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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 60479-A1CSC No. 60479-A1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO.60479 This Amendment ("Amendment") is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City") and Easterseals North Texas ("Agency"). City and Agency may be referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as"Parties." WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG"), Program No. B-22-MC-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.218; WHEREAS, Agency wishes to amend Section 20 of the Agreement, Notice, as well as update EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary to reflect Agency's new office location and contact information; WHEREAS, under the amended Exhibit A, Agency will also designate a number of additional locations where they will hold services: East Regional Library at 6301 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112; East Berry Library at 4300 East Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105; Handley Meadowbrook Community Center at 6201 Beaty Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112; and Eugene McCray Community Center at 4932 Wilbarger Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119; WHEREAS, City believes that the requested amendment will allow Agency to continue to meet the program's goals and further the interests of both Agency and City; and WHEREAS, it is the mutual desire of City and Agency to amend the Contract to complete the Program and meet Contract objectives. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows: I. AMENDMENTS 1. Agency's address under Section 20 of the Agreement, Notice, is amended to read as follows: Agency: Easterseals North Texas Emily Ditmore 6900 Anderson Blvd Suite 104 Fort Worth, TX 76120 Telephone: 682.666.9703 2. EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary attached to the Contract is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety with the REVISED EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary, updated as of February 151h, 2024, attached hereto. Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60479 Easterseals- CDBG 51% PSA CONTRACT 2023-24 OFFICIAL RECORD page 1 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX II. This amendment is effective as of February 151", 2024 All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60479 Easterseals- CDBG 51% PSA CONTRACT 2023-24 Page 2 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: EASTERSEALS NORTH TEXAS By: ken net h brezen off (Mar 5, 2024 135t EST) Kenneth Brezenoff, Managing Development Coordinator 4p4UUpn b� v F FORt.09a1d ATTEST: Fo ?v8 oz d By: Jannette Goodall, City Secretary M&C: 23-0631 Date: August 8, 2023 1295 Certification No. 2023-994201 RECOMMENDED: CITY OF FORT WORTH Victor Turner, Neighborhood Services Director CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR: By: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager APPROVE AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: �� GVieGL LNtd Jessika Williams, Assistant City Attorney By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements S Jerin Smith, Neighborhood Development Coordinator OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60479 Easterseals- CDBG 51% PSA CONTRACT 2023-24 Page 3 Easter Seals North Texas EXHIBIT "A" Employment Services PROGRAM SUMMARY PROGRAM SUMMARY (CDBG) October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 PERIOD $60,000.00 AMOUNT Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the Contract. PROGRAM: Overview: Easterseals North Texas (ESNT) will provide a person -centered approach to job attainment for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. ESNT's employment services will match the skills and interests of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, with the best opportunities for success in the workplace. Through exceptional relationships with local employers and by providing focused, personal support and long-term follow-up for the employees, ESNT will support individuals in becoming successful members of the professional world. Acting in a Community Liaison capacity, ESNT will provide additional support and assist with referrals to address any added barriers to finding and maintaining meaningful employment. Eligibility: The Job Club and Job Services program will serve individuals 18 and up. ESNT will implement a targeted approach to serving individuals that face barriers to employment, including: 1) individuals with disabilities 2) individuals who are justice -involved 3) individuals living at or below the poverty level 4) individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are home insecure 5) veterans Location: The program will be located in our Fort Worth office (6900 Anderson Blvd, Suite 104, Fort Worth, TX 76120), as well as additional locations listed below: East Regional Library- 6301 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112 East Berry Library- 4300 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105 Handley Meadowbrook Community Center- 6201 Beaty St, Fort Worth, TX 76112 Eugene McCray Community Center- 4932 Wilbarger St., Fort Worth 76119 Services: ESNT Job Services program will match the skills and interests of participants with their best opportunities for success in the workplace. ESNT will support participants in becoming successful members of the working world by providing the following: CDBG 51% 2023-2024 — EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY Page 1 1) Person -centered planning 2) Employment readiness (e.g., resume instruction, interview preparation, job -search training) 3) Supported employment 4) Job development and job placement 5) Job coaching and ongoing follow up 6) Retention and advancement services 7) Providing/assisting with additional resources and referrals Additional training options for participants will include ADA Advocacy, job search skills, and workplace etiquette. ESNT staff will also provide job leads for participants and offer opportunities for person -centered, one-on-one services to address any barriers to employment and employment counseling. ESNT will work with local businesses to: 1) Determine current job openings 2) Determine any gaps between job requirements and the applicants' backgrounds 3) Provide training to participants to fill those gaps 4) Coordinate additional needed services, resources, or referrals ESNT will also host in -person and virtual job fairs where local businesses can meet Job Club participants, provide information on the business, and provide information on any job openings. The trainings and job fairs will be overseen by the ESNT Employment Services Coordinator who will engage with volunteers to help support these efforts. Additionally, the Community Liaison will assist individuals with coordination and referral of additional needs that impact successful long-term employment. Such services could revolve around transportation, housing, and basic living needs, utilizing a person -centered approach. ESNT will host Job Club meetings for all participants at least twice per month. Our Resource Center will enable participants to access computers, access the internet, obtain job leads, and complete job searches weekly, with additional hours added as needed. The Employment Services Coordinator and Community Liaison will also provide needed coaching and assistance one-on- one, as requested for a more personalized approach. ESNT will conduct weekly outreach to local businesses, homeless shelters, and partner organizations to ensure we are meeting the needs of those in the community who need support securing employment. Funds from CDBG will cover the cost of staff salaries, program supplies, printing materials, and occupancy. REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION: IDIS Matrix Code(s) and Service Category: 05H Employment Training CDBG 51% 2023-2024 — EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY Page 2 National Objective Citation: LMC Low/Mod Limited Clientele 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) Regulatory Citation(s): 24 CFR 570.201(e) PROGRAM GOALS: Agencv is a Countywide Agencv that provides services to Fort Worth and Non -Fort Worth clients through a Fort Worth program and Non -Fort Worth program. Non -Fort Worth clients constitute at least 10% of total clients served. The Program serves Tarrant County clients only, and Agency will submit documentation which verifies that 51% of Program clients are Income Eligible Clients with current household incomes at or below 80% of AMI. Agency will also submit quarterly reports as required through EXHIBIT "A-2" — Reporting Requirements for Countywide Agency Programs. Minimum Countywide Agency Program Performance Outcome: At least 51% of Fort Worth clients must be Income Eligible Clients. For example, if 800 clients out of 1,000 clients served by the Countywide Agency are from Fort Worth, 408 of those Fort Worth clients must also be Income Eligible Clients. In this example, Agency would be required to furnish City 800 Certification of Income Statements that prove at least 408 of the Fort Worth clients served by the Program are Income Eligible Clients. The 200 Non -Fort Worth clients will be reported in the quarterly reports through EXHIBIT "A-2" — Reporting Requirements for Countywide Agency Programs. Minimum Number of Fort Worth Clients to be Served: The Program must serve a minimum of 75 Unduplicated Clients from Fort Worth as shown by the monthly reports on Attachment III. CDBG 51% 2023-2024 — EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY Page 3 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 08/08/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0631 LOG NAME: 19NS 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN SUBJECT (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,452,621.00 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff Sharon Burkley; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $13,552,621.00 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs, and for the use of program income from activities using prior years' federal grant funds; 2. Approve the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize an increase in the City's Priority Repair Program contract authority by $500,000.00 annually for a total annual amount of $2,500,000.00 for the next five years (Fiscal Years 2023- 2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 to reflect the increased annual funding allocation from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; 5. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one-year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2023-2024 for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, contingent upon receipt of funding, and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 7. Authorize the City Manager or his designees to extend the contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the program, or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; 8. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,452,621.00 consisting of $6,994,785.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $3,271,119.00 in HO Investment Partnerships Program funds, $610,543.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and $2,576,174.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, plus estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00, all subject to receipt of such funds; and 9. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 28.10%, estimated total of $393,106.92. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth's (City's) 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan assesses community and affordable housing needs and sets strategic priorities and goals for use of federal grants funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a five-year period. These priorities and goals are to be addressed with Annual Action Plans that summarize the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for each of the five years. These priorities and goals were developed to be consistent with strategies and initiatives previously adopted by the City Council, as well as through an assessment of community needs. This included Citywide public meetings conducted by JQuad Planning Group, the consultant contracted to prepare the Consolidated Plan in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Department staff. The recommended Consolidated Plan priorities and goals for use of HUD grant funds over the next five years are summarized below. PRIORITY NEED GOAL Promote Affordable Housing for Renters and Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance; Fair Owners Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners Housing Preservation Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing throughout and Rehabilitation the City Neighborhood Improvement and Enhance neighborhood development and revitalization throughout the City Revitalization Economic Empowerment Support programs and services providing employment training and career and Financial Resilience 11readiness programs that promote self-sufficiency and household stability Children and Youth Support programs and services to prepare children and youth for success Services through educational, mentoring, training and related programs Support programs and services for older adults to access resources Aging In Place needed to age in their homes, while maintaining both their independence and quality of life Accessibility Improve accessibility in public facilities and housing, including architectural Improvements barrier removal Homelessness IlProvide housing and support services for persons experiencing and at -risk Prevention and Special lof experiencing homelessness; support efforts to achieve permanent Needs Support 1housing Healthy Living and Support programs and services to improve the mental and physical health Wellness of low -to moderate -income Fort Worth families The City's 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,452,621.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to benefit low -and moderate -income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low -and moderate -income persons with HIV/AIDS. A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding was published on February 1, 2023. All proposals were received on March 15, 2023. Staff reviewed all proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on the capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable federal regulations. One public hearing was held on April 12, 2023 to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 10, 2023. These funding recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on August 1, 2023. A 30-day public comment period was held from June 30, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on June 29, 2023; in the Cleburne Times Review on July 6; in the Weatherford Democrat on July 8; and in La Vida News on July 13. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 12, 2023, and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council on August 8, 2023. A summary of staff's final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1,2, and 3. A Powerpoint presentation listing funding recommendations is also attached. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2023. Indirect costs totaling approximately $393,106.92 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 28.10% in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low -to -moderate income citizens. Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 22-0569 dated August 9, 2022 increased the annual funding amount of the City's Priority Repair Program (PRP) from $1,100,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Approval of this M&C authorizes an additional increase of annual funding from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. This will require an increase in the expenditure authority for the PRP and the contracting authority for PRP agreements, resulting in an annual increase of $500,000.00. A total five year (Fiscal Years 2023-2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 for PRP is necessary to facilitate the increase in funding from CDBG. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $6,994,785.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,044,785.00 be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies - $1,049,218.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate - income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons • Housing Programs - $3,910,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush -Up, homebuyer and housing services, accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs • Major Projects - $636,610.00- Includes for multifamily rental rehabilitation • Administration - $1,398,957.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services Department • Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes up to $50,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to the City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $3,271,119.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $3,321,119.00 be allocated as follows: • Homebuyer Assistance Program - $408,339.25: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low- and moderate -income homebuyers • Community Housing Development Organization - $490,667.85: HUD requires that a minimum of 15 percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for multifamily housing development in southeast Fort Worth. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI), set by HUD. • Community Housing Development Organization Operating - $45,000.00: • Major Projects - $2,000,000.00: Includes funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the affordable housing project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant and funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the multifamily housing project, Columbia Renaissance - Phase III • Administration - $327,111.90: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant • Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $2,576,174.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $1,729,850.00 Neighborhood Services Department - $769,039.00 Administration - $77,285.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $610,543.00 in ESG funds to be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies - $564,752.00 • Administration - $45,791.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the public service and CDBG subrecipient agencies for the amounts shown in the following tables: Community Development Block Grant Contracts AGENCY �AB Christian Learning Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. Camp Fire First Texas Cancer Care Services Easter Seals North Texas, Inc Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County Guardianship Services, Inc. Housing Channel Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail, Inc. Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOAL Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Healthy Living and Wellness Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Children and Youth Services Aging In Place Promote Affordable Housing for Renters and Owners Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant Aging In Place County NPower Inc. The Ladder Alliance The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Inc. Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience PROGRAM AMOUNT Out of School Time Program Youth Development at Eastside Branch Teens In Action Cancer Care Services $78,218.00 $70,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Employment $60,000.00 Services Leadership $100,000.00 Program Money Smart+ 11 $100,000.00 Housing Counseling & Education lCradle to Career Initiative Maroon 9 Teen Enrichment Program Nutrition Program Tech Fundamentals Workforce Training Program Tarrant County Workforce Development $111,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $75,000.00 $25,000.00 ':1 111 11 Employment Solutions $75,000.00 United Community Centers, Inc. Children and Youth Holistic Educational Services Literacy Program CDBG Public Services Agencies Total $125,000.00 $1,049,218.00 Rehabilitation, Education and Accessibility Advocacy for Citizens with Improvements Project Ramp Handicaps dba REACH, Inc. $165,000.00 Fort Worth Area Habitat for Housing Preservation Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity Habitat and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up for Humanity CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total TOTALCDBG CONTRACTS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES AGENCY PROGRAM AIDS Outreach Administration, Support Services, Short -Term Rent, Center, Inc. Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Tarrant County Administration, Facility -Based Operations, Supportive Samaritan Services, Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Housing, Inc. TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS Emergency Solutions Grants TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc. Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth Place The Salvation Army Center for Transforming Lives SafeHaven of Tarrant County TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS PROGRAM Shelter Operations/Services Day Shelter Operations/Services Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re -Housing Shelter Operations/Services $455,000.00 $620,000.00 $1,669,218.00 11 AMOUNT $429,850.00 $1,300,000.00 $1,729,850.00 AMOUNT $116,635.00 $158,400.00 I$150,000.00 11 $75,901.00 $63,816.00 11$564,752.00 All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. Each of these grants is an entitlement grant rather than a competitive grant received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Entitlement grants provide funds to agencies based on a formula, prescribed in legislation or regulation, rather than based on review. These specific grants are allocated to the City of Fort Worth based on population size and per capita income each year. The grants have been consistently awarded to the City since 1974 with the inception of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Emergency Shelter (renamed Solutions) Grant (ESG) was authorized in 1987 through the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program were authorized in 1990 through the Cranston -Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. With these grants, administrative and program delivery allocations support approximately 72 FTE positions in the Neighborhood Services Department, which is funded nearly 70% with various grants including these entitlement grants. Positions funded with HUD Entitlement grants 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. 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, of 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 Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Additional Information Contact Fernando Costa 6122 Victor Turner 8187 Sharon Burkley 5785 Rhonda Hinz 2573