HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63790THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
AGREEMENT
CSC No. 63790
WHEREAS, a need exists: to encourage and promote the worth and dignity of
individuals and families within Tarrant County;
WHEREAS, adults and children often require assistance With -food, shelter,
clothing, utilities and medical needs by means of direct and referral services;
WHEREAS, individuals may obtain this assistance by seeking services at the CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS' COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS PROGRAM'S.
"CAPP") neighborhood center;
WHEREAS, the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, through its. CAPP
neighborhood center, provides this guidance: and assistance to all eligible individuals;
WHEREAS, the CITY' OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, through ftsl CAPP, desires
funds to help pay monthly rent for one CAPP neighborhood center'located in southeast
Tarrant County;
INHERE .5, both TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS and CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS, are providing, pursuant. to this Agreement, a governmental function or service
that each party to the- contract. isauthorized to perform individually, specifically, ,pursuant
to .Section 81.027 of the Texas Local Government. Code, a commissioners court may
provide for the support of paupers, residents ,of their county, -who, are unable tosupport
themselves;
WHEREAS., each party to this Agreement is making paymentsfrom current,
revenues aVailable to the paying party-;
WHEREAS, the Tarrant County Commissioners. Court hereby finds that the
programs. and activities provided by CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS benefit the
residents -of Tarrant County, Texas, and- here,by declares that this.Agreement is for rental
payments,. which .constiitdte, an expenditure involving an interest in land; and
— NOW, THEREFORE, this: Agreement is made and, entered into this 1 day of
_�)A , 2025, by and between. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ("CITY"),
acting by and through its duly authorized agent, and TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
("COUNTY"), acting by and through its County Judge.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
AGRE 'ENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY. TEXAS
and C TY OF TEXAS fT FOR .WO . FY 2025
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CITY and the COUNTY agree as follows:
1. The CITY, through.'its- CAPP,. agrees to continue to provide neighborhood sites in
various locations throughout Tarrant.. County for -use by Tarrant County residents for the
provision of assistance in the areas previously mentioned: As such; CITY :agrees to
continue paying any necessary monthly rent, utilities, staff cost and general upkeep, as
needed, for one CAPP center located, in southeast Tarrant County,
2. COUNTY, --for and in consideration of.the _services provided, agrees, to pay to CITY
a lump sum payment of THIRTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($30,000.00) for
services. rendered to fie residents of Tarrant: County, Texas for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025..
3. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY' TEXAS LAW, CITY HEREPY AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS COUNTY. ITS OFFICERS. AGENTS,
OFFICIALS. AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY LOSSI. DAMAGE.r INJURY OR CLAIM
ARISING :FROM THE NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF ITS PROGRAM. SAID
INDEMNIFICATION WILL INCLUDE; BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, ALL AMOUNTS OF
ALL CLAIMS. ATTORNEYS' FEES. AND COSTS OF COURT.
4. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties
hereto, nor by any .third party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent,
.partnership, joint enterprise, common enterprise, joint venture, joint owners, or joint
tenants between the parties. The parties hereby declare and acknowledge .that the
relationship existing is one of independent contractor.. This Agreement does not and
shall not be. construed to entitle either party or any of- their respective employees or
:officials, if applicable,, to any benefit, privilege. or other,amenities of employment from the
Other party.
5. This, Agreement -shall not be interpreted to inure to the benefit of a third party not
a party to this. Agreement. This Agreement may not be interpreted to-waive.any statutory
or common law defense, 'immunity, 'including governmental and sovereign immunity, .or
any 'iiniitation of liability, responsibility, or damage of any party to this Agreement, party's
agent, or party's employee, otherwise. provided. by law.
Q.. The parties to this.Agreement will, not sell,, assign, transfer or convey any benefits
or obligations of this. Agteem ent' in whole or part without=the prior written _consent of both
parties.
7. If zany one .or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement, for any reason,
be field to be invalid., illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
u n enforceability will not affect lany other 'proVsion of this Agreement.
8. This Agreement constitutes the entire -agreement. between the parties, :and any
and. all prior negotiations- are merged into this Agreement. Any amendment, change, or
.addition to this Agreement shall be made only in writing and signed by both parties.
AGREEMENTBETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY. TEXAS
rand CITY Qf F0l TyVORTH. TEXAS (FY 20251 Page 2-ot 4
.9. This Agreement will be ,governed by,and construed according Jo. the laws of the
.State of Texas. Venue for any action or claim arising: from this- Agreement .will be in
Tarrant -County, Texas,. -as to stafe.,court actions, and the United. States 'District Court for
the Northern District;of Texas; as to, federal court actions:,
10. In: `providing the .services required by this Agreement;. CITY must observe and
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local, statutes, ordinances, rules, and
regulations; including,, without ,limitation; workers' compensation .laws, minimum and
rnaximurn' salary and wage statutes: 'and regulations, and non-discrimination laws and
regulations.. CITY' shall be responsible for ensuring its :compliance with any laws .and
regulations..applicable`to its business, including maintaining any necessary licenses and
:permits.
11. CITY iagrees,'to: provide -COUNTY all records.relating to the programs performed.
by CITY upon, written request of COUNTY :and to provide a final report detailing the
,manner .'in which such funds are.expended.and the,'program details of its services.
12. :CITY must submit.to COUNTY a final report as to the: program outcomes -achieved
withins1xty':(60)1days of -the end "of the requested fundingyear [by -Rove mber.3.0,,2024]
by providing the follow"'
:(a) a program` update on all. outcomes :accomplished and, client populations
served;: and,
(b)- an accounting of .all. expenditures of COUNTY funds (salary, rerit,, training,
:etc..). Any funds not used -for thaspecified,purpo es.or not used within the
time.limifs specified in this contract.are subject: to be, returned to COUNTY
Until receipt of this final .report by- COUNTY, all subsequent funding will be .held in
abeyance.
13. CI.TY acknowledges that it is a "governmental' entity" and nota "business entity" as
those terms are defined in Tex.: GoVt. Code-§:.2252.-908, °and therefore,. no Form 1295
disclosure. of interested parties pursuant to Tex. Gov';t Code .Section 2252.908 is
required.
14. Th. is.Agreement may be executed in one or more .counterparts,_ each of which will
be: deemed to be an or copy of this Agreement, and all 'of which, when taken
together.; shall be deemed to constitute one and the same: Agreement. The exchange of
:copies of this Agreement and of signature pages, by electronic transmission: shall
�constitute�.effective execution ;and :delivery of this Agreement as to ;the parties and: may
be used in lieu of the 'original Agreement for all purposes. Signatures of -the parties
transmitted. or executed electronically" shall be deemed to be their original signatures for
any purpose whatsoever..
and C TY OF FORT WORTH/RTExASIFY 025�TEXAS page z of 4
SIGNED AND EXECUTED this I day of J L/C i , 2025.
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AUTHORIZED AGENT
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
;COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
By: Separate Electronic Signature Page
Tim O'Hare
County Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM. -
Criminal District Attorney s Office*
%y law, the Criminal District Attorney's Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We
reviewed this document as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties may not'rely
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CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ �30'000 �`" /& .
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Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Public Assistance Contracts to Provide Various Services to
the Residents of Tarrant County
SIGNED AND EXECUTED this 17 day of June, 2025.
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
Tim O'Hare
County Judge
7/3/2025
M&C Review
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A
CITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 1/28/2025 REFERENCE NO.: **M&C 25-0086 LOG NAME:
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC
HEARING:
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
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19NS 2024 -25
TCAAP FUNDS
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SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Funds and Execution of Agreement with Tarrant County
in the Amount of $30,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Operation of the Southeast
Community Action Partners Center in Arlington, Authorize Acceptance of Estimated
Interest Earnings for the Advance Funds in the Amount of $500.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds and execution of an agreement with Tarrant County for
Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $30,000.00 for the operation of the Southeast Community
Action Partners Center;
2. Authorize the acceptance of estimated interest earnings for the advanced funds in the
amount of $500.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to receipt of the grant and execution of the
grant agreement, in the amount of $30,500.00 for the purpose of funding the operation of
the Southeast Community Action Partners Center.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the acceptance
of funds and execution of a contract agreement with Tarrant County in the amount of $30,000.00 to
assist in the operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners Center (Southeast CAPC)
located at 401 W. Sanford Street,Suite 2700 and 2804 in Arlington.
The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
to serve as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County under the name of Community Action
Partners (CAP). CAP provides services to low-income residents on a county -wide basis, including
case management, information and referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency
assistance and other social services.
These awarded funds will cover a monthly lease payment of $1,470.40 totaling $17,644.80
annually, which includes utilities. The remaining balance of $12,355.20 will be used to support
outreach activities in underserved areas of Tarrant County.
Since 2009, Tarrant County has provided $30,000 annually to the City of Fort Worth to support the
operation of the Center. Staff anticipates receiving the same amount or more in the coming years.
Additionally, the earned interest on the 2025 award is estimated to be $500.
The Neighborhood Services Department shall be responsible for identifying funding sources to cover
expenses incurred in the event the grant funds are not awarded.
No match funds are required from the City for these grants.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County.
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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, in the Grants Operating Other 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 expenditures being incurred, Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility
to validate the availability of funds. This is an advance grant.
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Submitted for Citv Manager's Office by
Oriainatina Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Jesica McEachern (5804)
Kacey Bess (8187)
Michelle Doonkeen (5771)
Benedict George (7339)
ATTACHMENTS
ORD.APP 19NS 2024 -25 TCAAP FUNDS A024 (r3).docx (Public)
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2024-25 TARRANT COUNTY CAP PROGRAM
CSC #
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Jessika Williams
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Jannette Goodall
City Secretary
M&C: C 25-0086
Dated: January 28, 2025
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
P6,6,m 4-w,, Z-C'Gf%
Michelle Doonkeen
Asst. Director, Neighborhood Services Dept.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX