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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $881,318.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
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 2003-2004 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $881,318A0, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Comprehensive Energy Assistance
Program.
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 No. 15636 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 A TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/2'112043 -Ordinance #15?18
DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
LOG NAME: 8080CEAP03 REFERENCE NO.; **G-14129
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Adoption
of Appropriation Ordinance for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program through December
31, 2003
RECOMMENDATIC}N:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager of accept funds in the amount of $881,318 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs {TDHGA} through December 31, 2003, increasing the Fiscal Year {FY}
2003 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program {CEAP} allocation from $665,445 to $1,546,723; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $881,318; and
3. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 20.88°la, which is the most recently approved rate for this department,
and apply the new, approved rate when available.
DISCUSSION:
On February 4, 2003 {M&C G-13874}, the City Council approved a contract amount of $665,405 far the
FY2003 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP}. In September 2003, TDHCA notified the City
that it would received an additional $881,318, increasing the FY2003 CEAP allocation from $665,405 to
$1,546,723.
The CEAP for contract year 2003 has six components:
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FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Finance 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.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM FundlAcco_unt/Centers
GR76 488195 484244837444 $$81,318.44
GR76 VAR1C?US 484244837414 X881.318.04
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Libby Watson {61 ~3}
Originating De~artmen# Head: Randle Narwaad {Acting} (5704}
Additional Information Contact: Randle Harwood {Acting} {5704}
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