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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING 'THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN' THE GRANTS F[DqI} IN 'THE AMOUNT OF $2,000`000.00,
GD8IBCT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND CDK4&0JJ\H'Ty AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING
2014 WEATHE0ZATlON ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A
SEYE8ABDLlTY CLAUSE; MAGJNG THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OFPRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES DN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
OBlT0R-DADNEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
Tbai io addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 20l3-2Ol4 iutbe
Budget o[the City Manager, there shall.also he increased estimated receipts arid uppzopriud000 "in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$2,000,000.00` subject to receipt of grant from the Texas Department of Housing
and Commundty Affairs, for the purpose of operating 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
Tbut obmo|d any portion, section or part of section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion orjudgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, onobooa, or pudn of aeodoox of this ordinance, v/biob said remaining
provisions shall he and remain iufull force and effect.
SECTION 3.
T'but tbie ordinance obu)l be oucnu|udve of Ordinance No. 20952-09-2013 and all other ordinances and
appropriations uznoodiog the xurne except in those iuntuuocn where the provisions of this nrdbouucc are in
dirootoouDiot with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
o[said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ��
4ary J.Kays ec
ADOPTED ANDEFFECTIVE: December 10, 201 3
Interim financing from a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in
the amount of $300,000.00 is necessary to provide for transition from one grant funding period to the next.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Fund. Upon execution of the grant contract, interim funding will be
returned to the General Fund during first reimbursements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488954 080200689000 $2,000�000.00 0001 136076 0000000 $300,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080200689XXX $2,00),000.00
GR76 220001 000200689000 1300 A000 0
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bV: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/10/2013 - Ordinance No. 21059-12-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: C-26600
LOG NAME: 80TDHCA-LIHEAP2014
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2014 Weatherization Assistance Program Up to a Total Amount of $2,000,000.00, Authorize Related
Contracts, Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs, Authorize Interfund Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program up to a
total amount of$2,000,000,00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals, in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for program year January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014;
3. Authorize a waiver by the City of indirect costs;
4. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the
amount of $300,000.00 for interim financing for the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
pending contract execution; and
5. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $2,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by grants from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. This program serves low-income
residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their houses. Weatherization measures include attic
insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors and other minor
repairs. Administrative costs are restricted to seven percent of the Low-Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the WAP.
Under the current grant, the City has weatherized approximately 235 houses in Tarrant County. With this
grant, the Parks and Community Services Department staff will target 300 houses in Fort Worth and
Tarrant County.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits.
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