HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26503-10-2023 ORDINANCE NO.26503-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,965.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING CHRONIC AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS;
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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$165,965.00, for the purpose of
reducing chronic and youth homelessness.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion,section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,such decision,opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions,sections,or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 25773-09-2022 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations,in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/17/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0860
LOG NAME: 19ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of Grants from and Execution of Agreements with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds in the Approximate Amount of$80,869.00 and Homeless Housing and Services Program-Youth
Set Aside in the Approximate Amount of$85,096.00,with All Amounts Subject to Potential Adjustment as a Result of Legislative Changes;
Authorize Execution of Subgrant Agreements with My Health,My Resources of Tarrant County to Provide Rental Assistance and with Transition
Resource Action Center to Provide Youth Rental Assistance and Case Management; Find that the Subgrant Agreements Serve a Public Purpose
and that Adequate Controls are in Place;and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of grants and execution of grant agreements, including the ability to adjust the grant amounts in such agreements,with
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeless Housing and Services Program funds in the approximate
amounts of$80,869.00(General)and$85,096.00(Youth);
2. Authorize the execution of a subgrant agreement with My Health,My Resources of Tarrant County in the approximate amount of$80,869.00,
or the adjusted amount if applicable,to provide rental assistance to at least 20 permanent supportive housing clients(General);
3. Authorize the execution of a subgrant agreement with Transition Resource Action Center in the approximate amount of$85,096.00,or the
adjusted amount if applicable,to provide rental assistance and case management to at least 6 young adults(Youth);
4. Find that the subgrant agreements serve the public purpose of reducing chronic and youth homelessness and that adequate controls are in
place through the subgrant agreements;and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in the
approximate amount of$165,965.00,or the adjusted amount if applicable,subject to the receipt of the grant,for the purpose of reducing
chronic and youth homelessness.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)is to approve grants and related agreements to two categories of services directed
to individuals experiencing homelessness.
General
The State of Texas provides grant funding for the Homeless Housing and Services Program(HHSP)administered by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)to municipalities with a population of 285,500 or greater,including the City of Fort Worth(City).
Due to Fort Worth's high expenditure rate,TDHCA offered reallocation of funding up to$80,869.00 in 2022 HHSP General Set-Aside funds with a
contract term of September 1,2023 to May 31,2024.
These funds will be used with the City's 2024 HHSP allocation.This year the City will enter into a subgrant agreement with My Health, My
Resources of Tarrant County(MHMR)for rental assistance for at least 20 permanent supportive housing clients.
Youth
Due to Fort Worth's high expenditure rate,TDHCA offered reallocation of funding up to$85,096.00 in 2022 HHSP Youth Set-Aside funds with a
contract term of September 1,2023 to May 31,2024.
These funds will be used with the City's 2024 HHSP-Youth allocation.This year the City will enter into a subgrant agreement with Transition
Resource Action Center(TRAC)for rental assistance and case management for at least six young adults ages 18-24.
By approval of this Mayor and Council Communication,the City Council finds that funding the subgrant agreements will meet the public purpose of
helping to reduce chronic and youth homelessness and that adequate controls are in place through the subgrant agreements to ensure that the
public purpose is carried out.
Upon acceptance,the grants will begin on September 1,2023.The Neighborhood Services Department will administer the HHSP and HHSP-
Youth funds and monitor the sub-grantees,MHMR and TRAC.The subgrant agreements will be from September 1,2023 to May 31,2024.Since
no City salaries will be charged, indirect cost recovery does not apply.
An Assistant City Manager is authorized to execute the agreements associated with these grants.
A Form 1295 is not required for these contracts because:These contracts will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of
higher education:TDHCA and MHMR. A Form 1295 is required for TRAC.
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 Grant Operating State Fund. The Neighborhood Services
Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an
expenditure being incurred,the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a
reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Tara Perez 2235