HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26518-10-2023 ORDINANCE NO. 26518-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $205,514.00,FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING A FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT; 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$205,514.00, for the purpose
of funding a Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement.
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 pants 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Ordinance 17,2023
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/17/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0848
LOG NAME: 08FHAP2023
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Execution of a Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to Process Housing
Cases for Fiscal Year 2023,Approve Acceptance of Funds in the Amount Up to$205,514,00, Including Interest,Waive Indirect Costs,and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the execution of a Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement through the Diversity and Inclusion Department,on
behalf of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal
Year 2023 and accept funds in the amount up to$194,800.00 plus current and future accrued interest from contractual awards in an amount
up to$10,714.00 based upon actual receipts for a total amount of$205,514.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund,subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to$205,514.00,for the purpose of funding a Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative
Agreement;and
3. Waive the transfer of indirect cost revenue due the General Fund in the estimated amount of$50,640.00.
DISCUSSION:
On August 10,2023,the Diversity and Inclusion Department received Fair Housing Assistance Program(FHAP)Cooperative Agreement with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).Pursuant to that Cooperative Agreement, HUD provides funding to the
Diversity and Inclusion Department,a designated FHAP agency,based on the number of fair housing complaints resolved from July 1,2022,to
June 30,2023. The contractual reimbursement of funds is based on activities conducted within the preceding twelve-months(Performance
Period). Diversity and Inclusion Departmental staff,on behalf of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission,resolved 49 complaints during this
period.Additional funds are awarded to qualifying FHAP agencies for administrative costs and training.
The Cooperative Agreement provides payment for the following:
• Resolution of 49 housing discrimination complaints in the amount of$148,800.00;
• Post-Cause supplemental pay in the amount of$0;
• Administrative costs in the amount of$32,000.00;and
• Training funds in the amount of$14,000.00 for mandatory HUD training.
The additional of accrued interest from Cooperative Agreement funds in an amount up to$10,714.00 based upon actual receipts, brings the total
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to an amount up to$205,514.00.
A waiver of the collection of Indirect Cost Revenue otherwise due to the General Fund from the FHAP contract is being requested. The Diversity
and Inclusion Department has determined that the remission of indirect cost reimbursement to the General Fund would result in less available
programming dollars,which when compounded by yearly fluctuations in funding,unanticipated delays in the receipt of funding,the threat of federal
cuts in HUD's programming,and increasing salary and benefits costs,could jeopardize the Diversity and Inclusion Department's ability to
successfully fulfill the provisions of the program. The cost to the General Fund of the waiver is estimated at$50,640.00.
The Grant is a pay-for-performance grant,where the amount awarded is for services previously rendered.Currently,seven employee's salary are
paid with the funds received as part of this FHAP contract and funding from prior FHAP contracts.One(1)Assistant Director totaling$202,591.71,
30%Grant funded;one(1) Human Relation Manager totaling$87,880.00, 100%Grant funded;one(1)Human Relation Investigator totaling
$66,336.88, 100%Grant funded;one(1)Human Relation Investigator totaling,$71,442.87, 100%Grant funded;one(1)Human Relation
Investigator totaling$76,841.84,30%Grant funded;one(1)Eligibility Specialist$40,846.91, 100%Grant funded;and one(1) Eligibility Specialist
$32,857.89,50%Grant funded. If funding ends,such as if HUD decides to terminate the contract in the future,the affected employees will not yet
have performed the services for the next contract year.There may be several options for consideration to retain high-performing talent, including
remaining in the function through General Funds,or the employee may have the opportunity to seek employment elsewhere,within or outside the
City.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: HUD
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 Diversity and Inclusion Department
(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being
incurred,the Diversity and Inclusion Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a fee for service grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Christina A. Brooks 8988
Additional Information Contact:
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