after you're judicially evicted
or ifyou surrender or abandon the apartment.
We're not liable for casualty, loss, damage, or theft. You
must pay reasonable charges for our packing, removing and
storing any property.
Except for animals, we may throw away or give to a charitable
organization all personal property that is:
(1) left in the apartment after surrender or abandonment; or
(2) left outside more than 1 hour after writ of possession is
executed, following judicial eviction.
An animal removed after surrender, abandonment, or eviction
may be kenneled or turned over to a local authority, humane
society, or rescue organization.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND SIGNATURES
28. TAA Membership. We, the management company representing us,
or any locator service that you used confirms membership in good
standing of both the Texas Apartment Association and the affiliated
local apartment association for the area where the apartment is
located at the time of signing this Lease. If not, the following applies:
(A) this Lease is voidable at your option and is unenforceable by us
(exceptfor property damages); and (B) we may not recover past or
future rent or other charges. The above remedies also apply if both
ofthe following occur: (1) the Lease is automatically renewed on a
month -to -month basis more than once after membership in TAA and
the local association has lapsed; and (2) neitherthe owner northe man-
agement company is a member ofTAA and the local association during
the third automatic renewal. A signed affidavitfrom the affiliated local
apartment association attesting to nonmembership when the Lease
or renewal was signed will be conclusive evidence of nonmembership.
Governmental entities may use TAA forms if TAA agrees in writing.
Name, address and telephone number of locator service (if applicable):
29. Severability and Survivability. If any provision of this Lease is invalid
or unenforceable under applicable law, itwon't invalidate the remain-
der ofthe Lease or change the intent ofthe parties. Paragraphs10.1,
10.2,16, 27 and 31 shall survive the termination of this Lease.
This Lease binds subsequent owners.
30, Controlling Law. Texas law governs this Lease. All litigation arising
under this Lease and all Lease obligations must be brought in the
county, and precinct if applicable, where the apartment is located.
31. Waivers. By signing this Lease, you agree to the following:
31.1. Class Action Waiver. You agree that you will not participate
in any class action claims against us or our employees, agents,
or management company. You must file any claim against us
individually, and you expressly waive your right to bring,
represent join or otherwise maintain a class action,
collective action orsimilar proceeding against us in
anyforum.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WITHOUT THIS WAIVER, YOU
COULD BE A PARTY IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. BY
SIGNING THIS LEASE YOU ACCEPT THIS WAIVER AND
CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE
THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS LEASE.
31.2. Force Majeure. If we are prevented from completing substan-
tial performance of any obligation under this Lease by
occurrences that are beyond our control, including but
not limited to, an act ofGod, strikes, epidemics, war, acts of
terrorism, riots, Flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, sabotage or
governmental regulation, then we shall be excused from any
further performance of obligations to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
32. Special Provisions. The following, or attached Special Provisions and
any addenda or Community Policies provided to you, are part of this
Lease and supersede any conflicting provisions in this Lease.
Before submitting a rental application or signing this Lease, you
should review the documents and may consult an attorney. You are
bound by this Lease when it is signed. An electronic signature is
binding. This Lease is the entire agreement between you
and us. You are NOT relying on any oral representations.
Resident orResidents (all sign below)
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
Owner or Owner's Representative (signing on behalf of owner)
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Apartment Lease Contract, TAA Official Statewide Form 22-AB-1/11-2 Revised July 2022
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/09/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0569
LOG NAME: 19NS 2022-2023 ACTION PLAN
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 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 staff's 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 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
TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES
AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM AMOUNT
PLAN GOAL
Homebuyer
Housing Channel
Affordable
Housing
Education and
Housing Counseling
$100,000.00
Services
Financial Exploitation
Guardianship Services, Inc.
Aging -In -Place
Prevention Center
$70,000.00
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of
Aging -In -Place
Home -Delivered
$72,006.00
Tarrant County
Meals
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of
Tarrant County
Aging -In -Place
Transportation
Program
$50,000.00
Children/Youth
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant
County
Training and
Leadership Program
$75,000.00
Mentorship
Children/Youth
United Community Centers,
Training and
Educational
$100,000.00
Inc.
Mentorship
Enrichment Program
Children/Youth
ls Clubs of
EGreater
rrant County, Inc.
Training and
After School Program
$60,000.00
Mentorship
Young Men's Christian
Children/Youth
Association of Metropolitan
Training and
Y Achievers
$50,000.00
Fort Worth
Mentorship
AB Christian Learning
Children/Youth
Training and
After School Program
$75,000.00
Center
Mentorship
Children/Youth
Fortress Youth Development
Training and
Fortress PreSchool
$50,000.00
Center, Inc.
Mentorship
The Presbyterian Night
Shelter of Tarrant County,
[Homeless
Moving Home Case
$125,000.00
Inc.
ervices
Management
Poverty Reduction
Computer Skills
The Ladder Alliance
and Household
Training - Next Level
$70,000.00
Stabilization
Program
Poverty Reduction
Easter Seals North Texas,
Inc.
and Household
Employment Services)
$50,000.00
Stabilization
Poverty Reduction
The Women's Center of
and Household
Working Families
$50,000.00
Tarrant County, Inc.
Stabilization
Success
Poverty Reduction
Center for Transforming
and Household
Level Up
$45,000.00
Lives
Stabilization
Microenterprise
CDBG Public Service Agencies
Total
$1,042,006.00
Rehabilitation, Education
jAccessibility
and Advocacy for Citizens
Accessibility
Improvements for
$125,000.00
with Handicaps DBA
Improvements
Low Income
REACH, Inc.
Residents
Accessibility
United Way of Tarrant
Accessibility
Improvements for
$50,000.00
County
Improvements
Low Income Senior
Residents
Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity
Preserve Aging
Cowtown Brush Up
$455,000.00
Habitat for Humanity
Housing Stock
Paint Program
CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
$630,000.00
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
$1,672,006.00
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
AGENCY
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
AIDS Outreach
Administration, Supportive Services, Short -Term
$429,850.00
Center, Inc.
Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU)
Tarrant County IlAdministration,
Facility -Based Operations,
Samaritan Su ortive Services, Tenant -Based Rental $1,085,879.00
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Housing, Inc. Assistance (TBRA)
TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,515,729.00
Emergency Solutions Grant Contracts
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant
Shelter
$130,220.00
County, Inc.
Operations/Services
Lighthouse for the Homeless DBA True Worth
Shelter 1$176,000.0�O
Place
Operations/Services
The Salvation Army
]Prevention
Homelessness
$105,535.00
Center for Transforming Lives
Rapid Re -Housing
$98,743.00
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Shelter
Operations/Services
$70,905.00
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS
$581,403.00
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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.
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.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley 5785