HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26674-01-2024 Ordinance No.26674-01-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $600,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND FAMILIES;
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 up to$600,000.00,for the purpose of
funding assistance to veterans and families.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 23,2024
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/23/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0028
LOG NAME: 19NS TVC GRANTS 2024-2025
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application for,and if Awarded,Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission in the Total Amount Up to
$600,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance and Accessibility and Safety Modifications to
their Homes,Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts,Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application to the Texas Veterans Commission for two Veterans'Assistance Grants,a General Assistance Grant in the amount
up to$300,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant in the amount up to$300,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions in accordance with City policies and
regulations with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on July 1,
2024 and ending on June 30,2025;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund,subject to
receipt of the grants,in an amount up to$600,000.00,for the purpose of assistance to veterans and families;and
4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 17.29%,for an estimated total of$14,524.78.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)is to authorize the application for, if awarded,acceptance of two grants from the
Texas Veterans Commission,a General Assistance Grant in the amount up to$300,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant in the amount
up to$300,000.00 that will benefit veterans in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide emergency financial assistance such as
deposits,rental/mortgage and utility payments that are short-term and temporary in nature.The grant will be administered by the Community Action
Partners(CAP)section of the Neighborhood Services Department.The increased funding will enable CAP to provide additional needed services
to area veterans.
The Housing for Texas Heroes Grant will be utilized to provide needed accessibility or safety modifications to veteran homes in the Tarrant County
area.
During 2022-2023,the Forward Home grant was able to assist 137 veterans/dependents and surviving spouses.This year,through October 2023,
the program has served 29 households for a benefit average of$2,596.42 per household.These funds were used to stabilize veteran households
and prevent homelessness. Neighborhood Services Department will reach out to eligible veterans through 2-1-1 (First Call for Help); Mission
United,an initiative of United Way for Veterans,active duty military and their families;Texas Veterans Network; local Veteran Assistance programs.
Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 1.4 full time employee positions in the Neighborhood Services
Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated$14,524.78 calculated by taking wages&salaries designated for this grant of approximately
$84,006.80 multiplied by the Neighborhood Service Departments'indirect cost rate of 17.29%defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation
Plan,could be charged to these grants.A waiver of these indirect costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the
programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income veterans and families. If awarded,both grants will begin on July 1,2024 and end on June
30,2025.
Positions funded with Texas Veteran Commissions 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.Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations.
No matching funds are required from the City for these grants.
These programs services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Veterans Commission
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 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.
These are reimbursement grants.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b_�L Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774
Benedict George 7339