HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26523-10-2023 ORDINANCE 26523-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,IN THE AMOUNT UP TO$1,464,757.00,FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2023 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BIPARTISAN -
INFRASTRUCTURE LAW WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
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$1,464,757.00,for the purpose
of funding the 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
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 23-0870
LOG NAME: 19NSTDHCA-DOE BIL 2023
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an Amount Up to$1,464,757.00 for the
2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program to Provide Assistance for Low to Moderate Income
Residents to Lower Home Energy Costs through the City of Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance Program,Authorize Execution of Related
Contracts,Authorize an Increase in the City's Home Repair Program Contract Authority by$1,464,757.00 to Help Facilitate the Administration of
the Grant,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an amount up to$1,464,757.00
from the 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program; �,
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts,including any renewals,amendments and extensions,with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the grant funds;
3. Authorize an increase in the City's Home Repair Program contract authority by$1,464,757.00, resulting in a total five-year(Fiscal Years
2019-2024)contract authority of$35,823,303.53,to facilitate the administration of this new grant;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
an amount up to$1,464,757.00,for the purpose of funding the 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization
Assistance Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs(TDHCA)from the 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program(BIL).These
grant funds that will be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in the City of Fort
Worth(City)and Tarrant County.A contract for services between the City and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)
will be executed upon approval of this Mayor and Council Communication.
The Weatherization Assistance Program has been operated by the City since 1982.The City receives funding from the Low-Income Housing
Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP),Texas Association of Community Action Agencies(TACAA),and Department of Energy(DOE)to
administer its ongoing program.
TDHCA applied for and received new weatherization funding from the US Department of Energy through funds made available in the 2023
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL).This funding Was allocated to the City of Fort Worth by TDHCA and the City received news of the funding in
July 2023.The BIL program's goals are to enhance and provide innovation to existing weatherization programs by leveraging resources and
performing deep energy retrofits of low-income residential buildings.
TDHCA's BIL funds will be administered within existing Weatherization Assistance Program standards and guidelines,and through existing
contracts with subcontractors.All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved
by Neighborhood Services Department staff.
The BIL funding will provide the funding to weatherize an additional 103 housing units within a two year(July 1,2023 through June 30,2025)grant
cycle.The City's existing Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized approximately 187 housing units in the 2023 Fiscal Year.
Positions funded with BIL grant funds 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.
No matching funds are required from the City for 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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. Neighborhood Services(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred,
Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Amy Connolly 7556