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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064630 - Construction-Related - Contract - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 CSC No. 64630 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL AWARD AGREEMENT A. General Federal Award Information 1. Recipient name (must match Unique Entity Identifier name) and address: Fort Worth 100 Fort Worth Trail FORT WORTH, TX 76102 2. Recipient's Unique Entity Identifier: ENS6MKS1ZL18 3. Tax identification number: 756000528 4. Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) B25MC480010 5. Instrument type: Grant � Cooperative agreement ❑ Loan Guarantee ❑ 6. Period of performance start and end date: 10/1/2024 - See Addendum 2 7. Budget period start and end date: 10/1/2024 - See Addendum 2 S.InitialAgreement � Amendment❑ # 9. Indirect cost rate (per � 200.414): Recipients must complete Addendum 3: Indirect Cost Rate Schedule 10. Is this award for research and development (per 2 C.F.R. § 200.1)? Yes ❑ No � 11. Awarding official name and contact information: Leticia lbarra CPD Director 12. Assistance listing number and title: • 14.218, Community Development Block Grant Program for Entitlement Communities • 14.225, Community Development Block Grant Program for Insular Areas • 14.228, Community Development Block Grant Program for States and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii 13. Amount of federal funds obligated by this action: $7,116,438.00 14. Total amount of federal funtls obligated: $7,116,438.00 15. Total approved cost sharing (if applicable): N/A 16.Totalfetleralaward amount, includingapprovetl cost sharing: $7,116,438.00 17. Budget approved by HUD: � 2/9/2�25 18. Fiscalyear: 2025 19. Statutory authority: 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. 20. Applicable appropriations act(s): Public Law 119-4 21. Notice/notice of funding opportunity this award is made under (if applicable): N/A 22. Program regulations (if applicable): 24 C.F.R. Part 570 23. Federal award description: The CDBG program provides funding to eligible grantees for the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principallyfor persons of low and moderate income. • Addendum 1. Policy Requirements • Addendum 2. Program-Specific Requirements • Addendum 3. Indirect Cost Rate Schedule AuihorityandAgreement. This agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Recipient is matle pursuant to the statutory authority above (box 19) and is subject to the applicable appropriations act(s) (box 20). This agreement incorporates by reference the Community Development Block Grant program statute 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., the program regulations at 24 C.F.R. � 570 (as now in effect and as may be C�]�yC�I,1�:�X��7:��, C� � i'�'i xy:�� �=1:i'1 Page 1 of 8 FT. WORTH, TX Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement amended from time to time), Recipient's consolidated plan/action plan, the relevant funding notice (box 21), any attached Specific Terms and Conditions, and the attachetl addenda (box 23). B. Terms and Conditions 1. General terms and requirements. The Recipient must comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements, unless otherwise provided through HUD's formal waiver authorities. This agreement, including any attachments and addenda, may only be amended in writing executed by parties to this agreement and any addenda. 2. Administrafive requirements. The Recipient must comply with the following requirement(s) if checked below: ❑ The administrative requirements in the HUD General Administrative, National, and Departmental Policy Requirements and Terms for HUD's Financial Assistance Programs 2025, as indicated in the relevant NOFO, apply to this agreement. � The grantee shall comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); the System for Award Management (SAM.gov.); the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act as provided in 2 C.F.R. part 25, Universal Identifier and General Contractor Registration; and 2 C.F.R. part 170, Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information. 3. App(icabi(ityof2C.F.R. part200. � The Recipient must comply with the applicable requirements at 2 C.F.R. part 200, as may be amended from time to time. If any previous or future amendments to 2 C.F.R. part 200 replace or renumber any part 200 section cited in HUD's regulations in Title 24 of the Cotle of Federal Regulations, the amended part 200 requirements will govern award activities carried out after the amendments' effective date. ❑ The Recipient must complywith the applicable requirements at 2 C.F.R. part 200. If any previous amendments to 2 C.F.R. part 200 replace or renumber any part 200 section cited in HUD's regulations in Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the amended part 200 requirements will govern award activities carried out after the amendments' effective date. 4. Future budget periods. If the period of performance spans multiple budget periods, subsequent budget periods are subject to the availability of funds, program authority, satisfactory performance, and compliance with the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 5. Indirect Cost Rate. If the Recipient intends to use a negotiatetl or de minimis rate for indirect costs, the Recipient must submit an Indirect Cost Rate form to HUD, either with its application using HUD-426 (competitive grants) or with this agreement using "Addendum #3 "Indirect Cost Rate Schedule" (formula and congressional grants). The submitted form/addendum will be incorporated into and matle part of this agreement, provided that the rate information is consistent with the applicabte requirements under 2 C.F.R. � 200.414. If there is any change in the Recipient's indirect cost rate, it must immediately notify HUD and execute an amendment to this agreement to reflect the change if necessary. 6. Recipientintegrityand performance matters. If the Federal share of this award is more than $500,000 over the periotl of performance (box 6), the terms antl conditions in 2 C.F.R, part 200 Appendix XII apply to this agreement. 7. RecordkeepingandAccess to Records. The Recipient hereby agrees to maintain complete and accurate books of account for this award and award activities in such a manner as to permit the preparation of statements and reports in accordance with HUD requirements, and to permit timely and effective audit. The Recipient agrees to furnish HUD such financial and project reports, records, statements, subrecipient data, and documents at such times, in such form, and accompanied by such reporting data as requiretl by HUD. HUD and its duly authorized representative shall have full and free access to all Recipient offices and facilities, antl to all books, documents, and records of the Recipient relevant to the administration, receipt, and use of this award antl award activities, including the right to audit and make copies. The Recipient agrees to maintain records that identify the source and application of funds, including relevant subrecipient data, in [14.218, 14.225, 14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 2 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement such a manner as to allow HUD to determine that all funds are and have been expended in accordance with program requirements and in a manner consistent with applicable law. Further, the Recipient hereby acl<nowledges that HUD is in the process of implementing new grants management and reporting tools, which will be made available for the Recipient's use in the future. The Recipient agrees to report on grant performance and financial activities (includingvendor and cash tlisbursement supporting details for the Recipient and its subrecipients) using these new tools when they are released. HUD wi(l work with the Recipient to support the Recipient's transition to this new reporting environment. Once implemented, timely reporting in this new environment will be mandatory. HUD reserves the right to exercise all of its available rights and remedies for any noncompliance with these grants management and financial reporting requirements, to inclutle, without limitation, requiring 100% review, suspension of disbursements, and all other legally available remetlies, to the furthest extent permitted by law, as amended. 8. Noncomp(iance. If the Recipient fails to comply with the provisions of this agreement, HUD may tal<e one or more of the actions provitled in program statutes, regulations or 2 C.F.R. � 200.339, as applicable. Nothing in this agreement shall limit any remedies otherwise available to HUD in the case of noncompliance by the Recipient. No delay or omissions by HUD in exercising any right or remedy available to it under this agreement shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in any Recipient noncompliance. 9. Termination provisions. Unless superseded by program statutes, regulations or NoFOs, the termination provisions in 2 C.F.R. � 200.340 apply. 10. BuildAmerica, BuyAmerica. The Recipient must complywith the requirements of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, 41 U.S.C. § 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, if applicable. Pursuant to HUD's Notice, "Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance" (88 Fed. Reg. 17001), BABA requirements apply to any infrastructure projects HUD has obligated funds for after the effective dates, unless excepted by a waiver. 11. Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Whistfeblower Proteciions. Any person who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste, or abuse of any HUD award must report such incidents to both the HUD official responsible for the award and to HUD's Office of Inspector General (OIG). Allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse related to HUD programs can be reported to the HUD OIG hotline via phone at 1-800-347-3735 or online hotline form. The Recipient must comply with 41 U.S.C. � 4712, which includes informing employees in writing of their rights and remedies, in the predominant native language of the workforce. Under 41 U.S.C. � 4712, employees of a government contractor, subcontractor, recipient, and subrecipient—as well as a personal services contractor—who make a protected disclosure about a Fetleral award or contract cannot be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against if they reasonably believe the information they disclose is evidence of (1) gross mismanagement of a Fetleral contract or award; (2) waste of Federal funds; (3) abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract or awartl; (4) substantial antl specific danger to public health and safety; or (5) violations of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract or award. 12. Third-PartyClaims. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as creating or justifying any claim against the federal government or the Recipient by any third party. 13. Rule ofConstruction and No ConstructionAgainst Drafter. Notwithstanding anything contained in this agreement, the terms and conditions hereof are to be construed to have full and expansive effect in both interpretation and apptication, and the parties agree that the principle of interpretation that holds that ambiguities in terms or conditions are construed against the drafter shall not apply in interpretingthis agreement. C. Federal Award Performance Goals The Recipient must meet any applicable performance goals, indicators, targets, and basetine data as required by applicable program requirements. [14.218,14.225, 14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 3 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Federal Award Agreement D. Specific Terms and Conditions Forthe U.S. Department of HUD (name and title of authorized official) Leticia lbarra CPD Director Forthe Recipient (name and title of authorized official) Not applicable � Attached ❑ Signature CSigned by: (,t,{iCia �l�aY'V'a 7152240D2832458... Signature Date 12/9/2025 Date Oct 3, 2025 Dana Burghdoff-Assistant City Manager ��,�^��—U:�;;--�� OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX [14.218, 14.225,14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 4 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement ADDENDUM 1. POLICY REQUIREMENTS If applicable: 1. The Recipient shalt not use grant funds to promote "gender ideology," as defined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14168, Defending Women from Gender ldeology Extremism and Restoring BiologicalTruth to the Federal Government; 2. The Recipient agrees that its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti- discrimination laws is material to the U.S. GovernmenYs payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Cotle; 3. The Recipient certifies that it does not operate any programs that violate any applicable Federat anti-discrimination laws, includingTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 4. The Recipient shall not use any grant funds to fund or promote elective abortions, as required by E.O. 14182, Enforcing the Hyde Amendment; antl that, 5. Notwithstanding anything in the NOFO or Application, this Grant shall not be governed by Executive Orders revoked by E.0.14154, including E.0.14008, or NOFO requirements implementing Executive Orders that have been revoked. 6. The Recipient must administer its grant in accordance with all applicable immigration restrictions and requirements, includingthe eligibility and verification requirements that apply under title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, as amended (8 U.S C, 1601-1646_) (PRWORA) and any applicable requirements that HUD, the Attorney General, or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may establish from time to time to comply with PRWORA, Executiv_e_Order 14218, or other Executive Orders or immigration laws. 7. No state or unit of general local government that receives funding under this grant may use that funding in a manner that by design or effect facilitates the subsidization or promotion of illegal immigration or shields illegal aliens from deportation, including by maintaining policies or practices that materially impede enforcement of federal immigration statutes and regulations. 8. The Recipient must use SAVE, or an equivalent verification system approved bythe Federal government, to prevent any Federat public benefit from being provided to an ineligible alien who entered the United States illegatly or is otherwise unlawfully present in the United States. 9. Faith-based organizations may be subrecipients for funds on the same basis as any other organization. Recipients may not, in the selection of subrecipients, discriminate against an organization based on the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise. [14.218,14.225,14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 5 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement ADDENDUM 2. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Assistance Listing 14.218, Community Development Blocic Grant Program for Entitlement Communities Assistance Listing 14.225, Community Development Blocl< Grant Program for Insular Areas Assistance Listing 14.228, Community Development Blocl< Grant Program for States and Non- Entitlement Grants in Hawaii 1. Environmental Review. The Recipient agrees to assume all the responsibilities for environmental review, decision mal<ing, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 104(g) of title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and published in 24 C.F.R. part 58; except that if the Recipient is a state, the Recipient must require the unit of general local government to assume that responsibility and must complywith the state's responsibilities under24 C.F.R. 58.4. 2. Public Use, The Recipient shall ensure that no CDBG funds are used to support any Federal, State, or local projects that seel<to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed onlyfor public use. Forthe purposes of this requirement, pubtic use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities. Any use of funds for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport, or highway projects as well as utility projects that benefit or serve the general public (including energy-, communication-, water-, and wastewater- related infrastructure), other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight bythe government, and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfield as defined in the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (Pub. Law No.107-118) shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain. 3. Prohibition on Selling, Trading, and TransferringFunds. The Recipient or unit of general local government that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any such portion of such funtls to another such entity in exchange for any other funds, credits or non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. 4. Construction ofWaterand SewerFacilities. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, the Recipient may not obligate or expend award funtls to plan or construct water or sewer facilities, including any new or revised activities, until after 1) it completes the review procedures required under Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and 24 C.F.R. part 52 and 2) HUD provides written notice of the release of funds. 5. Funds forFor-ProfitEntities. Under 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(17), CDBG funds may not be provided to a for-profit entity unless such activity or project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with Appendix A to 24 C.F.R. � 570, Guidelines and Objectives for Evaluating Projeci Costs and Financiaf Requirements. 6. Violence Against Women Act. The Recipient will comply with the right to report crime and emergencies protections at 34 U.S.C. � 12495 of the Violence Against Women Act. [14.218,14.225,14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 6 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement 7. Funding Information and Period of Performance and Budget Period End Dates Source of Funds Amount 2025 $7,116,438.00 Period of Performance End Date Bud�et Period End Date 9/30/2033 9/30/2033 [14.218,14.225,14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 24A3C888-9750-4BAC-8D5E-82871241BDA2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development— Federal Award Agreement ADDENDUM 3. INDIRECT COST RATE SCHEDULE As the duly authorized representative of the Recipient, I certifythat the Recipient: � Will not use an indirect cost rate to calculate and charge indirect costs under the grant. ❑ Will calculate and charge indirect costs under the grant by applying a de minimis rate as provided by 2 C.F.R. � 200.414(f), as may be amended from time to time. ❑ Will calculate and charge indirect costs underthe grant usingthe indirect cost rate(s) listed below, and each rate listed is includetl in an indirect cost rate proposal developed in accordance with the applicable appendix to 2 C.F.R. part 200 and, ifrequired, was approved bythe cognizant agency for intlirect costs. � Agency/department/majorfunction Indirect cost rate Type of Direct Cost Base % o�o - - % Instructions forthe Recipient: The Recipient must mark the one (and only one) checkbox above that best reflects howthe Recipient's indirect costs will be calculated and charged underthe grant. Do not include indirect cost rate information for subrecipients. The table following the third box must be completed only if that box is checl<ed. When listing a rate in the table, enter both the percentage amount (e.g., 10%) and the type of direct cost base to be used. For example, if the direct cost base used for calcutating indirect costs is Modified Total Direct Costs, then enter "MTDC" in the "Type of Direct Cost Base" column. If using the Simplified Allocation Method for indirect costs, enter the applicable indirect cost rate and type of direct cost base in the first row of the table. If using the Multiple Allocation Base Method, enter each major function of the organization for which a rate was developed and will be used underthe grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to that majorfunction, and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. If the Recipient is a government and more than one agency or tlepartment will carry out activities under the grant, enter each agency or department that will carry out activities under the grant, the indirect cost rate(s) for that agency or department, and the type of direct cost base to which each rate will be applietl. To learn more about the indirect cost requirements, see 2 C.F.R. part 200, subpart E and Appendix VII to Part 200 (for state and local governments). [14.218, 14.225,14.228, CDBG, FY 2025] Page 8 of 8 Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: City of Fort Worth *Kacey Thomas has been delegated the proper authority to execute this document on behalf of the City pursuant to an Interoffice Memorandum from the City Manager ��'M1�'"`s" 0 By: Name Title: Kacey Thomas Contract Compliance Manager Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration ofthis contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. ?''���2 T eerr��2rv, ,��l.f� By: Name: Michelle Doonkeen Title: Assistant Director, Neighborhood Services Department Approved as to Form and Legality: So�Gcie MatGcew,t �4� FORr °aa Att25t: p, °�"° �o9d� p e�s av C\\,� w ,,n�-F-o /� �� �p� �e o ��1V'� �au pEXP`�oo� By: ` Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary VENDOR: Vendor Name: By: Name: Title: By: Name Tltle: Sophie N Mathews Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: 25-0676 �FFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX c�ty of Fo�t wortn, Mayor and Texas Council Communication DATE: 08/12/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0676 LOG NAME: 192025-2026 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBJECT (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City of Fort Worth's 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,273,355.77 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Juliet Moses; b. Public Comment c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $13,273,355.77 for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs; 2. Approve the City's 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $30,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated $30,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program, and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; 5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one-year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 below for Program Year 2025-2026 for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, contingent upon receipt of funding, and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of $13,273,355.77 consisting of $7,116,438.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $2,814,431.77 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, $615,818.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds, and $2,726,668.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, all subject to receipt of such funds; and 7. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost of 21.05%, estimated total of $264,698.00. DISCUSSION: The City's 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,273,355.77 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs, plus program income from the CDBG and HOME grant programs totaling $60,000.00. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding was published on January 15, 2025. All proposals were received on March 3, 2025. Staff reviewed all proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on the capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable federal regulations. One public hearing was held on July 14, 2025, to provide citizens with the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on June 11, 2025. A 30-day public comment period was held from June 16, 2025, through July 16, 2025. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Cleburne Times Review on June 10, 2025; in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Weatherford Democrat on June 11, 2025; and in La Vida News and the Wise County Messenger on June 12, 2025. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 14, 2025, and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council Meeeting on August 12, 2025. A summary of staff's final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1, 2, and 3. The 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2025. Indirect costs totaling approximately $264,698.00 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 21.05% in the Ciry's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $7,116,438.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of $30,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,146,438.00 be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies -$1,067,465.00 (Limited to 15% of the grant allocation): Includes social services for low- and moderate income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons; Housing Programs -$2,665,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush-Up, and accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities; Major Projects -$1,000,685.00: Includes funding for street improvements; Program Delivery -$960,000.00: Includes program delivery costs for housing programs; Administration -$1,423,288.00 (Limited to 20°/o of the grant allocation): Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant; Estimated Program Income -$30,000.00: Includes up to $30,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to the City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $2,814,431.77 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of $30,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $2,844,431.77 be allocated as follows: Homebuyer Assistance Program -$1,110,824.77: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low- and moderate-income homebuyers through the Fort Worth Community Land Trust, the City of Fort Worth and Trinity Habitat for Humanity; Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for affordable housing projects - $422,164.00: These funds will be used by Housing Channel for the Mason Heights affordable housing development in southeast Fort Worth. Funds will be used for the acquisition of land and the new construction of 236 units. An estimated 183 units (approximately 77%) will be sold to low to moderate income households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI); Major Projects -$1,000,000.00 allocated to Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of Phase Six of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant benefiting low-moderate come residents in the Stop Six Neighborhood of Fort Worth; Administration -$281,443.00 (Limited to 10% of the grant allocation): Includes costs for administering the HOME grant; Estimated Program Income -$30,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $2,726,668.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies -$1,670,868.00; Neighborhood Services Department -$974,000.00; Administration -$81,800.00 (Limited to 3% of the grant allocation) EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $615,818.00 in ESG funds to be allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies -$569,632.00; Administration -$46,186.00 (Limited to 7.5% of the grant allocation) CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the public service and subrecipient agencies listed below for the amounts shown in the following tables: Community Development Block Grant Contracts AGENCY Housing Channel Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant Counry Guardianship Services Inc. United Community Centers, Inc Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County Girls Inc of Tarrant County TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES CONSOLIDATED pROGRAM AMOUNT PLAN GOAL Affordable Housing Healthy Living and Wellness Aging In Place Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Children and Youth Services Housing Counseling & Education Nutrition Program Money Smart+ Elder Financial Fraud Prevention Workshops Education Literacy Program Youth Development at Eastside Branch Whole Girl Program $111,000.00 $120,000.00 $80,000.00 $125,000.00 $72,000.00 $90,281.00 Camp Fire First Texas Children and Youth Teens In Action Services Junior Achievement of the Children and Youth Cradle to Career Chisholm Trail, Inc. Services Initiative The Women's Center of Tarrant Economic Counry Empowerment and Employment Solutions Financial Resilience Economic Easter Seals North Texas, Inc. Empowerment and Employment Services Financial Resilience Homelessness Presbyterian Night Shelter Prevention and Special Moving Home Program �Needs Support ICDBG Public Services Agencies Total '`*Rehabilitation, Education and Accessibility Advocacy for Citizens with Improvements Project Ramp Handicaps dba REACH, Inc. **Fort Worth Area Habitat for Housing Preservation Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity Habitat and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up for Humanity ICDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total ITOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS $62,184.00 $50,000.00 $90,000.00 $92,000.00 $175,000.00 $1,067,465.00 $165,000.00 $500,000.00 $665,000.00� $1,732,465.00 *'`REACH and Trinity Habitat will be funded from the CDBG Housing Programs and Services budget. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Contracts TABLE 2: HOPWA AGENCIES AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN pROGRAM GOAL HOPWA Program - Administration, Tenant- Based Rental Assistance Tarrant County Homelessness Prevention �TBRA), Short-Term Rent, Samaritan Housing, and Special Needs Support Mortgage, and Utility Inc. Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services, Facility-Based Operations (FBO) The Housing Assistance Program - Administration, Tenant-Based Rental AIDS Outreach Homelessness Prevention Assistance (TBRA), Center, Inc. and Special Needs Support Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services ITOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS Emergency Solutions Grants Contracts TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES I_1 Ji [�1�1► � � $1,406,188.00 $264,680.00 $1,670, 868.00 II AGENCY � CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALI PROGAM I AMOUNT The Presbyterian Night Shelter Homelessness Prevention and Shelter $139,491.00 of Tarrant County, Inc. Special Needs Support Operations/Services Lighthouse for the Homeless Homelessness Prevention and Day Shelter $150,000.00 dba True Worth Place Special Needs Support Operations/Services The Salvation Army Homelessness Prevention and Homelessness I$127,141.00 Special Needs Support Prevention Center for Transforming Lives Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing $73,000.00 Special Needs Support SafeHaven of Tarrant County Homelessness Prevention and Shelter $g0,000.00 Special Needs Support Operations/Services IITOTAL ESG CONTRACTS All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. $569,632.00�I Each of these grants are an entitlement grant rather than a competitive grant received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Entitlement grants provide funds to agencies based on a formula prescribed in legislation or regulation, rather than based on review. These specific grants are allocated to the City of Fort Worth based on population size and per capita income each year. The grants have been consistently awarded to the City since 1974 with the inception of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Emergency Shelter (renamed Solutions) Grant (ESG) was authorized in 1987 through the McKinney- Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program were authorized through the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. With these grants, administrative and program delivery allocations support approximately 90 FTE positions in the Neighborhood Services Department, which is funded nearly 60% with various grants including these entitlement grants. Positions funded with HUD Entitlement grants 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. Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations. The City of Fort Worth has certified that all programs receiving funding through the HOPWA, HOME, ESG, and CDBG grants comply with applicable Executive Orders. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. 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, of the Grants Operating Federal 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 an expenditure being incurred, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. These are reimbursement grants. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Kacey Bess 8187 Additional Information Contact: Juliet Moses 6203 Expedited ��RT�OI�TH�� City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develpment Subject of the Agreement: Federal Award Agreement- CDBG M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑✓ No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attachecl to the cont�act. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No ❑✓ If so, p�ovide the original contract nurnber and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0 If unsuNe, see back page fo� permanent cont�^act listing. Is this entire contract Confidentiial? *Yes ❑ No ❑✓ Ifonly specific info�mation is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is loeated. Effective Date: 12/29/2025 Expiration Date: 09/30/2033 If �different froin the approval date. If �applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ❑✓ *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Proj eCt Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes ✓❑ No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO nrocessin� in the followin� order: 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 �eturned to the department. 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