HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26548-10-2023 ORDINANCE NO. 26548-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $10,000,000.00, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, EVALUATING, AND IMPLEMENTING
HOUSING POLICY PLANS; ADDRESSING RESTRICTIVE ZONING OR LAND
USE;AND IMPROVING HOUSING STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND
PRESERVATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund,subject to the receipt of the grant,in the amount up to$10,000,000.00,for the purpose
of developing,evaluating, and implementing housing policy plans; addressing restrictive zoning or land use;
and improving housing strategies to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and
preservation.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion,section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,such decision,opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions,sections,or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 26453-09-2023 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations,in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/17/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0871
LOG NAME: 19PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application for,and Acceptance of,if Awarded,the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community
Development Block Grant Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Program Grant in an Amount Up to$10,000,000.00,Authorize Execution
of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for,and acceptance of,if awarded,the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to
Removing Obstacles to Housing Program grant,in an amount up to$10,000,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to the receipt of the grant,in an amount up to$10,000,000.00 for the purpose of developing,evaluating,and implementing housing policy
plans;addressing restrictive zoning or land use policies;developing affordable housing in high opportunity areas;and improving housing
strategies to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing(PRO
Housing)grant(PRO Housing Grant)is to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Eligible applicants are
local and state governments,metropolitan planning organizations(MPOs),and multijurisdictional entities and are encouraged to apply for available
funding from$1,000,000.00 to$10,000,000.00 for eligible uses that support the grant program goals.
The Development Services Department, Neighborhood Services Department,and The Fort Worth Lab propose to work collaboratively to apply for
and implement the PRO Housing Grant for the purposes of expanding the development of affordable housing within the City of Fort Worth.
Eligible activities for the PRO Housing Grant include the following:
• Develop,evaluate,and implement housing policy plans
• Improve housing strategies
• Develop housing in high-opportunity areas
• Facilitate affordable housing production and preservation
Priority is given by HUD to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to and progress toward overcoming local barriers to affordable housing and
have an acute demand for affordable housing. Current and ongoing plans approved or pending approval by City Council already identify the City's
tremendous affordable housing needs and also identify barriers to affordable housing and the strategies that would encourage more affordable
housing development. Relevant plans include the 2023-2027 HUD Consolidated Plan,the City's Comprehensive Plan,The Economic
Development Strategic Plan&Full-Strength Fort Worth,and the Fort Worth Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy.
The PRO-Housing Grant would allow the City an opportunity to fully implement strategies identified in plans through policy development and the
development of new programs that support affordable housing development.
Funding in an amount up to$10,000,000.00 will be used to support multiple housing affordability and neighborhood conservation strategies.These
include,but are not limited to the following:
• Establish a Land Bank and Acquire Properties at Risk of Foreclosure or Tax Lien
• Encourage Zoning and Land Use Reforms to encourage Affordable Housing Development including:
o Zoning Diagnostic Studies
o Analysis of Fire and Building Codes
o Development of new Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Policies,such as Development Bonuses
o Development of a Unified Development Code merging the Zoning Code,Subdivision Regulations,and Building Codes into one
Comprehensive Document
a Expanding Mixed-Use Zoning
o Encourage Transit Oriented Development
• Develop a Neighborhood Pattern Book of Pre-Approved Designs for Homes
• Expand Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation(FWHFC)Tools
• Create Community Land Trusts(CLTs)
• Establish A Capital Fund for Affordable Multifamily Housing Development in High-opportunity Areas(as defined by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs)
• Study City Alleyway Policies and Regulations Relating to Housing Development and Alleyway Maintenance
• Transit-oriented Development Plans Encouraging Denser Mixed-income Residential Development Surrounding Transit Stations
• Land Use&Redevelopment Plans that Lead to Mixed-income Residential Redevelopment of Priority Sites
The below listed specific activities are proposed to be undertaken to develop,evaluate,and implement housing policy plans;improve housing
strategies;and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation:
Proposed Activities
ACTIVITY ESTIMATED COST
Develop a Neighborhood Pattern Book of Pre-Approved Designs $1,000,000.00
Develop a Unified Development Ordinance $950,000.00
Establish a Land Bank IF $400,000.00 -
Multifamily Housing Development Capital $5,000,000.00
Alleyway Analysis $400,000.00
Expand Mixed Use Zoning through Station Area Planning IF $750,000.00
Retrofit Suburban Malls to Mixed Use and Affordable Housing $1,500,000.00
TOTAL $10,000,000.00
A 15-day public comment period will be held from October 2,2023 to October 17,2023. Notice of this public comment period will be published in
the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on October 1,2023. A draft of the proposed plan will also be posted on the Neighborhood Services Department
website.
Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations.The City will
hold one public hearing as a part of the HUD required citizen participation process.The public hearing is scheduled for the Community
Development Council meeting on October 11,2023. The application is due to HUD on Monday,October 30,2023.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development
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, in 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 an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Amy Connolly 7556
Sharon Burkley 5785
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