HomeMy WebLinkAbout28228-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No.29229-911-2926
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANT OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO (1) $950,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2026 LOW-INCOME HOUSING
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in
the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an amount up to $950,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for the
funding the 2026 Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no
way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 27979-09-2025 and all other ordinances
and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting
provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Sophl's MaEhewJ
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 13, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/13/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0027
LOG NAME: 19TDHCA LIHEAP 2026
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs from the 2026 Low -Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Designed to
Provide Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Residents to Lower Home Energy Costs through the City of Fort Worth Weatherization
Assistance Program, in an Amount Up to $950,000.00, Waive Indirect Costs of $32,011.79, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an amount up to $950,000.00 for
the 2026 Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions, with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the grant funds;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund,
subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $950,000.00, for the purpose of funding the 2026 Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance
Program; and
4. Waive indirect costs of $32,011.79.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will be used to assist with weatherization and
energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in the City of Fort Worth (City) and Tarrant County. A contract for services between
the City and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will be executed upon receipt of the contract from TDHCA which is
expected to be received in January 2026.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City since 1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from
the TDHCA through the Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which also administers grant funds from the United States
Department of Energy and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by the Texas Association
of Community Action Agencies (TACAA), which administers monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low -Income
Weatherization Program that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for energy
efficiency measures.
The WAP will utilize LIHEAP grant funding to serve low-income residents in Tarrant County with household incomes at or below 150% of Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines. WAP will assist these residents by weatherizing their homes and making them more energy -efficient. TDHCA's
LIHEAP will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines, and through various contracts with subcontractors. Weatherization
measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors, and other minor repairs. All
subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services
Department staff. Administrative costs are restricted to 7.21 % of the LIHEAP grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the LIHEAP. All
Weatherization Assistance Program funding will allow for up to 215 homes to be weatherized through the 2026 grant cycle.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits. The LIHEAP grant provides funding for 2.35 full-time positions within the
Neighborhood Services Department. The addition of indirect costs would result in the reduction of staff and services. The estimated indirect costs
that are being asked to be waived is $32,011.79, calculated by taking salaries designated for this grant of approximately $152,075.00 multiplied
by the Neighborhood Service Department's indirect cost rate of 21.05% defined in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan.
Positions funded with LIHEAP 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.
This program services 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: Low
Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Neighborhood Services (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred,
Neighborhood Services 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: James Armstrong 7380