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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26670-01-2024Ordinance No. 26670-01-2024 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $2,200,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING REVITALIZATION OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT; 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 $2,200,000.00, for the purpose of funding revitalization of low-income communities and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 24, 2023 CITY SECRETARY Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary ICY o oo°00047 .CYo©° o 0 o ° , City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 01/23/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0024 LOG NAME: 19NS CSBG 2024 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of 2024 Community Services Block Grant Funds, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to Support the Reduction of Poverty, the Revitalization of Low -Income Communities and the Empowerment of Low -Income Families and Individuals to Become Fully Self -Sufficient, in an Amount Up to $2,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect Costs RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acceptance of 2024 Community Services Block Grant funds in an amount up to $2,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; 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 January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $2,200,000.00, for the purpose of the revitalization of low-income communities and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient; and 4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 17.29%, an estimated total of $175,776.00. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth (City) contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to provide the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program through Community Action Partners (CAP) which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department. TDHCA has notified the City to use the prior year's grant and contract award as a planning figure for the 2024 CSBG program. The total 2023 contract amount is $1,927,508.00. CAP staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an estimated grant award in an amount up to $2,200,000.00 for 2024. The additional appropriation takes into account the anticipated increase in services and the award of subsequent grant amounts due to other grantees being unable to spend their funding. During the past five years, the City has received an average of $1,885,087.00 per year and as much as $1,927,508.00 in one year. TDHCA distributes the funds in quarterly allocations. The first allocation of $481,877.00 will be available for use beginning January 1, 2024. CSBG provides programs and services to assist low-income persons with case management, emergency assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information and referral and holiday assistance as well as provides clients with transportation to employment, educational training, medical services, and other needs. TDHCA does not require CSBG subrecipients to procure vendors for client assistance but allows the use of vendors according to the needs of the client that is related to education or employment. CSBG also supports administrative and programmatic staff salaries. The CAP in the Neighborhood Services Department serves as the designated Community Action Agency for all of Tarrant County, in accordance with federal law and as such, administers CSBG-funded programs. Eight neighborhood CAP offices will be utilized to deliver the CSBG program services. This grant is an entitlement grant received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The grant has been consistently awarded to the City since early eighties. Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 20.30 full-time employee positions in the Neighborhood Services Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated $175,776.00 calculated by taking wages & salaries designated for this grant of approximately $1,016,636.00 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 this grant. 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 citizens. Positions funded with Community Services Block Program grant funds are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, the 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 the CSBG program. This program 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: TDHCA 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 a reimbursement grant. Submitted for City Manager's Office bL. Fernando Costa 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187 Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton 5774 Benedict George 7339