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RENEWAL TWO AND AMENDMENT TWO
TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT NO. 58361
This Contract Renewal and Amendment is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City") and Hanratty Place Apartments, LP ("Landlord"), each individually referred to
as a "Party" and collectively referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2022, the City entered into an agreement with the Landlord
for rental assistance for a named tenant, City Secretary Office (CSO) Contract No. 58361 (the
"Agreement");
WHEREAS, ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental
assistance program;
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Agreement was from September 1, 2022 to August 31,
2023 and allowed for annual renewals upon agreement of the Parties;
WHEREAS, Tenant was not eligible for assistance from City between September 2023
and March 2024 but regained eligibility and was provided assistance by City for the First Renewal
Term between April 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024;
WHEREAS, the Parties agree to renew and amend the Agreement as described below.
NOW THEREFORE, City and Landlord do hereby agree as follows:
I
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
The Parties agree to renew the Agreement for an additional one year -term beginning
September 1, 2024 and expiring August 31, 2025 ("Second Renewal Term") unless earlier
terminated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
II
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
The following terms are hereby amended to replace the referenced terms in the Agreement and
shall be binding and enforceable as if they were originally included therein.
1. Section 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City shall be amended and replaced as
follows:
3.2 Rent and Amounts Pavable by City
3.2.1 Rent. The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial
OFFICIAL RECORD
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term is $819.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent
during the First Renewal Term is $900.00 per month for the Unit. The City has been notified
that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Second Renewal Term is $1,146.00 per month for
the Unit.
The Tenant during the Initial Term shall be responsible for $726.00 per month for the Unit.
During the First Renewal Term, the Tenant shall be responsible for $775.00 of rent per month for
the Unit. During the Second Renewal Term, the tenant shall be responsible for $1,042.00 of
rent per month for the Unit.
During the Initial Term, City shall pay $93.00 towards the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit
("City Portion"). During the First Renewal Term, City shall pay $125.00 per month towards the
Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit. During Tenant's Second Renewal Term, the City Portion
shall be $104.00. Neither City nor does HUD assume any obligation for the Tenant's Portion of
the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is
limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be
liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated
by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion.
3.2.2 Utilities. The named Tenant may be eligible for a utility reimbursement payable to
Landlord. The amount of the allowance has been calculated utilizing the Utility Allowance
Schedule established by the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office/Fort Worth Housing
Solutions. Based upon the City's review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than
$0 utility reimbursement per month toward the Tenant's utility payments, to be paid directly to
the Landlord.
3.2.3 Payment Conditions. The right of the Landlord to receive payments under this
Agreement shall be subject to compliance with all of the provisions of the Agreement. The
Landlord's signature on this agreement shall be a certification that:
1. The Unit is in decent, safe and sanitary condition, and that the Landlord is providing
the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
2. The Unit is leased to and occupied by the Tenant named above in this Agreement.
3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the
Unit other than those identified in this Agreement.
4. To the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the unit is used solely as the Tenant's
principal place of residence.
3.2.4 Method of Payment. Payments made electronically (i.e.- the City's Automated
Clearing House network) provide more protection against theft and fraud and can be processed
more quickly by the City.
If Landlord registers to be paid under this Agreement electronically, City payments will
generally be made on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due.
Payments for the first month may be somewhat delayed as a result of the registration and initial
set-up process.
If Landlord requests payment under this Agreement by paper check, City payments will be
made as promptly as possible following the first day of the month for which payment is due.
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If Landlord request payment by check, Landlord assumes all liabilities related to theft, fraud,
and late payments.
If Landlord elects to receive electronic payments, Landlord will not assess any late fee
against Tenant or City for late payments by City so long as payments are made within thirty
(30) days of the day payment is due. If Landlord elects to receive payment by paper check,
under no circumstances shall late fees be assessed against Tenant or City for late payment by
the City.
3.2.5 Overpayments. If the City determines that the Landlord is not entitled to any
payments received, in addition to other remedies the City may deduct the amount of the
overpayment from any amounts due the Landlord, including the amounts due under any other
Rental Assistance Agreement.
III.
All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended herein remain unaffected and in
full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective
September 1, 2024.
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Aug 16, 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
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Name: Kacey Bess
Title: Interim Director,
Neighborhood Services Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring
and administration of this contract,
including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
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Name: Julie C. Pena, MSW
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
FOR LANDLORD:
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Name: Deborah Washington
Title: Landlord Representative
Date: Aug 14, 2024
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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This Lease is valid only if filled out before January 1, 20..
1cx,��,\I'.�ltlJlli.I :�SSt1C:I,CIIrIV Apartment Lease Contract
This is a binding contract. Read carefully before signing.
This Lease Contract ("Lease") is between you, the resident(s) as listed below and us. The terms "you" and "your" refer to all residents.
The terms 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refer to the owner listed below.
PARTIES
Residents Owner Ranratty Place
Occupants
LEASE DETAILS
B.In falLeaseTerm. Begins 09/01/2024 Ends at 11:59 p.m. on: 08/31/2025
IL 0
C. M hty B�yfy(r
ase Rent (Par. E. Security Deposit (Par. 5) F. Notice of Termination or Intent to Move Out (Par. 4)
$ $ Aminimum of 30 days'written notice of
termination orintentto move out required at end of initial Lease
term or during renewal period
Note that this amount does not
D. Prorated Rent Include anyAnlmalDeposit, which Ifthe number ofdays isn't filled in, notice ofat least 30 days
would be reflected in an Animal Is required.
$ Addendum.
0 due for the remainder ofIst
month or
❑ for2nd month
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G. Late Fees (Par.3.3)
Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee
11 %of one month's monthly base rent or O %of one month's monthly base rent for days or
®$ 30.00 O $ for _ days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m. on the 5th Ord or greater) day ofthe month
H.Returned Checkor Rejected 1. Early Termination FeeOption(Par.7.2) K. Violation Charges
Payment Fee (Par.3.4) $
$ 35.00 Notice of days is required. Animal Violation (Par.12.2)
Initial charge of$ 100.00 per animal (not
You are not eligible for early termination If to exceed $100 per animal) and
1. Reletting Charge (Par. 7.1) you are In default. Adailychargeof$ 10.00 peranimal
A reletting charge of $ 935.00 Fee must be paid no later than (not to exceed $10 per day per animal)
days after you give us notice
(not toexceed85%ofthehighest Ifanyvalues ornumberofdaysare blank or'o,' Insurance Violation (Master Lease Addendum
monthly Rent during the Lease term) then thissectiondoesnotapply. or other se arateaddendum)
may be charged in certain default P
situations $
L. Additional Rent -Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately forthese items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda,
Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Animal rent $ Cable/satellite $ Internet $
Package service $ Pest control $ Stormwater/drainage $
Trash service $ Washer/Dryer $
Other: $
Other: $
Other. $
Other: $
M. Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, electricity, trash/recycling, utility billing fees and other
items as outlined in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Utility Connection Charge or Transfer Fee: $ 50.00 (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days of written notice (Par.3.5)
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N. Other Charges and Requirements. You will pay separately for these items or comply with these requirements as outlined in a Master Lease
Addendum, separate addenda or Special Provisions. Initial Access Device: $
Additional or Replacement Access Devices: $ Required Insurance Liability Limit (per occurrence): $
Special Provisions. See Par.32 or additional addenda attached. This Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us.
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1. Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease: 4. Automatic Lease Renewal and Notice of Termination. This Lease
1.1. "Residents" are those listed in 'Residents' above who sign will automatically renew month -to -month unless either party gives
this Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment. written notice of termination or intent to move out as required by Par.
1.2. "Occupants" are those listed in this Lease who are also autho- 25 and specified on page 1.Ifthe number ofdays isn't filled In, no-
rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign this Lease. tice ofat least3o days is required.
1.3. "Owner" may be identified by an assumed name and is the 5. Security Deposit. The total security deposit for all residents is due
owner only and not property managers or anyone else. on or before the date this Lease Is signed. Any animal deposit will be
designated in an animal addendum. Security deposits may not be ap-
1.4. "Including" in this Lease means 'including but not limited to.' plied to Rent without our prior written consent.
1.5. "Community Policies' are the written apartment rules and 51Refunds and Deductions. You must aiveusvouradvance
care of ourproperty and amenities,
policies, including property signag, with which you, your ..
and instructions for notice of move out as provided by Par. 25 and forwarding
occupants, and your guests must comply. address in writina to receive a written description and
1.6. "Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly itemized list of charges or refund. In accordance with this
recurring fixed charges. Lease andas allowedbylaw, we may deduct from your
1.7. "Lease" includes this document any addenda and security deposit anyamounts due under this Lease. If you
attachments, Community Policies and Special Provisions. move out early orinresponse to a notice to vacate, you'll be
liable forrekeying charges. Upon receipt ofyour move -out
2. Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as a date and forwarding address in writing, the security deposit
private residence only. will be returned (less lawful deductions) with an itemized
2.1. Access. In accordance with this Lease, you'll receive access accounting of any deductions, no later than 30 days after
information or devices for your apartment and mailbox, and surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide otherwise.
other access devices including: Any refund may be by one paymentjointly payable to all
residents and distributed to any one resident we choose,
or distributed equally among all residents.
2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you 6. Insurance. Our Insurance doesn't cover the loss ofor damage to
relating to the apartment are only approximations or your personal property. You will be required to have liability insur-
estimates•, actual dimensions and sizes may vary. ance as specified in this Lease unless otherwise prohibited by law. If
2.3. Representations. You agree that designations or accredi- you have insurance covering the apartment or your personal belong-
tations associated with the property are subject to change. ings at the time you or we suffer or allege a loss, you agree to require
3. Rent.YoumustpayyourRentonorbeforetheistdayo(each your insurance carrier to waive any insurance subrogation rights.
Even if not required, we urge you to obtain your own insurance for
month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions
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regarding the payment oflient, andyou agree notpaying Renton es.losM duetothsinsur ncepflood,waterdon't overlosses
oeaks set due occurred.
or before the lstofeachmonth isamaterlalbreachofthlsLease.
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3.1. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner 7. Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter -
and place we specify in accordance with this Lease. urinated early except as provided in this Lease.
Cash Is not acceptabfe without ourprior written 7.1. Reletting Charge.You'll be liable for a reletting charge as
permission. You cannot withhold oroffset Rent unless listed in Lease Details, (not to exceed 85%of the highest
authorized bylaw. We may, at our option, require at any monthly Rent during the Lease term) ifyou: (A) fail to move in,
time that you pay Rent and other sums due in one single or fail to give written move -out notice as required in Par. 25;
payment by any method we specify. (B) move out without paying Rent in full for the entire Lease
3.2. Application of Payments. Payment of each sum due is an term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because
independent covenant, which means payments are due ofyour default; or (D) are judicially evicted. The reletting
regardless ofour performance. When we receive money, charge is not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and
other than water and wastewater payments subject to does not release you from your obligations under this Lease,
including liability for future or past -due Rent, charges for
government regulation, we may apply it at our option and
damages or other sums due.
without notice first to any ofyour unpaid obligations, then
to accrued rent. We may do so regardless of notations on The reletting charge is a liquidated amount covering only
checks or money orders and regardless of when the part of our damages —for our time, effort, and expense in
obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are finding and processing a replacement resident These
due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain —particularly
to accept any payments. those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising,
3.3. Late Fees. Ifwe don't receive your monthly base rent in full showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros -
when it's due, you must pay late fees as outlined in Lease Details. pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator -service fees.
You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate
3.4. Returned Payment Fee. You'll pay the fee listed In Lease of our damages and that the charge is due whether or not our
Details for each returned check or rejected electronic reletting attempts succeed.
payment, plus initial and daily late fees if applicable, until 7.2. Early Lease Termination Option Procedure. In addition to
we receive full payment in an acceptable method. your termination rights referred to in 7.3 or8.1 below, if this
3.5. Utilities and Services. You'll pay for all utilities and services, provision applies under Lease Details, you may opt to
related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due terminate this Lease prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of
and as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are the following occur. (a) as outlined In Lease Details, you give
provided may be changed during the Lease term if the us written notice of early termination, pay the Early Termina-
change applies to all residents, tion Option fee in full and specify the date by which you'll
Ifyour electricity is interrupted, you must use only battery- move out; (b) you are not in default at any time and do not
operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any hold over; and (c) you repay all rent concessions, credits or
utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut off or discounts you received during the Lease term. Ifyou are in
switched for any reason —including disconnection for not default, the Lease remedies apply.
paying your bills —until the Lease term or renewal period 7.3. Special Termination Rights. You mayhave the right under
ends. If a utility is individually metered, it must be connected Texaslawtoterminate this Lease eadyincertain situations
in your name and you must notify the provider of your move- Involving military deployment or transfer, family violence,
out date. Ifyou delay getting service turned on in your name certain sexual offenses, stalking or death ofa sole resident.
by this Lease's start date or cause It to be transferred back into B. Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for any delay ofyour
our name before you surrender or abandon the apartment, occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning, or a previous
you'll be liable for the charge listed above (not to exceed $50 resident's holding over. This Lease will remain in force subject to
per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost ofthe (1) abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and (2) your right
utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you, to terminate this Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement
Ifyour apartment is individually metered and you change and Lease termination do not apply if the delay is for cleaning or re -
your retail electric provider, you must give us written notice. pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment.
You must pay all applicable provider fees, including any fees
to change service back into our name after you move out. 8.1. Termination. If we give written notice to you of a delay in
3.6. Lease Changes, Lease changes are only allowed during the occupancy when or after this Lease begins, you may termi-
Lease term or renewal period ifgovemed by Par.10, specified nate this Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice.
in Special Provisions in Par.32, or by a written addendum or Ifwe give you written notice before the date this Lease begins
amendment signed by you and us. At or after the end ofthe and the notice states that a construction or other delay is
initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to
leastSdays plus the number ofdays'advancenotice contained occupy on a specific date, you may terminate this Lease within
In Box F on page 1 in writing from us to you. Your new Lease, 7 days after receiving written notice.
which may include increased Rent or Lease changes, will begin After proper termination, you are entitled only to refund of
on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without anydeposit(s) and any Rent you paid.
needing your signature) unless you give us written move -out
notice under Par. 25, which applies only to the end of the current
Lease term or renewal period.
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9. Care of Unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse us
for loss, damage, consequential damages, government fines 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, or your guests; or, as allowed by
law, any other cause not due to our negligence or fault, except for
damages by acts of God to the extent they couldn't be mitigated by
your action or inaction.
Unless damage or wastewater stoppage Is due to our negligence,
we're notllable for —and you must payfor—repairs and replace-
ments occurring during the Lease term or►enewal perlod,lnclud-
Ing: (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by impro per
objects in lines exclusively serving yourapartmenh (B) damage to
doors, windows, or screens; and (C) damage from windows or doors
left open.
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10. Community Policies. Community Policies becomepart ofthis
Lease and must be followed. We may make changes, including addi-
tions, to our written Community Policies, and those changes can be-
come effective immediately if the Community Policies are distributed
and applicable to all units In the apartment community acid do not
change the dollar amounts owed under this Lease.
10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any
photograph, likeness, image or video taken of you while
you are using property common areas or participating in
any event sponsored by us.
10.2. Disclosure of Information. At our sole option, we may,
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
10.3. Guests. We may exclude from the apartment community
any guests or others who, in our sole judgment, 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 himself 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 3 days in one week
without our prior written consent, and no more than twice
that many days in any one month. lithe previous space
isn't filled in, 2 days total per week will be the limit.
10.4. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must
notify us within 15 days ifyou or any ofyour occupants:
(A) are convicted of any felony, (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 against you.
10.5. Odors, Noise and Construction. You agree that odors
and smells (including those related to cooking),
everyday noises or sounds related to repair, renovation,
improvement, or construction in or around the property
are all a normal part of a multifamily living environment and
that it is impractical for us to prevent them from penetrating
yourapartment
11. Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourselfin 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. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly. You will
use your apartment and all other areas, including any balconies, with
reasonable care. We may regulate the use of passageways, patios,
balconies, porches, and activities in common areas.
11.1. Prohibited Conduct. You, your occupants, and your guests
will not engage in certain prohibited conduct, including the
following activities:
(a) criminal conduct; manufacturing, delivering, or
possessing a controlled substance or drug parapher-
nalia; 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
may alarm others;
(b) behaving in aloud, obnoxious or dangerous manner;
(c) disturbing or threatening the rights, comfort, health, safety,
or convenience of others, including us, our agents, or our
representatives;
(d) disrupting our business operations;
(e) storing anything in closets containing water heaters or
gas appliances;
(f) tampering with utilities or telecommunication
equipment;
(g) bringing hazardous materials into the apartment
community;
(h) using windows for entry or exit;
(i) heating the apartment with gas -operated appliances;
0) making bad -faith or false allegations against us or our
agents to others;
(k) smoking of any kind, that is not in accordance with this
Lease;
(1) using glass containers in or near pools; or
(m) conducting any kind of business (including child-care
services) In your apartment or In the apartment
community —except for any lawful business
conducted 'at home' by computer, mail, or telephone if
customers, clients, patients, employees or other
business associates do not come to your apartment
for business purposes.
12. Animals. No living creatures ofanykindareallowed, even tempo-
►arily, anywhere In the apartment or apartment community un-
less we've given written permission. If we allow an animal, you must
sign a separate Animal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad-
dendum, pay an animal deposit and applicable fees and additional
monthly rent, as applicable. An animal deposit is considered a gener-
al security 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 or wild 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 ofour 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 over to a humane society, local authority
or rescue organization; or return the animal 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 occupant violates the animal restrictions of
this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subject to
charges, damages, eviction, and other remedies
provided in this Lease, including animal violation charges
listed 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 occu panty (with or without our consent),
we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs,
including defleaing, deodorizing, and shampooing. Initial
and daily animal -violation charges and animal -removal
charges are liquidated damages for our time,
inconvenience, and overhead in enforcing animal
restrictions and Community Policies.
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 addition 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 compliance
with this Lease.
14. When We May Enter. lfyouorany other resident, guest oroccupant
is present, then repair or service persons, contractors, law officers,
government representatives, lenders, appraisers, prospective resi-
dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under
your rental application, 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 ifwritten notice of
the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately
after the entry. We are under no obligation to enter only when you
are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or
make appointments.
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15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions.
15.1. Written Requests Required. Ifyou or any occupant needs
to send a request —for example, for repairs, installations,
services, ownership disclosure, or security -related matters —
it must be written and delivered to our designated
representative In accordance with this Lease (except for
fair -housing accommodation or modification requests or
situations involving imminent danger or threats 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't waive 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, methodandmeans ofperformfng maintenance
and repairs, including whether or which vendors to use,
are within oursole discretion.
15.2. Your Requirement to Notify. You must promptly notify us in
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 or threat to property, health, or safety. 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.
15.3. 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. Your Remedies. We'll act with customary diligence to
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 ofthe problem and
the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and
utilities. If we fall to timely repair a condition that
materially affects the physical health or safety of an
ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property Code,
you maybe entitled to exercise remedies under 4 92.056
and 4 92.0561 ofthe Texas Property Code. If you follow
the procedures under those sections, the following
remedies, among others, maybe available to you:
(1) termination ofthis Lease and an appropriate refund
under 92.056(f), (2) have the condition repaired or
remedied according to 4 92.0561; (3) deduct from the Rent
the cost ofthe repair or remedy according to 4 92.OS61;
and 41judicial remedies according to ¢ 92.0563.
16. Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or
Closure. If, in our sole judgment, damages to the unit or building 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 deposits, minus lawful deduc-
tions. We may remove and dispose ofyour personal property if, in
our sole judgment, it causes a health or safety hazard or impedes our
ability to make repairs.
16.1. 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 ofthe property becomes subject to
an eminent domain proceeding.
17. Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub-
let your apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offer to rent or
license all or any part ofyour apartment to anyone else unless other-
wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won't
accept anything of value from anyone else for the use of a ny part of
your apartment. You agree not to list any part ofyour 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 oavfor missingsecuri de-
vices that are required by law. You'll oavfor.. (A) rekevina that
You request (unless we failed to rekev after the orevious resl-
dent moved outl: and (B) repairs or reolacements because of
misuse or damaae bvYou or Yourfamlly. Your occuoants, or Your
nests. You must pay immediately after the work is done unless state
law authorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for
any additional or changed security devices you request.
Texas Property Code secs. 92.751, 92.153, and 92.154 require, with
some exceptions, that we provide at no cost to you when occupancy
begins: (A) a window latch on each window, (8) a doorviewer (peep-
hole orwindow) on each exteriordoor, (C) apin lockon each sliding
door; (D) either a door -handle latch ora securityboron each sliding
door; (E) a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door,
and (F) eithera keyed doorknob lock or a keyed deadbolt lock on
one entrydoor. Keyed locks will be rekeyed after the prior►esident
moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move In or
within 7 days after you move in, as required bylaw. If we fall to In-
stall orrekey security devices as required by law, you have the right
to do so and deduct the reasonable cost from your next Rent pay-
mentunderTexasPropertyCodesec.92.165(1). We may deactivate
ornotlnstall keyless bolting devices on yourdoorsif(A) you Oran
occupant in the dwelling Is over5S or disabled, and (0) the require-
ments ofTexas Property Code sec. 92.153(e) or (1) are satisfied.
18.1. Smoke Alarms and Detection Devices. We'll furnish
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 ofyour
apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by
law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a
hearing impairment.
You must pay for and 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.lfyou damage ordisable the
smoke alarm or remove a battery without replacing it
with a working battery, you may be liable to us under
Texas Property Code sec. 92.2611 for $100 plus one
month's Rent, actualdamages, and attorney's fees.
18.2. Duty to Report. You must immediately report to us any
missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices,
smoke alarms or detectors. Youll be liable ifyou fail to
report malfunctions, or fail to report any loss, damage, or
fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water.
19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise requiredbylaw, none
of us, our employees, agents, ormanagement companies are liable
to you, your guests or occupants for any damage, personal injury,
loss to personal property, or loss of business orpersonal income,
from anycause, including but nottimitedto: negligent or intention-
alacts of►esidents, occupants, orguests, theft, burglary, assault,
vandalism or other crimes; fire, flood, waterleaks, rain, hail, ice,
snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption of utilities,
pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, Injuryorloss Is
caused exclusively by our negligence.
We do not warrant security of any kind. You agree that you will not
rely upon any security measures taken by us for personal security,
and that you will call911 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 rec-
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. Condition ofthe Premises and Alterations.
20.1. As -Is. We disclaim all implied warranties. You accept the
apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, except for
conditions materially affecting 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 of the form or within 48 hours after
move -in, whichever comes first, you must note on the
form all defects or damage, sign the form, return it to
us, and the form accurately 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 must still send a separate request for any
repairs needed as provided by Par.15.1.
20.2. 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 outside the apartment. Unless this Lease
states otherwise, we'll permit a reasonable number of small
nail holes for hanging pictures on sheetrock walls and in
grooves of wood -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 required bylaw 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 complies
with reasonable restrictions allowed by federal law. You must
not alter, damage, or remove our property, including alarm
systems, detection devices, appliances, furniture, telephone
and television wiring, screens, locks, or security devices. When
you move in, we'll supply light bulbs for fixtures we furnish, in-
cluding exterior fixtures 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. 7.3. All notices and documents will
be In English and, at our option, in any other language that you read
orspeak.
21.1. Electronic Notice. Notice may be given electronically by
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 sent to the email address and/or portal specified in
this Lease. Notice may also be given by phone call or to a
physical address if allowed in this Lease.
You represent that you have provided your current email
address to us, and that you will notify us in the event your
email address changes.
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22. Liability. Each resident isjointly and severally liable for all Lease
obligations. If you or any guest or occupant violates this Lease or our
Community Policies, all residents are considered to have violated this
Lease.
22.1. Indemnification byYou. You7ldefend indemnifyandhold us
and our employees, agents, and management company
harmless from allliabilityarising from your conductor
requests to ourrepresentatives and from the conduct ofor
requests by your invitees, occupants orguests.
23. Default by Resident.
23.1. 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,
or fire, 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.
23.2. Eviction. ifyoudefault, including holding over, wemay
end your rlgh t of occupancy by giving you at least a 24-
hourwritten notice to vacate. Termination of your possession
rights doesn't release you from liability for future Rent or
other Lease obligations. After giving notice to vacate or
filing an eviction suit, we maystlll accept Rent or other
sums due, the filing or acceptance doesn't waive or
diminish our right of eviction or any other contractual or
statutoryrlght. Accepting money at any time doesn't waive
our right to damages, to past or future Rent or other sums,
or to our continuing with eviction proceedings. In an eviction,
Rent is owed for the full rental period and will not be
prorated.
23.3. Acceleration. Unless we elect not to accelerate Rent, all
monthly Rent for the rest ofthe Lease term or renewal
period will be accelerated automatically without notice
or demand (before or after acceleration) and will be
immediately due if, without our written consent: (A) you
move out, remove property in preparing to move out,
or you 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
entire Lease term or renewal period. Remaining Rent will
also be accelerated if you're judicially 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
begins, all future Rent for the Lease term will be automatcally
accelerated without notice and become immediately due. We
also may end your right of occupancy and recover damages,
future Rent, attorney's fees, court costs, and other lawful charges.
23.4. Holdover. You and all occupants must vacate and surrender
the apartment by or before the date contained in: (1) your
move -out notice (2) our notice to vacate, (3) our notice of
non -renewal, or 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%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 agencies as allowed by law. Ifwe or our debt
collector tries to collect any money you owe us, you
agree that we or the debt collector may contact you by
any legal means. If you default, you will pay us, in addition
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 unpaid amounts you owe bear
interest at the rate provided by Texas Finance Code Section
304.003(c) from the due date. 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 against you, plus our attorney's fees and
expenses, court costs, and filing fees actually paid.
24. Rep resentatives'Authority and Waivers. Our representatives (in-
cluding management personnel, employees, and agents) have no
authorityto waive, amend, or termin ate this Lease or any part ofit
unless in writing and signed, andno authority to make promises, rep-
resentations, or agreements that impose security duties or otherob-
Ifgations on us orourrepresentatives, unless in writing and signed.
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
choice to enforce, not enforce ordelay enforcement ofwritten-no-
tice requirements, rentaldue dates, acceleration, liens, Oran y other
rightsisn'ta waiver underany circumstances. Delayin demanding
sums you owe is not a waiver. Except when notice or demand is required
bylaw,you waive any notice and demand for performance from us ifyou
default Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver ofour remedies fora
breach underyour prior lease thatoccuned 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 ofour contractual, statutory, or other obliga-
tions merely by virtue of acting on our behalf.
2S. Move -Out Notice. Before moving out, you must give our represen-
tative advance written move -out notice as statedln Par. 4, even if
this Lease has become a coon th-to-month lease. The move -out date
can't be changed unless we and you both agree in writing.
Your move -out notice must comply with each of the following:
(a) Unless we require more than 30 days' notice, if you give
notice on the first day of the month you intend to move
out, move out will be on the last day of that month.
(b) Your move -out notice must not terminate this Lease
before the end of the 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 forgiving us
your written move -out notice. lf we fail to give a reminder
notice, 30 days' wdtten notice to move out Is required.
(d) You must get from us a written acknowledgment of your
notice.
26. Move -Out Procedures.
26.1. Cleaning. You must thoroughly clean the apartment, including
doors, windows, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances,
patios, balconies, garages, carports, and storage rooms. You
must follow move -out cleaning 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, ..ear or soiling that occurs without
negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse).
26.2. Move-Outlnspection.We may, but are not obligated to,
provide a joint move -out inspection. Our representatives
have no authority to bind or limit us regarding deductions for
repairs, damages, or charges. Any statements or estimates by
us or our representative are subject to our correction, modi-
fication, or disapproval before final accounting or refunding.
27. Surrender and Abandonment. 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.2.1 have been turned in to us —whichever
happens first.
You have abandonedthe apartment when 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 in 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.
27.1. The Ending of Your Rights. Surrender, abandonment or
judicial eviction ends your right of possession for all purposes
and gives us the immediate right to clean up, make repairs in,
and relet the apartment; determine any security -deposit
deductions, and remove or store property left in the apartment.
27.2. Removal and Storage of Property. We, or law officers, may —
but have no duty to —remove or store all property that in our
sole judgment belongs to you and remains in the apartment
or in common areas (including any vehicles you or any
occupant or guest owns or uses) after you're judicially evicted
or ifyou surrender or abandon the apartment.
We're not liable for 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 charitable
organization all personal property that is:
(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.
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26. TAA Membership. We, the management company representing us,
or any locator service that you used confirms membership 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 member of TAA and the local association during
the third automatic renewal. A signed affidavit from the affiliated local
apartment association attesting to nonmembership when this Lease
or renewal was signed will be conclusive evidence of nonmembership.
Governmental entities may use TAA forms if TAA agrees in writing.
Name, address and telephone number of locator service (if applicable):
29. Severability and Survivability. If any provision of this Lease is inval-
id or unenforceable under applicable law, it won't invalidate the re-
mainder ofthis Lease or change the intent ofthe 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 walveyourright to bring,
represent, join or otherwise maintain a class action,
collective action or similar proceeding against us In
anyforum.
YOU UNDERb—ND THAT. WITHOUT THIS WAIVER. YOU
COULD BE A PARTY IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. BY
SIGNING THIS LEASE. YOU ACCEPT THIS WAIVER AND
CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY._
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE
THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS LEASE,
31.2. Force Majeure.lfwe are prevented from completing substan-
tial performance ofany obligation under this Lease by
occurrences that are beyond our control, including but
not limited to, an act of God, strikes, epidemics, war, acts of
terrorism, riots, Rood, 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 Special Provisions and
any addenda or Community Policies provided to you, are part of this
Lease and supersede any conflicting provisions in this Lease.
Before submitting a rental application or signing this Lease, you
should review the documents and may consult an attorney. You are
bound by this Lease when it is signed. An electronic signature is
binding. This Lease, including all addenda, is the entire agreement
between you and us. You agree that you are NOT relying on any
oral representations.
Resident or Residents (all sign below)
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH
Create New From This M&C
REFERENCE 19NS 2023-2027
DATE: 8/8/2023 NO.: M&C 23-0631 LOG NAME: CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
2023-2024 ACTION PLAN
CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC YES
CONSENT HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Use of
Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,452,621.00 to be Awarded by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency
Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program, Authorize
Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff Sharon Burkley; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant
funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the
amount of $13,552,621.00 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment
Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS grant programs, and for the use of program income from activities using prior years' federal
grant funds;
2. Approve the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for
submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including
allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below;
3. Authorize an increase in the City's Priority Repair Program contract authority by $500,000.00
annually for a total annual amount of $2,500,000.00 for the next five years (Fiscal Years 2023-
2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 to reflect the increased annual funding allocation
from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00.
4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is
expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds
for the City's Priority Repair Program;
5. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is
expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant
funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10 percent of the
program income for administrative costs;
6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one-year terms with the
agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2023-2024 for Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS grant funds, contingent upon receipt of funding, and satisfactory completion of all
federal regulatory requirements;
7. Authorize the City Manager or his designees to extend the contracts for up to one year if an
agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of
the program, or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any
amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all
applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds;
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8. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,452,621.00 consisting of
$6,994,785.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $3,271,119.00 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program funds, $610,543.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and
$2,576,174.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, plus estimated
program income in the amount of $100,000,00, all subject to receipt of such funds; and
9. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 28.10\%,
estimated total of $393,106.92.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth's (City's) 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan assesses community and affordable
housing needs and sets strategic priorities and goals for use of federal grants funds from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a five-year period. These priorities and
goals are to be addressed with Annual Action Plans that summarize the major housing and community
development activities and proposed expenditures for each of the five years.
These priorities and goals were developed to be consistent with strategies and initiatives previously
adopted by the City Council, as well as through an assessment of community needs. This included
Citywide public meetings conducted by JQuad Planning Group, the consultant contracted to prepare the
Consolidated Plan in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Department staff. The recommended
Consolidated Plan priorities and goals for use of HUD grant funds over the next five years are
summarized below.
PRIORITY NEED I GOAL
(Promote Affordable Housing (Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance;
for Renters and Owners Fair Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners
l
Housing Preservation and Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing
Rehabilitation throughout the City
Neighborhood Improvement nhance neighborhood development and revitalization throughout
and Revitalization the City
Economic Empowerment Support programs and services providing employment training and
and Financial Resilience career readiness programs that promote self-sufficiency and
household stability
Support programs and services to prepare children and youth for
Children and Youth Services success through educational, mentoring, training and related
programs
Support programs and services for older adults to access resources
Aging In Place needed to age in their homes, while maintaining both their
independence and quality of life
ccessibility Improvements Improve accessibility in public facilities and housing, including
Ilarchitectural barrier removal
Homelessness Prevention Provide housing and support services for persons experiencing and
and Special Needs Support at -risk of experiencing homelessness; support efforts to achieve
permanent housing
(Healthy Living and Wellness ��health
Support programs and services to improve the mental and physical
of low -to moderate -income Fort Worth families
The City's 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development
activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending
September 30, 2024 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,452,621.00 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
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Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs. It also summarizes the use of
program income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose
of which is to benefit low -and moderate -income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit
persons experiencing homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low -and moderate -income
persons with HIV/AIDS.
A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding
was published on February 1, 2023. All proposals were received on March 15, 2023. Staff reviewed all
proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on
the capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable
federal regulations. One public hearing was held on April 12, 2023 to provide citizens the opportunity to
participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were
considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 10, 2023. These funding
recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on August 1, 2023.
A 30-day public comment period was held from June 30, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Notice of this public
comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on June 29, 2023; in the Cleburne Times
Review on July 6; in the Weatherford Democrat on July 8; and in La Vida News on July 13.
Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with
federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation
process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 12, 2023, and the second public hearing is
scheduled for the City Council on August 8, 2023.
A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1,2, and 3. A Powerpoint
presentation listing funding recommendations is also attached. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan will be
submitted to HUD by August 15, 2023.
Indirect costs totaling approximately $393,106.92 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood
Services Department indirect cost rate is 28.10\% in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver
of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services
to assist low -to -moderate income citizens.
Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 22-0569 dated August 9, 2022 increased the annual funding
amount of the City's Priority Repair Program (PRP) from $1,100,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Approval of
this M&C authorizes an additional increase of annual funding from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. This
will require an increase in the expenditure authority for the PRP and the contracting authority for PRP
agreements, resulting in an annual increase of $500,000.00. A total five year (Fiscal Years 2023-2027)
contract authority of $46,858,546.53 for PRP is necessary to facilitate the increase in funding from CDBG.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $6,994,785.00 in CDBG funds and
an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,044,785.00 be allocated as
follows:
Public Service Agencies - $1,049,218.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate -income
persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons
Housing Programs - $3,910,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown
Brush -Up, homebuyer and housing services, accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with
disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs
Major Projects - $636,610,00: Includes for multifamily rental rehabilitation
Administration - $1,398,957.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations
for the Financial Management Services Department
Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes up to $50,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority
Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair
Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to the City Council
approval.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $3,271,119.00 in HOME funds and
an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $3,321,119.00 be allocated as
follows:
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Homebuyer Assistance Program - $408,339.25: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost
assistance for low- and moderate -income homebuyers
Community Housing Development Organization - $490,667.85: HUD requires that a minimum of 15
percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for
affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for multifamily housing
development in southeast Fort Worth. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to
homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI), set by HUD.
Community Housing Development Organization Operating - $45,000.00:
Major Projects - $2,000,000.00: Includes funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the affordable housing
project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood
Initiative (CNI) grant and funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the multifamily housing project, Columbia
Renaissance - Phase III
Administration - $327,111,90: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant
Estimated Program Income - $50,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and
HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income
towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount
not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's
Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $2,576,174.00 in HOPWA funds be
allocated as follows:
Public Service Agencies - $1,729,850.00
Neighborhood Services Department - $769,039.00
Administration - $77,285.00
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $610,543.00 in ESG funds to be
allocated as follows:
Public Service Agencies - $564,752.00
Administration - $45,791.00
CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that
contracts be executed with the public service and CDBG subrecipient agencies for the amounts shown in
the following tables:
Community Development Block Grant Contracts
AGENCY
r
BChristian Learning
enter
(Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Tarrant County,
Camp Fire First Texas
Cancer Care Services
TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES
IICONSOLIDATED PLAN
GOAL
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Inc. Services
Children and Youth
Services
Healthy Living and
Wellness
Easter Seals North Texas, Economic
Inc. Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
PROGRAM II AMOUNT
Out of School Time
$78,218.00
Program
Youth Development
$70,000.00
at Eastside Branch
Teens In Action
$50,000.00
Cancer Care
$50,000.00
Services
Employment
Services $60,000.00
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant Children and Youth I Leadership Program $100,000.00
County Services II
Guardianship Services, Inc. JAging In Place Money Smart+ 11 $100,000.001
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Housing Channel
(Junior Achievement of the
Chisholm Trail, Inc.
Maroon 9 Community
Enrichment Organization
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of
Tarrant County
NPower Inc.
The Ladder Alliance
The Women's Center of
Tarrant County, Inc.
Promote Affordable
Housing for Renters and
Owners
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Aging In Place
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Economic
Empowerment and
Financial Resilience
Housing Counseling
& Education
l Cradle to Career II
Initiative
ItMaroon 9 Teen
richment Program
(Nutrition Program II
"Tech Fundamentals
Workforce Training
Program
Tarrant County
Workforce
Development
Employment
Solutions
$111,000.00
$25,000.001
$25,000.00I
$75,000.00I
$25,000.00
l�M
$75,000.00
Holistic Educational
(United Community Centers, (Children and Youth ��Literacy
$125,000.00
Inc. Services Program
JCDBG Public Services Agencies Total
II$1,049,218.001
Rehabilitation, Education
and Advocacy for Citizens Accessibility Project Ramp
$165,000.00
with Handicaps dba Improvements
REACH, Inc.
Fort Worth Area Habitat for Housing Preservation
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity Cowtown Brush Up
$455,000.00
and Rehabilitation
Habitat for Humanity
JCDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
I $620,000.001
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
11$1,669,218.001
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM
AMOUNT
AIDS Outreach Administration, Support Services, Short -Term Rent,
Center, Inc. Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant- $429,850.00
Based Rental Assistance
Tarrant
Samaritan ranCounty Housin Administration, Facility -Based Operations, Supportive $1,300,000.00
Inc. g' Services, Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS
Emergency Solutions Grants
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY
IThe Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant
County, Inc.
Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth
Place
. 4 .
Shelter Operations/Services
Day Shelter
Operations/Services
1$1,729,850.00
11 AMOUNT 1
II$116,635.00I
11$158,400.001
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IThe Salvation Army
Center for Transforming Lives
ISafeHaven of Tarrant County
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS
IlHomelessness Prevention
IlRapid Re -Housing
JIShelter Operations/Services
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes.
available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
$150,000.00
II $75,901.001
II $63,816.001
11$564,752.001
These programs are
Each of these grants is an entitlement grant rather than a competitive grant received from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Entitlement grants provide funds to
agencies based on a formula, prescribed in legislation or regulation, rather than based on review. These
specific grants are allocated to the City of Fort Worth based on population size and per capita income
each year. The grants have been consistently awarded to the City since 1974 with the inception of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974. The Emergency Shelter (renamed Solutions) Grant (ESG) was authorized in 1987 through the
McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program were authorized in 1990
through the Cranston -Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. With these grants,
administrative and program delivery allocations support approximately 72 FTE positions in the
Neighborhood Services Department, which is funded nearly 70\% with various grants including these
entitlement grants.
Positions funded with HUD Entitlement grants are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant
award being decreased or eliminated, Neighborhood Services Department would review programs and
services funded by the grants and determine a level of service and staffing that aligns with the available
funding. Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Neighborhood Services Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to
an expenditure being incurred, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate
the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
TO
Fund I Department Account I Project I Program Activity
ID ID
FROM
Fund Department Account Project
p 1
ID I I ID
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Program I Activity
Budgetl Reference #
Year I (Chartfield 2)
Budget Reference #
Year (Chartfield 2)
Fernando Costa (6122)
Victor Turner (8187)
Sharon Burkley (5785)
Rhonda Hinz (2573)
Amount
Amount
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Action Plan SOS Filings.pdf (Public)
ConPlan July 12 Public Hearinq.pdf (Public)
FWCP Citv Council NQRC Committee Power Point Interim Report Communitv Enaaqement Report June 2,
2023.m)tx (CFW Internal)
IR Consolidated Plan Action Plan 080123.docx, (Public)
ORD.APP_19NS 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN _21001 AO23(r7).docx
(Public)
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