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PUBLIC UTILITIES VENDOR AGREEMENT
PURPOSE. The purpose ofthe Public UtilitiesVendor Agreement ("Vendor Agreement") funded from Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids ("HOPWA"), Texas Veterans
Commission (TVC)/"VETERANS", Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)/
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program ("CEAP") and Community Services Block Grant ("CSBG"), Young
Energy Donation Fund, Fort Worth Water Department/Water ponation Fund or other assistance programs
is to provide a grant to maintain the provision of utility and water services necessary to heat, cool, and
supply residences occupied by eligible low-income clients.
The Utility Services Provider identified below ("Vendor"), agrees to honor the purpose of the program and
to accept pledges of payment from the Utility Assistance Provider only for certified customers to whom
Vendor continues to provide utility services. The Utility Assistance Providers identified below ("Agency"),
agree to make payments only for eligible low-income clients.
PARTIES. This Vendor Agreement is by and between:
City of Fort Worth
Utility Assistant Provider ("Agency")
Amigo Energy
Utility Services Provider ("Vendor")
The Agency and Vendors are each a party to this Vendor Agreement and herein each referred to as "Party" or
collectively referred to as "Parties".
SEREVICE AREA. Vendors and Agency agree to assist customers in the following county or city, based on
funding source requirements: Tarrant CountV or CItV of Fort Worth
TERM. This Vendor Agreement shall be effective �anuary 1, 2026 and
end March 31, 2027 . Either of the Parties may terminate this Vendor Agreement by written
notice. Such written notice oftermination shall not affect anyobligation by eitherofthe Parties incurred prior
to the receipt of such notice.
NOTICE. Notice shall be sent via certified mail to the addresses below with the return receipt requested.
Vendor:
Amigo Energy
(Vendor Name)
PO BOX 301410 Dallas, TX 75303-1410
(Vendor Mailing Address)
�FFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Agency:
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(Agency Name)
100 Fort Worth Trail. Fort Worth. Texas 76102
(Agency Mailing Address)
AGENCY REPRESENTATIONS. The Agency represents and warrants to Vendor that it is a
subrecipient of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/HOPWA, Texas Veterans Commission
(TVC)/VETERANS, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)/ Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Young Energy
Donation Fund, Fort Worth Water Department/Water ponation Fund or other assistance programs
and as such is authorized and has received funding from the HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young
Energy Donation Fund, Water ponation Fund, CEAP or other assistance programs to provide bill
payment assistance service for eligible low-income households.
VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS The Vendor represents and warrants that it will apply any payments
received from Agency to the account of the customer that the Agency has determined to be eligible
under the guidelines and such is a"Certified Customer".
VENDOR'S PERFORMANCE. Vendor shall, with reference to a Certified Customer:
• Extend the applicant's utility service for up to 45 business days while the Agency
determines whether the applicant is eligible pursuant to the guidelines.
• Upon accepting pledge from Agency for Certified Customer, continue or restore utility
service to Certified Customer with no increases in charges, service charges or other
charges affecting the total cost of the bill, except as allowed by the stated tariff cost
registered with the Public Utility Commission "PUC" and/or Texas Railroad Commission.
• In the event the full past due balance is not paid by the Agency, the Certified Customer must pay
the remaining balance on or before the disconnect date stated in the customer's Disconnect
Notice required by PUC regulations to avoid disconnection or be eligible for reconnection. Nothing
in this VendorAgreement requires the Vendorto reconnect the customer upon receipt of a pledge
that does not cover the full past due balance or if the customer has already been disconnected by
the time the pledge is received by the Vendor.
• Invoice the Certified Customer in accordance with Vendor's normal billing practices.
• Upon verbal or written request from the Agency, provide at no cost to the Agency the Certified
Customer's billing and usage history for the previous twelve (12) months, or available history plus
monthly estimates if less than twelve (12) months of billing history and usage is available. Vendor
will transmit such billing history via electronic mail or facsimile as soon as possible, but no later
than forty-eight (48) hours following the request.
• Work with Agency and Certified Customer to explore the feasibility of offering flexible
payment arrangements that may include, without limitation, waiving security deposits,
reconnect fees, application fees, and all other fees whenever possible.
• Not discriminate against Certified Customer in price or services, including the availability of
deferred payment plans, level or average payment plans, discount, budget, advance payment or
other credit plans.
• Not refuse to provide utility service or otherwise discriminate in the marketing and provision of
utility service to any Certified Customer because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
sex, marital status, lawful source of income, level of income, disability, financial status, location
of customer in an economically distressed geographic area, or qualification for low-income or
energy-efficiency services.
• Allow the Agency forty-five (45) days from the date of the pledge to forward payment to the
Vendor. Vendor agrees not to consider the portion of the Certified Customer's account to be paid
by the Agency delinquent if said payment is received within the above-mentioned forty-five (45)
day period, and Vendor is provided with a verbal or signed pledge from the Agency within forty-
five (45) days of identifying a Certified Customer.
• Not interrupt service if Certified Customer is eligible under PUC regulations, or other state
agency regulations (as applicable), and enters into an agreement with the Vendor
concerning how the Certified Customer will pay the balance owed Vendor and the
Certified Customer is meeting the obligation under such agreement.
• If the Agency has paid for an initial deposit or similar refundable instrument, upon the
termination of service to the Certified Customer, the Vendor shall return funds including
interest (after any balance owed) to the Agency in accordance with PUC regulations or
10 Texas Administrative Code §6.312(f) (as applicable).
AGENCY'S PERFORMANCE. The Agency shall:
• Obtain written permission for the Agency to request and have access to customer
information, including confidential or personal account information, credit and payment
history, from customers seeking Agency's assistance. Social Security numbers are not
required for the program and may not be disclosed to Agency.
• Provide to Vendor, at Vendor's request, customer's written permission for Agency's
access to customer information as stated above.
• Not provide pledges on behalf of a Certified Customer to Vendorwithout having adequate
funds to pay such a pledge.
• Pay pledges within forty-five (45) days of making pledge to Vendor.
• Determine if a customer is a Certified Customer within five days of contacting Vendor.
• Provide Vendor a list of names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of Agency staff
designated to make pledges on behalf of the Agency and Certified Clients, if requested
from Vendor.
ASSIGNMENT. Agency's obligations under this Vendor Agreement are contingent upon the receipt
and availability of funding from the sources listed above under a contract for utility services by and
between Agency and HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donation Fund, Water ponation
Fund CEAP or other assistance programs. If funding for utility services under said contract is not
available to make payments to Vendor under this Vendor Agreement, Agency will notify Vendor in
writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined. Agency shall then assign its
responsibilities under this Vendor Agreement to HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy
Donation Fund, Water ponation Fund or other assistance programs by executing an assignment
on a form approved by HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donation Fund, Water ponation
Fund, CEAP or other assistance programs. If an assignment under this provision is required, the
Parties hereby agree to execute any and all instruments in order to facilitate the assignment of the
Agency's responsibilities to HOPWA, VETERANS, CSBG, Young Energy Donation Fund, Water
Donation Fund, CEAP or other assistance programs under this Vendor Agreement.
CONFIDENTIALITY. The terms of any confidential transaction under this Vendor Agreement or any
other information exchanged by the Agency and Vendor relating to any transaction shall not be
disclosed to any person not employed or retained by the Agency or Vendor, their affiliates, or
brokers, except to the extent disclosure is 1) required by law; 2) necessary to disclose to the other
Party in connection with a dispute between the Parties; 3) otherwise permitted by written consent
of the other Party; 4) required by guarantors to be disclosed; 5) information which must be
disclosed to a third party to transmit utility; 6) to meet reliability council, regulatory,
administrative, judicial, governmental, or regulated commodity exchange requirements where
necessary; or 7) information which was or is hereafter in the public domain (except by breach of this
Vendor Agreement)
Executed effective as of the date s gned 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 dated April 29, 2024.
Approval Recommended:
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Name: Kacey Thomas
Title: Director, Neighborhood Services Dept.
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responsible for the monitoring and administration ofthis
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By:
Name: Michelle Doonkeen
Title: Assistant Director,
Neighborhood Services Department
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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By:
Name: Sophie N Mathews
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 26-0022 (CEAP)
M&C: 26-0018 (CSBG)
M&C 25-0676 (HOPWA)
M&C: 25-0167 (VETERANS
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Vendor Name: Amlgo Energy
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Name: Jennifer Elamin
Title: Collections Team Lead
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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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$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�
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**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
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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
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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.
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$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)
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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:
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FflRT�'4'ORTH
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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
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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)
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ATTACHMENTS
ORD.APP 19NS TVC GRANTS 2025-2026 AO(r3).docx (Public)
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F'o�T �V�RTH�
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name:
Subject of the Agreement:
Amigo Energy
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 �
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.