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CSC No. 64294
FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Fund Transfer Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the University of North Texas Health Science Center ("UNT HEALTH"), a
state institution of higher education established pursuant to the Texas Education Code,
and the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Texas.
A. The City owns the buildings occupied by the Devoyd Jennings Business
Assistance Center ("BAC"), a non-profit business development center that provides skills
development, technical advice and access to capital to small businesses and
entrepreneurs. The BAC operates from the James E. Guinn School Campus, consisting
of three historic buildings (the former middle school, elementary school and gymnasium)
on approximately five (5) acres of land in the City at the intersection of 1-35 South and
Rosedale Street.
B. Pursuant to an appropriation adopted by the 89th Legislature of the State
of Texas during its Regular Session as part of Senate Bill 1 (General Appropriations Act
for the 2026-2027 Biennium) ("Appropriation"), UNT HEALTH will receive an amount
from the State ("Appropriated Funds") for costs associated with economic development
and technology commercialization activities.
C. UNT HEALTH and the City wish to enter into this Agreement in order to
provide for UNT HEALTH's transfer to the City of (i) $450,000.00 of those Appropriated
Funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and (ii) another $450,000.00 of those Appropriated
Funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (each installment hereinafter referred to as the "City
Funds"), all of which will be used by the City specifically for operations of the BAC and
programs geared toward expanding entrepreneurship in Fort Worth (including any
contracted services) described in Exhibit "A" ("Programs"). The transfers are contingent
on City compliance with the reporting requirements set forth in Section 4.2 and Section
4.3 of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, UNT HEALTH and the City, for and in consideration of the
terms and conditions set forth herein, do contract, covenant and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The parties hereby agree that the
recitals set forth above are true and correct and form the basis upon which they have
entered into this Agreement.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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2. CITY FUNDS.
2.1. Transfer by UNT HEALTH. Following execution of this Agreement
and within 30 business days of the receipt of Report I, as defined by Section 4.2,
UNT HEALTH will transfer the first $450,000.00 in City Funds to the City in
accordance with a procedure reasonably acceptable to both UNT HEALTH and the
City. The second installment of $450,000.00 in City Funds will be transferred to the
City in accordance with the same procedure after September 1, 2026, and within
30 business days of UNT HEALTH's receipt of Report 2, as defined in Section 4.3.
If UNT HEALTH reasonably has concerns about the City's use of the City Funds,
as reflected in either report, UNT HEALTH will promptly notify the City in writing
and the timeframe for transfer of City Funds will be delayed until the parties
mutually have resolved in good faith any such concerns). The City agrees to
deposit the City Funds into a segregated account(s) or sub- account(s) specifically
designated for the funding of BAC operations and the Programs. Any interest
earned on the City Funds in an amount of up to $5,000.00 shall remain the property
of the City but shall not be spent for purposes other than BAC operations or the
Programs.
2.2. No Rollover. The City understands and agrees that City Funds
received by UNT HEALTH must be used only as permitted by this Agreement. The
City will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that City Funds received
by UNT HEALTH during a state fiscal year (September through August 31) are
incurred during the same fiscal year. Any unexpended balances remaining at the
end of each state fiscal year should be reflected in the reports detailed in Sections
4.2 and 4.3 and must be promptly returned to UNT Health upon submission of such
reports. In the event that the City incurs such City Funds after expiration of the
state fiscal year in which they were received by UNT HEALTH and the Comptroller
demands repayment of all or any portion of such City Funds specifically due to that
fact, the City will pay UNT HEALTH or the State of Texas an amount equal to the
refund demanded from any legally available source of funds; provided, however,
that UNT HEALTH will cooperate with the City if the City reasonably and in good
faith disagrees with the Comptroller's demand and wishes to employ any available
administrative or legal remedy to contest the Comptroller's demand, with the
understanding that UNT HEALTH itself shall have no liability or responsibility in
asserting or related to such a contest.
3. COOPERATION WITH STATE COMPTROLLER. UNT HEALTH will comply
and cooperate with all requests of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
("Comptroller") pertaining to the Appropriated Funds. The City will comply and cooperate
with all requests of the Comptroller (whether received directly from the Comptroller or
through UNT HEALTH) pertaining to the City Funds, including all requests for information
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to substantiate job creation. Each party shall notify the other in writing within five (5)
calendar days of receipt of any such request and shall cooperate with one another as
reasonably necessary to ensure that such request is met in a timely fashion. As of the
execution date of this Agreement, UNT HEALTH and City are not aware of any remaining
duty, obligation or provision of information that the City or UNT HEALTH must undertake
or supply to the Comptroller. In the event Comptroller demands the refund of any
Appropriated Funds transferred to the City as City Funds on account of the City's misuse
of such City Funds, City will pay UNT HEALTH or the State of Texas in a manner dictated
by the Comptroller an amount equal to the refund demanded from any legally available
source of funds; provided, however, that UNT HEALTH will cooperate with the City if the
City reasonably and in good faith disagrees with the Comptroller's demand and wishes to
employ any available administrative or legal remedy to contest the Comptroller's demand,
with the understanding that UNT HEALTH itself shall have no liability or responsibility in
asserting or related to such a contest.
4. TERM.
4.1. Duration. This Agreement shall take effect on the date as of which
both UNT HEALTH and the City have executed it and shall expire at 11:59 P.M.
CDT August 31, 2027. Any duty or obligation of a party arising prior to expiration
shall survive the expiration.
4.2. Reporting for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. By not later than
September 30, 2026, the City agrees to submit to UNT HEALTH a written report
on the impact BAC operations and the Programs made on expanding
entrepreneurship in Fort Worth during the 2025-2026 fiscal year ("Report 1 "). The
report will include the following elements:
1. Specific metrics on the number of clients assisted, business starts,
jobs created/retained, and capital infusion obtained by clients at the
Guinn Campus;
2. Details about speaker series, seminars, forums and other
programming provided at the Business Assistance Center, including
the number of activities offered;
3. An explanation of how the Programs advanced specific initiatives
and economic performance outcomes recommended in the City's
then current Economic Development Strategic Plan; and
4. A financial report detailing how City Funds were spent, which
includes a breakdown of expenditures by major cost category and
the amount of unexpended balances, if any.
The report shall be delivered to UNT HEALTH at the address provided in Section
7 of this Agreement. If UNT HEALTH reasonably has any concerns about the City's
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use of either of these payments, as reflected in the report, UNT HEALTH will
promptly notify the City in writing. In this event, UNT HEALTH and the City agree
to meet promptly and to address any such concerns.
4.3. Reporting for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. By not later than
September 30, 2027, the City agrees to submit to UNT HEALTH a written report
on the impact BAC operations and the Programs made on expanding
entrepreneurship in Fort Worth during the 2026-2027 fiscal year ("Report 2"). The
report will include the following elements:
1. Specific metrics on the number of clients assisted, business starts, jobs
created/retained, and capital infusion obtained by clients at the Guinn
Campus;
2. Details about speaker series, seminars, forums and other programming
provided at the Business Assistance Center, including the number of
activities offered;
3. An explanation of how the Programs advanced specific initiatives and
economic performance outcomes recommended in the City's then
current Economic Development Strategic Plan; and
4. A financial report detailing how City Funds were spent, which includes a
breakdown of expenditures by major cost category and the amount of
unexpended balances, if any.
The report shall be delivered to UNT HEALTH at the address provided in Section
7 of this Agreement. If UNT HEALTH reasonably has any concerns about the City's
use of either of these payments, as reflected in the report, UNT HEALTH will
promptly notify the City in writing. In this event, UNT HEALTH and the City agree
to meet promptly and to address any such concerns.
5. BREACH OR DEFAULT. City acknowledges and agrees that UNT
HEALTH's liability to City under this Agreement is limited to the amount of funds actually
received by UNT HEALTH designated by this Agreement as the City Funds. If either party
breaches any provision of this Agreement, the non -defaulting party shall notify the
defaulting party in writing, specifying the nature of the default. If the defaulting party has
not cured the default within thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of such notice (or,
if the defaulting party has diligently and continuously attempted cure, such additional time
as may reasonably be required to effect cure), the defaulting party shall be in breach of
this Agreement, in which case the non -defaulting party shall have all equitable rights for
injunctive relief or specific performance.
6. LIABILITY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND EXCEPT FOR
UNT HEALTH'S DUTY AND OBLIGATION TO TRANSFER THE CITY FUNDS TO THE
CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE CITY HOLDS HARMLESS
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AND RELEASES UNT HEALTH FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS, DAMAGE,
LIABILITY AND EXPENSE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COURT COSTS
AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES) ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE
PROGRAMS.
7. NOTICES. All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall
be addressed to the following, or such other party or address as either party designates
in writing, by certified mail, postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City:
City of Fort Worth
Economic Development Department
100 Fort Worth Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attn.: Director
Tel. (817) 392-2663
UNT HEALTH:
UNT Health
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699
Attn.: Mazen Barakat
Tel. (817) 735-5174
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS. This Agreement will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Neither UNT HEALTH nor the City are aware of
any law, rule or regulation that would prohibit the other from entering into this Agreement.
9. NO WAIVER. The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of
any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall
not constitute a waiver of that party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to
assert any such right on any future occasion.
10. VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW. If any action, whether real or asserted, at
law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such
action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas. This Agreement shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
11. NO THIRD -PARTY RIGHTS. The provisions and conditions of this
Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and UNT HEALTH and are not intended
to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
12. FORCE MAJEURE. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to
this Agreement that if the performance of any obligations hereunder is delayed by reason
of war, civil commotion, acts of God, inclement weather, governmental restrictions,
regulations, or interferences, or delays caused by unforeseen construction or site issues,
fire or other casualty, court injunction, necessary condemnation proceedings, acts of the
other party, its affiliates/related entities and/or their contractors, or any actions or inactions
of third parties or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control of the
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party obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same,
regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not
("Force Majeure"), the party so obligated or permitted shall be excused from doing or
performing the same during such period of Force Majeure, so that the time period
applicable to such performance shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period
such party was delayed due to the event of Force Majeure.
13. INTERPRETATION. In the event of any dispute over the meaning or
application of any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly
and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any party, regardless of the
actual drafter of this Agreement.
14. CAPTIONS. Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
15. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions
will not in any way be affected or impaired.
16. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including any exhibits
attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire
understanding and agreement between the City and UNT HEALTH as to the matters
contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
17. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall
constitute one instrument.
18. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed by
electronic signature, which will be considered as an original signature for all purposes
and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For these purposes,
"electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf
file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted
via software such as Adobe Sign.
19. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Each party represents that it
has obtained all necessary approvals, consents and authorizations to enter into this
Agreement and to perform its duties under this Agreement; the person executing this
Agreement on its behalf has the authority to do so; upon execution and delivery of this
Agreement by the parties, it is a valid and binding contract, enforceable in accordance
with its terms; and the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement does not
violate any state or federal law or any other governing authority of the party.
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EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below:
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Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing below, I hereby acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements:
Jessica Rogers (Nov13, 202511:22:53 CST)
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OFFICIAL RECORD
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EXHIBIT A
Description of programs supported by City Funds
The funding utilized through the contract with LINT HEALTH funds the salaries of
four (4) authorized positions that assist in the management and oversight of the James
E. Guinn Entrepreneurial Campus including the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance
Center (BAC), development and implementation of the programs listed below as well as
the annual Business Plan Competition. These activities are conducted by the Economic
Development Department and the partners at the James E. Guinn campus which provides
the framework to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs, create a robust pipeline
of micro- enterprises and provide growth opportunities for established small businesses.
The Economic Development Department identifies specific initiatives to address the
challenges faced by business owners in Fort Worth and partners with other organizations
to offer services that include:
• Assistance with emerging businesses' growth
• Building stronger connections between Fort Worth's entrepreneur network
• Specialized assistance in understanding financial statements, start-up
counseling, business planning development, and access to capital.
The estimated salary and benefit costs for these positions is approximately
$440,000. Any remaining funds from the contract after salary expense are utilized for
additional small business educational resources for the Business Assistance Center
clients.
Program and activities conducted on the James E. Guinn Entrepreneurial Campus
include free business counseling, mentoring and coaching to existing and emerging
businesses in Fort Worth, training workshops on various topics, including business
planning, sales, profit and loss statements, information technology, capital acquisition,
marketing and market research. In addition, small businesses have direct funding
opportunities through campus partners at PeopleFund, Alliance Lending and William
Mann Community Development Corporation which provide small business loans,
business assistance and financial education opportunities.
In addition to the current programming initiatives of the BAC, the City of Fort
Worth's Economic Development Strategic Plan outlined a number of strategies to become
a hub for creative businesses. The funding utilized under the UNTHSC contract will fund
staff activities related to these initiatives as well:
1. Continue efforts to build a "medical innovation district."
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2. Continuing to expand the reach of local entrepreneur networking events and
create new opportunities for face-to-face connection among the city's startup and tech
communities such as Global Entrepreneurship Week.
3. Continuing to support initiatives that cultivate a connected and vibrant
entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Fort Worth area through a comprehensive platform that
connects entrepreneurs and business owners to the resources they need to launch and
scale their companies.
4. Expanding access to capital in Fort Worth for high -growth companies.
5. Re -focusing the role of the BAC to serve as the primary connector/convener
to address the need for support mechanisms aimed at small business startups, locally
owned firms, and local small businesses.
6. Establishing a citywide funding mechanism to provide "gap" financing for
small business expansions, startups, and relocations.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/12/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0675
LOG NAME: 17UNTHSC FY26
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to Accept Funding in
an Amount Up to $450,000.00 from the State of Texas for Operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as Well as Renovations
and Upkeep of Buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus, Authorize Use of Interest in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to accept and receive
funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal Year 2026 for operation of the Devoyd
Jennings Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep of buildings on the James E. Guinn School campus;
2. Authorize the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for the purpose of the award; and
3. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, in an amount
up to $455,000.00, subject to receipt of the funds, for the purpose of funding operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center
as well as renovations and upkeep of the James E. Guinn School campus.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to execute an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) to accept and receive funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal
Year (FY) 2026. This M&C also authorizes the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for a total amount up to $455,000.00 to be
appropriated in the Grants Operating Other Fund for operation of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) as well as renovations and
upkeep of buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus.
Beginning with the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas (2005), the State's Biennial General Appropriations Act has appropriated the amount of
$6 million to the UNTHSC for joint economic development and technology commercialization activities of UNTHSC, TECH Fort Worth and the City
of Fort Worth (City) for renovations at the James E. Guinn School Campus and Business Assistance Center operations.
In the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas during its regular session as part of Senate Bill (S.B.) 1 (General Appropriations Act for the 2026-
2027 Biennium), the State approved funding in the amount of $2,913,082.00 for the partnership between the City and UNTHSC for the two years
beginning September 1, 2025. Of this grant, the amount of $2,013,082.00 has been appropriated to UNTHSC and TECH Fort Worth and the
remaining amount of up to $900,000.00 is allocated to the City during this biennium to be received in two installments. During the biennium, the
City will receive up to $450,000.00 during FY2026 and will receive up to $450,000.00 in FY2027.
These funds will be used to administer the operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center (BAC), including three positions in the
Economic Development Department, one position in the Property Management department, and programming with other partners housed at the
historic James E. Guinn Campus. In addition, portion of the funds will be used for renovation and maintenance of the Guinn School campus.
Salary and Fringe will be funded in an estimated amount up to $410,000.00. Any remaining funds are utilized for additional small business
education resources for the BAC. Indirect costs do not apply to this agreement. No matching funds are required. The table below shows the
positions and the estimated % of salary and fringe that are anticipated to be charged to this program.
Position Estimated % of Salary & Fringe to the Program
Administrative Assistant (00000369) 100%
Economic Development Specialist (10002560) 100%
Economic Development Coordinator (00760028) 100%
Facilities Coordinator (00760097)
100%
If these funds become unavailable, the Economic Development department would determine a transition plan to discuss where funding would
come from for this program.
There is no Grant Application Repository number as the Economic Development department doesn't apply for these funds. Funding is based on a
contract between the City and UNTHSC for the purposes as stated above.
The Guinn School property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
University of Texas Health Science Center
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant 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
Economic Development 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 Economic Development Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This
is an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Jesica McEachern 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2663
Additional Information Contact: Ori Fernandez 2606
FORT WORTH,
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Subject of the Agreement: Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center
at Fort Worth to Accept Funding in an Amount Up to $450,000.00 from the State of Texas for Operations of the Devoyd Jennings
Business Assistance Center as Well as Renovations and Upkeep of Buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus,
Authorize Use of Interest in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 8 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 8 No ❑
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: 11 /07/2025
Expiration Date:
08/31 /2027
If different from the approval date. If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable. 106494
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder:
rder:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.