HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27495-02-2025Ordinance No. 27495-02-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $1,180,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ASSISTING WITH WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY EFFORTS IN THE HOMES OF THE LOW-INCOME
INDIVIDUALS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $1,180,000.00, for the purpose of
assisting with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 27107-09-2024 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary Q 0, 4
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/25/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0163
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA 2025
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Low -Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to $1,180,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Waive Indirect Costs of $29,029.00, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low -Income Weatherization Program Grant Funds in an amount up to $1,180,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions, with the Texas Association of Community
Action Agencies for the grant funds;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the grant, in the amount of $1,180,000.00, for the purpose of assisting with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the
homes of low-income individuals; and
4. Waive indirect costs of $29,029.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will be used to assist with weatherization and
energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in the City of Fort Worth (City) and Tarrant County. A contract for services between
the City and the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies (TACAA) will be executed upon receipt of the contract from TACAA which was
received in January 2025.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City since 1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), which administers grant funds from the United States Department of Energy
and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers monies allocated
by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low -Income Weatherization Program that complements the federally funded WAP and provides
assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to efficiently reduce energy use in the homes of eligible families with cost-effective
measures. In order for a household to qualify, in addition to other necessary qualifications, household income must be at or less than 200 percent
of the federal poverty level and the household must be an Oncor customer. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping,
caulking, window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of water saver devices and
Energy -Star -Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of services is made through the performance of an energy audit and in
accordance with an approved priority list.
TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various contracts with subcontractors. All
subcontractors performing eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services
department staff. The goal, using all WAP funding, including those provided by TACAA and TDHCA (which consists of funds from the Low -Income
Housing Energy Assistance Program, Department of Energy and Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding programs), is to
weatherize at least 200 homes in the 2025 grant cycle. For the previous program period ended October 31,2024, City was awarded
$1,098,028.36 from TACAA which contributed to the completion of weatherization of 143 of the 200 goal units completed with all WAP sources for
the 2024 grant period.
The TACAA grant provides funding for two full-time positions within the Neighborhood Services department. The addition of indirect costs would
result in the reduction of staff and services. The estimated indirect costs that are being asked to be waived are $29,029.00, calculated by taking
salaries designated for this grant of approximately $137,905.00 multiplied by the Neighborhood Services departments' indirect cost rate
of 21.05% defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan.
Positions funded with TACAA grant funds are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, the
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. This consideration could result in staff and/or program reductions or eliminations.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies
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, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jesica McEachern 5804
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Kacey Bess 8187
Additional Information Contact: James Armstrong 7380