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RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH AND NEW 172 HILLSIDE PARTNERS, LLC
This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made
and entered into between the CITY OF FORT WORTH (“City”), and NEW 172 HILLSIDE
PARTNERS, LLC (“Landlord”), each individually referred to as a “party” and collectively
referred to as the “parties.”
WHEREAS,the City provides rental assistance in the form of monetary payment for a
defined portion of rent due paid directly to the landlord or management company of the property
so long as the landlord or property management agree to certain terms; and
WHEREAS,in the event the City determines the Tenant named below is eligible for a
utility reimbursement payable to their landlord under the Utility Allowance Schedule established
by either the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office or Fort Worth Housing Solutions, City
will also provide assistance in the form of monetary payment for a defined portion of utilities to
the landlord or management company of the property; and
WHEREAS, (“Tenant”) is a participant in the City’s rental
assistance program; and
WHEREAS,the City requires that landlords must enter into this Agreement in order to
receive the City’s payment of the defined portion of Tenant’s rent; and
WHEREAS,Agreement Documents shall consist of this Landlord Services Agreement
and Exhibit A – Copy of Tenant Lease, attached hereto and incorporated herein. In the event of
any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth
in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. It is
understood that City is not bound by any portion of Exhibit A and is only bound by the duties and
obligation set forth in this Landlord Services Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE the Parties in exchange for the benefit received from the other
Party’s performance, agree to the following terms and conditions:
1.PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenant has entered into an agreement with Landlord to rent a 1 BEDROOM (“Lease”).
The unit is located at ),
as more fully described in Exhibit A.
2.TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on JUNE 27, 2024 and shall expire on JUNE 30, 2025, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement (“Initial Term”). The Parties shall have the
option to renew this Agreement by written agreement for additional one-year terms following City
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review and approval of request by both Tenant and Landlord under the same terms and conditions,
provided however that the rental rate and any amounts payable by City shall be provided to the
City in writing for the new term at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the renewal term.
3.COMPENSATION.
3.1 Security Deposit
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit $150.00 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
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 of the City Portion 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 $0.00 security deposit, to be paid directly to the Landlord.
The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit.
3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City
3.2.1 Rent. The City has been notified that the Tenant’s Total Rent during the Initial Term
is $1450.00 per month for the Unit. The prorated rent for June 27, 2024 to June 30, 2024 is $144.99.
The Tenant, during the Initial Term, from JUNE 27, 2024 to JUNE 30, 2024 shall be
responsible for $144.99 of prorated rent per month for the Unit. From JULY 1, 2024 to JULY 31,
2024, Tenant is responsible for $0.00 of rent per month for the Unit. Beginning AUGUST 1, 2024
to JUNE 30, 2025, the Tenant shall be responsible for $483.00 of rent per month for the Unit.
During the Initial Term, from JUNE 27, 2024 to JUNE 30, 2024, City shall pay $0.00 of
prorated rent per month for the Unit. From JULY 1, 2024 to JULY 31, 2024, City shall pay
$1,450.00 toward the Tenant’s Total Rent for the Unit (“City Portion”). Beginning AUGUST 1,
2024 to JUNE 30, 2025, the City shall be responsible for $967.00 of rent per month for the Unit
(“City Portion”). Neither City nor HUD assumes 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
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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
Solutions. Based upon the City’s review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than $0.00
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 of the initial term, and any subsequent renewals, 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. In the event that the lease is provided to the City after the payment
date, then 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 the lease is received by City. 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.
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4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Termination of Tenancy: The Landlord may terminate its lease with the Tenant
only as authorized by and through and following applicable state and local laws. The Landlord
must give the Tenant at least 30 days' written notice of the termination and notify the City in
writing within two business days of notifying the Tenant. This may be done by providing City with
a copy of the required notice to the tenant. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the
date the tenant’s lease terminates.
4.2 Termination of Landlord Services Agreement
4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in
the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing Landlord with 30 days’ written notice of termination.
4.2.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Landlord
of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except
as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated
prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Landlord the City Portion of the Total Rent for the
months the Tenant actually occupied the Unit and the Landlord complied with all of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement prior to the date of expiration or termination. City shall not be
obligated for any additional fees or expenses of any kind. If City has paid any portion of the City
Portion for a month that is after the effective date of termination of this Agreement, Landlord shall
refund that portion within thirty days of the effective date of termination by check made out to the
City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department In the event of any dispute arising out of
this Agreement, the only remedy Landlord may assert for any claim, no matter the kind or
character, arising out of this Agreement is for the City Portion of the Tenant’s Total Rent for the
months that Tenant occupied the unit and this Agreement was in effect.
5. HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS AND LANDLORD-PROVIDED SERVICES
5.1 The Landlord agrees to maintain and operate the Unit and related facilities to provide
decent, safe and sanitary housing in accordance with 24 CFR Section 882.109, including
all of the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
5.2 The City shall have the right to inspect the Unit and related facilities at least annually, and
at such other times as may be necessary to assure that the Unit is in decent, safe, and
sanitary condition, and is in compliance with applicable local codes, and that required
maintenance, services and utilities are provided.
5.3 If the City determines that the Landlord is not meeting these obligations, the City shall
have the right, even if the Tenant continues in occupancy, to terminate payment of the
City’s Portion of the Total Rent and/or terminate the Agreement without any cost or
expense of any kind whatsoever to City.
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6. FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT
6.1 Nondiscrimination. The Landlord shall not, in the provision of services or in any
other manner, discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, color, creed, religion,
sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status. The obligation of the Landlord to comply with
Fair Housing and Civil Rights Requirements inures to the benefit of the United States of America,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City, any of which shall be entitled
to involve any of the remedies available by law to redress any breach or to compel compliance by
the Landlord.
6.2 Cooperation in Compliance Reviews. The Landlord shall comply with the City and
with HUD in conducting Fair Housing and Civil Rights and other applicable compliance reviews
and complaint investigations pursuant to all applicable Fair Housing Law, civil rights statutes,
Executive Orders and all related rules and regulations.
6.3 Landlord, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and
successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of
Landlord’s duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law, including
City ordinances. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS
NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY LANDLORD, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH
CLAIM.
7. RIGHTS OF CITY IF LANDLORD BREACHES THE AGREEMENT
7.1 Any of the following shall constitute a breach of the Agreement:
(1) If the Landlord has violated any obligation under this Agreement; or
(2) If the Landlord has demonstrated any intention to violate any obligation
under this Agreement; or
(3) If the Landlord has committed any fraud or made any false statement in
connection with the Agreement, or has committed fraud or made any false
statement in connection with any Federal housing assistance program.
7.2 The City shall notify the Landlord in writing of its determination that a breach has
occurred, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. The notice to the
landlord may, at the City’s sole discretion, allow the Landlord a defined time period in which the
Landlord may take corrective action to remedy the breach.
7.3 The City’s right and remedies for breach of this Agreement shall not be limited by
any provision of this Agreement and City shall be able to seek all remedies available under any
applicable laws.
8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
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8.1 The City does not assume any responsibility for, or liability to, any person injured
as a result of the Landlord's action or failure to act in connection with the implementation of this
Agreement, or as a result of any other action or failure to act by the Landlord.
8.2 The Landlord is not the agent of the City and this Agreement does not create or
affect any relationship between the City and any lender to the Landlord, or any suppliers,
employees, contractors or subcontractors used by the Landlord in connection with this Agreement.
8.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any right of the Tenant or
a third party (other than HUD) to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to assess any claim
against HUD, the City or the Landlord under this Agreement.
9. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Landlord hereby warrants to City that Landlord has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Landlord's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Landlord hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in
writing.
9.2 Confidential Information. Landlord, for itself and its officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City (“City Information”) as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
9.3 Unauthorized Access. Landlord shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. Landlord shall notify City immediately if the security or
integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised,
in which event, Landlord shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate
with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully
cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
10. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final
payment under this Agreement, including any renewal terms, or the final conclusion of any audit
commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all
electronic records, of Landlord involving transactions relating to this Agreement as HUD or the
City may reasonably require at no additional cost to City or HUD. Landlord agrees that City or
HUD shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Landlord facilities and shall
be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with
the provisions of this section. City or HUD shall give Landlord reasonable advance notice of
intended audits.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
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It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as
agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its
operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
servants, employees, consultants and subcontractor. Landlord acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondent superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees,
and Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Landlords and subcontractors. Landlord
further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint
enterprise between City and Landlord. It is further understood that City shall in no way be
considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Landlord or any officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractor of Landlord. Neither Landlord, nor any officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractor of Landlord shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Landlord shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf
of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor.
12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 LIABILITY - LANDLORD SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
12.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - LANDLORD HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LANDLORD'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF
LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBLITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER
TO THE UNIT RENTED TO THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OWNED BY
LANDLORD.
Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
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13.1 Assignment. Landlord shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Landlord under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement.
Landlord and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Landlord under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
13.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Landlord shall execute a
written agreement with Landlord referencing this Agreement under which sub Landlord shall agree
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Landlord shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Landlord agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work
performed at the Unit in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Landlord of any
violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Landlord shall immediately desist from
and correct the violation.
15. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of
the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth Neighborhood
Services Department, Attention: Compliance
Division at same address
To LANDLORD:
NEW 172 HILLSIDE PARTNERS, LLC
300 Crump St. Fort Worth, TX 76102
Fort Worth, TX 76102
16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
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It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
17. NO WAIVER.
The failure of City or Landlord to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Landlord’s respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on
any future occasion.
18. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If
any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement,
venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
19. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or
impaired.
20. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and Landlord shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including,
but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God,
acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar
causes.
21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision
of this Agreement.
22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement
or Exhibit A.
23. AMENDMENTS/ MODIFICATIONS/ EXTENSIONS.
No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party
hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative
of each party.
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24. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Landlord, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained
herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void
to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
25. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an
original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or
computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the
same effect as an original.
26. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AND WARRANTY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
By signing this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition as defined in 24 CFR Section 882.109, and that the Landlord has the legal right to lease
the Unit during the term.
27.CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Landlord shall notify City’s Neighborhood Services Department, Compliance Division and
City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, , in writing,
of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City
records. The president of Landlord or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change,
copy of the board of director’s resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or
acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact
future invoice payments.
28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Landlord acknowledges that CITY is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas
Public Information Act (“Act”). By executing this agreement, Landlord acknowledges that this
agreement will be publicly available on the CITY’s website, and Landlord is therefore waiving
any claim of confidentiality, whether based in statute or the common law, to any and all materials
contained as part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or
attached hereto.
29. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT
ISRAEL
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If Landlord has less than ten employees, this contract is for less than $100,000, or Landlord
does not meet the definition of a “company” under the applicable section of the Texas Government
Code, this provision shall not apply. Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270
of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The
terms “boycott Israel” and “company” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section
808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Landlord certifies that
Landlord’s signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott
Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
30. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES
Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government
Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company
with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord’s
signature provides written verification to City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND
AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES
Landlord acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a
value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a
company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification
from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent
that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord’s signature provides written verification to City that
Landlord: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By: ___________________________
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ___________________________
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: ______________________________
Name: Kacey Bess
Title: Interim Director,
Neighborhood Services Department
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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.
By: ______________________________
Name: Cyndee Garza
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 23-0631
LANDLORD:
By:
Name: Mercedes Walker
Title: Property Manager
Date: ____________________________
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EXHIBIT A
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Apartment Lease Contract
This is a 6inding contract. Read carefully before signing,
This Lease Cnntract ("Lease") Is between you, the resident(s) as Iisted below and us. The terms "you" and "your" refer to all residents.
The terms "we," "us;' and "our" refer to the owner Iisted below.
PAR71E5
Residents
L[ASE pLl"AILS
A� Apartment (Par. 2)
B�InitialLeaseTerm. Begins: 06/27/2024 Endsat17:59p.m.on: '�9%f262SO�I�Ia
C. Monthly Base Rent (Per, 3) E, Securlty Deposit (Par.S) F. Notice afTermination or Intent to Move Out (Par.4)
$ 1450.00 5 150.00 Aminimumof 30 days'writtennoticeof
termination or intent to move out required at end of initial Lease
term or during renewal period
— Notethatthfs amountdoesnot
D.ProratedRent includeanyAnlma/Deposif,which Ifthenumberofdayslsn'tfllledin,noticeofatfeast30days
5 194.67 wouldbereflectedinanAnimaf isrequlred.
� duefortheremainderoflst Addendum.
month or
O for2nd month
G. Late Fees (Par.3.3)
Initial Late Fee
Dally Late Fee
� 10 96 of one month's monthly hase rent or O a,5 of one month's monthly base rent for days or
O$ 10.00 ❑S .0.00 for_ days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m, on the 3rd (3rd or greater) day ofthe month
H. Returned Check or ReJected
Payment fee (Par. 3.4)
$ 75.00
L Reletting Charge (ParJ.1)
A reletting charge of $ 1232 . 50
(not to exceed 85%ofthe highest
monthly Ren[ dur7ng the Lease ten
may 6e charged in certain default
situatlons
J. Early Terminatfon Fee Option (Par.7,2)
$ 0.00
Notice of 60 days Is required.
You are not eligi6le lor ea�ly terminaflon lf
you are in default,
Fee must be pald no laterthan i4
days afteryou give us notice
!f any values or numberofdays are blank o� "0,"
fhen this sedlan does not apply,
K. Violatian Charges
Animal Violatlon (Per. 72,2)
Initlalchargeof$ 100.00 peranimal(not
to exceed $100 per animal) and
Adallychargeof$ 10.00 peranimal
(not to exceed $to per day per animaq
InsuranceViolation (Master Lease Addendum
arotherseparateaddendum)
$ 0.00
L.Additional Rent- Monthly Recurring Ftxed Charges. You will pay separatelyforthese items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda,
Special Provisfons or an amendment to this Lease.
Anfmalrent $ 10.00 Cable/satellite $ internet 5
Packageservice $ Pestconhol $ 0.00 Stormwater/drainage $
Trashservice 5 O.OQ WashedDryer $
Other; $
Other; $
Other: $
Other: �
M. Utl Iitf es and Ot her Varlable Charges, You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, e lectrlcity, trash/recycling, utllity blllfng fees and other
Items as outlined In separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease,
Utility Connectfon Charge or Transfer �ee: $ 50 . 00 (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days af written notite (Par. 3.5)
N, Other Charges and Requlrements. You will pay separately for these items or comply with these requirements as outlfned in a Master Lease
Addendum, separate addenda or Special Provlslons, In{tlal Access Device: $
AdditionalorReplacementAccessDevltes:$ RequlredlnsuranceLiabilityLlmit(peroccurrence):$ 100000.00
Special Provislons.5ee Par, 32 or addltional addenda attached.This Lease cannot be changed unless In wrlting and signed by you and us.
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Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease:
1.1. "Residents" are those listed in "Residents" above who sign
this Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment.
1.2. "Occupants" are those Ilsted in this Lease who are also autho-
rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign this Lease.
1.3. "Owner" may be identified by an assumed name and is the
owner only and not property managers or anyone else.
1.4. "Including" in this Lease means "including but not limited to:'
1.5.
1,6,
7.7.
"Community Policies" are the wrltten apartment rules and
policies, including property signage and instructions for
care of our property and amenities, with which you, your
occupants, and your guests must comply.
"Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly
recurring fixed charges.
"Lease" includes this document, any addenda and
attachments, Community Policies and Special Provisions.
2, Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as a
private resldence only.
2,1, Access. In accordance with this Lease, you'll receive access
information or devices for your apartment and mailbox, and
otheraccess devices including: Gate Remote
2.2. Measurements, Any dimensions and sizes provided to you
relating to the apartment are only approximations or
estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary.
2.3. Representations. You agree that designations or accredi-
tations associated with the property are subject to change,
3. RenY.YoumustpayyourRentonorbeforetheistdayofeach
monfh (due date) with out demand. There are no exceptlons
regarding the payment of Rent, and you agree not paying Rent on
or before the 1 st of each mon tlt is a material breadi of this Lease.
3.7
3.2.
33.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6,
Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner
and place we specify In accordance with this Lease.
Cnsh is not acceptable without our prior written
perm�ssl on. You cannot wrthhold or offse t Ren t unless
authorized bylaw. We may, at our option, require at any
time that you pay Rent and other sums due In one single
payment by any method we specify.
Application of Payments, Paymentofeach sum due Is an
independent covenant, which means payments are due
regardless of our performance. When we receive money,
other than water and wastewater payments subject to
government regulation, we may apply it at our option and
without notice first to any of your unpaid obligations, then
to accrued rent, We may do so regardless of notations on
checks or money orders and regardless of when the
obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are
due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have
to accept any payments.
Late Fees. Ifwe don't recelve your monthly base rent In full
when iYs due, you must pay latefees as outlined in Lease Details.
Returned Payment Fee, You'll pay the fee Iisted In Lease
Details for each returned check or rejected electronic
payment, plus initial and daily late fees If applicable, until
we receive full payment in an acceptable method.
Utilities and Services. You'll pay for all utilities and services,
related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due
and as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are
provided may be changed during the Lease term if the
change applies to all residents.
Ifyour electricity Is Interrupted, you must use only battery-
operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any
utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut off or
switched for any reason—including disconnection for not
paying your bills—until the Lease term or renewal period
ends. If a utility is Individually metered, it must be connected
In your name and you must notlfythe provider ofyour move-
out date.lfyou delay getting service turned on in your name
by this Lease's start date or cause It to be transferred back into
our name before you surrender or abandon the apartment,
you'll be liable for the charge Ilsted above (not to exceed $50
per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost of the
utilities used whilethe utilityshould have been billed toyou.
Ifyour apartment is individually metered and you change
your retail electric provider, you must give us wrltten notice.
You must pay all applicable provider fees, including any fees
to change servlce back into our name afteryou move out.
Lease Changes. Lease changes are only allowed during the
Lease term or renewal period if governed by Par.10, specified
in Special Provlsions in Par.32, or by a written addendum or
amendment signed byyou and us. At or afterthe end of the
initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at
least 5 days plus the numberof days' advance notice contained
In 8ox F on page 1 In writing from us to you, Your new Lease,
which may include increased Rentor Lease changes, will begin
on the date stated In any advance noticewe provide (without
needing your signature) unless you give us written move-out
notice under Par. 25, which appl ies only to the end of the current
Lease term or renewal period.
4. AutomaticLeaseRenewalandNoticeofTermination.ThisLease
wlll automatically renew month-to-month unless either party gives
written notice of termination or intent to move out as required by Par.
25 and specified on page 1. If the numberofdays isn't filled in, no-
tice ofat Ieast30 days is required.
5, SeturityDeposit.Thetotalse�uritydepositforallresidentsisdue
on or before the date this Lease is signed. Any animal depositwill be
designated In an animal addendum. Security deposits may not be ap-
plied to Rent without our prior written consent.
5.1. RefundsandDeductions.Youmustgiveusyouradvance
notice of move out as provfded by Par. 25 and forwarding
address in writing to receive a written descrintion and
itemized list of charges or refund, ln accordance with this
lense and as allowed bylaw, we may deductfrom your
securit y d eposl t any amoun ts due under this lease. lf you
move out early orin response to a notice to vacate�you'116e
1ia61e forrekeying charges. Upon receipt of your move-out
date and forwarding address in writing, the security deposit
will be returned (less lawful deductions) with an itemized
accounting of any deductions, no later than 30 days after
surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide otherwise.
Any refund may be by one paymentjointly payable to all
residents and distributed to any one resfdentwe choose,
or distributed equally among all residents.
I ns ura n ce. Our insurance doesn't cover the Ioss of or damage to
yourpersonal property. You will be required to have liability insur-
ance as specified in this Lease unless otherwise prohibited by law.lf
you have insurance covering the apartment oryour personal belong-
ings atthe time you or we suffer or allege a loss, you agree to require
your insurance carrier to waive any insurance subrogation rights.
Even if not required, we urge you to obtain your own insurance for
losses due to theft, fire, flood, water, pipe leaks and similar occurreno-
es. Most renter's insurance policies don't cover losses due to a Flood.
Reletting and Early Lease Termination, This Lease may not be ter-
minated early except as provided in this Lease.
7.1, Reletting Charge, You'll be liable for a reletting charge as
listed in Lease Details, (not to exceed 85�0 ofthe highest
monthly Rent during the Lease term) if you; (A) fall to move in,
or fail to give written move-out notice as required in Par. 25;
(B) move out without paying Rent in full for the entire Lease
term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because
of your default; or (D) arejudicially evicted. The reletting
charge is not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and
does not releaseyou from yourobllgatlons underthis Lease,
including liability for future or past-due Rent, charges for
damages or other sums due.
The reletting charge is a liquidated amount covering only
part of our damages—for our time, effort, and expense in
findinq and processing a replacement resident. These
damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain—particularly
those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising,
showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros-
pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator-service fees.
You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate
of our damages and that the charge is due whether or not our
reletting attempts succeed.
7.2, EarlyLeaseTerminationOptionProcedure.lnadditlonto
your termination rights referred to in 73 or 8.1 below, ifthis
provision applies under Lease Details, you may opt to
terminate this Lease prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of
the (ollowing occur: (a) as outlined In Lease Details, you glve
us written notice of early termination, pay the EarlyTermina-
tion Option fee In full and specify the date by which you'll
move out; (b) you are not in default at any time and do not
hold over; and (c) you reoay all rent concessions, credits or
discounts you received during the Lease term.lfyou are in
default, the Lease remedies apply.
7.3. SpecialTerminatlonRights.Youmayhavetherightunder
Texas law to terminate this Lease earlyin certain situations
lnvolving military deploymen t or transfer, family violence,
certain sexual offenses, stalking ordeath ofa sole resident.
8, DelayofOccupancy.Wearenotresponsibleforanydelayofyour
occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning,,or a previous
residenYs holding over.This Leasewill remain in force subjectto
(1) abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and (2) your right
to terminate this Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement
and Lease termination do not apply if the delay Is for cleaning or re-
pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment.
8.1. Termination.lfwegivewrittennoticetoyouofadelayin
occupancy when or after this Lease beglns, you may termi-
nate this Lease within 3 days afteryou receive written notice,
Ifwe give you written notice before the date this Lease begins
and the notice states that a construction or other delay is
expected and that the apartment will be ready foryou to
occupy on a specific date, you may terminate this Lease within
7 days after receiving written notice.
After proper termination, you are entitled only to refund of
any deposit(s) and any Rent you pald.
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9. Care of Unitand Damages.You must promptly pay or reimburse us
for loss, damage, consequential damages, governmentfines or charg-
es, or cost of repairs or service in the apartment community because
of a Lease violation; improper use, negligence, or other conduct by
you, your invitees, your occupants, oryour guests; or, as allowed by
law, any other cause not due to our negligence orfault, except for
damages by acts of God to the extent they couldn't be mitigated by
your action or inaction.
Unless damage orwastewaterstoppagels due to ournegligence,
we'renotliablefor—and youmustpayfor—repairsandreplace-
ments occurring during the Lease term orrenewal period, lnclud-
ing: (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by improper
objects in lines exclusivelyserving your apartmenh (e) damage to
doors, windows, orscreens; and (C) damage from windows ordoors
left open.
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70, CommunityPolicies.CommunityPolicies6ecomepartofthis
Lease and must be followed.We may make changes, including addi-
tions, to our wrltten Communiry Policles, and those changes can be-
come effective immediately if the Community Policies are distributed
and applicable to all units in the apartment community and do not
change the dollar amounts owed under this Lease.
10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any
photograph, likeness, imageorvideo taken ofyou while
you are using property common areas or participating in
any event sponsored by us.
10.2. Disclosureoflnformation,Atoursoleoption,wemay,
but are not obligated to, share and use information related
to this Lease for law-enforcement, governmental, or business
purposes. At our request, you authorize any utility provider to
give us information about pending or actual connections or
disconnections of utility service to your apartment.
103. Guests. We may exclude from the apartment community
any guests or others who, in our solejudgment, have been
violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community
Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors,
or owner representatives. We may also exclude from any
outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show
photo identification or refuses to identify hlmself or
herself as a resident, an authorized occupant, or a guest of
a specific resident in the community.
Anyone not listed in this Lease cannot stay in the
apartment for more than 1 days in one week
without our priorwritten consent, and no more than twice
that many days in any one month. If the previous space
isn't filled in, 2 days total per week will be the limit.
10.4. NoticeofConvictionsandRegistration,Youmust
notify us within 15 days if you or any of your occupants:
(A) are convicted of anyfelony, (B) are convicted of any
misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence to
another person, or destruction of property, or (C) register as a
sex offender. Informing us of a criminal conviction or
sex-offender registration doesn't waive any rights we may
have againstyou.
10,5, Odors,NoiseandConstruction.Youagreethatodors
and smells (including those related to cooking),
everyday noises or sounds related to repair, renovation,
improvement, orconstruction in oraround the property
are all a normal part of a multifamily living environment and
that it is Impractical for us to prevent them from penetrating
your apartment.
11. Conduct..You agree to communicate and conductyourself in a law-
ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting
with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any
acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or
conduct by you, your occupants or guests is a breach of this Lease.
You must use customary diligence in maintaining the apartment,
keeping it in a sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the
common areas.Tresh must be disposed of at Ieastweekly.You will
use your apartment and all other areas, including any balconles, with
reasonable care. We may regulate the use of passageways, patios,
balconies, porches, and activitles in common areas,
11.1. ProhibitedConduct.You,youroccupants,andyourguests
will not engage in certain prohi6ited conduct, including the
following activities;
(a) criminalconduct;manufacturing,delivering,or
possessing a controlled substance or drug parepher-
nalla; engaging In or threatening violence; possessing
a weapon prohibited by state law; discharging a firearm
In the apartment community; or, except when
allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife,
or otherweapon in the common area, or in a way that
mayalarm others;
(b) behaving in a loud, obnoxious or dangerous manner;
(c) disturbingorthreateningtherights,comfort,health,safety,
orconvenlence of others, including us, ouragents, or our
representatives;
(d) disruptingourhusinessoperations;
(e) sYoring anything in closets containing water heaters or
gas appliances;
(� tamperingwithutilitiesortelecommunication
equipment;
(g) bringing hazardous materials into the apartment
community;
(h) using windows for entry or exit;
(i) heating the apartmentwith gas-operated appliances;
Q) making bad-faith orfalse allegations against us orour
agents to others;
(k) smoking of any kind,that is not In accordance with thls
Lease;
(I) using glass contalners in or near pools; or
(m) conducting any kind of business (induding child-care
services) in your apartment or in the apartment
community—except for any lawful business
conducted "at home" by computer, mall, or telephone if
customers, clients, patients, employees or other
business associates do not come to your apartment
for business purposes.
Animals. No living creatures of any kind are allowed, even tempo-
rarily, anywhere in the apartment or apartment community un-
less we'vegiven written permission. Ifwe allow an animal, you must
sign a separate Anlmal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad-
dendum, pay an animal deposit and appllcable fees and additional
monthly rent, as applicable, An animal deposit is considered a gener-
al securfty deposit. You represent that any requests, statements and
representations you make, including those for an assistance or sup-
port animal, are true, accurate and made in good faith. Feeding stray,
feral orwild animals Is a breach of this Lease.
12.1, Removal of Unauthorized Animal. We may remove an
unauthorized animal by (1) leaving, in a conspicuous
place in the apartment, a written notice of our intent to
remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the
procedures of Par.14. We may: keep or kennel the animal;
turn the animal overto a humane society, local authority
or rescue organization; or return the anfmal to you if
we consent to your request to keep the animal and you
have completed and signed an Animal Addendum and
paid all fees. When keeping or kenneling an animal, we
won't be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death of the
animal unless due to our negligence. You must pay for
the animal's reasonable care and kenneling charges,
12,2, Violations of Animal Policies and Charges. Ifyou or
any guest or occupantviolates the animal restrictions of
this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subject to
charges, damages, eviction, and other remedies
provided in thls Lease, Induding anfmal violation charges
Iisted in Lease Details from the date the animal was
brought into your apartment until it Is removed. If an
animal has been in the apartment at any time during
your term of occupancy (with or without our consent),
we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs,
including defleaing, deodorizing, and shampooing. Initlal
and daily animal-violation charges and animal-removal
charges are liquidated damages for our tlme,
inconvenfence, and overhead in enforcing animal
restrictions and Community Polfcies.
13, Parking. You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the
time, manner, and place of parking of all motorized vehicles and
other modes of transportation, including bicycles and scooters, in
this Lease. In addltion to other rights we have to tow or boot vehicles
under state law, we also have the right to remove, at the expense of
the vehicle owner or operator, any vehicle that is not in compllance
with this Lease.
14. When We May Enter, If you or any other resident, guest or occupant
is present, then repair or service persons, contractors, law officers,
government representatives, lenders, appreisers, prospective resi-
dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under
your rental appllcatlon, or our representatives may peacefully enter
the apartment at reasonable times for reasonable business purposes.
If nobody is in the apartment, then any such person may enter peace-
fully and at reasonable times (by breaking a window or other means
when necessary) for reasonable business purposes ffwritten notice of
the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately
after the entry. We are under no obllgatlon to enter only when you
are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or
makeappolntments.
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15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctfons.
15.1. WrittenRequestsRequired.lfyouoranyoccupantneeds
to send a request—for exam pl e, for repairs, ins talla tions,
services, ownership disclosure, orsecurity-related matters—
itmust6e written and delivered to ourdesignated
represen tative in accordance witli thls Lease (except for
fair-housing accommodation or modification requests or
situations involving imminentdangerorthreats to health or
safety, such as fire, smoke, gas, explosion, or crime in
progress). Our written notes regarding your oral request do
not constitute a written request from you. Our complying
with or responding to any oral request doesn'twaive the strict
requirement for written notices under this Lease. A request
for maintenance or repair by anyone residing in your
apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time,
manner, method and means of performing maintenance
and repairs, including whether orwhich vendors to use,
are within oursole discretion.
15.2, YourRequirementtoNotify.Youmustpromptlynotifyusin
writing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or
moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights,
broken or missing locks or latches, or any other condition that
poses a hazard orthreatto property, health,orsafety. Unless
we instruct otherwise, you are required to keep the
apartment cooled or heated according to this Lease. Air
conditioning problems are normally not emergencies.
153. Utilities. We may change or install utility lines or
equipment serving the apartment if the work is done
reasonably without substantially increasing your
utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt
utilities as needed to perform work or to avoid
property damage or other emergencies. If utilities
malfunction or are damaged by fire, water, or similar
cause, you must notify our representative immediately.
15.4. YourRemedies,We'llactwithcustomarydiligenceto
make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable
time, taking into consideration when casualty-insurance
proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after
a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent
will not abate in whole or in part. "Reasonable time"
accounts for the severity and nature of the problem and
the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and
utilities. If we fail to timely repair a conditlon that
materinllyaffects the physlcal health orsafetyofan
ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property Code,
you may 6e en titled to exercise rem edies under 4 92.056
and592.0561 oftheTexasPropertyCode.Ifyoufollow
the procedures underthose sections, tlie following
remedles, among others, maybe availa6le to you:
(i) termination of this Lease and an appropriate re(und
under92.056(f); (2) have the condition repaired or
remedied according to § 92.0561; (3J deduct from the Rent
tlte cost of the repair orremedy according to 4 92.0561;
and4) judicial remedies according to 5 92.0563,
76. Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or
Closure. If, in our solejudgment, damages to the unit or bullding are
significant or performance of needed repairs poses a danger to you,
we may terminate this Lease and your right to possession by giving
you at least 7 days' written notice, If termination occurs, you agree
we'll refund only prorated rent and all deposlts, minus lawful deduc-
tions. We may remove and dispose of your personal property if, in
our solejudgment, it causes a heaith or safety hazard or impedes our
ability to make repairs.
16.7. Property Closure. We also have the right to terminate
this Lease and your right to possession by giving you at
least 30 days' written notice of termination ifwe are
demolishing your apartment or closing it and it will no
longer be used for residential purposes for at least 6
months, or if any part of the property becomes subject to
an eminent domain proceeding.
17. AssignmentsandSubletting.YoumaynotassignthisLeaseorsub-
let your apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offerto rent or
license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless other-
wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won't
accept anything ofvalue from anyone else for the use of any part of
your apartment. You agree not to list any part of your apartment on
any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser-
vice that advertises dwellings for rent.
18. Security and Safety Devices, We'll pay for missing security de-
vices that are required by law. You'll pay for: (A1 rekeying that
you reauest (unless we failed to rekey after the nrevious resi-
dent moved outl; and (Bl repairs or replacements because of
misuse or damage byyou or your family, your occupants, or your
ug ests•Youmustpayimmediatelyaftertheworkisdoneunlessstate
law authorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for
any additional or changed security devices you request.
Texas Property Code secs. 92.151, 91.153, and 92.154 require, with
some exceptions, that we provide atno cost to you when occupancy
begins: (A) a v�indowlatch on each window; (B) a doorviewer (peep-
hole orwindow) on each exteriordoor, (C) a pin /ockon each sliding
door, (D) either a door-handle la tch or a security bar on each sliding
door, (EJ a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on end� exteriordoor,
and (F) eithera keyeddoorknoblockora keyed deadboltlock on
one entry d oor. Keyed la cks wiN be reke yed after th e prior residen t
moves out� The rekeying w1116e done either 6efore you move in or
within 7 days nfter you move in, as required by In w: lf we fail to in-
stall or rekey securlty devlces as required by law, you have the r)ght
to doso and deduct thereasonable cost/rom yournextRentpay-
men t und erTexas Property Code sec, 92.165(i). We may deactiva te
or not instal! keyless bolting devices on your doors if (A) you or an
occupant in the dwelling !s over55 or disa6led, and (B) the requlre-
ments ofTexas PropertyCode sec, 91.153(e) or (f) are satisfied.
18.1. SmokeAlarmsandDetectionDevices.We'llfurnish
smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law
or city ordinance, We may install additional detectors
not so required. We'll test them and provide working
batteries when you first take possession of your
apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by
law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a
hearing impairment.
You must payforand replace batteries as needed,
unless the law provides otherwise. We may replace dead
or missing batteries at your expense, without prior notice
to you. Neither you nor your guests or occupants may
disable alarms or detectors.lf you damage ordisable the
smoke alarm orremove a battery withoutreplacing it
wlth a working battery, you may be 1ia61e to us under
TexasPropertyCodesec.92.2611 for$700plusone
month's Rent, actual damages, and attorney s fees.
18.2, Dutyto Report,You must immediately reportto us any
missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices,
smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable if you fail to
report malfunctions, or fail to report any loss, damage, or
fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water.
19. ResidentSafetyandLoss.Unlessothertviserequired6ylaw,none
of us, our employees, agen ts, ormanagement com panies are liable
to you, your guests or occupants for any damage, personal injury,
loss to personal property, orloss of business orpersonal income,
from any cause, including butnotlimited to: negligentorintentlon-
alactsofresidents,occupants,orguests;theft burglary,assault,
vandalism or other cr(mer fire, flood, waterleaks, rain, ha71, ice,
snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, in terruption of utilities,
pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, injury orloss is
caused exclusively by our negligence.
We do notwarrant securityofanykind. You agree that you will not
rely upon any security measures taken by us for personal security,
and that you will call 911 and local law enforcement authorities if any
security needs arise.
You acknowledge that we are not equipped or trained to provide
personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rer
ognize that we are not required to provide any private security ser-
vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are
fail-safe, You further acknowledge that, even if an alarm or gate ame-
nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can malfunc-
tion. Any charges resulting from the use of an intrusion alarm will be
charged to you, including, but not limited to, any false alarms with
police/fire/ambulance response or other required city charges.
20, ConditionofthePremisesandAlterations.
20.1.
20.2.
As-Is. We disclaim all implied warranties. You accept the
apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, except for
conditions materially affeding the health or safety of
ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and
Condition Form at or before move-In. You agree that
after completion ofthe form or within 48 hours after
move-in, whichever comes first, you must note on the
form all defe�ts or damage, sign the form, return It to
us, and the form accuretely reflects the condition of the
premises for purposes of determining any refund due to
you when you move out.Otherwise, everything will be
considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working
condition.You muststill send a separete requestforany
repairs needed as provided by Par.15.1.
Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by
law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs,
painting, wallpapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or
otherwise alter our property. No holes or stickers are
allowed inside or outslde the apartment. Unless this Lease
states otherwise, we'll permit a reasonable number of small
nail holes for hanging pictures on sheetrockwalls and in
grooves ofwood-paneled walls. No water furniture, washing
machines, dryers, extra phone or television outlets, alarm
systems, cameras, two-way talk device, video or other door-
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bells, or lock changes, additions, or rekeying is permitted
unless requlred by law or we've consented In writing. You may
install a satellite dish or antenna, but only if you sign our
satellite dish or antenna lease addendum, which complles
with reasona6le restrictions allowed by federal law. You must
not alter, damage, or remove our property, including alarm
systems, detectio� devices, appliances, furniture, telephone
and television wiring, screens, locks, or security devices. When
you move in, we'll supply light bulbs forfixtures we furnish, in-
cluding exteriorfixtures operated from inside the apartment;
after that, you'll replace them at your expense
with bulbs of the same type and wattage. Your improvements
to the apartment (made with orwithout our consent) become
ours unless we agree otherwise in writing.
21. Notices. Written notice to or from our employees, agents, or
management companies constitutes notice to or from us. Notices to
you or any other resident of the apartment constitute notice to all
residents. Notices and requests from any resident constitute notice
from all residents.Only residents can give notice of Lease termination
and intent to move out under Par. 73. All notices and documents will
be In English and, at our option, in any other language that you read
orspeak,
21.1. ElectronicNotice.Noticemaybegivenelectronically6y
us to you If allowed by law. If allowed by law and in
accordance with this Lease, electronic notice from you to us
must be se�t to the email address and/or portal specified in
this Lease. Notice may also be given by phone call or to a
physical address ifallowed in this Lease,
You represent that you have provided your current email
address to us, and thatyou will notify us in the event your
email address changes.
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22. Lla6ility.EachresidentisjointlyandseverallyllableforallLease
obligations.lfyou or any guest or occupant violates this Lease or our
Community Policies, all residents are consldered to have violated thls
Lease.
22.1. I ndemnification byYou. You'llde%nd, indemni/yandhold us
andour em ployees, agents, and management company
harmless from alllia6ilityarising from yourconductor
requests to our representatives and from the conduct of or
requests byyourinvitees, occupants orguests,
23. Default by Resident.
23.1
23.2.
Acts of Default. You'll be in default if: (A) you don't
timely pay Rent, including monthly recurring charges, or
other amounts you owe; (B) you or any guest or
occupant violates this Lease, our Community Policies,
orfire, safety, health, criminal or other laws, regardless of
whether or where arrest or conviction occurs; (C) you
give incorrect, incomplete, or false answers In a rental
application or in this Lease; or (D) you or any occupant is
charged, detained, convicted, or given deferred
adjudication or pretrial diversion for (1) an offense
involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or
Involving the manufacture or delivery of a controlled
substance, mariJuana, or drug paraphernalia as defined
in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, or (2) any sex-
related crime, including a misdemeanor.
Eviction.lfyou default, including holding over, wemay
endyourrightofoccuponcybygiving youatleasta24-
hour written notice to vacafe. Termination of your possession
rights doesn't releaseyou from liability for future Rent or
other Lease obligations.Aftergiving notice to vacate or
filing an eviction sult, we maysttll acceptRent orother
sums due; tlie filing oracceptance doesn't waive or
diminish our rlgh t of eviction or any ofher contractual or
statutoryright. Accepting money at any time doesn't waive
our rightto damages, to past or future Rent or other sums,
orto ourcontinuing with eviction proceedings.ln an eviction,
Rent Is owed for the full rental period and will not be
prorated.
23.3. Acceleration.UnlessweelectnottoaccelerateRent,all
monthly Rentfor the rest of the Lease term or renewal
period will be accelerated automatically without notice
or demand (before or afteracceleration) and will be
immediately due if, wlthout our written consent: (A) you
move out, remove property in preparing to move out,
oryou or any occupant gives oral or written notice of
Intent to move out before the Lease term or renewal
period ends; and (B) you haven't paid all Rent for the
entlre Lease term or renewal perlod. Remaining Rent will
also be accelerated ifyou'rejudicially evicted or move
out when we demand because you've defaulted.
IF you don't pay the first month's Rent when or before this Lease
beglns, all future Rentforthe Lease term will be automatically
accelerated without notice and become immediately due. We
also may endyour rightofoccupancy and recoverdamages,
future Rent, attorney's fees, cou rt costs, and other lawful charges.
23.4. Holdover.You and all occupants mustvacate and surrender
the apartment by or before the date contalned in: (1) your
move-out notice (2) our notice to vacate, (3) our notice of
non-renewal, or (4) a written agreement specifying a different
move-out date. If a holdover occurs, then you'll be liable to us
for all Rent for the full term of the previously signed lease of a
new resident who can't occupy because of the holdover, and
at our option, we may extend the Lease term and/or increase
the Rent by 25°o by delivering written notice to you or your
apartment while you continue to hold over.
23.5. Other Remedies. We may report unpaid amounts to
credit agencles as allowed by law. If we or our debt
collector trles to �ollect any money you owe us, you
agree thatwe or the debt collector may contactyou by
any legal means, If you default, you wlll pay us, in additlon
to other sums due, any rental discounts or concessions
agreed to in writing that have been applied to your account.
We may recover attorney's fees in connection with enforcing
our rights under this Lease, All unpald amounts you owe bear
interest at the rate provided byTexas Finance Code Section
304.003(c) from the due dete. You must pay all collection-
agency fees ifyou fail to pay sums due within 10 days after
you are mailed a letter demanding payment and stating that
collection-agency fees will be added ifyou don't pay all sums
by that deadline. You are also liable for a charge (not to
exceed $150) to cover our time, cost and expense for any
eviction proceeding againstyou, plus our attorney's fees and
expenses, court costs, and filing fees actually paid.
24. Representatives'AuthorityandWaivers.0urrepresentatives(in-
cluding managementpersonnel, employees, and agents) have no
authority to waive, amend, or terminate tliis Lense or any part ofit
unless in writing and signed, andno authorityto makepromises, rep-
resentations, oragreements fhat imposesecurlty duties orothero6-
ligatrons on us orourrepresentatives, unless in writing andsigned.
No action or omission by us will be considered a waiver of our rights or of
any subsequent violation, default, or time or place of performance. Our
cfioice to enforce, nat enforce or delay enforcement ol written-no-
tice requirements, rental due dates, acceleration, liens, orany other
rights isn'ta waiver underany circumstances. Delay in demanding
sumsyou owe is nota waiver. Exceptwhen notice ordemand is required
by law, you waive any notice and demand for performance from us if you
default, Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver of our remed ies for a
breach u nder your prior lease that occurred before the Lease term begins.
Your Lease is subordinate to existing and future recorded mortgages, un-
less the owners lender chooses otherwise.
All remedies are cumulative. Exercising one remedy won't constitute
an election or waiver of other remedies. All provisions regarding our
nonliability or nonduty apply to our employees, agents, and manage-
ment companies. No employee, agent, or management company is
personally liable for any of our contractual, statutory, or other obliga-
tions merely by virtue of acting on our behalf.
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25. Move-OutNotice. Beforemovingout,youmustgiveourrepresen-
fa tive advance written move-ouf notice as stated in Par. 4, even if
this Lease has Gecome a month-to-mon th lease. The move-out date
can't 6e changed unless we and you both agree in writing.
Your move-out n ofice must comply with each of the following:
(a) Unless we requlre more than 30 days' notice, ifyou give
notice on the first day of the month you intend to move
out, move outwill be on the last day of that month.
(b) Your move-out notice must not terminate this Lease
before the end ofthe Lease term or renewal period.
(c) If we require you to give us more than 30 days' written
notice to move out before the end of the Lease term, we
will give you 1 written reminder not less than 5 days nor
more than 90 days before your deadline for giving us
your written move-out notice. If we fall to give a reminder
notice, 30 days' written notice to move out Is requlred.
(d) You must get from us a written acknowledgment of your
notice.
26. Move-Out Procedures.
26.1. Cleaning.Youmustthoroughlycleantheapartment,(ncluding
doors, windows, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances,
patios, balconies, garages, carports, and storage rooms. You
must follow move-out deaning instructions If they have been
provided. If you don't clean adequately, you'll be liable for
reasonable cleaning charges—including charges for cleaning
carpets, draperies, furniture, walls, etc, that are soiled beyond
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normal wear (that is, wear or soiling that occurs without
negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse).
26.2. Move-Outlnspection.Wemay,butarenotobligatedto,
provide a Joint move-out inspection. Our representatives
have no authority to bind or limit us regarding deductions for
repalrs, damages, or charges. Any statements or estimates by
us or our representative are subject to our correction, modi- 31.2
fication, or disapproval before final accounting or refunding.
27. Surrender and A6andonment, You have surrendered the apartment
when: (A) the move-out date has passed and no one is living in the
apartment In our reasonable Judgment; or (B) apartment keys and ac-
cess devices listed in Par.2.i have been turned in to us—whichever
happens first.
You have abandoned the apartmentwhen all of the following have
occurred: (A) everyone appears to have moved out in our reasonable
judgment; (B) you've been in default for nonpayment of Rent for 5
consecutive days, or water, gas, or electric service for the apartment
not connected fn our name has been terminated or transferred; and
(C) you've not responded for 2 days to our notice left on the inside of
the main entry door stating that we consider the apartment aban-
doned. An apartment is also considered abandoned 10 days after the
death of a sole resident.
YOD UNDERSTAND THAT. W ITHOUTTHIS WAIVER. YOU
COULD BE A PARTY IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. BY
SIGNING THIS LEASE. YOU ACCEPT THIS WAIVER AND
CHOOSETO HAVEANYCLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE
THETERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS LEASE,
Force Majeure, Ifwe are prevented from completing substan-
tial performance of any obligation under this Lease by
occurrences that are beyond our control, induding but
not limited to, an act of God, strikes, epidemics, war, acts of
terrorism, riots, Flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, sabotage or
governmental regulation, then we shall be excused from any
further performance of obligations to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
32. Special Provisions. The following, or attached Speclal Provislons and
any addenda or Community Policies provided to you, are part of this
Lease and supersede any conFlicting provisions In this Lease.
27.1. The Ending ofYour Rights, Surrender, abandonment, or
judicial eviction ends your right of possession for all purposes
and glves us the Immediate right to clean up, make repairs in,
and relet the apartment; determine any security-deposit
deductlons; and remove or store property left in the apartment.
27.2. Removal and Storage of Property. We, or lawofficers, may—
but have no duty to—remove or store all property that in our
sole)udgment belongs to you and remains in the apartment
orin common areas (induding anyvehidesyou or any
occupant or guest owns or uses) afteryou'rejudicially evicted
or if you surrender or abandon the apartment.
We're not liable (or casualty, loss, damage, or theft. You
must pay reasonable charges for our packing, removing and
storing any property.
Except for animals, we may throw away or give to a charita ble
organization all personal property that fs:
(1) left in the apartment after surrender or abandonment; or
(2) left outside more than 1 hour after writ of possession is
executed, following judicial eviction.
An animal removed after surrender, abandonment, or eviction
may be kenneled or turned over to a local authority, humane
society, or rescue organization.
28. TAAMembership.We,themanagementcompanyrepresentingus,
or any locator service thatyou used confirms membershfp in good
standing of both the Texas Apartment Association and the affiliated
local apartment association for the area where the apartment is
located at the time of signing this Lease. If not, the following applies:
(A) this Lease is voidable at your option and is unenforceable by us
(except for property damages); and (B) we may not recover past or
future rent or other charges. The above remedies also apply if both
of the following occur: (1) this Lease is automatically renewed on a
month-to-month basis more than once after membership in TAA and
the local association has lapsed; and (2) neither the owner nor the man-
agement company is a memberofTAA and the local association during
the third automatic renewal. A signed affidavitfromthe affiliated local
apartmentassociation attesting to nonmembership when this Lease
or renewal was signed will be condusive evidence of nonmembership.
Governmental entities may useTAAforms ifTAA agrees in writing.
Name, address and telephone numberof locatorservice (if applicable):
29. Severability and Survivability. If any provision of thfs Lease is inval-
id or unenforceable under applicable law, it won't Invalldate the re-
mainder of this Lease or change the intent of the parties. Paragraphs
10.1,10.2,16, 22.1, 27, 30 and 31 shall survive the termination of
this Lease. This Lease binds subsequent owners.
30. Controlling Law. Texas law governs this Lease. All litigation arising
under this Lease and all Lease obligations must be brought in the
county, and precinct if applicable, where the apartment is located.
31. Waivers, By signing this Lease, you agree to the following:
31.1. Class Action Waiver. You agree that you will not participate
in any class action claims against us or our employees, agents,
or management company. You must file any claim against us
individually, and you expressly waive your right to bring,
represent, join or otherwise maintain a dass action,
collective actlon or simllar proceeding ngalnst us in
any (orum.
Beforesubmitting a rental application or signing this Lease,you
should review the documents and may consult an attorney. You are
bound 6ythis Leasewhen it issigned.An electronicsignature is
binding, This Lease, including all addenda, is the entire agreement
between you and us. You agree that you are NOT relying on any
oralrepresentations.
Residen t or Residents (all sign below)
(Name of Resident)
(Name of Resident)
(Name of Resident)
(Name of Resident)
(Name of Resident)
Date signed
Date signed
Date signed
Date signed
Date signed
OwnerorOwner s Representative (signing on behalf of owner)
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
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Create New From This M&C
REFERENCE 19NS 2023-2027
DATE: 8/8/2023 N� : 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 $Z,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 GOAL
Promote Affordable Housing Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance;
for Renters and Owners Fair Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners
Housing Preservation and Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing
Rehabilitation throughout the City
Neighborhood Improvement Enhance 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
ging 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
architectural 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 Support programs and services to improve the mental and physical
health of low-to moderate-income Fort Worth families
The City's 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan summarizes the ma�or housing ana community aeveiopment
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 Pian, 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
TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AGENCY GOAL PROGRAM AMOUNT
B Christian Learning Children and Youth Out of School Time $7g,218.00
Center Services Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Children and Youth Youth Development ��0,000.00
Greater Tarrant County, Inc. Services at Eastside Branch
Children and Youth 000.00
Camp Fire First Texas Services Teens In Action $50,
Cancer Care Services Healthy Living and Cancer Care $50,000.00
Wellness Services
Easter Seals North Texas, Economic Employment
Inc. Empowerment and Services $60,000.00
Financial Resilience
Giris Incorporated of Tarrant Children and Youth 000.00
County Services Leadership Program $100,
Guardianship Services, Inc. Aging In Place Money Smart+ $100,000.00
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Junior Achievement of the
Chisholm Trail, Inc.
Maroon 9 Community
Enrichment Organization
Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of
Tarrant Countv
NPower Inc.
e Ladder Alliance
he Women's Center of
arrant County, Inc.
Promote Affordable Housing Counseling
Housing for Renters and & Education
Owners
Children and Youth Cradle to Career
Services Initiative
Children and Youth �aroon 9 Teen
Services Enrichment Program
ing In Place
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Nutrition Program
Tech Fundamentals
Workforce Training
Program
Tarrant County
Workforce
IDevelopment
Employment
Solutions
United Community Centers, Children and Youth Holistic Educational
Inc. Services Literacy Program
CDBG Public Services Agencies Total
Rehabilitation, Education
and Advocacy for Citizens ccessibility Project Ramp
with Handicaps dba Improvements
REACH, Inc.
Fort Worth Area Habitat for H P f
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$111,000.00
$25,000.
$25,000.0
$75,000.
$25,000.0
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$75,000.0
$125,000.00
1,049,218.0
$165,000.
ousing reserva ion
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up �� $455,000.0
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
$620,000.00
1,669,218.00
AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT
AIDS Outreach Administration, Support Services, Short-Term Rent,
Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant- $429,850.00
Center, Inc. gased Rental Assistance
Tarrant County Administration, Facility-Based Operations, Supportive
Samaritan Housing, Services, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) �1,300,000.00
Inc.
TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,729,850.00
Emergency 5olutions vrants
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT
The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Shelter Operations/Services $116,635.00
County, Inc.
Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth Day Shelter $158,400.00
Place Operations/Services
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�The Salvation Army ��Homelessness Prevention �$150,000.00
Center for Transforming Lives Rapid Re-Housing $75,901.00
SafeHaven of Tarrant County Shelter Operations/Services $63,816.00
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS $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.
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