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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 62498
This Amendment ("Amendment") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City") and United Community Centers, Inc. ("Agency"). City and Agency may be
referred to individually as "Party" and jointly as "Parties."
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City") and United Community Centers, Inc.
("Agency") made and entered into City Secretary Contract No. 62498 ("Contract");
WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, Program No. B-24-MC-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance No. 14.218;
WHEREAS, Section 5.2.2.2 of the Contract permits Agency to request an
amendment of the budget, subject to written approval by the Director of the City's
Neighborhood Services Department;
WHEREAS, the Agency has requested a budget amendment from the City in order
to increase the awarded amount to $230,000.00, as authorized by Mayor and Council
Communication No. 25-0382 (April 22, 2025). This amendment will be reflected in an
amendment to both Section 4.1 and Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, due to an increase of the award amount the number of unduplicated
clients that will be served will increase and the Agency is requesting to amend the number
of unduplicated clients in Section 5.3.3 of the Agreement and within Exhibit A of the
Agreement to a total of 450 unduplicated clients; and
WHEREAS, the Agency's requested budget amendment in Exhibit B will add (10)
additional positions: (2) Center Directors, (2) Assistant Directors, (1) Program Director, (1)
Education Director, (1) Bus Driver and (3) Floater positions to its Educational Literacy
Program. The addition of these positions will contribute to the participants' success in
executing programming and grant reporting;
WHEREAS, City believes that the requested amendments will help Agency meet
the program's goals and further the interests of both Agency and City; and
WHEREAS, it is the mutual desire of City and Agency to amend the Contract to
complete the Program and meet Contract objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows:
I.
AMENDMENTS
Section 4.1, Provide CDBG Funds, will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 62498
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC. (CDBG) OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY Page I 1
FT. WORTH, TX
following: "City will provide up to $230,000.00 of CDBG Funds under the terms and conditions
of this Contract."
Section 5.3.3 will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: "Failure to
comply with the Correction Action Plan (CAP), meet the Program Goals, or otherwise comply
with serving 450 unduplicated clients may, in City's sole discretion, disqualify Agency from
consideration under the City's Request for Proposals for the succeeding Program Year for federal
grant funds.
EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY attached to the Contract is hereby amended
and replaced in its entirety with EXHIBIT "A: Revised 04/22/2025, attached hereto.
EXHIBIT "B"- BUDGET, attached to the Contract, is hereby amended and replaced
in its entirety with EXHIBIT `B," Revised 04/21/25, attached hereto.
II.
This amendment is effective as of May 1, 2025 and Agency may request
reimbursement for allowable costs directly related to implementation CDBG funds.
All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and
in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties.
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the
Contract.
Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 62498
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC. (CDBG)
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M&C: 24-0552, 25-0382
1295 Certification No. 2024-1130805
Date: 6/25/24, 4/22/25
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Jessika Williams, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED BY:
Kacey Bess
Director, Neighborhood Services Department
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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By: Dana Burghdoff (May 02515:40 CDT)
Dana Burghdoff, Assistant City Manager
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements
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Mary Tenorio, Neighborhood Development Specialist
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC.
By: Celia Espar a ( ay 6, 202513:09 CDT)
Celia Esparza, CEO/President
Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 62498
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC. (CDBG)
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS EXHIBIT "A"
Educational Literacy Program PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM SUMMARY
(CDBG)
October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 $230,000.00
PERIOD AMOUNT
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned to them in the Contract.
PROGRAM:
In accordance with HUD requirements, United Community Centers (UCC) Educational
Enrichment Program will provide a literacy program to the children enrolled in the childcare
program. The program enhances children's reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Aligned
with the Fort Worth ISD calendar, the literacy program operates as part of the licensed after -school
childcare services during the school year and as a full -day program in the summer.
The program operates Monday to Friday, 2:00-6:00 p.m. during the school year and 7:00 a.m.-
6:00 p.m. in the summer, with additional services on waiver days and holidays. UCC is based at
3900 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth, TX.
CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of salaries for twenty-one (21) program staff involved
with the literacy program providing quality instruction and support during the scheduled program
hours as well as waiver days and holidays to ensure continuous support for working families. The
percentage of any Program employee's salary will not exceed the percentage of Fort Worth clients
participating in the Program and shall be cost allocated in accordance with the amount applicable
to the CDBG funded Program.
Locations include:
United Community Center - Wesley: 3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
United Community Center - Bethlehem: 951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
United Community Center - Poly: 3100 Avenue I, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Fort Worth Agency shall not change any locations without prior City approval. Costs incurred
at any locations that have not been approved by City shall not be reimbursed. Service location
revisions will trigger the City's Citizen Participation Plan and will require a 30-day public notice.
Agency is a Fort Worth Agency: At least 90% of clients served by the Program are Fort Worth
residents. Agency will submit documentation which verifies that at least 51 % of all clients served
by the Program, whether Fort Worth residents or not, are Income Eligible clients with current
household incomes at or below 80% AMI.
CDBG 2024-2025 — EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY
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REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION:
IDIS Matrix Code(s) and Service Category: 05L Child Care Services
National Objective Citation: LMC Low/Mod Limited Clientele 24 CFR 570.208(a) (2)
Regulatory Citation(s): 24 CFR 570.201(e)
PROGRAM GOALS:
Minimum Fort Worth Agency Program Performance Outcome: At least 51% of all Program
clients must be Income Eligible. The agency must furnish City with a Certification of Income
Statement for all clients served. For example, if the Program serves 1,000 clients, 510 must be
Income Eligible. In this example, the Agency would be required to furnish the City with 1,000
Certification of Income Statements, proving that at least 510 of the clients served by the Program
are Income Eligible.
Minimum Number of Fort Worth Clients to be Served: The Educational Enrichment Program
must serve approximately 450 Unduplicated Clients from Fort Worth, as shown by the monthly
reports in Attachment III.
When determining the number of clients constituting 51 %, HUD regulations require that partial
numbers be rounded up.
OTHER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Upon completion of the program year, Agency will provide, with the final reimbursement request,
the results of the measures used to assess the program benefits to the client as described in B.13 of
the Public Service Agency Request for Proposal application.
CDBG 2024-2025 — EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY
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EXHIBIT "B" - BUDGET
PROGRAM PERSONNEL
Salaries
1001 $ 90,000.00 $31,453.80 $ 140,000.00 $ 230,000.00
FICA
1002
Life/Disability Insurance
1003
Health/Dental Insurance
1004
Unemployment -State
1005
Worker's Compensation
1006
Retirement
1007
Staff Training
1008
SUPPLIES AND SERVICE
Office/Program Supplies
2001
Postage
2002
Printing
2003
Adv/Media, Dues/Pub, Printing,
Bank Fees
other
2004
MISCELLANEOUS
Contract Labor Food
Supplies/Meals (City needs copy
of contract before expenses can be
reimbursed)
3001
Food Supplies
3002
Teaching Aids
3003
Craft Supplies
3004
Field Trip Expenses
3005
Mileage
3006
FACILITY AND UTILITIES
Telephone
4001
Electric
4002
Gas
4003
Water and Wastewater
4004
Solid Waste Disposal
4005
Rent (City needs copy of lease
before expenses can be
reimbursed)
4006
Cleaning Supplies
4007
Repairs
4008
Custodial Services
4009
Utilities, Transportation, PP &E
4010
LEGAL, FINANCIAL
INSURANCE
Fidelity Bond or Equivalent
5001
Directors and Officers
5002
General Commercial Liability
5003
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Bank fees
volunteer
volunteer
Prof Fees 5004
DIRECT ASSISTANCE
Workshop Fees
BUDGET TOTAL
6001
$ 90,000.00
$ 31,453.80
$ 140,000.00
$ -
$ 230,000.00
FUNDING A:
FUNDING B:
FUNDING C:
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The following tables were created for the purpose of preparing, negotiating, and determining the cost
reasonableness and cost allocation method used by the Agency for the line item budget represented on
the first page of this EXHIBIT "B" — Budget. The information reflected in the tables is to be
considered part of the terms and conditions of the Contract. Agency must have prior written approval
by the City to make changes to any line item in the Budget as outlined in Section 5.2.2 in the
Contract. The deadline to make changes to EXHIBIT "B" — Budget is April 30, 2025.
SALARY DETAIL -PROGRAM PERSONNEL
Est. Percent to
Position Title Annual Salary Grant
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Center Directors
Center Directors
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Program Director
Education Director
Bus Driver
Floater
Floater
Floater
Program Staff
$
18,132.00
55%
$
16,353.00
55%
$
16,353.00
55%
$
16,353.00
55%
$
16,353.00
55%
$ 16,353.00
$ 16,353.00
$ 16,353.00
$ 16,353.00
$ 16,353.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 23,000.00
$ 23,000.00
$ 64,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$ 24,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 396,091.00
55%
55%
55%
55%
49%
50%
50%
50%
50%
25%
100%
50%
100%
100%
100%
0.0%
Amount to
Grant
9,972.60
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,994.15
8,074.20
22,500.00
22,500.00
11,500.00
11,500.00
16,000.00
14,000.00
12,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
I TOTAL 1 $ 829,400.00 1 11 % l $ 240,000.00
FRINGE DETAIL -PROGRAM PERSONNEL
Percent of Est. Percent to Amount to
Payroll Amount Grant Grant
FICA
Life/Disability Insurance
Health/Dental Insurance
Unemployment -State
Worker's Compensation
Retirement
Staff Training
TOTAL $ -
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Office/Program Supplies
Postage
Printing
Adv/Media, Dues/Pub, Printing, Bank Fees
TOTAL $
MISCELLANEOUS
Total Budget
Contract Labor
Food Supplies
Teaching Aids
Craft Supplies
Field Trip Expenses
Mileage
TOTAL
Est. Percent to
Grant
FACILITY AND UTILITIES
Est. Percent to
Total Budget Grant
Telephone
Electric
Gas
Water and Wastewater
Solid Waste Disposal
Rent
Cleaning Supplies
Amount to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
Repairs
Custodial Services
Utilities, Transportation, PP & E
TOTAL $ -
LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Fidelity Bond or Equivalent
Directors and Officers
General Commercial Liability
Prof Fees
TOTAL $ -
DIRECT ASSISTANCE
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Audit/IT/Legal Volunteer Recruitment, Misc.
TOTAL $ -
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGEND FORM
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 CONSOLIDATED PLAN I PROGRAM AMOUNT
GOAL
Housing Channel Affordable Housing (Housing Counseling & $111,000.00
Education
Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of Aging In Place Nutrition Program $75,000.00
Tarrant County
Increasing Access to
Sixty and Better, Inc. Aging In Place Basic Needs for Senior $50,000.00
Adults
AB Christian Learning Center Children and Youth Out of School Time $90,000.00
Services Program
IJ $80,000.00
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Children and Youth IYouth Development at
Tarrant County, Inc.
Services
JEastside Branch
Camp Fire First Texas
Children and YouthServices
Teens In Action
$78,300.00
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant
Children and Youth
Girls Inc. of Tarrant
$100,000.00
County
Services
County
Junior Achievement of the
Children and Youth
Cradle to Career
$50,000.00
Chisholm Trail, Inc.
Services
Initiative
United Community Centers,
Children and Youth
Holistic Educational
$90,000.00
Inc.
Services
Literacy Program
Easter Seals North Texas, Inc.
Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
Employment Services
$60,000.00
Taste Project
Economic Empowerment
Culinary Workforce
$25,000.00
and Financial Resilience
Development Program
The Ladder Alliance
Economic Empowerment
Tarrant County
Workforce
$81,731.00
and Financial Resilience
Development
The Women's Center of Tarrant Economic Empowerment
(Employment Solutions
$60,000.00
County, Inc.
and Financial Resilience
Your Harvest House, Inc.
Economic Empowerment
and Financial Resilience
Client Aid Services
$25,000.00
Healthy Living and
Increasing Health
Cancer Care Services
Wellness
Equity by Decreasing
$50,000.00
Health Disparities
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Healthy Living and
Wellness
Home Delivery
$25,000.00
1CDBG Public Services Agencies Total
11$1,051,031.001
Rehabilitation, Education and
Accessibility
Advocacy for Citizens with
Improvements
Project Ramp
$165,000.00
Handicaps dba REACH, Inc.
Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Housing Preservation
Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity
and Rehabilitation
Cowtown Brush Up
$455,000.00
Habitat for Humanity
1CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total
11 $620,000.001
TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS
11$1,671,031.001
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts
TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES
AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN
GOAL
AIDS Outreach Homelessness Prevention
Center, Inc. and Special Needs
Support
PROGRAM
The Housing Assistance
Program
- Administration, Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA), Short -Term
Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Assistance
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 -Housing
Lives
Special Needs Support
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
��$151,563.00�
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.
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Submitted for Citv Manaqer's Office bv:
Oriqinatinq Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Kacey Bess (8187)
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 Budget -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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A CITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORTWORTH
REFERENCE **M&C 25- 19AMEND 2022-2025 ACTION
DATE: 4/22/2025 NO.: 0382 LOG NAME: PLANS CDBG AND ESG
REALLOCATION
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Substantial Amendments to the City of Fort Worth's 2022-2023, 2023-
2024 and 2024-2025 Action Plans to Approve Changes in Use of Existing Appropriations
in the Emergency Solutions Grant and Community Development Block Grant Funds in
the Identified Amounts and to the Identified Agencies and Authorize Execution of any
Related Contracts
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Substantial Amendments to the City of Fort Worth's 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and
2024-2025 Action Plans;
2. Authorize a change of use and decrease in existing appropriations in the amount of
$47,853.65 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds currently allocated to the Center for
Transforming Lives Rapid Rehousing Program;
3. Authorize a change in use and increase in existing appropriations in the amount of
$47,853.65 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds for Cornerstone Assistance Network New
Life Center Rapid Rehousing Program;
4. Authorize a change in use and decrease in existing appropriations in the amount of
$90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds currently allocated to the AB
Christian Learning Center Out of School Time Program;
5. Authorize a change in use and decrease in existing appropriations in the amount of
$50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds currently allocated to the Cancer
Care Services Increasing Health Equity by Decreasing Health Disparities Program;
6. Authorize a change in use and increase in existing appropriations in the amount of
$140,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to United Community Centers
Holistic Educational Literacy Program;
7. Authorize a change in use and decrease in existing appropriations in the amount of
$81,731.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to The Ladder Alliance;
8. Authorize a change in use and increase in existing appropriations in the amount of
$81,731.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to Safe City Commission dba One
Safe Place; and
9. Authorize execution of and/or amendment of any related contracts.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) is to (1) authorize substantial
amendments to the City of Fort Worth's 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 Action Plans, (2)
authorize a change in use and expenditure in the amount of $47,853.65 of Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) funds, and (3) authorize a change in use and expenditure in the amount of
$221,731.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds received from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The ESG funds will be reallocated to the
Cornerstone Assistance Network New Life Center Rapid Rehousing program from an unexpended
ESG balance currently allocated to the Center for Transforming Lives Rapid Rehousing Program and
other unexpended funds. The CDBG funds will be reallocated to United Community Center's Holistic
Educational Literacy Program and Safe City Commission dba One Safe Place from available funds
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previously allocated to public service agencies - AB Christian Learning Center, Cancer Care
Services, and The Ladder Alliance.
On August 9, 2022, and August 8, 2023, the City Council approved the 2022-2023 (M&C 22-0569)
and 2023-2024 (M&C 23-0631) Annual Action Plans for the use of HUD grant funds. The 2022-2023
Annual Action Plan included a grant to the Center for Transforming Lives' (CTL) Rapid Rehousing
Program in the amount of $98,743.00 in ESG funds. At the end of the 2022-2023 program year, CTL
had $27,783.65 in unexpended ESG funds remaining. Additionally, unprogrammed funds in the
amount of $20,070.00 in ESG funds from the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan were still available. This
resulted in a total of $47,853.65 available for reallocation to an eligible ESG-funded Rapid Rehousing
Program.
The use of $47,853.65 in ESG funds will support Cornerstone's New Life Center Rapid Rehousing
Program, which is designed to assist individuals experiencing homelessness secure stable housing
through rental assistance, social service referrals, and case management services. This meets the
Council -approved goals of Homelessness Prevention and Special Needs Support.
On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan (M&C 24-0552) for
the use of HUD grant funds. The 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan included contracts with AB Christian
Learning Center in the amount of $90,000.00 for the Out of School Time Program and with Cancer
Care Services in the amount of $50,000.00 for the Increasing Health Equity by Decreasing Health
Disparities. Following City Council approval, AB Christian Learning Center rescinded acceptance of
its award and Cancer Care Services terminated its contract. In compliance with HUD regulations, the
Neighborhood Services Department is recommending that funds be reallocated to another eligible
public service agency - United Community Centers.
The 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan also included a contract with The Ladder Alliance in the amount
of $81,731.00 for the Tarrant County Workforce Development program. After City Council approval,
The Ladder Alliance merged with Safe City Commission dba One Safe Place on January 1, 2025. In
compliance with HUD regulations, the Neighborhood Services Department is recommending that
funds be reallocated to the new eligible public service agency - Safe City Commission dba One Safe
Place. The Ladder Alliance is now officially a program of One Safe Place, operating as The Ladder.
This program will continue under Safe City Commission dba One Safe Place as a service providing
employment and job training for low -to -moderate income persons.
Funds for these programs will be used for CDBG eligible costs on behalf of low- and moderate -
income residents. These funds have been reallocated from previously awarded public service
agencies. These programs meet the Council -approved goals of Children/Youth Services
and Economic Empowerment and Financial Resilience.
A public comment period regarding a substantial amendment to the City's 2022-2023, 2023-2024,
and 2024-2025 Action Plans was held from March 3, 2025 to April 1, 2025. Any comments received
are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations.
Program services are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of these recommendations will have no material effect
on City Funds.
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Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv:
Oriqinatinq Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Dana Burghdoff (8018)
Kacey Bess (8187)
Sharon Burkley (5785)
Mary Tenorio (6432)
ATTACHMENTS
1295 Safe Citv Commission.pdf (CFW Internal)
CDBG UCC Form 1295.odf (CFW Internal)
Cornerstone Assistance Network Form 1295.odf (CFW Internal)
FID Table - CDBG 24-25 PSA.xlsx (CFW Internal)
FID Table - ESG for CTL and CAN.xlsx (CFW Internal)
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