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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064701 - General - Contract - IGS Energy dba Accent Energy Texas LPCSC No. 64701 PUBLIC UTILITIES VENDOR AGREEMENT PURPOSE, The purpose of the Publlc Utl�tles Vendor Agreement ("Vendor Agreement") funded from Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunitles for Persons Wlth Alds ("HOPWA"), Texas Veterans Commission (NC)/"VETERANS", Texas Department of Housing and Community Affalrs (TbHCA)/Community Servlces elock Grant ("CSBG"�, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Fort Worth Water Department/Water ponatlon Fund or other asslstance programs Is to provlde a grant ko malntafn the provlslon of utllity and water servlces necessary to heat, cool, and supply resldences occupied by ellglble low-Income cllents, The Utllity Servlces Provlder tdentifled below ("Vendor"), agrees to honor the purpose of the program and to accept pledges of payment from the Utllity Asslstance Provlder only for certifled customers to whom Vendor continues to pro�lde utility services. The Utflity Assistance Providers Identifled beiow ("Agenc�'), agree to make payments only for eligible low-income cllents. PARTIES. This Vendor Agreement is by and between; City of Fort Worth Utillty Assistant Provlder ("Agenc}%') IGS Energy dba Accent Energy Texas LP Utlllty Servlces Provider ("Vendor") The Agency and Vendors are each a party to this Vendor Agreement and hereln each referred to as "Party" or collectively referred to as "Partles". SEREVICE AREA, Vendors and Agency agree to asslst customers In the following county or city, based on funding source requlrements; Tarrant CountV or CItN of Fort Worth TERM. Thls Vendor Agreement shall be effective from the . lst,day of Ianuary 2026 for a period not to exceed one year from the efFective date. Elther of the Partles may terminate this Vendor Agreement by wrltten notice. Such wrltten notice of terminatlon shall not affect any obllgatlon 6y elther of the Partles incurred prlor to the recelpt of such notice. NOTICE. Notfce shall be sent vla certified mall to the addresses below wlth the return recelpt requested, Vendor: IGS Energy dba Accent Ener�y Texas LP (Vendor Name) !�la0 ,�i�?�rcz/� !�� ��drr,� ,c��fi/�di� �h�d �/�6/(0 (Vendor Malling Address) C�7 � � [�1,1�:� xK�]:a �� C«] � i'�'� Xy:� � ��1:�'1 FT. WORTH, TX Agency: Citv of Fort W�rth (Agency Name) 100 Fort Worth Trail. Fort Worth. Texas 76102 (Agency Malling Address) AGENCY REPRESENTA710NS. The Agency represents and warrants to Vendor that It Is a subreclplent of the Housing and Urban Developrnent (HUD�f HopWA, Texas Veterans Commisslon (NC)/VETERANS, Texas Department of Housing and Cornmunity Affalrs (TDHCA�/Community Services Block Grant (CSBG�, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Fort Worth Water Department/Water Donatlon Fund or other asslstance programs and as such Is authorized and has recelved funding from the HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young @nergy Donatlon Fund, Water ponatlon Fund or other asslstance programs to provide blll payment assistance service for ellglble low-income households, VENDOR'S REPRESENTAT(ONSThe Vendor represents and warrants that lt will appiy any payments received from Agency to the account of the customer that the Agency has determined to be eliglble under the guidellnes and such is a"Certlfled Customer", VENDOR'S PERFORMANCE. Vendor shall, with reference to a Certlfled Customer: • Extend the appllcant's utlllty servlce for up to 45 buslness days whlle the Agency determines whether the appllcant is eliglble pursuant to the guldellnes. • Upon accepting pledge from Agency for Certlfled Customer, continue or restore utlllty servlce to Certified Customer wlth no increases In charges, servlce charges or other charges affecting the total cost of the blll, except as allowed by the stated tarlff cost reglstered wlth the Public Utlllty Commisslon "PUC" and/or Texas Rallroad Commission. • In the event the full past due balance !s not pafd by the Agency, the Certlfled Customer must pay the remalning balance on or before the dlsconnect date stated in ehe customer's Dlsconnect Notice requlred by PUC regulatlons to avold disconnectlon or be ellglble for reconnectlon, Nothing In this Vendor Agreement requlres the Vendor to reconnect the customer upon recelpt of a pledge that does not cover the full past due balance or IF the customer has already been dlsconnected by the tlme the pledge Is recelved by the Vendor. • Invoice the Certifled Customer In accordance wlth Vendor's norrnal bllling practices, • Upoh verbal or wrltten request from the Agency, provide at no cost to the Agency the Certlfled Customer's bllling and usage history for the previous twelve (12) months, or avallable hlstory plus monthly estlmates If less than twelve (12) months of bllling hlstory and usage Is avallable. Vendor wlll transmlt such bllling hlstory vla electronic rnall or facslmlle as soon as possible, but no later than forty-elght (48) hours following the request. • Work with Agency and Certlfled Cusfiomer to explore the feaslblllty of ofFering flexlble payment arrangements that may Include, wlthout Ilmltatlon, walving securlty deposlts, reconnect fees, appllcatlon fees, and all other fees whenever possible. • Not discrlminate agalnst Certlfled Customer In prlce or servlces, Including the avallablllty of deFerred payrnent plans, level or average payrnent plans, dlscount, budget, advance payment or other credlt plans, � Not refuse to provide utlllty servlce or otherwise discriminate In the marketing and provlslon of utllity service to any Certlfled Customer because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marltal status, lawful source of Income, level of Income, dlsa6illty, flnanclal status, location of customer In an economically dlstressed geographlc area, or quallflcatlon for low-Income or energy-efFiclency servlces, • Allow the Agency forty-five (45) days from the date of the pledge to forward payment to the Vendor. Vendor agrees not to conslder the portlon of the Certlfled Customer's account to be pald by the Agency delinquent If sald payment is received wlthin the above-mentloned forty-five (45) day perlod, and Vendor fs provlded wlth a verbal or slgned pledge from the Agency withln forty- flve (45) days of Identlfying a Certlfled Customer, � Not interrupt servlce If Certlfled Customer Is elfglble under PUC regulatlons, or other state agency regulations (as appllcable), and enters Into an agreement wlth the Vendor concerning how the Certlfied Customer will pav the balance owed Vendor and the Certlfled Customer Is rneeting the obllgation under such agreement. • If the Agency has paid for an initlal deposlt or slmilar refundable Instrument, upon the terminatlon of servlc� to the Certtfled cusComer, the �endot shall return funds Including Interest (after any balance owed) to the Agency In accordance wlth PUC regulations or lOTexas Adminlstrative Code §6.312(f) (as appllcable). AGENCY'S PERFORMANCE. The Agencyshall: • Obtaln wrltten permisslon for the Agency to request and have access to customer Information, including confldentlal or personal account Informatlon, credlt and payment hlstory, from customers seeking Agency's asslstance. Soclal Securlty numbers are not requlred for the program and may not be dlsclosed to Agency, • Provide to Vendor, at Vendor's request, customer's wrltten permisslon for Agency's access to customer Information as stated above. • Not provide pledges on behalf of a Certlfled Customer to Vendor without having adequate funds to pay such a pledge. • Pay pledges wlthln farty-flve (45) days of making pledge to Vendor. • Determine If a customer Is a CertlFled Customer wlthln flve days of contacting Vendor, � Provlde Vendor a list of names, telephone numbers and e-mall addresses of Agency staff deslgnated to make pledges on behalf of the Agency and Certlfled Cllents, if requested from Vendor. ASSIGNMENT. Agency's obllgatlons under thls Vendor Agreement are contingent upon the recelpt and avallablllty of funding from the sources Ilsted above under a contract for utlllty services by and between Agency and HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Water ponation Fund or other asslstance programs. If funding for utlllty servlces under sald contract Is not avallable to make payments to Vendor under this Vendor Agreement, Agency wlll notlfy Vendor In writing wlthln a reasonable time after such fact Is determined, Agency shall then assign Its responslbllitles under thls Vendor Agreement to HOPWA, VE7ERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Water Donatlon Fund or other asslstance programs by executing an asslgnment on a form approved by HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Water bonatlon Fund or other asslstance programs. If an asslgnment under this provlslon is requlred, the partles hereby agree to execute any and all Instruments In order to facllltate the asslgnment of the Agency's responslbllltles to HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donatlon Fund, Water ponatlon Fund or other asslstance programs under thls Vendor Agreement, CONFIDENTIALITY. The terms of any confldential transactlon under this Vendor Agreement or any other Informatlon exchanged by the Agency and Vendor relating to any transaction shall not be dlsclosed to any person not employed or retalned by the Agency or Vendor, thelr afflllates, or brokers, except to the extent disclosure Is 1) requlred by law; 2) necessary to dlsclose to the other Party in connectlon with a dlspute between the Partles; 3) otherwlse permltted by wrftten consent of the other P�rty; 4) requlr'ed by guarantors to be dlsclosed; 5) Informatlon whlch must be dlsclosed to a thlyd party to transmlt utility; 6) to meet rellablllty council, regulatory, adminlstrative, Judlclal, governmental, or regulated commodlty exchange requirements where necessary; or 7) Informatlon whlch was or Is hereafter In the publlcdomaln (except by breach of this Vendor Agreement) Executed efFective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below. CITY OF FORT WORTH, T�XAS: City"of Fort Worth "`Kacey Thomas has been delegated the proper authority to execute thls document on behalf of the Clty pursuant to an InterofFice Memorandum from the City Manager dated Aprll 29, 2024, Approval Recommended: �� ��ti�� By: Kacev Thomas (Feb 5, 2026 08:16:48 CST) �lame: Kacey Thomas Tltle: Dlrector, IVelghborhood Services Dept. Attest � p OF FORT �Odd ao yap ��� ,� ��{�-� � v�r`-"�-�`--'�__ a%`g .1P PpQ � k p ��\�I 1✓��"'�"" LdQIl nEXP?o.'a.a By: Name: �annette �oodall Tltle; City Secretary Contract Compllance Manager: By slgning I acknowledge that I am the person responslble for the monitoring and administratlon of thls contract, Including ensuring all performance and reporting requlrements, ���Z¢.� T ee��¢.�, ��G(J By: Name: Mlchelle Doonkeen, Title: Assistant Dlrector, Neighborhood Services Oepartment Approved as to Form and Legallty, SopGcr'e MatGcewJ By, Name: Sophle N Mathews Title: Asslstant Clty Attorney Contract Authorizatlon; M&C: VENDOR; Vendor Name: IGS Energy dba Accent Energy Texas LP By: /-/:fl') ��i�� Nafne: �r/ �'�'e�hPr�5 Tltle: ��v�'�G/e ��'�SG��rrl /1'�r OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth, Mayor and DATE: 01 /13/26 Texas Council Communication M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0022 LOG NAME: 19CEAP 2026 SUBJECT (ALL) Ratify Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an Amount Up to $9,000,000.00 for the 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Designed to Provide Utility Payment Assistance and Energy Conservation Education for "Low to Moderate" Income Residents, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Waive Indirect Costs RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Ratify the acceptance of the 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program funds in an amount up to $9,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; 2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, renewals and extensions in accordance with City policies and regulations with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $9,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding utility payment assistance and energy conservation education for "low to moderate" income residents; and 4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 21.05%, an estimated total of $208,071.04. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth (City) contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to provide the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) through the Community Action Partners (CAP), which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department. The TDHCA has notified the City to use the prior year's grant award and contract amount as a planning figure for the 2026 CEAP. The total 2025 contract amount was $8,850,162.00. CAP staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an estimated grant award in an amount up to $9,000,000.00 for this program in 2026. The additional appropriation takes into account anticipated energy rate increases and the award of subsequent grant amounts due to other grantees being unable to spend their funding. During the past five years, the City has received an average of $8,029,966.00 per year and as much as $10,206,532.00 in one year. The three components of the program are: 1. Household Energy Crisis - weatherization and/or energy related assistance, repair of HVAC systems and/or purchase of window units; 2. Utility Assistance - assistance to all eligible households with priority given to household composition of elderly and/or disabled members or a child under the age of five; and 3. Education - providing information about energy conservation measures. All households at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines will be afforded access to the program. Applicant households will be determined eligible according to income guidelines and program policies. Benefit determinations include household income, household size, energy consumption and/or vulnerability, and the availability of funds. CAP staff will accept applications at nine neighborhood CAP facilities and at other identified locations throughout Tarrant County. Payments will be made for eligible clients directly to the utility vendors, and heating and cooling system repair companies. TDHCA allows no more than 7.22 percent of the grant award (excluding travel and training) to be budgeted for administrative costs and 13.29 percent for program service costs. The remaining funds will be used for Household Energy Crisis and Utility Assistance for the duration of the contract. From January 2025 to October 2025, CAP served 3,382 households and 7,752 individuals using this grant. This grant is an entitlement grant received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The grant has been consistently awarded to the City since 1982. Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 16.95 full-time employee positions in the Neighborhood Services Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated $208,071.04, calculated by taking wages & salaries designated for this grant of approximately $988,461.00 multiplied by the Neighborhood Service Departments' indirect cost rate of 21.05°/o defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan, could be charged to this grant. A waiver of these indirect costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist "low-to-moderate" income citizens. Positions funded with Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program 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. Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations. No matching funds are required from the City for the CEAP Grant. This 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: TDHCA 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 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. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Kacey Thomas 8187 Additional Information Contact: Michelle Doonkeen 5771 City of Fort Worth, Mayor and DATE: 01 /13/26 Texas Council Communication M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0018 LOG NAME: 19 CSBG 2026 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of 2026 Community Services Block Grant Funds, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to Support the Reduction of Poverty, the Revitalization of Low-Income Communities and the Empowerment of Low-Income Families and Individuals to Become Fully Self-Sufficient, in an Amount Up to $2,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect Costs RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acceptance of 2026 Community Services Block Grant funds in an amount up to $2,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; 2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions in accordance with City policies and regulations with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the grant funds for the program year beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $2,200,000.00, for the purpose of the revitalization of low-income communities and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient; and 4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 21.05%, an estimated total of $182,117.86. I�7[+��i�I+��[�7►F The City of Fort Worth (City) contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to provide the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program through Community Action Partners (CAP) which is managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department. TDHCA has notified the City to use the prior year's grant and contract award as a planning figure for the 2026 CSBG program. The total 2025 contract amount is $1,810,343.00. CAP staff projects an increase in funding resulting in an estimated grant award in an amount up to $2,200,000.00 for 2026. The additional appropriation takes into account the anticipated increase in services and the award of subsequent grant amounts due to other grantees being unable to spend their funding. During the past five years, the City has received an average of $1,906,140.00 per year and as much as $1,973,450.00 in one year. TDHCA distributes the funds in quarterly allocations. The first allocation of $452,085.00 will be available for use beginning January 1, 2026. CSBG provides programs and services to assist low-income persons with case management, emergency assistance, outreach and certification for energy assistance, information and referral and holiday assistance as well as provides clients with transportation to employment, educational training, medical services, and other needs. TDHCA does not require CSBG subrecipients to procure vendors for client assistance but allows the use of vendors according to the needs of the client that is related to education or employment. CSBG also supports administrative and programmatic staff salaries. The CAP in the Neighborhood Services Department serves as the designated Community Action Agency for all of Tarrant County, in accordance with federal law and as such, administers CSBG-funded programs. Eight neighborhood CAP offices will be utilized to deliver the CSBG program services. This grant is an entitlement grant received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The grant has been consistently awarded to the City since the early 1980's. Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 17.70 full-time employee positions in the Neighborhood Services Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated $182,117.86 calculated by taking wages & salaries designated for this grant of approximately $865,168.00 multiplied by the Neighborhood Services Departments' indirect cost rate of 21.05% defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan, could be charged to this grant. A waiver of these indirect costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. Positions funded with Community Services Block Program 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. Alternative to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations. No matching funds are required from the City for the CSBG program. This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TDHCA 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 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. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Kacey Thomas 8187 Additional Information Contact: Michelle Doonkeen 5771 M&C Review CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Create New From This M�C DATE: 8/12/2025 REFERENCE NO.: M&C 25-0676 LOG NAME CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC CONSENT HEARING: Page 1 of 5 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FaRT �'�a�rii �� 192025-2026 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN YES 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. 176'��i��'�9[�7`A 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 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc_review.asp?ID=33 53 6&councildate=8/12/2025 1 /22/2026 M&C Review Page 2 of 5 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 staffs 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 City'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\°/o 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\% 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 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 1/22/2026 M&C Review Page 3 of 5 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\°/o 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 TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES I AGENCY I CONSOLIDATED PLAN I pROGRAM GOAL IHousing Channel IAffordable Housing IHousing Counseling & Education IMeals-On-Wheels, Inc, of Healthy Living and Nutrition Program Tarrant County I Wellness Guardianship Services Inc. Aging In Place IUnited Community Centers, Inc IlChildren and Youth Services �Boys & Girls Club of Greater I Children and Youth Tarrant County Services IGirls Inc of Tarrant County IlChildren and Youth Services ICamp Fire First Texas If Children and Youth �Services IJunior Achievement of the IlChildren and Youth Chisholm Trail, Inc. Services IThe Women's Center of Tarrantl Economic Empowerment County and Financial Resilience IEaster Seals North Texas, Inc. IlEconomic Empowerment � and Financial Resilience Money Smart+ Elder Financial Fraud Prevention Workshops Education Literacy Program IYouth Development at Eastside Branch IWhole Girl Program ITeens In Action ICradle to Career Initiative Employment Solutions Employment Services I AMOUNT $111,00O.00I $120,00O.00I �,:� ��� �� $125,00O.00I � $72,000.00 $90,281.00I $62,184.00I � $50,00O.00I � $90,00O.00I $92,00O.00I Homelessness Presbyterian Night Shelter Prevention and Special Moving Home Program $175,000.00 Needs Support ICDBG Public Services Agencies Total I�$1,067,465.00� http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 1/22/2026 M�cL tteview **Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps dba REACH, Inc. **Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinify Habitat for Humanity Accessibility Project Ramp Improvements Yage4ot5 $165,000.00 Housing Preservation and Cowtown Brush Up $500,000.00 Rehabilitation �CDBG Subrecipient Agencies Total � $665,000.00� �TOTAL CDBG CONTRACTS ��$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 Tarrant County Samaritan Housing, Inc. AIDS Outreach Center, Inc. CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOAL Homelessness Prevention and Special Needs Support Homelessness Prevention and Special Needs Support TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS Emergency Solutions Grants Contracts ':• :_ii HOPWA Program - Administration, Tenant- Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services, Facility-Based Operations (FBO) The Housing Assistance Program - Administration, Tenant- Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY II CONSOLI��DA�T�ED PLAN II pROGAM The Presbyterian Night Homelessness Prevention and Shelter Shelter of Tarrant County, Special Needs Support Operations/Services Inc. Lighthouse for the Homelessness Prevention and Day Shelter Homeless dba True Worth Special Needs Support Operations/Services Place IThe Salvation Army � ICenter for Transforming Lives � Homelessness Prevention and Homelessness Special Needs Support IPrevention IHomelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Special Needs Support I �� �� AMOUNT $1,406,188.00 $264,680.00 $1,670,868.00 IIAMOUNT $139,491.00 $150,000.00 I$127,141.00 II $73,00O.00I II $80,00O.00I http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 1/22/2026 M&C Review SafeHaven of Tarrant Homelessness Prevention and Shelter County IlSpecial Needs Support IlOperations/Services �TOTAL ESG CONTRACTS All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. Page 5 of 5 $569,632.00 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. TO I Fund I Department I Account Project I Program Activity ID ID FROM Fund Department Account Project ID ID Submitted for Citv Manaqer's Office bv: Oriainatinp Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS Program � Activity Budget I Reference # I Amount Year (Chartfield 2) Budget Reference # Amount Year (Chartfield 2) Dana Burghdoff (8018) Kacey Bess (8187) Juliet Moses (6203) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 1/22/2026 M&C Review A CITY COUNCIL AGEND Create New From This M8�C DATE: 2/25/2025 REFERENCE NO.: **M&C 25-0167 LOG NAME: CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: Page 1 of 3 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FflRT�'4'ORTH -�� 19NS TVC GRANTS 2025-2026 NO SUBJECT: (ALL) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission in a Total Amount Up to $700,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance and Accessibility and Safety Modifications to their Homes, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Ratify the application for and, if awarded, acceptance of two Veterans' Assistance Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission for a General Assistance Grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant in an amount up to $300,000.00; 2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions in accordance with City policies and regulations with the Texas Veterans Commission for the grant funds for the program year beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on August 31, 2026; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund, subject to receipt of the grants, in an amount up to $700,000.00, for the purpose of assistance to veterans and families; and 4. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 21.05\%, for an estimated total of $17,769.99. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to ratify the application for and, if awarded, acceptance of two grants from the Texas Veterans Commission, a General Assistance Grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant in an amount up to $300,000.00 that will benefit veterans in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. The Neighborhood Services Department has already submitted applications for these grants to meet the November deadline for application. The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide emergency financial assistance such as deposits, rental/mortgage and utility payments that are short- term and temporary in nature. During program year 2023-2024, the grant was able to assist 106 veteran/dependents and surviving spouses. This program year, through September 2024, the program has served 9 households for a benefit average of $2,078.63 per household. This grant will be administered by the Community Services Division of the Neighborhood Services Department. If awarded, funding will allow to provide needed services to help stabilize veterans and prevent homelessness. The Housing for Texas Heroes Grant will be utilized to provide needed repairs, accessibility or safety modifications to the homes of low-income veterans or surviving spouses. During program year 2023- 2024, the Housing for Texas Heroes Grant provided assistance to 18 veterans and surviving spouses. For the 2024-2025 program year, the City did not receive the Housing for Texas Heroes grant. This grant will be administered by the Community Services Division of the Neighborhood http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33032&councildate=2/25/2025 1/22/2026 M&C Review Page 2 of 3 Services Department. If awarded, funding will provide needed services to help with accessibility and critical housing repairs. The Neighborhood Services Department will connect with eligible veterans through various resources, including 2-1-1 (First Call for Help), Mission United (a United Way initiative supporting veterans, active-duty military, and their families), the Texas Veterans Network, and local Veteran Assistance programs. The department will also with the City's Veterans Affairs Office to share information about these programs. Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 1.15 full time employee positions in the Neighborhood Services Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated $17,769.99 calculated by taking wages & salaries designated for this grant of approximately $84,418.00 multiplied by the Neighborhood Service Departments' indirect cost rate of 21.05\% defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan, could be charged to these grants. A waiver of these indirect costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income veterans and families. If awarded, both grants will begin on July 1, 2025 and end on August 31, 2026. Positions funded with Texas Veteran Commissions grant funds are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, 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. Grant applications have been entered to the Grant Application Repository as GRNT-APPL- 0000000115 and GRNT-APPL-0000000116. No matching funds are required from the City for these grants. These programs service ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS and the rest of Tarrant County. 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 State 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. TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity ID ID FROM I Fund Department � Account Project ID ID Submitted for Citv Manaqer's Office bv: Oriqinatinq Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Program ' Activity Budget Reference # Amount Year (Chartfield 2) Budget Reference # Amount Year I (Chartfield 2) � Jesica McEachern (5804) Kacey Bess (8187) Benedict George (7339) Michelle Doonkeen (5771) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33032&councildate=2/25/2025 1/22/2026 M&C Review ATTACHMENTS ORD.APP 19NS TVC GRANTS 2025-2026 AO(r3).docx (Public) Page 3 of 3 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council�acket/mc review.asp?ID=33032&councildate=2/25/2025 1/22/2026 F'o�T �V�RTH� City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Subject of the Agreement: IGS Energy dba Accent Energy Texas LP Utility Assistance M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes � No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No � If so, provide the original contr�act number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No L� If unsure, see back page for permanerrt contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? "Yes ❑ No � If only spec fc information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Expiration Date: March 31, 2027 If different fi•om the approval date. If applzcable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No � *If so, please ensu�•e it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project 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 processin� in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the irformation is required and if the informatiorr rs not provided, the conlract will be returned to the department.