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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 60929-A1CSC No. 60929-Al FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRET ARY CONTRACT NO. 60929 This contract ("Contract") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth (hereafter "City") and Trinity Habitat for Humanity (hereafter "Agency"), a Texas non-profit corporation. City and Agency may be referred to individually as a "Party" and jointly as "the Parties". WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program, Program No. B-23-MC-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.218; WHEREAS, Section 5.2.2.2 of the Contract permits Agency to request an amendment of the budget, subject to written approval by the Director of the City's Neighborhood Services Department; WHEREAS, the Agency requested a contract amendment from City to adjust line item amounts to transfer funds from the Construction/Building Materials line item and the Contract Labor line item to Project Costs line item, as reflected in the revised attached Exhibit B; WHEREAS, City believes that the requested amendment will help Agency meet the program's goals and further the interests of both Agency and City; and WHEREAS, it is the mutual desire of City and Agency to amend the Contract to complete the Program and meet Contract objectives. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows: I. EXHIBIT "B" -Budget, attached to the Contract, is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety with the REVISED EXHIBIT "B" -Budget, updated as of December 15, 2024, attached hereto. II. This amendment is effective as of December 15, 2024. III. Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60929 Trinity Habitat for Humanity CTBU -CDBG CONTRACT 2023-24 Page 1 All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60929 Trinity Habitat for Humanity CTBU — CDBG CONTRACT 2023-24 Page 2 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: TRINITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CITY OF FORT WORTH By:� By :GageYer (Jan �025 09:37 CST) Jesica McEachem, Assistant City Manager Gage Yager; CEO/President ATTEST: Date: Feb 18, 2025 APPROVE AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: � 1 � By: U�-----------�u.)� By: ?1--------------Jannette Goodall, City Secretary M&C: 23-0631 1295 Certification No. 2024-1107571 Date: August 8, 2023 RECOMMENDED: By:k� Kacey Bess, Neighborhood Services Director CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR: By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible Jessika Williams, Assistant City Attorney for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements Joshua Hezlep, Neighborhood Development Coordinator Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 60929 Trinity Habitat for Humanity CTBU -CDBG CONTRACT 2023-24 Page 3 EXHIBIT "B" - BUDGET Remaining Account Grant Budget Balance Increase Decrease Total PROGRAM PERSONNEL Salaries 1001 $ 51,098.50 $ 12,010.42 $ 7,863.50 $ 58,962.00 FiCA 1002 $ 3,901.50 $ 1,135.00 $ 536.50 $ 4,438.00 MISCELLANEOUS Construction/Building Materials 3001 $200,000.00 $133,967.49 -$200,000.00 $0.00 Contract Labor, Permits 3002 $200,000.00 -$72,533.00 -$200,000.00 $0.00 Project Costs (Construction/Building Materials, Contract Labor, Permits) 3001 $391,600.00 $391,600.00 BUDGET TOTAL $ 455,000.00 $ 74,579.91 $ 400,000.00 -$400,000.00 $ 455,000.00 FUNDING A: FUNDING B: FUNDING C: Page 1 ACITY COUNCIL AGEND Create New From This M&C DATE: 8/8/2023 REFERENCE NO.. CODE: C TYPE: M&C 23-0631 LOG NAME: NON- PUBLIC CONSENT HEARING: �0 RT �k�4`(� RT I I -��- 19NS 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN YES SUBJECT: (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,452,621.00 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff Sharon Burkley; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Goals and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $13,552,621.00 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs, and for the use of program income from activities using prior years' federal grant funds; 2. Approve the City's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize an increase in the City's Priority Repair Program contract authority by $500,000.00 annually for a total annual amount of $2,500,000.00 for the next five years (Fiscal Years 2023- 2027) contract authority of $46,858,546,53 to reflect the increased annual funding allocation from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; 5. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000,00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one-year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2023-2024 for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, contingent upon receipt of funding, and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 7. Authorize the City Manager or his designees to extend the contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the program, or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; 8. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,452,621.00 consisting of $6,994,785.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $3,271,119.00 in 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 Promote Affordable Housing for Renters and Owners Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation GOAL Increase neighborhood stability through homeownership assistance; Fair Housing efforts, and supportive services for renters and owners Preserve and expand the supply of quality affordable housing 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 Aging In Place needed to age in their homes, while maintaining both their independence and quality of life Accessibility 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 major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,452,621.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding was published on February 1, 2023. All proposals were received on March 15, 2023. Staff reviewed all proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on the capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable federal regulations. One public hearing was held on April 12, 2023 to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 10, 2023. These funding recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on August 1, 2023. A 30-day public comment period was held from June 30, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 29, 2023; in the Cleburne Times Review on July 6; in the Weatherford Democrat on July 8; and in La Vida News on July 13. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 12, 2023, and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council on August 8, 2023. A summary of staff's final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1,2, and 3. A Powerpoint presentation listing funding recommendations is also attached. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2023. Indirect costs totaling approximately $393,106.92 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 28.10\% in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) 22-0569 dated August 9, 2022 increased the annual funding amount of the City's Priority Repair Program (PRP) from $1,100,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Approval of this M&C authorizes an additional increase of annual funding from $2,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. This will require an increase in the expenditure authority for the PRP and the contracting authority for PRP agreements, resulting in an annual increase of $500,000.00. A total five year (Fiscal Years 2023-2027) contract authority of $46,858,546.53 for PRP is necessary to facilitate the increase in funding from CDBG. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $6,994,785.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,044,785.00 be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies -$1,049,218.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons Housing Programs -$3,910,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush-Up, homebuyer and housing services, accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs Major Projects -$636,610.00: Includes for multifamily rental rehabilitation Administration -$1,398,957.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services Department Estimated Program Income -$50,000.00: Includes up to $50,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to the City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $3,271,119.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $3,321,119.00 be allocated as follows: Homebuyer Assistance Program -$408,339.25: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low- and moderate-income homebuyers Community Housing Development Organization -$490,667.85: HUD requires that a minimum of 15 percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for multifamily housing development in southeast Fort Worth. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI), set by HUD. Community Housing Development Organization Operating -$45,000.00: Major Projects -$2,000,000.00: Includes funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the affordable housing project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant and funds ($1,000,000.00) allocated to the multifamily housing project, Columbia Renaissance - Phase III Administration -$327,111.90: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant Estimated Program Income -$50,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $2,576,174.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $1,729,850.00 Neighborhood Services Department - $769,039.00 Administration - $77,285.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2023-2024, it is recommended that the amount of $610,543.00 in ESG funds to be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $564,752.00 Administration - $45,791.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the public service and CDBG subrecipient agencies for the amounts shown in the following tables: Community Development Block Grant Contracts TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES AGENCY AB Christian Learning Center CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOAL PROGRAM AMOUNT $78,218.00 $70,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00 Children and Youth Services Boys & Girls Clubs of Children and Youth Greater Tarrant County, Inc. Services Camp Fire First Texas Children and Youth Services Cancer Care Services Easter Seals North Texas, Inc. Healthy Living and Wellness Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Girls Incorporated of Tarrant Children and Youth County Services Guardianship Services, Inc. Aging In Place Out of School Time Program Youth Development at Eastside Branch Teens In Action Cancer Care Services Employment Services Leadership Program $100,000.00 Money Smart+ Promote Affordable Housing Counseling Housing Channel Housing for Renters and Owners & Education $111,000.00 $100,000.00 Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail, Inc. Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County NPower Inc. Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Aging In Place Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience Cradle to Career Initiative Maroon 9 Teen Enrichment Program Nutrition Program Tech Fundamentals Workforce Training Program Economic Tarrant County The Ladder Alliance Empowerment and Workforce Financial Resilience Development Economic The Women's Center of Employment Tarrant County, Inc. Empowerment and Solutions Financial Resilience United Community Centers, Children and Youth Holistic Educational Inc. Services Literacy Program CDBG Public Services Agencies Total Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Citizens Accessibility Project Ramp with Handicaps dba Improvements REACH, Inc. Fort Worth Area Habitat for Housing Preservation Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up Habitat for Humanity CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts AGENCY AIDS Outreach Center, Inc. TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES PROGRAM Administration, Support Services, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Tenant- Based Rental Assistance Tarrant County Administration, Facility-Based Operations, Supportive Samaritan Housing, Services, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Inc. TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS Emergency Solutions Grants TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY PROGRAM The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc. Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth Place The Salvation Army Center for Transforming Lives SafeHaven of Tarrant County $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $75,000.00 $25,000.00 '�:� ��� �� $75,000.00 $125,000.00 $1,049,218.00 $165,000.00 $455,000.00 $620,000.00 $1,669,218.00 I_1►�i [�1�J► � � $429,850.00 $1,300,000.00 $1,729,850.00 AMOUNT Shelter Operations/Services $116,635.00 Day Shelter Operations/Services Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Shelter Operations/Services $158,400.00 $150,000.00 $75,901.00 $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\°/o 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 ' Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount � ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS Fernando Costa (6122) Victor Turner (8187) Sharon Burkley (5785) Rhonda Hinz (2573) 19NS ACTION PLAN 2023 Agency Form 1295 Forms.pdf (CFW Internal) Action Plan SOS Filings.pdf (Public) ConPlan July 12 Public Hearing_pdf (Public) FWCP City Council NQRC Committee Power Point Interim Report Community Engagement Report June 2, 2023.pptx (CFW Internal) IR Consolidated Plan Action Plan 080123.docx (Public) ORD.APP 19NS 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2023-2024 ACTION PLAN 21001 A023(r7).docx (Public) Routing and Transmittal Slip Department: Neighborhood Services DOCUMENT TITLE: Cowtown Brush Up 2024 Amendment 1 M&C: 23-0631 CPN______________ CSO:60929 DOC#______________ DATE: 1/21/2025 TO: INITIALS DATE OUT 1. Joshua Hezlep 2. Chad LaRoque 3. Jessika Williams 4. Kacey Bess 5. Jesica McEachern 6. Ronald Gonzales 7. Jannette Goodall 8. Allison Tidwell DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER’S SIGNTURE: All documents received from any and all City Departments requesting City Manager’s signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review and take the next steps. NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED:Yes x No RUSH:Yes x No SAME DAY:Yes x No NEXT DAY:Yes x No ROUTING TO CSO: x Yes No