HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 59052-R1A2CSC No. 59052-R1A2
RENEWAL ONE AND AMENDMENT TWO
TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT NO. 59052
This Contract Renewal and Amendment is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City"), and Michael Franzen ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "Party" and
collectively referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with the Landlord for
rental assistance for a named tenant, City Secretary Office (CSO) Contract No. 59052 (the
"Agreement");
WHEREAS, ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental assistance
program;
WHEREAS, the Agreement's Initial Term was from March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024
and allowed for annual renewals upon agreement of the Parties; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree to renew and amend the Agreement as described below.
NOW THEREFORE, City and Landlord do hereby agree as follows:
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
The Parties agree to renew the Agreement for an additional one year -term beginning March
1, 2024 and expiring February 28, 2025 ("First Renewal Term") unless earlier terminated in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
II
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
The following terms are hereby amended to replace the referenced terms in the Agreement and
shall be binding and enforceable as if they were originally included therein.
1. Section 3.1 Security Deposit shall be amended and replaced as follows:
3.1 Security Deposit
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit for the Unit to the Landlord in accordance with the
Tenant's lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Landlord will hold this security deposit during
the period the Tenant occupies the dwelling unit under the Lease. The Landlord shall comply with
state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits.
After the Tenant has moved from the dwelling unit, the Landlord may, subject to state and
local law, use the security deposit, including any interest on the deposit, as reimbursement for rent
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or any other amounts payable by the Tenant under the Lease. The Landlord will give the Tenant a
written list of all items charged against the security deposit and the amount of each item. After
deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord shall promptly refund
the full amount of the balance to the Tenant.
The named Tenant may be eligible for security deposit payment assistance payable to
Landlord. In the event that the City pays the security deposit for the Unit on behalf of the Tenant
under a federally funded program (including the Permanent Housing Placement Program), after
deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord will promptly refund
the full amount of the balance to the City in accordance with HUD regulations. This does not limit
Landlord's right to withhold any portion of the deposit that would normally be withheld at
termination under the terms of the underlying lease. Based upon the City's review, City will pay a
$1,500.00 security deposit, to be paid directly to the Landlord.
The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit.
2. Section 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City shall be amended and replaced as
follows:
3.2 Rent and Amounts Pavable by City
3.2.1 Rent. The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial
Term is $1,800.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant's
Total Rent during the First Renewal Term is $1,800.00 per month for the Unit.
During the Initial Term from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, the Tenant shall be
responsible for $0.00 of rent per month for the Unit. Beginning April 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2023, the Tenant shall be responsible for $309.00 of rent per month for the
Unit. From October 1, 2023 through the end of the Initial Term, the Tenant shall be
responsible for $0.00 of rent per month for the Unit. The Tenant during the First Renewal
Term shall be responsible for $0.00 of rent per month for the Unit.
During the Initial Term, from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, City shall be responsible
for $1800.00 of rent per month for the Unit. Effective April 1, 2023 through September 30,
2023, City shall pay $1491.00 toward the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit ("City Portion").
From October 1, 2023 through the end of the Initial Term, the City shall be responsible for
$1800.00 of rent per month for the Unit. During Tenant's First Renewal Term, the City
Portion shall be $1,800.00. Neither City nor does HUD assume any obligation for the
Tenant's Portion of the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The
City's sole obligation is limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this
Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit
and City shall not be obligated by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion.
3.2.2 Utilities. The named Tenant may be eligible for a utility reimbursement payable to
Landlord. The amount of the allowance has been calculated utilizing the Utility Allowance
Schedule established by the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office/Fort Worth Housing
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Solutions. Based upon the City's review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than
$0 utility reimbursement per month toward the Tenant's utility payments, to be paid directly to
the Landlord.
3.2.3 Payment Conditions. The right of the Landlord to receive payments under this
Agreement shall be subject to compliance with all of the provisions of the Agreement. The
Landlord's signature on this agreement shall be a certification that:
1. The Unit is in decent, safe and sanitary condition, and that the Landlord is providing
the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
2. The Unit is leased to and occupied by the Tenant named above in this Agreement.
3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the
Unit other than those identified in this Agreement.
4. To the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the unit is used solely as the Tenant's
principal place of residence.
3.2.4 Method of Payment. Payments made electronically (i.e.- the City's Automated
Clearing House network) provide more protection against theft and fraud and can be processed
more quickly by the City.
If Landlord registers to be paid under this Agreement electronically, City payments will
generally be made on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due.
Payments for the first month may be somewhat delayed as a result of the registration and initial
set-up process.
If Landlord requests payment under this Agreement by paper check, City payments will be
made as promptly as possible following the first day of the month for which payment is due.
If Landlord request payment by check, Landlord assumes all liabilities related to theft, fraud,
and late payments.
If Landlord elects to receive electronic payments, Landlord will not assess any late fee
against Tenant or City for late payments by City so long as payments are made within thirty
(30) days of the day payment is due. If Landlord elects to receive payment by paper check,
under no circumstances shall late fees be assessed against Tenant or City for late payment by
the City.
3.2.5 Overpayments. If the City determines that the Landlord is not entitled to any
payments received, in addition to other remedies the City may deduct the amount of the
overpayment from any amounts due the Landlord, including the amounts due under any other
Rental Assistance Agreement.
III.
All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended herein remain unaffected and in
full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective
March 1, 2024.
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Mar 18, 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
Name: Victor Turner
Title: Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
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Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Compliance Manager:
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.
Name: Julie C. Pena, MSW
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
FOR LANDLORD:
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Name: Michael Franzen
Title: Landlord
Date: Mar 13, 2024
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Date: Mar 18, 2024
M&C No.: 23-0631
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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RESIDENTIAL LEASE/RENTAL AGREEMENT
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This }ream nt rjtade : i:3 ! day of (mo.J > (yr.,4 �1 is between A �l � �+ereinafter called Management) and
". he—inafte calleyd Reside . Management leases to Resident, and R dent rents from Management, residential unit
located at % _ (hereafter called premises), under the following conditions:
TERM: 1. Ihe initidl teim� this lease shall be *'� ,beginning (mo./dey) it (yr.)E;i Land ending Moan,
(mo✓day)
POSSESSION: 2. If there is a delay in delivery of possession by Management, rent shall be abated on a daily basis until possession is
granted. if possession is not granted within seven (7) days after the beginning day of initial term, then Resident may void
this agreement and have full refund of any deposit. Management nor` jia liable for Barr -1ges for delay in possession.
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RENT:
,ryshall
3. Rent is payable monthly, in advance, at a rate o /' r d rs ($!'P 1, per month, during the
term of this agreement on the first day of each mon�the office of Managem�j or at such o place Management
may designate. Tenant agrees to S24 for dishonored
pay each check. J'O h"i
4. Time is of "essence this agreeme if the rent is accept efore the ci of the day, on the 4th of each
month th ate will ti dollars ($ i, any umed chec will be considered as unpaid
rent a noP subj to discount. /// ///
EVICTION:
5. If the rent call for in paragraph 3 hereof has not been paid by the fifteenth (15th) of the month, then Management shall
automatically and immediately have the right to take out a Dispossessory Warrant and have Resident, his/her family and
possessions evicted from the premises.
INDEMNIFICATION
e/ If
8. Management acknowledges receipt of eel i!. CJJ Ilars ($ AC% 1, as a deposit to indemnify owner
DEPOSIT:
against damage to the property and for efs fulfillment of the conditions of this agreement. Deposit will be returned to
Resident less a $50 carpet cleaning charge, thirty (30) days after the residence is vacated if:
(a) Lease term has expired or agreement has been terminated by both parties; and
(b) All monies due Management by Resident have been paid: and
(c) Residence is not damaged and is left in its original condition, normal wear and tear expected, and
(d) Management is in receipt of copy of paid final bills on all utilities (includes gas, electric, water, garbage,
and telephone).
(a) Deposit will not be returned if Resident leaves before tease time is completed. Deposit may be applied by
Management to satisfy all or part of Resident's obligations and such act shall not prevent Management from
claiming damages in excess of the deposit. Resident may not apply the deposit to any of the rent payment.
RENEWAL
7. It is the intent of both parties that this lease is for a period of •! months and that the last month's rent will apply
TERM:
only to the last month of the lease period. Should this lease be breached by the Resident, both the last month's rent and
I he indemnification deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and the Resident will owe rent through the last day
of occupancy.
SUBLET:
8. Resident may not sublet residence or assign this lease without written consent of Management.
CREDIT
9. Management having received and reviewed a credit application filled out by Resident, and Management having relied upon
APPLICATION:
the representations and statements made therein as being true and correct, has agreed to enter into this rental agreement
with Resident. Resident and Management agree the credit application the Resident filled out when making application to
rent said residence is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rental agreement. Resident further agrees
if he/she has falsified any statement on said application, Management has the right to terminate rental agreement immedi
ately, and further agrees Management shall be entitled to keep any security deposit and any prepaid rent as liquidated
damages. Resident further agrees, in event Management exercises its option to terminate rental agreement, Resident will
remove him or herself, his/her family, and possessions from the premises within 24 hours of notification from Management
of the termination of his lease. Resident further agrees to indemin fy Management for any damages to property of
Management including, but limited to, the cost of making residence suitable for renting to another Resident, and waives
any right of 'set off' for the security deposit and prepaid rent which was forfeited as liquidated damages.
FIRE AND
10. if residence becomes uninhabitable by reason of fire, explosion, or by other casualty, Management may, at its option,
CASUALTY:
terminate rental agreement or repair damages within 30 days. if Management does not do repairs within this time or if
building is fully destroyed, the rental agreement hereby created is terminated, If Management elects to repair damage, rent
shall be abated and prorated from the date of the fire, explosion, or other casualty to the date of reoccupancy, providing
during repairs, Resident has vacated and removed Resident's possessions as required by Management. The date of
reoccupancy shall be the date of notice that residence is ready for reoccupancy.
HOLD OVER:
11. Resident shall deliver possession of residence in good order and repair to Management upon termination or expiration
of this agreement.
RIGHT OF
12. Management shall have the right of access to residence for inspection and repair or maintenance during reasonable
ACCESS:
hours. In case of emergency, Management may enter at any time to protect life and prevent damage to the property.
USE:
13. Residence shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be occupied only by the persons named in Resident's
application to lease. The presence of an individual residing on the premises who is not a signator on the rental agreement
will be sufficient grounds for termination of this agreement. Residence shall be used so as to comply with state, county,
and municipal laws and ordinances. Resident shall not use residence or permit it to be used for any disorderly or unlawful
purpose or in any manner so as to interfere with other Resident's quiet enjoyment of their residence.
PROPERTY
14. Management shall not be liable for damage to Resident's property for any type for any reason or cause whatsoever,
LOSS:
except where such is due to Management's gross negligence. Resident acknowledges that he/she is aware that he/she is
responsible for obtaining any desired insurance for fire, theft, liability, etc. on personal possessions, family, and guests.
PETS:
15, Animals, birds, or pets of any kind shall not be permitted inside the residential unit at any time unless the prior written
approval of Management has been obtained. PE1 23a
INDEMNIFICATION: 16- Resident releases Management from liability for and agrees to indemnify Management against iosses, incurred by
Management as a result of (a) Resident's failure to fulfill any condition of this agreement, (b) any damage or injury
happening in or about residence or premises to Resident's invitees or licensees or such person's property; (c) Resident'
failure to comply with any requirements imposed by any governmental authority; and (d) any Judgement, lien, of other
encumbrance filed against residence as a result of Resident's action.
FAILURE OF
MANAGEMENT IT Failure of Management to insist upon compliance with the terms at this agreement shall not constitute a -,V;_:Uver on
TO ACT: any violation.
REMEDIES
18. All remedies under this agreement or by law or equity shall be cumulative. If a suit for any breach Of this agreement
CUMULATIVE:
establishes a breach by Resident shall pay to Management all expenses incurred in connection therewith.
NOTICES:
19. Any notice required by this agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally or mailed by registered or
certified mail.
REPAIRS:
2G. management will make necessary repairs to the exterior with reasonable promptness after receipt of written notice from
Resident. Resident shall make all necessary repairs to interior and keep premises in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition
Resident shall make contact with all repair or service people and will be responsible for paying the first $25 of any chi as.
remodel or paint or structurally change, nor remove any fixture therefrom o written en pe g
Resident may nowith out rift permission
from Management.
ABANDONIVENT-
21, If Resident removes o, attempts to remove property from the premises other than in ft usual course of continuing
occupancy, without having firs! paid Management all monies due, residence may be coonsidered abandoned, and
Management shall have the right without notice, to store pose Pe Mai th remises by
or dispose of any pro rty remaining or, �e p
,Resident. Management shall also have the right to store or dispose of any of Residents property remaining on the
premises after the termination of this agrem. ant. Any such property shall be considered Managerne-rit's property and the
title thereto shall vest in Management.
MORTGAGEE'S
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22. Resident's rights under this lease shall at all times be automatically junior and subject to any deed to secure debt which is
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now or shag hereafter be placed on promises of which residence part, If requested, Resident shall execute promptly an
certificate that Management may request to specifically implement the subordination of this oaragraph.
RULES AND
22. (a) Signs: Resident shall not display any signs, exterior lights, or markings. NO awnings or other projecitions shall be
REGULATIONS:
attached to the outside of the building.
(b) Locks: Resident is prohibited from adding looks to, changing, or in any way aftering locks installed on the doors. All
keys must be returned to Management of tine premises upon ten'r4mbon of the occupancy.
(c) Entrances, walks. fawns, and driveways shag not be obstructed or used, f r y purpose r i. a an purpose Oft then Xtgress and eare.
(d) Radio or television aerials shall not be placed or erected on the roof or exterior.
(e) Parking: Non -operative vehicles are not permitted on premises. Any such non -operative vehicle may be removed by
Management at the expense of Resident owning same, for storage or public or private sale, at Management's option,
and Resident own" same shall have no fight of recourse against Management therefor.
(f) Storage: No goods or materials of any kind or description which are combustible or would increase fire risk or shall in
any way increase the fire insurance rate with rasPect to- the Premi8A-8 Or any law or reguiation, may be taken or placiac
in a storage area. or the residerlce -itself. Storage In all such areas shall be at Reside-at's risk and Management shall no
be responsible for any loss Or damage.
(g) Wails: no nails, screws, w adhesive hangers except standard picture hooks, shade brackets, and curtain rod
brackets may be placed in wagii, woodwork, or any part of residence.
,h) Guest Resident shall be responsible and liable for the conduct of his/her guests. Act of guests in vieIatjoh oi this
agreement or Management's rules and regulation may be deemed by Management to be a breach by ResideM. No
guest rawl stay longer than 10 days witivout permission of Managernent otherwise a $I a per day guest chwge will be
due Management,
(1) Noise: All radios, television sets, phonographs, etc, must be turned down to a level or sound that does not annoy or
Interfere with neighbors.
Resident shall maintain hialher own yard and shrubbery and furnish Ns/ner own garbage can.
(k) Residents Guide: Management reserves the right at any fine to prescribe such additional rules arid make such
changes to the rules and regulations set forth and referred to above. as Managerrilent shali, in its judgement, determine
to be necessary for the safety, =e, and Oleanliness of the premises. for the preservation of good order or for the
comfort or benefit of Residents generally.
&NTIFIE 25. This agreement and any attached addendum constitute the entire agreement between the parties and no oral statements
AGREEMENT: shall be binding, It is the intention of the parties herein that if any part of this rental agreement is invalid, for any reason,
such invalidity shall not void the remainder of the rental agreement.
N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties h9rato have cat ,these presents to be signed in person the day and year first above written,
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MANAGEMENT
NUMBER OF RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN T H-E PPEMISES
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH
Create New From This M&C
REFERENCE 19NS 2023-2027
DATE: 8/8/2023 NO.: M&C 23-0631 LOG NAME: CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
2023-2024 ACTION PLAN
CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC YES
CONSENT HEARING:
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;
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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 HOME
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 I GOAL
(Promote Affordable Housing (Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance;
for Renters and Owners Fair Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners
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Housing Preservation and Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing
Rehabilitation throughout the City
Neighborhood Improvement nhance neighborhood development and revitalization throughout
and Revitalization the City
Economic Empowerment Support programs and services providing employment training and
and Financial Resilience career readiness programs that promote self-sufficiency and
household stability
Support programs and services to prepare children and youth for
Children and Youth Services success 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
ccessibility Improvements Improve accessibility in public facilities and housing, including
Ilarchitectural barrier removal
Homelessness Prevention Provide housing and support services for persons experiencing and
and Special Needs Support at -risk of experiencing homelessness; support efforts to achieve
permanent housing
(Healthy Living and Wellness ��health
Support programs and services to improve the mental and physical
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
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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 staffs 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:
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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
r
BChristian Learning
enter
(Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Tarrant County,
Camp Fire First Texas
Cancer Care Services
TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES
IICONSOLIDATED PLAN
GOAL
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Inc. Services
Children and Youth
Services
Healthy Living and
Wellness
Easter Seals North Texas, Economic
Inc. Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
PROGRAM II AMOUNT
Out of School Time
$78,218.00
Program
Youth Development
$70,000.00
at Eastside Branch
Teens In Action
$50,000.00
Cancer Care
$50,000.00
Services
Employment
Services $60,000.00
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant Children and Youth I Leadership Program $100,000.00
County Services II
Guardianship Services, Inc. JAging In Place Money Smart+ 11 $100,000.001
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Housing Channel
(Junior Achievement of the
Chisholm Trail, Inc.
Maroon 9 Community
Enrichment Organization
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of
Tarrant County
NPower Inc.
The Ladder Alliance
The Women's Center of
Tarrant County, Inc.
Promote Affordable
Housing for Renters and
Owners
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Aging In Place
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Housing Counseling
& Education
l Cradle to Career II
Initiative
ItMaroon 9 Teen
richment Program
(Nutrition Program II
"Tech Fundamentals
Workforce Training
Program
Tarrant County
Workforce
Development
Employment
Solutions
$111,000.00
$25,000.001
$25,000.00I
$75,000.00I
$25,000.00
l�M
$75,000.00
Holistic Educational
(United Community Centers, (Children and Youth ��Literacy
$125,000.00
Inc. Services Program
JCDBG Public Services Agencies Total
II$1,049,218.001
Rehabilitation, Education
and Advocacy for Citizens Accessibility Project Ramp
$165,000.00
with Handicaps dba Improvements
REACH, Inc.
Fort Worth Area Habitat for Housing Preservation
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity Cowtown Brush Up
$455,000.00
and Rehabilitation
Habitat for Humanity
JCDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
I $620,000.001
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
11$1,669,218.001
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM
AMOUNT
AIDS Outreach Administration, Support Services, Short -Term Rent,
Center, Inc. Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant- $429,850.00
Based Rental Assistance
Tarrant
Samaritan ranCounty Housin Administration, Facility -Based Operations, Supportive $1,300,000.00
Inc. g' Services, Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS
Emergency Solutions Grants
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY
IThe Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant
County, Inc.
Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth
Place
. 4 .
Shelter Operations/Services
Day Shelter
Operations/Services
1$1,729,850.00
11 AMOUNT 1
II$116,635.00I
11$158,400.001
11 1
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IThe Salvation Army
Center for Transforming Lives
ISafeHaven of Tarrant County
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS
IlHomelessness Prevention
IlRapid Re -Housing
JIShelter Operations/Services
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes.
available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
$150,000.00
II $75,901.001
II $63,816.001
11$564,752.001
These programs are
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.
TO
Fund I Department Account I Project I Program Activity
ID ID
FROM
Fund Department Account Project
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ID I I ID
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Program I Activity
Budgetl Reference #
Year I (Chartfield 2)
Budget Reference #
Year (Chartfield 2)
Fernando Costa (6122)
Victor Turner (8187)
Sharon Burkley (5785)
Rhonda Hinz (2573)
Amount
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