HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 62971CSC No. 62971
RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH AND 172 HILLSIDE PARTNERS L.L.C.
This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), and 172 HILLSIDE PARTNERS
L.L.C. ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the
"parties."
WHEREAS, the City provides rental assistance in the form of monetary payment for a
defined portion of rent due paid directly to the landlord or management company of the property so
long as the landlord or property management agree to certain terms; and
WHEREAS, in the event the City determines the Tenant named below is eligible for a utility
reimbursement payable to their landlord under the Utility Allowance Schedule established by either
the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office or Fort Worth Housing Solutions, City will also
provide assistance in the form of monetary payment for a defined portion of utilities to the landlord
or management company of the property; and
WHEREAS, ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental assistance
program; and
WHEREAS, the City requires that landlords must enter into this Agreement in order to
receive the City's payment of the defined portion of Tenant's rent; and
WHEREAS, Agreement Documents shall consist of this Landlord Services Agreement and
Exhibit A — Copy of Tenant Lease, attached hereto and incorporated herein. In the event of any
conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in the
body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. It is understood
that City is not bound by any portion of Exhibit A and is only bound by the duties and obligation set
forth in this Landlord Services Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE the Parties in exchange for the benefit received from the other Party's
performance, agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenant has entered into an agreement with Landlord to rent a 1 BEDROOM ("Lease"). The
unit is located at ("Unit"), as more fully described
in Exhibit A.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on FEBRUARY 1, 2025 and shall expire on JANUARY 31,
2026, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). The Parties
shall have the option to renew this Agreement by written agreement for additional one-year terms
following City review and approval of request by both Tenant and Landlord under the same terms
and conditions, provided however that the rental rate and any amounts payable by City shall be
provided to the City in writing for the new term at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the
renewal term.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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3. COMPENSATION.
3.1 Security Deposit
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit $0.00 for the Unit to the Landlord in accordance with
the Tenant's lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Landlord will hold this security deposit during
the period the Tenant occupies the dwelling unit under the Lease. The Landlord shall comply with
state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits.
After the Tenant has moved from the dwelling unit, the Landlord may, subject to state and local
law, use the security deposit, including any interest on the deposit, as reimbursement for rent or any
other amounts payable by the Tenant under the Lease. The Landlord will give the Tenant a written
list of all items charged against the security deposit and the amount of each item. After deducting
the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord shall promptly refund the full
amount of the balance to the Tenant.
The named Tenant may be eligible for security deposit payment assistance payable to Landlord.
In the event that the City pays the security deposit for the Unit on behalf of the Tenant under a
federally funded program (including the Permanent Housing Placement Program), after deducting
the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord will promptly refund the full
amount of the balance of the City Portion to the City in accordance with HUD regulations. This does
not limit Landlord's right to withhold any portion of the deposit that would normally be withheld at
termination under the terms of the underlying lease. Based upon the City's review, City will pay a
$0.00 security deposit, to be paid directly to the Landlord.
The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit.
3.2 Rent and Amounts Pavable by City
3.2.1 Rent.
Initial Term:
• The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is
$1,071.00 per month for the Unit.
• From FEBRUARY 1, 2025 to FEBRUARY 28, 2025, Tenant shall be responsible
for $0.00 of rent per month. Beginning MARCH 1, 2025 to JANUARY 31, 2026,
Tenant shall be responsible for $302.00 of rent per month.
• From FEBRUARY 1, 2025 to FEBRUARY 28, 2025, City shall be responsible for
$1071.00 of rent per month. Beginning MARCH 1, 2025 to JANUARY 31, 2026,
City shall be responsible for $769.00 of rent per month.
A complete history of rental obligations due under this Agreement, per lease term, is
included in Attachment A. Neither City nor HUD assumes any obligation for the Tenant's Portion
of the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is
limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be
liable 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
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established by the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office/Fort Worth Housing Solutions. Based
upon the City's review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than $0.00 utility
reimbursement per month toward the Tenant's utility payments, to be paid directly to the Landlord.
3.2.3 Pavment 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:
I . 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 Pavment. Payments made electronically (i.e.- the City's Automated
Clearing House network) provide more protection against theft and fraud and can be processed more
quickly by the City.
If Landlord registers to be paid under this Agreement electronically, City payments will
generally be made on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due. Payments
for the first month of the initial term, and any subsequent renewals, may be somewhat delayed as a
result of the registration and initial set-up process.
If Landlord requests payment under this Agreement by paper check, City payments will be
made as promptly as possible following the first day of the month for which payment is due. If
Landlord request payment by check, Landlord assumes all liabilities related to theft, fraud, and late
payments.
If Landlord elects to receive electronic payments, Landlord will not assess any late fee
against Tenant or City for late payments by City so long as payments are made within thirty (30)
days of the day payment is due. In the event that the lease is provided to the City after the payment
date, then Landlord will not assess any late fee against Tenant or City for late payments by City so
long as payments are made within thirty (30) days of the day the lease is received by City. If Landlord
elects to receive payment by paper check, under no circumstances shall late fees be assessed against
Tenant or City for late payment by the City.
3.2.5 Overnavments. 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.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Termination of Tenancv: The Landlord may terminate its lease with the Tenant only
as authorized by and through and following applicable state and local laws. The Landlord must give
the Tenant at least 30 days' written notice of the termination and notify the City in writing within
two business days of notifying the Tenant. This may be done by providing City with a copy of the
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required notice to the tenant. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date the tenant's
lease terminates.
4.2 Termination of Landlord Services Agreement
4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in
the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing Landlord with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Landlord
of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.2.3 HUD Program Year Funding. The City agrees to commit funding for rental assistance
for a period of up to twelve (12) months, subject to the availability of funds allocated in the current
program year's budget. The City shall not commit to providing rental assistance beyond this 12-
month period unless and until additional funding is received from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the subsequent program year. In the event that future funding is not
secured, the City shall provide written notification to both the tenant and landlord at least ninety (90)
days prior to the end of the contract term, advising them that rental assistance will not continue
beyond the 12-month commitment. The City shall not be held liable for rental payments beyond the
12-month commitment and any lease agreements exceeding the 12-month term are entered into at
their own risk regarding the continuation of rental assistance.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. hi the event that this Agreement is terminated
prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Landlord the City Portion of the Total Rent for the months
the Tenant actually occupied the Unit and the Landlord complied with all of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement prior to the date of expiration or termination. City shall not be obligated for any
additional fees or expenses of any kind. If City has paid any portion of the City Portion for a month
that is after the effective date of termination of this Agreement, Landlord shall refund that portion
within thirty days of the effective date of termination by check made out to the City of Fort Worth
Neighborhood Services Department In the event of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the
only remedv Landlord may assert for any claim. no matter the kind or character, arisiniz out of this
Agreement is for the Citv Portion of the Tenant's Total Rent for the months that Tenant occupied
the unit and this Agreement was in effect.
5. HOUSING OUALITY STANDARDS AND LANDLORD -PROVIDED SERVICES
5.1 The Landlord agrees to maintain and operate the Unit and related facilities to provide decent,
safe and sanitary housing in accordance with 24 CFR Section 882.109, including all of the
services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease.
5.2 The City shall have the right to inspect the Unit and related facilities at least annually, and at
such other times as may be necessary to assure that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition, and is in compliance with applicable local codes, and that required maintenance,
services and utilities are provided.
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5.3 If the City determines that the Landlord is not meeting these obligations, the City shall have
the right, even if the Tenant continues in occupancy, to terminate payment of the City's
Portion of the Total Rent and/or terminate the Agreement without any cost or expense of any
kind whatsoever to City.
6. FAIR HOUSING REOUIREMENT
6.1 Nondiscrimination. The Landlord shall not, in the provision of services or in any
other manner, discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, color, creed, religion,
sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status. The obligation of the Landlord to comply with Fair
Housing and Civil Rights Requirements inures to the benefit of the United States of America, the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City, any of which shall be entitled to
involve any of the remedies available by law to redress any breach or to compel compliance by the
Landlord.
6.2 Cootneration in Compliance Reviews. The Landlord shall comply with the City and
with HUD in conducting Fair Housing and Civil Rights and other applicable compliance reviews
and complaint investigations pursuant to all applicable Fair Housing Law, civil rights statutes,
Executive Orders and all related rules and regulations.
6.3 Landlord, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and
successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of
Landlord's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment
of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law, including City ordinances.
IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY LANDLORD, ITS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
7. RIGHTS OF CITY IF LANDLORD BREACHES THE AGREEMENT
7.1 Any of the following shall constitute a breach of the Agreement:
(1) If the Landlord has violated any obligation under this Agreement; or
(2) If the Landlord has demonstrated any intention to violate any obligation under
this Agreement; or
(3) If the Landlord has committed any fraud or made any false statement in
connection with the Agreement, or has committed fraud or made any false
statement in connection with any Federal housing assistance program.
7.2 The City shall notify the Landlord in writing of its determination that a breach has
occurred, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. The notice to the landlord
may, at the City's sole discretion, allow the Landlord a defined time period in which the Landlord
may take corrective action to remedy the breach.
7.3 The City's right and remedies for breach of this Agreement shall not be limited by
any provision of this Agreement and City shall be able to seek all remedies available under any
applicable laws.
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8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
8.1 The City does not assume any responsibility for, or liability to, any person injured as
a result of the Landlord's action or failure to act in connection with the implementation of this
Agreement, or as a result of any other action or failure to act by the Landlord.
8.2 The Landlord is not the agent of the City and this Agreement does not create or affect
any relationship between the City and any lender to the Landlord, or any suppliers, employees,
contractors or subcontractors used by the Landlord in connection with this Agreement.
8.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any right of the Tenant or a
third party (other than HUD) to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to assess any claim
against HUD, the City or the Landlord under this Agreement.
9. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Landlord hereby warrants to City that Landlord has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Landlord's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Landlord hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in
writing.
9.2 Confidential Information. Landlord, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
9.3 Unauthorized Access. Landlord shall store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Landlord shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Landlord shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
10. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final
payment under this Agreement, including any renewal terms, or the final conclusion of any audit
commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all
electronic records, of Landlord involving transactions relating to this Agreement as HUD or the City
may reasonably require at no additional cost to City or HUD. Landlord agrees that City or HUD
shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Landlord facilities and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. City or HUD shall give Landlord reasonable advance notice of intended
audits.
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This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent,
representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions
of this Agreement, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and
activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, consultants and subcontractor. Landlord acknowledges that the doctrine of respondent
superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Landlord,
its officers, agents, employees, servants, Landlords and subcontractors. Landlord further agrees that
nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City
and Landlord. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a
Joint employer of Landlord or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of
Landlord. Neither Landlord, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of
Landlord shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Landlord shall be responsible and
liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers,
agents, servants, employees or subcontractor.
12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 LIABILITY- LANDLORD SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
12.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- LANDLORD HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
LANDLORD'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENTACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OFLANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBLITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER
TO THE UNIT RENTED TO THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OWNED BY
LANDLORD.
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Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
13.1 Assignment. Landlord shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Landlord under which the
assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement.
Landlord and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Landlord under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
13.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Landlord shall execute a
written agreement with Landlord referencing this Agreement under which sub Landlord shall agree
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Landlord shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Landlord agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work
performed at the Unit in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Landlord of any violation of
such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Landlord shall immediately desist from and correct the
violation.
15. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other parry, its agents, employees,
servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
To LANDLORD:
City of Fort Worth LUIS DUBON
Attn: Dana Burghdoff, 172 HILLSIDE PARTNERS L.L.C. dba
Assistant City Manager THE JENNINGS APARTMENTS
100 Fort Worth Trail ATTN: LEASING OFFICE
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 300 Crump St.
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Fort Worth, TX 76102
With copy to Fort Worth Neighborhood
Services Department, Attention: Compliance
Division at same address
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16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
17. NO WAIVER.
The failure of City or Landlord to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Landlord's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any
future occasion.
18. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any
action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for
such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
19. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
20. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and Landlord shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but
not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of
the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions
by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision
of this Agreement.
22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or
Exhibit A.
23. AMENDMENTS/ MODIFICATIONS/ EXTENSIONS.
No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party
hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of
each party.
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24. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Landlord, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained
herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to
the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
25. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original
and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or computer image,
such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the same effect as an
original.
26. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AND WARRANTY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is fully
entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
By signing this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition as defined in 24 CFR Section 882.109, and that the Landlord has the legal right to lease
the Unit during the term.
27. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Landlord shall notify City's Neighborhood Services Department, Compliance Division and
City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, , in writing,
of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City
records. The president of Landlord or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy
of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition
agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice
payments.
28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Landlord acknowledges that CITY is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas Public
Information Act ("Act"). By executing this agreement, Landlord acknowledges that this agreement
will be publicly available on the CITY's website, and Landlord is therefore waiving any claim of
confidentiality, whether based in statute or the common law, to any and all materials contained as
part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or attached hereto.
29. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT
ISRAEL
If Landlord has less than ten employees, this contract is for less than $100,000, or Landlord
does not meet the definition of a "company" under the applicable section of the Texas Government
Code, this provision shall not apply. Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270
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of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1)
does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms
"boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001
of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Landlord certifies that Landlord's
signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)
will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
30. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES
Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government
Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company
with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's
signature provides written verification to City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott energy companies;
and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND
AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES
Landlord acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a
value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a
company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification
from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent
that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to City that
Landlord: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Dana Burghdoff (Marf6, 2025 :40 CDT)
By:
Name: Dana Burghdoff
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: M a r 16, 2025
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By:
Name: Cyndee Garza
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
Name: Kacey Bess APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
Title: Neighborhood Services Director, LEGALITY:
Neighborhood Services Department
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Name: Luis Dubon
Title: Asst. Property Manager
Mar4,2025
By:�— ` u/
Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 24-0552
ATTACHMENT A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 12 of 13
Lease Term
Initial Term
History of Rental Obligations by Lease Term
Total
Rent
$1,071
Tenant's Portion
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 to
FEBRUARY 28, 2025:
$0.00
MARCH 1, 2025 to
JANUARY 31, 2026:
$302.00
EXHIBIT A
Copy of Lease
City's Portion
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 to
FEBRUARY 28, 2025:
$1071.00
MARCH 1, 2025 to
JANUARY 31, 2026:
$769.00
Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 13 of 13
Fill ' ��.g,
This Lease is valid only iffilled out before January 1, 2026,
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
LEASE DETAILS
A. Apartment (Par. 2)
02/01/2025 Ends at 11:59 p.m. on: 01/31/2026
E. Security Deposit (Par. 5) F. Notice of Termination or Intent to Move Out (Par.4)
$ 150.00 A minimum of 60 days' written notice of
termination or intent to move out required atend of initial Lease
term or during renewal period
Note that this amount does not
D. Prorated Rent include any Animal Deposit, which If the number of days isn't filled in, notice of at least 30 days
$ 1071.00 would be reflected in an Animal is required.
Addendum.
® due for the remainder oflst
month or
❑ for 2nd month
G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3)
Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee
® 10 %of one month's monthly base rent or ❑ %of one month's monthly base rent for days or
❑ $ 10.00 ❑ $ 0.00 for days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m. on the 3rd (3rd or greater) day of the month
H. Returned Check or Rejected J. Early Termination Fee Option (Par. 7.2)
Payment Fee (Par. 3.4)
$
$ 75.00
Notice of 60 days is required.
You are not eligible for early termination if
I.RelettingCharge (Par.7.1)
you are in default.
A relettin charge of $ g10.35
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Fee must be paid no later than 14
days after you give us notice
(not to exceed 85% ofthe highest
Ifanyvalues ornumber ofdaysare blank or"0,"
monthlyRent during the Lease term)
then this section does not apply.
may be charged in certain default
situations
K. Violation Charges
Animal Violation (Par.12.2)
Initial charge of $ 100.00 per animal (not
to exceed $100 per animal) and
Adailychargeof$ 10.00 peranimal
(nottoexceed $10per day per animal)
Insurance Violation (Master Lease Addendum
or other separate addendum)
$ 0.00
L. Additional Rent- Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately for these items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda,
Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Animal rent $ 10.00 Cable/satellite $ Internet $
Package service $ Pest control $ 0.00 Stormwater/drainage $
Trash service $ 0.00 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)
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): $ 100000_ 00___
Special Provisions. See Par.32 or additional addenda attached. This Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed byyou and us.
F�a�rFrpgtit Lease Contract
1. Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease:
1.1. "Residents" are those listed in "Residents" above who sign
this Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment.
1.2. "Occupants" are those listed in this Lease who are also autho-
rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign this Lease.
1.3. "Owner" may be identified by an assumed name and is the
owner only and not property managers or anyone else.
IA. "Including" in this Lease means "including but not limited to."
1.5. "Community Policies" are the written apartment rules and
policies, including property signage and instructions for
care of our property and amenities, with which you, your
occupants, and your guests must comply.
1.6. "Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly
recurring fixed charges.
1.7. "Lease" includes this document, any addenda and
attachments, Community Policies and Special Provisions.
2. Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use asa
private residence only.
2.1. Access. In accordance with this Lease, you'll receive access
information or devices for your apartment and mailbox, and
other access devices including: Crate Remote
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2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you
relating to the apartment are only approximations or
estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary.
2.3. Representations. You agree that designations oraccredi-
tations associated with the property are subject to change.
3. Rent. You mustpayyourRentonorbefore the lstdayofeach
month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions
regarding the payment of Rent, and you agree not paying Renton
or before the 1st ofeach month is a material breach of this Lease.
3.1. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner
and place we specify in accordance with this Lease.
Cash is not acceptable without our prior written
permission. You cannot withhold or offset Rent unless
authorized by law. We may, at our option, require at any
time that you pay Rent and other sums due in one single
payment by any method we specify.
3.2. Application of Payments. Payment of each sum due is an
independent covenant, which means payments are due
regardless of our performance. When we receive money,
other than water and wastewater payments subject to
government regulation, we may apply it at our option and
without notice first to any of your unpaid obligations, then
to accrued rent. We may do so regardless of notations on
checks or money orders and regardless ofwhen the
obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are
due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have
to accept any payments.
3.3. Late Fees. If we don't receive your monthly base rent in full
when it's due, you must pay late fees as outlined in Lease Details.
3.4. Returned Payment Fee. You'll pay the fee listed in Lease
Details for each returned check or rejected electronic
payment, plus initial and daily late fees if applicable, until
we receive full payment in an acceptable method.
3.5. Utilities and Services.You'llpayfor all utilities and services,
related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due
and as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are
provided may be changed during the Lease term ifthe
change applies to all residents.
If your electricity is interrupted, you must use only battery -
operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any
utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut off or
switched for any reason —including disconnection for not
paying your bills —until the Lease term or renewal period
ends. If a utility is individually metered, it must be connected
in your name and you must notify the provider of your move -
out date. Ifyou delay getting service turned on in your name
by this Lease's start date or cause it to be transferred back into
our name before you surrender or abandon the apartment,
you'll be liable for the charge listed above (not to exceed $50
per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost of the
utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you.
If your apartment is individually metered and you change
your retail electric provider, you must give us written notice.
You must pay all applicable provider fees, including any fees
to change service back into our name after you move out.
3.6. Lease Changes. Lease changes are only allowed during the
Lease term or renewal period if governed by Par.10, specified
in Special Provisions in Par.32, or by a written addendum or
amendment signed by you and us. At or after the end of the
initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at
least 5 days plus the number of days' advance notice contained
in Box F on page 1 in writing from us toyou. Your new Lease,
which may include increased Rent or Lease changes, will begin
on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without
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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4. Automatic Lease Renewal and Notice of Termination. This Lease
will automatically renew month -to -month unless either party gives
written notice of termination or intent to move out as required by Par.
25 and specified on page 1.If the number ofdays isn't filled in, no-
tice ofat least 30 days is required.
5. Security Deposit. The total security deposit for all residents is due
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-
plied to Rent without our prior written consent.
5.1. Refunds and Deductions. You must aive us vour advance
notice of move out as provided by Par. 25 and forward ina
address in writina to receive a written description and
itemized list of charaes or refund. In accordance with this
Lease and as allowed bylaw, wemaydeduct from your
security depositanyamounts due under this Lease.lfyou
move out early or in response to a notice to vacate, vou71 be
liable for rekevina charaes. Upon receipt of your move -out
date and forwarding address in writing, the security deposit
will be returned (less lawful deductions) with an itemized
accounting of any deductions, no later than 30 days after
surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide otherwise.
Any refund may be by one payment jointly payable to all
residents and distributed to any one resident we choose,
or distributed equally among all residents.
6. Insurance. Our insurance doesn't cover the loss of ordamage to
yourpersonal property. You will be required to have liability insur-
ance as specified in this Lease unless otherwise prohibited by law. If
you have insurance covering the apartment oryour personal belong-
ings at the time you or we suffer or allege a loss, you agree to require
your insurance carrier to waive any insurance subrogation rights.
Even if not required, we urge you to obtain your own insurance for
losses due to theft, fire, flood, water, pipe leaks and similar occurrenc-
es. Most renter's insurance policies don't cover losses due to a flood.
7. Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter-
minated early except as provided in this Lease.
7.1. Reletting Charge. You'll be liable for a reletting charge as
listed in Lease Details, (not to exceed 85%ofthe highest
monthly Rent during the Lease term) if you: (A) fail to move in,
or fail to give written move -out notice as required in Par. 25;
(B) move out without paying Rent in full for the entire Lease
term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because
ofyour default; or (D) arejudicially evicted. The reletting
charge is not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and
does not release you from your obligations under this Lease,
including liability for future or past -due Rent, charges for
damages or other sums due.
The reletting charge is a liquidated amount covering only
part of our damages —for our time, effort, and expense in
finding and processing a replacement resident.These
damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain —particularly
those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising,
showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros-
pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator -service fees.
You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate
ofour damages and thatthe charge is due whether or not our
reletting attempts succeed.
7.2. Early Lease Termination Option Procedure. In addition to
your termination rights referred to in 7.3 or 8.1 below, if this
provision applies under Lease Details, you may opt to
terminate this Lease prior to the end ofthe Lease term ifallof
the following occur. (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give
us written notice of early termination, pay the Early Termina-
tion Option fee in full and specify the date by which you'll
move out; (b) you are not in default at anytime and do not
holdover; and (c) you repay all rent concessions, credits or
discounts you received during the lease term. Ifyou are in
default, the Lease remedies apply.
7.3. Special Termination Rights. You may have the right under
Texaslaw to terminate this Lease earlyin certain situations
involving militarydeployment or transfer, family violence,
certain sexual offenses, stalking ordeath of a sole resident.
8. Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for any delay of your
occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning, or a previous
resident's holding over.This Lease will remain in force subjectto
(1) abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and (2) your right
toterminate this Lease in writing as setforth below. Rent abatement
and Lease termination do not apply ifthe delay is for cleaning or re-
pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment.
8.1. Termination. lfwe give written notice to you ofa delay in
occupancy when or afterthis Lease begins, you maytermi-
nate this Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice.
If we give you written notice before the date this Lease begins
and the notice states that a construction or other delay is
expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to
occupy on a specific date, you may terminate this Lease within
7 days after receiving written notice.
After proper termination, you are entitled only to refund of
any deposit(s) and any Rent you paid.
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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 not liable for —and you must pay for —repairs and replace-
ments occurring during the Lease term or renewal period, includ-
ing. (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by improper
objects in lines exclusively serving your apartment; (8) damage to
doors, windows, or screens, and (C) damage from windows or doors
left open.
10. CommunityPoll icies. Community Policies become part 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 ifthe Community Policies are distributed
and applicable to all units in the apartment community and do not
change the dollar amounts owed under this Lease.
10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any
photograph, likeness, 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
tothis 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 solejudgment, have been
violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community
Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors,
or owner representatives. We may also exclude from any
outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show
photo identification or refuses to identify 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 ___1___ days in one week
without our prior written consent, and no more than twice
that many days in any one month. Ifthe 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 ofany felony, (B) are convicted ofany
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 ofa multifamily living environment and
that it is impractical for us to prevent them from penetrating
your apartment.
11. Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourself in a law-
ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting
with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any
acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or
conduct by you, your occupants or guests is a breach of this Lease.
You must use customary diligence in maintaining the apartment,
keeping it in a sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the
common areas.Trash must be disposed of at leastweekly. 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 other weapon in the common area, or in a way that
may alarm others;
(b) behaving in a loud, obnoxious or dangerous manner;
(c) disturbing orthreatening 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 apartmentwith gas -operated appliances;
(j) 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.Nolivingcreaturesofanykindareallowed, even tempo-
rarily, anywhere in the apartment or apartmentcommunit y un-
less we'vegiven written permission. If we allow an animal, you must
sign a separate Animal Addendum and, exceptas 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 breach oothis 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 intentto
remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the
procedures of Par.14. We may: keep or kennel the animal;
turn the animal overto a humane society, local authority
or rescue organization; or return the animal toyou 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 ofthe
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. Ifyouor
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 anytime during
your term of occupancy (with or without our consent),
we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs,
including defleaing, deodorizing, and shampooing. 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 oftransportation, 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. Ifyou or any other resident, guest or occupant
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 if written 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. Ifyouoranyoccupantneeds
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 orthreats 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
requirementfor written notices underthis Lease. A request
for maintenance or repair by anyone residing in your
apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time,
manner, method and means of performing maintenance
and repairs, including whether or which vendors to use,
are within our sole 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 forthe severity and nature ofthe problem and
the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and
utilities. lfwe fail 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 may be entitled to exercise remedies under § 92.056
and § 92.0561 of the Texas Property Code. If you follow
the procedures under those sections, the following
remedies, among others, may be available to you:
(1) termination of this Lease and an appropriate refund
under 91.056(f); (2) have the condition repaired or
remedied according to § 92.0561; (3) deduct from the Rent
the cost of the repair or remedy according to § 92.0567;
and 4) judicial 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 solejudgment, 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 if we are
demolishing your apartment or closing it and it will no
longer be used for residential purposes for at least 6
months, or if any part of the property becomes subject to
an eminent domain proceeding.
17. Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub-
letyour apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offer to rent or
license all or any part of your apartmentto anyone else unless other-
wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree thatyou won't
accept anything ofvalue from anyone else forthe use of any part of
your apartment. You agree not to list any part of your apartment on
any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser-
vice that advertises dwellings for rent.
18. Security and Safety Devices. We'll oavfor missina securitv de-
vices that are reauired by law. You'll oav for: (A) rekevina that
you request (unless we failed to rekev after the previous resi-
dent moved out): and (B) repairs or replacements because of
misuse or damaae bvvou or vour familv.your occupants. oryour
ug ests. 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. 92.151, 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; (R) a doorviewer (peep-
hole or window) on each exterior door; (C) a pin lock on each sliding
door; (D) either door -handle latch or a security bar on 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 entry door. Keyed locks will be rekeyed after the prior resident
moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move in or
within 7 days after you move in, as required by law. if we fail to in-
stall or rekeysecurity devices as required bylaw, you have the right
to do so and deduct the reasonable cost from yournext Rent pay-
ment under Texas Property Code sec. 91.165(1). We may deactivate
or not install keyless bolting devices on your doors if (A) you or an
occupant in the dwelling is over 55 or disabled, and (8) the require-
ments of Texas Property Code sec. 92.153(e) or (f) 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'II test them and provide working
batteries when you first take possession of your
apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by
law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a
hearing impairment.
You must payforand replace batteries as needed,
unless the law provides otherwise. We may replace dead
or missing batteries at your expense, without prior notice
to you. Neither you nor your guests or occupants may
disable alarms or detectors. If you damage or disable the
smoke alarm orremove a battery without replacing it
with a working battery, you may be liable to us under
Texas Property Code sec. 92.2617 for $700 plus one
month's Rent actual damages, and attorney's fees.
18.2. Duty to Report. You must immediately report to us any
missing, malfunctioning or defective sec u ri ty d evi ces,
smoke alarms or detectors. You'II be liable if you fail to
report malfunctions, orfaII to report any loss, damage, or
fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water.
19. Res identSafety andLoss. Unless otherwise required bylow, none
of us, our employees, agents, or management companies are liable
to you, your guests or occupants for any damage, personal injury,
loss to personal property, or loss of business or personal income,
from any cause, including but not limited to: negligent or intention-
al acts ofresidents, occupants, or guests; 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, injury orloss is
caused exclusively byournegligence.
We do not warrant security ofany kind. You agree that you wi II 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 ortrained 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 of the Premises and Alterations.
20.1. As -is. We disclaim allimplied 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 Format 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 waterfurniture, washing
machines, dryers, extra phone ortelevision 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'I I replace them at your expense
with bulbs of the same type and wattage. Your improvements
to the apartment (made with or without 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 orfrom us. Notices to
you or any other resident ofthe 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 tothe email address and/or portal specified in
this Lease. Notice may also be given by phone call ortoa
physical address if allowed in this Lease.
You representthat you have provided your current email
address to us, and that you will notify us in the event your
email address changes.
22. Liability. Each resident is jointly 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.You11 defend,indemnifyand hold us
and our employees, agents, and management company
harmless from all liability arising from your conduct or
requests to our representatives and from the conduct of or
requests by your invitees, occupants or guests.
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.►fyoudefault including holding over, wemay
end yourright ofoccupancybygiving you atleast a 24-
hour written 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 maystill accept Rent or other
sums due, the filing or acceptance doesn't waive or
diminish our right of eviction or any other contractual or
statutory right. 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 of the 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 ifyou'rejudicially evicted or move
out when we demand because you've defaulted.
If you don't pay the first month's Rentwhen or before this Lease
begins, all future Rent for the Lease term will be automatically
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 (4) a written agreement specifying a different
move -out date. Ifa holdover occurs, then you'll be liable to us
for all Rent for the full term ofthe previously signed lease of a
new resident who can't occupy because ofthe 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
collectortries 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. Representatives'Authorityand Waivers. Our representatives (in-
cludingmanagement personnel, employees, and agents) have no
authority to waive, amend, or terminate this Lease or any part ofit
unless in writing and signed, and no authority to make promises, rep-
resentations, or agreements that impose security duties or other ob-
ligations on us or ourrepresentatives, 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
choiceto enforce, not enforce ordelayenforcementofwritten-no-
tice requirements, rental duedates, acceleration, liens, orany other
rights isn't o waiver underany circumstances. Delay in demanding
sums you owe is not a waiver. Except when notice or demand is required
by law, you waive any notice and demand for performance from us ifyou
default. Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver of our remedies for a
breach under your prior lease that occurred before the Lease term begins.
Your Lease is subordinate to existing and future recorded mortgages, un-
less the owner's lender chooses otherwise.
All remedies are cumulative. Exercising one remedy won't constitute
an election orwaiverofother remedies. All provisions regarding our
nonliability or nonduty apply to our employees, agents, and manage-
ment companies. No employee, agent, or management company is
personally liable for any of our contractual, statutory, or other obliga-
tions merely by virtue of acting on our behalf.
25. Move -Out Notice. Before moving out you must give our represen-
tative advance written move -out notice as statedin Par.4, even if
this Lease has become a month -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, ifyou give
notice on the first day ofthe month you intend to move
out, move out will be on the last day ofthat month.
(b) Your move -out notice must not terminate this Lease
before the end ofthe Lease term or renewal period.
(c) Ifwe require you to give us more than 30 days' written
notice to move out before the end ofthe Lease term, we
will give you 1 written reminder not less than 5 days nor
more than 90 days before your deadline for giving us
your written move -out notice. Ifwe fail to give a reminder
notice, 30 days' written notice to move out is required.
(d) You must get from us a written acknowledgment ofyour
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 ifthey have been
provided. If you don't clean adequately, you'll be liable for
reasonable cleaning charges —including charges for cleaning
carpets, draperies, furniture, walls, etc. that are soiled beyond
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normal wear (that is, wear or soiling that occurs without
negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse).
26.2. Move -Out Inspection. 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- 31.2.
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 abandoned the apartment when all of the following have
occurred: (A) everyone appears to have moved out in our reasonable
judgment; (B) you've been in defaultfor 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 rightto 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.
28. TAA Membership. We, the management company representing us,
or any locator service thatyou 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 atyour 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-
agementcompany 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 ofthis Lease is inval-
id or unenforceable under applicable law, it won't invalidate the re-
mainder ofthis Lease or change the intent of the parties. Paragraphs
10.1, 10.2,16,22.1, 27,30 and 31 shall survive the termination of
this Lease. This Lease binds subsequent owners.
30. Controlling Law. Texas law governs this Lease. All litigation arising
under this Lease and all Lease obligations must be brought in the
county, and precinct if applicable, where the apartment is located.
31. Waivers. By signing this Lease, you agree to the following:
31.1. Class Action Waiver. You agree that you will not participate
in any class action claims against us or our employees, agents,
or management company. You must file any claim against us
individually, and you expressly waive your right to bring,
represent, join or otherwise maintain a class action,
collective action or similar proceeding against us in
anyforum.
YOU UNDERSTAND 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.
Force Majeure. If we are prevented from completing substan-
tial performance of any 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, flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, sabotage or
governmental regulation, then we shall be excused from any
further performance of obligations to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
32. Special Provisions. The following, or attached Special Provisions and
any addenda or Community Policies provided to you, are part ofthis
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 bythis 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
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
(Name of Resident) Date signed
Owner orOwner's Representative (signing on behalf of owner)
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT II
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 6/25/2024 REFERENCE NO.: M&C 24-0552 LOG NAME: 192024-2025
ACTION PLAN
CODE: C TYPE: NON -CONSENT PUBLIC YES
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2024-2025 Annual
Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,036,747.00 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 2024-2025 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 $13,036,747.00 from the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant,
and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs;
2. Approve the City's 2024-2025 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 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;
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' 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;
5. 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 2024-2025 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;
6. 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;
7. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,136,747.00 consisting of
$7,006,875.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $2,763,144.00 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program funds, $614,768.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and
$2,651,960.00 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
8. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost of 28.10\%, estimated
total of $341,260.45.
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DISCUSSION:
The City's 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development
activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending
September 30, 2025 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,036,747.00 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, 2024. All proposals were received on March 15, 2024. 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 10, 2024, 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 8, 2024.
A 30-day public comment period was held from May 15, 2024 to June 14, 2024. Notice of this public
comment period was published in La Vida News on May 9, 2024; in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on May
13, 2024; in Wise County Messenger on May 16, 2024; and in the Cleburne Times Review and the
Weatherford Democrat on May 18, 2024.
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 May 29, 2024, and the second public hearing is
scheduled for the City Council on June 25, 2024.
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 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan will be
submitted to HUD by August 15, 2024.
Indirect costs totaling approximately $341,260.45 could be charged to the CDBG grant, 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. This amount is calculated based on the
estimated salary expenses and other administrative costs for the CDBG program totaling $1,214,450.00.
This amount multiplied by the indirect cost rate of 28.10\% equals $341,260.45.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
For Program Year 2024-2025, it is recommended that the amount of $7,006,875.00 in CDBG funds and
an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,056,875.00 be allocated as
follows:
Public Service Agencies - $1,051,031.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate -income
persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons
Housing Programs - $2,930,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown
Brush -Up, and accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities
Major Projects - $644,469.00: Includes funding for multifamily rental rehabilitation
Program Delivery - $980,000.00: Includes program delivery costs for housing programs
Administration - $1,401,375.00: 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
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For Program Year 2024-2025, it is recommended that the amount of $2,763,144.00 in HOME funds and
an estimated amount of $50,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $2,813,144.00 be allocated as
follows:
Homebuyer Assistance Program - $72,358.00: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost
assistance for low- and moderate -income homebuyers
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for affordable housing projects -
$414,471.60: These funds will be used by Housing Channel for an affordable housing development in
southeast Fort Worth called Mason Heights. Funds will be used for the acquisition of land and new
construction of 248 residential units comprised of the following: 125 Single Family attached
townhomes, 106 Single Family detached homes, and 17 cottages. An estimated 104 units
(approximately 42\%) will be sold to low to moderate income households at or below 80\% Area
Median Income (AMI). This funding is part of a multi -year commitment to Housing Channel for a total
of five years.
Major Projects - $2,000,000.00: Includes $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 $1,000,000.00 allocated to the multifamily housing project, Columbia Renaissance -
Phase III
Administration - $276,314.40: 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 2024-2025, it is recommended that the amount of $2,651,960.00 in HOPWA funds be
allocated as follows:
Public Service Agencies - $1,626,781.00
Neighborhood Services Department - $945,620.00
Administration - $79,559.00
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
For Program Year 2024-2025, it is recommended that the amount of $614,768.00 in ESG funds to be
allocated as follows:
Public Service Agencies - $568,660.00
Administration - $46,108.00
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 I CONSOLID AL ATED PLAN I PROGRAM
Housing Channel (Affordable Housing (Housing Counseling &
Education
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of Aging In Place Nutrition Program
Tarrant County
Sixty and Better, Inc. Aging In Place
CAB Christian Learning Center (Children and Youth
II Services
Increasing Access to
Basic Needs for Senior
Adults
Out of School Time
Program
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$111,000.00
$75,000.00
$50,000.00
$90,000.00
$80,000.00
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Tarrant County, Inc.
Camp Fire First Texas
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant
County
Junior Achievement of the
Chisholm Trail, Inc.
United Community Centers,
Inc.
Easter Seals North Texas, Inc.
Taste Project
The Ladder Alliance
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Children and Youth
Services
Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
The Women's Center of Tarrant Economic Empowerment
County, Inc. and Financial Resilience
Your Harvest House, Inc. Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
Cancer Care Services Healthy Living and
Wellness
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Healthy Living and
Wellness
ICDBG Public Services Agencies Total
Rehabilitation, Education and
Accessibility
Advocacy for Citizens with
Improvements
Handicaps dba REACH, Inc.
Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Housing Preservation
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity
and Rehabilitation
Habitat for Humanity
ICDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
Youth Development at
Eastside Branch
Teens In Action
Girls Inc. of Tarrant
County
Cradle to Career
Initiative
Holistic Educational
Literacy Program
Employment Services
Culinary Workforce
Development Program
Tarrant County
Workforce
Development
Employment Solutions
Client Aid Services
Increasing Health
Equity by Decreasing
Health Disparities
Home Delivery
Project Ramp
Cowtown Brush Up
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROGRAM
GOAL
AIDS Outreach Homelessness Prevention The Housing Assistance
Center, Inc. and Special Needs Program
Support - Administration, Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA), Short -Term
Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Assistance
$78,300.00
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
$90,000.00
$60,000.00
$25,000.00
$81, 731.00
$60,000.001
$25,000.00
$50,000.00
$25,000.00
11$1,051,031.001
$165,000.00
$455,000.00
11 $620,000.001
1I$1,671,031.001
AMOUNT
$326,781.00
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Tarrant County
Samaritan Housing,
Inc.
Homelessness Prevention
and Special Needs
Support
(TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS
Emergency Solutions Grants Contracts
(STRMU), Supportive
Services
HOPWA Program -
Administration, Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA), Short -Term
Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Assistance
(STRMU), Supportive
Services, Facility -Based
Operations (FBO)
TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES
AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROGAM
GOAL
The Presbyterian Night
Homelessness Prevention and
Shelter
Shelter of Tarrant County,
Special Needs Support
Operations/Services
Inc.
Lighthouse for the
Homelessness Prevention and
Day Shelter
Homeless dba True Worth
Special Needs Support
Operations/Services
Place
SafeHaven of Tarrant
Homelessness Prevention and
Shelter
County
Special Needs Support
Operations/Services
Center for Transforming
Homelessness Prevention and
Rapid Re
Lives
Special Needs Support
-Housing
The Salvation Army
Homelessness Prevention and
Homelessness
Special Needs Support
Prevention
TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS
All figures have been rounded
to the nearest dollar for presentation
purposes.
$1,300,000.00
$1,626,781.001
AMOUNT
$127,345.00
$138,851.00
$75,000.00
$75,901.00
1�$11511,563.00�
II$568,660.001
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 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.
These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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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. These are reimbursement grants.
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv: Fernando Costa (6122)
Oriainatina Department Head: Kacey Bess (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley (5785)
Rhonda Hinz (2573)
ATTACHMENTS
19NS ACTION PLAN 2024 Aaencv Form 1295 Forms.Ddf (CFW Internal)
2024-2025 Action Plan Secretary of State Filinas.Ddf (CFW Internal)
Action Plan Budaet-Staff Recommendations 052924.DDtx (CFW Internal)
IR 2024-2025 ACTION PLAN.docx (CFW Internal)
ORD.APP192024-2025 ACTION PLANFY24 AO(r7).docx (Public)
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