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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065264 - General - Contract - Sycamore Apts. L.L.C. dba Park at Sycamore ApartmentsCSC No. 65264 RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WO TH AND SYCAMO E APTS L.L.C. dba PARK AT SYCAMO E APARTMENTS This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between the CITY OF FORT WO TH ("City"), and SYCAMO E APTS L.L.C. dba PARK AT SYCAMO E APARTMENTS ("Landlord"), each individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties." WHEREAS the City provides rental assistance in the form of monetary payment for a defined portion of rent due paid directly to the landlord or management company of the property so long as the landlord or property management agree to certain terms; and WHEREAS, in the event the City determines the Tenant named below is eligible for a utility reimbursement payable to their landlord under the Utility Allowance Schedule established by either the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office or Fort Worth Housing Solutions, City will also provide assistance in the form of monetary payment for a defined portion of utilities to the landlord or management company of the property; and WHEREAS ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental assistance program; and WHEREAS the City requires that landlords must enter into this Agreement in order to receive the City's payment of the defined portion of Tenant's rent; and WHEREAS Agreement Documents shall consist of this Landlord Services Agreement and Exhibit A — Copy of Tenant Lease, attached hereto and incorporated herein. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. It is understood that City is not bound by any portion of Exhibit A and is only bound by the duties and obligation set forth in this Landlord Services Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, the Parties in exchange for the benefit received from the other Party's performance, agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenant has entered into an agreement with Landlord to rent a efficiency apartment ("Lease"). The unit is located at ("Unit"), as more fully described in Exhibit A. 2. TERM. This Agreement shall begin on MAY 6, 2026, and shall expire on OCTOBER 31, 2026, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). The Parties shall have the option to renew this Agreement by written agreement for additional one-year terms following City review and approval of request by both Tenant and Landlord under the same terms and conditions, provided however OFFICIAL RECORD Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement CITY SECRETARY page 1 of 13 FT. WORTH, TX that the rental rate and any amounts payable by City shall be provided to the City in writing for the new term at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the renewal term. 3. COMPENSATION. 3.1 Security Deposit The Tenant shall pay a security deposit for the Unit to the Landlord in accordance with the Tenant's lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Landlord will hold this security deposit during the period the Tenant occupies the dwelling unit under the Lease. The Landlord shall comply with state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits. After the Tenant has moved from the dwelling unit, the Landlord may, subject to state and local law, use the security deposit, including any interest on the deposit, as reimbursement for rent or any other amounts payable by the Tenant under the Lease. The Landlord will give the Tenant a written list of all items charged against the security deposit and the amount of each item. After deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord shall promptly refund the full amount of the balance to the Tenant. The named Tenant may be eligible for security deposit payment assistance payable to Landlord. In the event that the City pays the security deposit for the Unit on behalf of the Tenant under a federally funded program (including the Permanent Housing Placement Program), after deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord will promptly refund the full amount of the balance to the City in accordance with HUD regulations. This does not limit Landlord's right to withhold any portion of the deposit that would normally be withheld at termination under the terms of the underlying lease. Based upon the City's review, City will pay a $ 500.00 security deposit, to be paid directly to the Landlord. The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit. 3.2 Rent and Amounts Payable by City 3.2.1 Rent. Initial Term: The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term beginning May 6, 2026, to October 31, 2026, is $1, 339.00 per month for the Unit. The Tenant shall be responsible for $0.00 of prorated rent. From May 6, 2026, to May 31, 2026, the City shall pay $1,123.03 of prorated rent. From June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, the City shall be responsible for $1,339.00 of prorated rent per month. A complete history of rental obligations due under this Agreement, per lease term, is included in Attachment A. The City's sole obligation is limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion. 3.2.2 Utilities. The named Tenant may be eligible for a utility reimbursement payable to Landlord. The amount of the allowance has been calculated utilizing the Utility Allowance Schedule established by the Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office/Fort Worth Housing Solutions. Based upon the City's Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 2 of 13 review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than $0.00 utility reimbursement per month toward the Tenant's utility payments, to be paid directly to the Landlord. 3.2.3 Payment Conditions. The right of the Landlord to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to compliance with all of the provisions of the Agreement. The Landlord's signature on this agreement shall be a certification that: 1. The Unit is in decent, safe and sanitary condition, and that the Landlord is providing the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease. 2. The Unit is leased to and occupied by the Tenant named above in this Agreement. 3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the Unit other than those identified in this Agreement. 4. To the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the unit is used solely as the Tenant's principal place of residence. 3.2.4 Method of Payment. Payments made electronically (i.e.- the City's Automated Clearing House network) provide more protection against theft and fraud and can be processed more quickly by the City. If Landlord registers to be paid under this Agreement electronically, City payments will generally be made on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due. Payments for the first month of the initial term, and any subsequent renewals, may be somewhat delayed as a result of the registration and initial set-up process. If Landlord requests payment under this Agreement by paper check, City payments will be made as promptly as possible following the first day of the month for which payment is due. If Landlord request payment by check, Landlord assumes all liabilities related to theft, fraud, and late payments. If Landlord elects to receive electronic payments, Landlord will not assess any late fee against Tenant or City for late payments by City so long as payments are made within thirty (30) days of the day payment is due. In the event that the lease is provided to the City after the payment date, then Landlord will not assess any late fee against Tenant or City for late payments by City so long as payments are made within thirty (30) days of the day the lease is received by City. If Landlord elects to receive payment by paper check, under no circumstances shall late fees be assessed against Tenant or City for late payment by the City. 3.2.5 Overpayments. If the City determines that the Landlord is not entitled to any payments received, in addition to other remedies the City may deduct the amount of the overpayment from any amounts due the Landlord, including the amounts due under any other Rental Assistance Agreement. 4. TERMINATION. 4.1. Termination of Tenancy: The Landlord may terminate its lease with the Tenant only as authorized by and through and following applicable state and local laws. The Landlord must give the Tenant at least 30 days' written notice of the termination and notify the City in writing within two business days of notifying the Tenant. This may be done by providing City with a copy of the required notice to the tenant. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date the tenant's lease terminates. 4.2 Termination of Landlord Services Agreement Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 3 of 13 4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing Landlord with 30 days' written notice of termination. 4.2.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Landlord of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated. 4.2.3 HUD Program Year Funding. The City of Fort Worth agrees to commit funding for rental assistance for a period of up to twelve (12) months, subject to the availability of funds allocated in the current program year's budget. The City shall not commit to providing rental assistance beyond this 12- month period unless and until additional funding is received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the subsequent program year. In the event that future funding is not secured, the City shall provide written notification to both the tenant and landlord at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the contract term, advising them that rental assistance will not continue beyond the 12-month commitment. The City shall not be held liable for rental payments beyond the 12-month commitment and any lease agreements exceeding the 12-month term are entered into at their own risk regarding the continuation of rental assistance. 5. HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS AND LANDLORD -PROVIDED SERVICES 5.1 The Landlord agrees to maintain and operate the Unit and related facilities to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in accordance with 24 CFR Section 882.109, including all of the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease. 5.2 The City shall have the right to inspect the Unit and related facilities at least annually, and at such other times as may be necessary to assure that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, and is in compliance with applicable local codes, and that required maintenance, services and utilities are provided. 5.3 If the City determines that the Landlord is not meeting these obligations, the City shall have the right, even if the Tenant continues in occupancy, to terminate payment of the City's Portion of the Total Rent and/or terminate the Agreement without any cost or expense of any kind whatsoever to City. 6. FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT 6.1 Nondiscrimination. The Landlord shall not, in the provision of services or in any other manner, discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status. The obligation of the Landlord to comply with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Requirements inures to the benefit of the United States of America, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City, any of which shall be entitled to involve any of the remedies available by law to redress any breach or to compel compliance by the Landlord. 6.2 Cooperation in Compliance Reviews. The Landlord shall comply with the City and with HUD in conducting Fair Housing and Civil Rights and other applicable compliance reviews and Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 4 of 13 complaint investigations pursuant to all applicable Fair Housing Law, civil rights statutes, Executive Orders and all related rules and regulations. 6.3 Landlord, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Landlord's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law, including City ordinances. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY LANDLORD, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. 7. RIGHTS OF CITY IF LANDLORD BREACHES THE AGREEMENT 7.1 Any of the following shall constitute a breach of the Agreement: (1) If the Landlord has violated any obligation under this Agreement; or (2) If the Landlord has demonstrated any intention to violate any obligation under this Agreement; or (3) If the Landlord has committed any fraud or made any false statement in connection with the Agreement, or has committed fraud or made any false statement in connection with any Federal housing assistance program. 7.2 The City shall notify the Landlord in writing of its determination that a breach has occurred, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. The notice to the landlord may, at the City's sole discretion, allow the Landlord a defined time period in which the Landlord may take corrective action to remedy the breach. 7.3 The City's right and remedies for breach of this Agreement shall not be limited by any provision of this Agreement and City shall be able to seek all remedies available under any applicable laws. 8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES 8.1 The City does not assume any responsibility for, or liability to, any person injured as a result of the Landlord's action or failure to act in connection with the implementation of this Agreement, or as a result of any other action or failure to act by the Landlord. 8.2 The Landlord is not the agent of the City and this Agreement does not create or affect any relationship between the City and any lender to the Landlord, or any suppliers, employees, contractors or subcontractors used by the Landlord in connection with this Agreement. 8.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any right of the Tenant or a third parry (other than HUD) to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to assess any claim against HUD, the City or the Landlord under this Agreement. 9. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. 9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Landlord hereby warrants to City that Landlord has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Landlord's services under Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 5 of 13 this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Landlord hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing. 9.2 Confidential Information. Landlord, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City. 9.3 Unauthorized Access. Landlord shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Landlord shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Landlord shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 10. RIGHT TO AUDIT. Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under this Agreement, including any renewal terms, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Landlord involving transactions relating to this Agreement as HUD or the City may reasonably require at no additional cost to City or HUD. Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Landlord facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City or HUD shall give Landlord reasonable advance notice of intended audits. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, consultants and subcontractor. Landlord acknowledges that the doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Landlords and subcontractors. Landlord further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Landlord. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Landlord or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Landlord. Neither Landlord, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Landlord shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Landlord shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 6 of 13 12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. 12.1 LIABILITY - LANDLORD SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL PERSONS, OFANYMND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 12.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - LANDLORD HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LANDLORD'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBLITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER TO THE UNIT RENTED TO THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OWNED BYLANDLORD. Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. 13.1 Assignment. Landlord shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Landlord under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement. Landlord and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Landlord under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 13.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Landlord shall execute a written agreement with Landlord referencing this Agreement under which sub Landlord shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Landlord shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. ORDINANCES. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 7 of 13 Landlord agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work performed at the Unit in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Landlord of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Landlord shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 15. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other parry, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To CITY: City of Fort Worth Attn: Dana Burghdoff Assistant City Manager 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 With copy to Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department, Attention: Compliance Division at same address 16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. To LANDLORD: SYCAMORE APTS L.L.C. dba PARK AT SYCAMORE APARTMENTS ATTN: LEASING OFFICE MANAGER 3801 SYCAMORE SCHOOL RD. FORT WORTH, TX 76133 It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. 17. NO WAIVER. The failure of City or Landlord to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or Landlord's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 18. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 19. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 8 of 13 20. FORCE MAJEURE. City and Landlord shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. 22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibit A. 23. AMENDMENTS/ MODIFICATIONS/ EXTENSIONS. No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a parry hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party. 24. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement between City and Landlord, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. 25. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the same effect as an original. 26. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AND WARRANTY. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. By signing this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary condition as defined in 24 CFR Section 882.109, and that the Landlord has the legal right to lease the Unit during the term. 27. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 9 of 13 Landlord shall notify City's Neighborhood Services Department, Compliance Division and City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, , in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of Landlord or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments. 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Landlord acknowledges that CITY is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas Public Information Act ("Act"). By executing this agreement, Landlord acknowledges that this agreement will be publicly available on the CITY's website, and Landlord is therefore waiving any claim of confidentiality, whether based in statute or the common law, to any and all materials contained as part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or attached hereto. 29. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL If Landlord has less than ten employees, this contract is for less than $100,000, or Landlord does not meet the definition of a "company" under the applicable section of the Texas Government Code, this provision shall not apply. Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. 30. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full- time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. 31. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES Landlord acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 10 of 13 entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to City that Landlord: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. (signature page follows) Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 11 of 13 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: �am qgBy: Dana Bur hd7, 202 7:47:44 CDT) Name: Dana Burghdoff Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 05/27/2026 CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: ���,,J By: `� K, o 0-0-- � arz"al �' '&yyr ° Name: Cyndee Garza By: Kacey Thomas (May 26, 2026 15:54:26 CDT) Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist Name: Kacey Thomas Title: Director, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Neighborhood Services Department LEGALITY: ATTEST: an q01 Fop.. pie �Ip By: C/A °°°u nez9nsa4 By: l Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary Date: 05/28/2026 LANDLORD: By: Name: Kaci Gunter Title: Property Manager Date: 05/12/2026 Sophie Mathews Name: Sophie Matthews Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: 24-0552 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 12 of 13 Attachment A History of Rental Obligations by Lease Term Lease Term Total Rent Tenant's Portion Ci 's Portion Initial Term Total Rent 0.00 May 6, 2026- May 31, 2026 $1,339.00 $1,123.03 June 1, 2026-October 31, 2026 $1,339.00 EXHIBIT A Copy of Tenant's Lease Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 13 of 13 :�� T. _ease is valid only iffilledout beforeJanuary�202 TEXAS A I';\ I(1'MF.NT ASSOC IATI ON Apartment Lease Contract This is a binding contract. Read carefully before signing. This Lease Contract ("Lease") is between you, the resident(s) as listed below and us. The terms "you" and "your" refer to all residents. The terms .we,., "us," and "our" refer to the owner listed below. PARTIES Residents Nicole Park At SVcamore Apartments Occupants Nadia DETAILS A. Apartment (Par. 2) Street Initial Lease Term. Begins: 11/01/2025 Ends at 11:59 p.m. on: 10/31/2026 C. Monthly Base Rent (Par. 3) E Security Deposit (Par. 5) F. Notice ofTermination or Intent to Move Out (Par. 4) $ 1339.00 $ 500.00 A minimum of 60 days' written notice of termination or intentto move out required at end of initial Lease Note that this amount does not term or during renewal period D. Prorated Rent include anyAnimal Deposit, which I f the number of days isn't filled in, notice of at least 30 days would be reflected in an Animal is required. $ Addendum. H due for the remainder of 1st month or ❑for 2nd month G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3) Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee Rd 10 %ofone month's monthly base rent or ❑ 0.00 %of one month's monthly base rent for _ days or D $ 0. 00 ❑$ 0.00 for__ days Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m. on the 3rd (3rd or greater) day ofthe month H. Returned Check or Rejected J. Early Termination Fee Option (Par. 72) K Violation Charges Payment Fee (Par. 3.4) $ 30. 00 Animal Violation (Par. 12.2) Initial charge of$ 100. 00 .per animal (not to exceed $100 per animal) and Notice of 60 days 's required. You are not eligible for early termination if - L Relettin Charge Par. 71 8 g ( J you are in default. A daily charge of$ 100. 00 per animal Arelettin charge of 115 5 .15 9 9 $ Fee must be paid no later than 30 days after you give us notice (not to exceed $10 per day per animal) (not to exceed 85%of the highest monthly Rent during the Lease term) Ifanyvalues ornumberofdaysare blank or"0," Insurance Violation (Master Lease Addendum may be charged in certain default then this section does nota 1y. PP or other separate addendum} situations $ L. Additional Rent -Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately for these items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease. Animal rent $ 20.00 Cable/satellite $ Internet $ Package service $ Pest control $ Stormwater/drainage $ Trash service $ Washer/Dryer $ Other: $ Other: $ Other: $ Other: $ M Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separatelyfor gas, water, wastewater, electricity, trash/recycling, utility billing fees and other items as outlined it separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease. Utility Connection Charge or Transfer Fee: $ 5 0.0 0 (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days of written notice (Par. 3.5) N. Other Charges and Requirements. You will pay separately for these items or comply with these requirements as outlined in a Master Lease Addendum, separate addenda or Special Provisions. Initial Access Device: $ 0 . 00 Additional or Replacement Access Devices:$ 60 . 00 Required Insurance Liability Limit (per occurrence):$ Special Provisions. See Par. 32 or additional addenda attached. This Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us. Apartment Lie Contract ©2M, Tees Apartment Association, Inc. Page 1 of 6 Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease: IL "Residents" are those listed in "Residents" above who sign this Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment. 1.2. "Occupants" are those fisted in this Lease who are also autho- rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign this Lease. 1.3. "Owner" may be identified by an assumed name and is the owner only and not property managers or anyone else. 1.4. "Including" in this Lease means "including but not limited to." I.S. "Community Policies" are the written apartment rules and policies, including property signage and instructions for care ofour property and amenities, with which you, your occupants, and your guests must comply. L6. "Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly recurring fixed charges. V. "Lease" includes this document, any addenda and attachments, Community Policies and Special Provisions. Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as a private residence only. IL Access. h accordance with this Lease, you'll receive access information or devices for your apartment and mailbox, and other access devices including: Gate Card 2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you relating to the apartment are only approximations or estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary. 2.3. Representations. You agree that designations or accredi- tations associated with the property are subject to change. 3. Rent. You mustpayyourRenton orbefore the 19dayofeach month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions regarding the payment ofRent and you agree not paying Rent on or before the 1st of each month is amaterial breach of this Lease. 3.1. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner and place we specify in accordance with this Lease. Cash is not acceptable without our prior written permission. You cannot withhold or offset Rent unless authorized by law. We may, at our option, require at any time that you pay Rent and other sums due in one single payment by any method we specify. 3.2. Application of Payments. Payment ofeach sum due is an independent covenant, which means payments are due regardless of our performance. When we receive money, other than water and wastewater payments subject to government regulation, we may apply it at our option and without notice first to any ofyour unpaid obligations, then to accrued rent. We may do so regardless of notations on checks or money orders and regardless of when the obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have to accept any payments. 3.3. Late Fees. Ifwe don't receive your monthly base rent in full when its due, you must pay late fees as outlined in Lease Details. 3.4. Returned Payment Fee. You'll pay the fee listed in Lease Details for each returned check or rejected electronic payment, plus initial and daily late fees ifapplicable, until we receive full payment in an acceptable method. 3.5. Utilities and Services. You'll pay for all utilities and services, related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due and as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are provided may be changed during the Lease term ifthe change applies to all residents. Ifyour electricity is interrupted, you must use only battery - operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut offor switched for any reason -including disconnection for not paying your bills -until the Lease term or renewal period ends. IF utility's individually metered, it must be connected in your name and you must notify the provider ofyour move - out date. ffyou delay getting service turned on in your name by this Lease's start date or cause it to be transferred back into our name before you surrender or abandon the apartment, you'll be liable for the charge listed above (not to exceed $50 per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost ofthe utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you. Ifyour apartment is individually metered and you change your retail electric provider, you must give us written notice. You must pay all applicable provider fees, including any fees to change service back into our name after you move out. 3.6. Lease Changes. Lease changes are only allowed during the Lease term or renewal period ifgoverned by Par. 1Q specified in Special Provisions in Fa. 32, or by awritten addendum or amendment signed by you and us At or afterthe end ofthe initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at least 5 days plus the• numberofdays' advance notice contained in Box Fort page 1 in writing from us to you. Your new Lease, which may include increased Rent or Lease changes, will begin on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without needing your signature) unless you give us written move -out notice under Par. 25, which applies only to the end ofthe current Lease term or renewal period. 4. Automatic Lease Renewal and Notice of Termination. This Lease will automatically renew month -to -month unless either party gives written notice oftermination or intentto move out as required by Par. 25 and specified on page I Ifthe number ofdays isn'tfilled in, no- tice of at least 30 days is required. 5. Security Deposit. The total security depositfor all residents Is due on or before the date this Lease is signed. Any animal deposit will be designated in an animal addendum. Security deposits may not be ap- plied to Rent without our prior written consent. S.1. Refunds and Deductions. You must give Lis your advance notice of move out as provided by Par. 25 and forwarding address in writingto receive awritten description and itemized list of charges or refund. In accordance with this Lease and as allowed by law, we may deductfrom your security deposit any amounts due under this Lease. Ifyou move out early or in response to a notice to vacate, you'll be liable for rekevinacharges. Upon receipt of your move -out date and forwarding address in writing, the security deposit will be returned (less lawful deductions) with an itemized accounting ofany deductions, no later than 30 days after surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide otherwise. Any refund may be by one paymentjointly payable to all residents and distributed to any one resident we choose, or distributed equally among all residents. 6. Insurance. Ourinsurance doesn't cover the loss ofor damage to yourpersonalproperty. You will be required to have liability insur- ance as specified in this Lease unless otherwise prohibited by law. ff you have insurance covering the apartment or your personal belong- ings at the time you or we suffer or allege a loss, you agree to require your insurance carrier to waive any insurance subrogation rights. Even if not required, we urge you to obtain your own insurance for losses due to theft, fire, flood, water, pipe leaks and similar occurrenc- es. Most renter's insurance policies don't cover losses due to a flood. 7. Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter- minated early except as provided in this Lease. 7.L Reletting Charge. You'll be liable fora reletting charge as listed in Lease Details, (not to exceed 859/oofthe highest monthly Rent during the Lease tern) ifyou: (A) fail to move in, or fail to give written move -out notice as required in Par. 25; (13) move outwithout paying Rent in full forthe entire Lease term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because of your default, or (D) arejudicially evicted. The reletting charge is not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and does not release you from your obligations under this Lease, including liability for future or past -due Rent, charges for damages or other sums due. The reletting charge is a liquidated amount covering only part of our d a m a g es -for our time, effort, and expense in finding and processing a replacement resident. These damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain -particularly those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising, showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros- pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator -service fees. You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate of our damages and that the charge is due whether or not our reletting attempts succeed. 7.2. Early Lease Termination Option Procedure. h addition to your termination rights referred to in 73 or 81 below, ifthis provision applies under Lease Details, you may opt to terminate this Lease prior to the end ofthe Lease term ifall of thefollowing occur. (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give us written notice of early termination, pay the EarlyTermina- tion Option fee in full and specify the date by which you'll move out; (b) you are not in default at any time and do not hold over; and (c) you repay all rent concessions, credits or discounts you received during the Lease term. Ifyou are n default, the Lease remedies apply. 7.3. Special Termination Rights. You may have the right under Texas law>D terminate this Lease early in certain situations involving military deployment or transfer, family violence, certain sexual offenses, stalking or death ofa sole resident. & Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for any delay ofyour occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning, or previous resident's holding over. This Lease will remain in force subject to (i) abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and (2) your right to terminate this Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement and Lease termination do not apply ifthe delay s for cleaning or re- pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment. &1. Termination. 1f we give written notice to you of a delay in occupancy when or after this Lease begins, you may termi- nate this Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice. ifwe give you written notice before the date this Lease begins and the notice states that a construction or other delay is expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to occupy on a specific date, you may terminate this Lease within 7 days after receiving written notice. After proper termination, you are entitled only to refund of any deposit(s) and any Rent you paid. Apartment Lease Contract ©2023, Texas Apartment Association, Inc. Page 2 cf6 I Care of Unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse us for loss, damage, consequential damages, government fines orcharg- es, or cost of repairs or service in the apartment community because ofa Lease violation; improper use, negligence, or other conduct by you, your invitees, your occupants, or your guests; or, as allowed by law, any other cause not due to our negligence orfault, except for damages by acts of God to the extent they couldn't be mitigated by your action or inaction. Unless damage or wastewaterstoppage is due to ournegligence, we're notliable for -and you mustpay for -repairs andreplace- ments occurring during the Lease term orrenewal period, includ- ing: (Aidamage from wastewaterstoppages caused byimproper objects in lines exclusively serving yourapartment; ja1 damage to doors, windows, or screens; and ICJ damage from windows or doors left open. 1Q Community Policies. Community Policies become part ofthis Lease and must be followed. We may make changes, including addi- tions, to our written Community Policies, and those changes can be- come effective immediately ifthe Community Policies are distributed and applicable to all units in the apartment community and do not change the dollar amounts owed under this Lease. 30.1 10.2. 10.3. 10A. 10.5. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any photograph, likeness, image or video taken ofyou while you are using property common areas or participating in any event sponsored by us. Disclosure of Information. At our sole option, we may, but are not obligated to, share and use information related to this Lease for law -enforcement, governmental, or business purposes. At our request, you authorize any utility provider to give us information about pending or actual connections or disconnections of utility service to your apartment. Guests. We may exclude from the apartment community any guests or others who, in our solejudgment, have been violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors, or owner representatives. We may also exclude from any outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show photo identification or refuses to identify himselfor herself as a resident, an authorized occupant, or a guest of a specific resident in the community. Anyone not listed in this Lease cannot stay in the apartment for more than 7 days in one week without our prior written consent, and no more than twice that many days in any one month. Ifthe previous space isn't filled in, 2 days total per week will be the limit. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must notify us within 15 days ifyou or any ofyour occupants: (A) are convicted of any felony, (8) are convicted of any misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence to another person, or destruction of property, or (C) register as a sex offender. Informing us ofa criminal conviction or sex -offender registration doesn't waive any rights we may have against you. Odors, Noise and Construction. You agree that odors and smells (including those related to cooking), everyday noises or sounds related to repair, renovation, improvement, or construction in or around the property are all a normal part ofa multifamily living environment and that it is impractical for us to prevent them from penetrating your apartment. 11 Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourself in a law- ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or conduct by you, your occupants or guests is a breach ofthis Lease. You must use customary diligence in maintaining the apartment, keeping it in a sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the common areas. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly. You will use your apartment and all other areas, including any balconies, with reasonable care. We may regulate the use of passageways, patios, balconies, porches, and activities in common areas. 11.L Prohibited Conduct. You, your occupants, and your guests will not engage in certain prohibited conduct, including the following activities: (a) criminal conduct; manufacturing, delivering, or possessing a controlled substance or drug parapher- nalia; engaging in orthreatening violence; possessing a weapon prohibited by state law, discharging a firearm in the apartment community; or, except when allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife, or other weapon in the common area, or in a way that may alarm others; (b) behaving in a loud, obnoxious or dangerous manner; (c) disturbing or threatening the rights, comfort, health, safety, or convenience ofothers, including us, our agents, or our representatives; (d) disrupting our business operations; (e) storing anything in closets containing water heaters or gas appliances; (f) tampering with utilities or telecommunication equipment; (g) bringing hazardous materials into the apartment community; (h) using windows for entry or exit; (i) heating the apartment with gas -operated appliances; (!) making bad -faith orfalse allegations against us or our agents to others; (k) smoking of any kind, that is not in accordance with this Lease; (I) using glass containers in or near pools; or (m) conducting any kind of business (including child-care services) in your apartment or in the apartment community -except for any lawful business conducted "at home" by computer, mail, or telephone if customers, clients, patients, employees or other business associates do not come to your apartment for business purposes. 12. Animals. No living creatures ofanykindare allowed, even tempo- rarily, anywhere in the apartment or apartment community un- less we've given written permission. Ifwe allow an animal, you must sign a separate Animal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad- dendum, pay an animal deposit and applicable fees and additional monthly rent, as applicable. An animal deposit is considered a gener- al security deposit. You represent that any requests, statements and representations you make, including those for an assistance or sup- port animal, are true, accurate and made in good faith. Feeding stray, feral or wild animals is a breach ofthis Lease. 121. Removal of Unauthorized Animal. We may remove an unauthorized animal by (1) leaving, in a conspicuous place in the apartment, a written notice of our intent to remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the procedures of Par. 14. We may: keep or kennel the animal; turn the animal overto a humane society, local authority or rescue organization; or return the animal to you if we consent to your request to keep the animal and you have completed and signed an Animal Addendum and paid all fees. When keeping or kenneling an animal, we won't be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death ofthe animal unless due to our negligence. You must pay for the animal's reasonable care and kenneling charges. 12.2. Violations of Animal Policies and Charges. Ifyou or any guest or occupant violates the animal restrictions of this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subject to charges, damages, eviction, and other remedies provided in this Lease, including animal violation charges listed in Lease Details from the date the animal was brought into your apartment until it is removed. Ifan animal has been in the apartment at anytime during yourterm ofoccupancy (with orwithout ourconsent), we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs, including detleaing, deodorizing, and shampooing. Initial and daily animal -violation charges and animal -removal charges are liquidated damages for our time, inconvenience, and overhead in enforcing animal restrictions and Community Policies. 11 Parking. You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the time, manner, and place of parking ofall motorized vehicles and other modes of transportation, including bicycles and scooters, in this Lease. In addition to other rights we have to tow or boot vehicles under state law, we also have the right to remove, at the expense of the vehicle owner or operator, any vehicle that is not in compliance with this Lease. A When YW May Enter. Ifyou or any other resident, guest or occupant is present. then repair or service persons, contractors, law officers, government representatives, lenders, appraisers, prospective resi- dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under your rental application, or our representatives may peacefully enter the apartment at reasonable times for reasonable business purposes. If nobody is in the apartment, then any such person may enter peace- fully and at reasonable times (by breaking a window or other means when necessary) for reasonable business purposes ifwritten notice of the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately afterthe entry. We are under no obligation to enter only when you are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or make appointments. Apartment Lease Contract ©2023, Texas Apartment Association, Inc. Page 3 ofG 15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions 15.1. Written Requests Required. Ifyou oranyoccupant needs to sends request -for example -for repairs, installations services ownership disclosure _orsecurityrelated matters - Amust be written and delivered t0 o ur designated representative in accordance with this Lease {except for fair -housing accommodation or modification requests or situations involving imminent dangerorthreats to health or safety, such as fire,smoke, gas, explosion, orcrime in progress). Our written notes regarding your oral request do not constitute awritten requestfrom you. Our complying with or responding to any oral request doesn't waive the strict requirement for written notices underthis Lease. A request for maintenance or repair by anyone residing in your apartment constitutes a requestfrom all residents. The time, manner, method andmeans ofperforming maintenance and repairs, Including whetherorwhich vendors to use, are within oursole discretion. 15.2. Your Requirementto Notify. You must promptly notify us in writing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights, broken or missing locks or latches, or any other condition that poses a hazard or threat to property, health, or safety. Unless we instruct otherwise, you are required to keep the apartment cooled or heated according to this Lease. Air conditioning problems are normally not emergencies. 15.3. Utilities. We may change or install utility lines or equipment serving the apartment ifthe work is done reasonably without substantially increasing your utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt utilities as needed to perform work or to avoid property damage or other emergencies. If utilities malfunction or are damaged by fire, water, or similar cause, you must notify our representative immediately. 15.4. Your Remedies. We'll act with customary diligence to make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable time, taking into consideration when casualty -insurance proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent will not abate in whole or in part. NReasonabletimeN accounts for the severity and nature ofthe problem and the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and utilities. Ifkee fall to timelyrepoiro condition that materiallyoffectsthephysica!health orsafetyofan ordinaryresidentas requiredby the Texas Property Code, you maybe entitledto exercise remedies under§ 92.056 and§ 92.0561 ofthe Texas Property Code. Ifyou follow the procedures under those sections, the following remedies among others_m a ybe available to you: (1) termination ofthis Lease and an appropriate refund under91.056/f); (2) have the condition repaired or remedied according to§ 92.0561; (3) deduct from the Rent the costo f the repairorremedy according to§ 92.0561, and 4)Judicial remedies according toy 92.0563. 16. Our Rightto Terminatefor Apartment Community Damage or Closure. If, in our solejudgment. damages to the unit or building are significant or performance of needed repairs poses a dangerto you, we may terminate this Lease and your rightto possession by giving you at least 7 days' written notice. Iftermination occurs, you agree we'll refund only prorated rent and all deposits, minus lawful deduc- tions. We may remove and dispose ofyour personal property 1,, in our solejudgment, it causes a health or safety hazard or impedes our ability to make repairs. 16.1. Property Closure We also have the right to terminate this Lease and your right to possession by giving you at least30 days' written notice oftermination ifwe are demolishing your apartment or closing it and it will no longer be used for residential purposes for at least 6 months, or if any part ofthe property becomes subject to an eminent domain proceeding. 17. Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub- let your apartment. You agree thatyou won't rent, offerto rent or license all or any part ofyour apartment to anyone else unless other- wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won't accept anything ofvalue from anyone else forthe use of any part of your apartment. You agree not to list any part ofyour apartment on any lodging or short-term rental website orwith any person orser- vice that advertises dwellings for rent. 18. Security and Safety Devices. We'll payforrnksingsmurUdgw vicasthatarp required h y law. Ynu'll.payfnr-<Al.rakpvina.that. you.request <unlessWfa iled.to.rekay.aftert h e.previous.resi= 91,11S1s._You must pay immediately afterthe work is done unless state law authorizes advance payment You must also pay in advance for any additional or changed security devices you request. Texas Property Codes„cs. 92.151, 92.153, and 92.154require, with some exceptions _that we provide atn o cost to you when occupancy begins: (A) a windowlatch on each window; (81 o doorvlewer(peep- hole or window) on each exteriordoor; p o pin lock on each sliding door; 07 either a door -handle latch or asecuritybaron each sliding door; (EJ akeyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door; and (F) either akeyeddoorknob lock ora keyed deadboltlockon one en try door. Keyed locks will be r ekeyedafterthepriorresident moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move 1h or within 7da ys after yo u m a ve in as required by law.$we fail toin- stall orrekeysecurity devices asrequired bylaw youhave the right to doso and deduct the reasonable costfrom yournextRentpay- mentunderTexasPropertyCodesec.92.165(1). Mmaydeactivate or not install keyless bolting devices on yourdoors i f (A) you oran occupantin the dwelling is over55 ordisabled, and oT the require- ments of Texas Property Code sec. 92.153/e) or (t) aresatisfied. 10.L Smoke Alarms and Detection Devices. We'll furnish smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law or city ordinance. We may install additional detectors not so required. We'll test them and provide working batteries when you first take possession ofyour apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a hearing impairment. You must payfor and replace batteries as needed, unless the law provides otherwise. We may replace dead or missing batteries at your expense, without prior notice to you. Neither you nor your guests or occupants may disable alarms or detectors. $you damage ordisable the smoke alarm orremove o battery without replacing it with a working battery, youma ybe liable to us under Texas Property Codesec. 92.2611 for$1 00plus one month -1Rentiactualdomages andattorneysfees. 18.2. Dutyto Report. You must immediately reportto us any missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices, smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable ifyou fail to report malfunctions, orfail to report any loss, damage, or fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water. 19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise required bylaw, none ofus ouremployees_agents_ormanagementcompaniesareliable toyouyouurguests oroccupants for any damage personal injury,. loss to personal propertyiorloss ofbusiness orpersonal income from a nycause Including but not limited to: negligent or intention- alactsofresidents occupants orguests;theft_burglary_assault- vandalism orothercrlmes;fire _flood_ water leaks rain hall leer snow, smoke_lightningl wind_explosions interruption ofutilitiesi pipe leaks or other occu"ences unless such damage _ irlj ury or loss is caused exclusivelybyournegligence. IM do not warrantsecurityof anykind. You agree that you will not rely upon any security measures taken by us for personal security, and thatyou will call 911 and local law enforcement authorities ifany security needs arise. You acknowledge that we are not equipped ortrained to provide personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rec- ognize that we are not required to provide any private security ser- vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are fail-safe. You further acknowledge that, even ifan alarm or gate ame- nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can malfunc- tion. Any charges resulting from the use ofan intrusion alarm will be charged to you, including, but not limited to, anyfalse alarms with police/fire/ambulance response or other required city charges. 20. Condition of the Premises and Alterations. 20.1. As -Is. Wedlsclalmallimpliedwarrontles. You accept the apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, exceptoor conditions materially affecting the health or safety of ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and Condition Form at or before move -in. You agree that after completion ofthe form or within 48 hours after move -in, whichever comes first, you must note on the form all defects or damage, sign the form, return it to us, and the form accurately reflects the condition ofthe premises for purposes ofdetermining any refund due to you when you move out. Otherwise, everything will be considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working condition. You must still send a separate requestfor any repairs needed as provided by Par. 15.9. 20.2. Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs, painting, wallpapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or otherwise alter our property. No holes or stickers are allowed inside or outside the apartment. Unless this Lease states otherwise, we'll permit a reasonable number ofsmall nail holes for hanging pictures on sheetrockwalls and in grooves ofwood-paneled walls. No water furniture, washing machines, dryers, extra phone or television outlets, alarm systems, cameras, two-way talk device, video or other cloor- Apartment Lease Contract C12023, Texas Apartment Association, Inc. Page4of6 bells, or lock changes, additions, or rekeying is permitted unless required by law orwe've consented in writing. You may install a satellite dish or antenna, but only ifyou sign our satellite dish orantenna lease addendum, which complies with reasonable restrictions allowed by federal law. You must not alter, damage, or remove our property, including alarm systems, detection devices, appliances, furniture, telephone and television wiring, screens, locks, or security devices. When you move in, we'll supply light bulbs forfixtures we furnish, in- cluding exterior fixtures operated from inside the apartment; after that, you'll replace them at your expense with bulbs ofthe same type and wattage. Your improvements to the apartment (made with orwithout our consent) become ours unless we agree otherwise in writing. 2L Notices. Written notice to orfrom our employees, agents, or management companies constitutes notice to orfrom us. Notices to you or any other resident ofthe apartment constitute notice to all residents. Notices and requests from any resident constitute notice from all residents. only residents can give notice of Lease termination and intent to move out under Par. 7.3. All notices and documents will be in English and, atour option, in any other language thatyou read orspeak. 21.L Electronic Notice. Notice may be given electronically by us to you ifallowed by law. Ifallowed by law and in accordance with this Lease, electronic notice from you to us must be sent to the email address and/or portal specified in this Lease. Notice may also be given by phone call orto a physical address ifallowed in this Lease. You representthat you have provided your current email address to us, and thatyou will notify us in the eventyour email address changes. EVICTION• 22. Liability. Each resident isjointly and severally liableforall Lease obligations. Ifyou or any guest or occupant violates this Lease or our Community Policies, all residents are considered to have violated this Lease. 22.1. IndemnificationbyYou. You'lidefend,indemnifyandholdus and our employees, agents, andmanagement company harmless from ol1liability arising from your conductor requests to ourrepresentatives and from the conduct ofor requests by your invitees, occupants or guests. 23. Default by Resident. 23.1. Ads of Default. You'll be in default if. (A) you don't timely pay Rent, including monthly recurring charges, or other amounts you owe; (B) you or any guest or occupant violates this Lease, our Community Policies, orfire, safety, health, criminal or other laws, regardless of whether orwhere arrest or conviction occurs; (C) you give incorrect, incomplete, orfalse answers in a rental application or in this Lease; or (D) you or any occupant is charged, detained, convicted, or given deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion for (1) an offense involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving the manufacture or delivery ofa controlled substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia as defined in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, or (2) any sex - related crime, including a misdemeanor. 23.2. Eviction. Ifyou default including holding over, the may end yourright of occupancy by giving you at least a24- hour written notice to vacate. Termination ofyour possession rights doesn't release you from liability for future Rent or other Lease obligations. Aftergiving notice to vacate or filing an eviction suit me may still accept Rent or other sums due; the filing or acceptance doesn't waive or diminish ourrightofeviction or any other contractual or statutoryright. Accepting money at any time doesn't waive our right to damages, to pastor future Rent or other sums, orto our continuing with eviction proceedings. In an eviction, Rent is owed forthefull rental period and will not be prorated. 23.3. Acceleration. Unless we elect not to accelerate Rent, all monthly Rentforthe restofthe Leaseterm or renewal period will be accelerated automatically without notice or demand (before or after acceleration) and will be immediately due if, without our written consent: (A) you move out, remove property in preparing to move out, or you or any occupant gives oral or written notice of intentto move out before the Lease term or renewal period ends; and (B) you haven't paid all Rentforthe entire Lease term or renewal period. Remaining Rentwill also be accelerated ifyou'rejudicially evicted or move outwhen we demand because you've defaulted. Ifyou don't pay the first month's Rentwhen or beforethis Lease begins, all future Rentforthe Leaseterm will be automatically accelerated without notice and become immediatelydue. We also may end your right of occu pancy and recover damages, future Rent, attorney'sfees, courtcosts, and other lawful charges. 23.4. Holdover. You and all occupants mustvacate and surrender the apartment by or before the date contained in: (1) your move -out notice (2) our notice to vacate, (3) our notice of non -renewal, or a written agreement specifying a different move -out date. If a holdover occurs, then you'll be liable to us for all Rentforthe full term ofthe previously signed lease o f a new resident who can't occupy because ofthe holdover, and at our option, we may extend the Lease term and/or increase the Rent by 25% by delivering written notice to you oryour apartment while you continue to hold over. 23.5. Other Remedies. We may report unpaid amounts to credit agencies as allowed by law. 1we or our debt collectortries to collect any money you owe us, you agree that we orthe debt collector may contact you by any legal means. Ifyou default, you will pay us, in addition to other sums due, any rental discounts or concessions agreed to in writing that have been applied to youraccount. We may recover attorney's fees in connection with enforcing our rights under this Lease. All unpaid amounts you owe bear interest atthe rate provided by Texas Finance Code Section 304.003(c) from the due date. You must pay all collection - agency fees ifyou fail to pay sums due within 10 days after you are mailed a letterdemanding payment and stating that collection -agency fees will be added ifyou don't pay all sums by that deadline. You are also liable for a charge (not to exceed $150) to cover our time, cost and expense for any eviction proceeding against you, plus our attorney's fees and expenses, court costs, and filing fees actually paid. 24. Representatives' Authority and Waivers. Our representatives (in- cluding management personnel, employees, and agents) have no authority to waive, amend, or terminate this Lease or anypart ofit unless in writing and signed, and no authority to make promises, rep- resentations, or agreements that impose security duties orother ob- ligations on us or our representatives, unless rt writing andsigned. No action or omission by us will be considered a waiver ofour rights or of any subsequent violation, default, ortime or place of performance. Our choice to enforce, not enforce or delay enforcement of written -no - lice requirements, rental due dates, acceleration, liens, or any other rights isn't a waiver under any circumstances. Delay in demanding sums you owe is n of a waiver. Except when notice or demand is required by law, you waive any notice and demand for performance from us ifyou default. Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver ofou r remedies for a breach under your prior lease that occurred beforethe Leaseterm begins. Your Lease is subordinate to existing and future recorded mortgages, un- lesstheowner's lender chooses otherwise. All remedies are cumulative. Exercising one remedy won't constitute an election or waiver ofother remedies. All provisions regarding our nonliability or nonduty apply to our employees, agents, and manage- ment companies. No employee, agent, or management company is personally liable for any of our contractual, statutory, or other obliga- tions merely by virtue ofacting on our behalf. 25. Move -Out Notice. Before moving out you must give our represen- tative advance written move -out notice as stated in Par. 4, even if this Lease has become amonth-to-month lease. The move -out date can't be changed unless we and you both agree in writing. Your move -out notice must comply with each of the following: (a) Unless we require more than 30 days' notice, ifyou give notice on the first day ofthe month you intend to move out, move out will be on the last day ofthat month. (b) Your move -out notice must notterminate this Lease beforethe end ofthe Leaseterm or renewal period. (c) Ifwe require you to give us more than 30 days' written notice to move out before the end ofthe Lease term, we will give you 1 written reminder not less than 5 days nor more than 90 days before your deadline for giving us your written move -out notice. Ifwefall to give reminder notice, 30 days' written notice to move out is required. (d) You must getfrom us a written acknowledgment ofyour notice. 26. Move -Out Procedures. 26.1 Cleaning. You mustthoroughly clean the apartment, including doors, windows, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, patios, balconies, garages, carports, and storage rooms. You mustfollow move -out cleaning instructions ifthey have been provided. Ifyou don't clean adequately, you'll be liable for reasonable cleaning charges -including charges forcleaning carpets, draperies, furniture, walls, etc. that are soiled beyond Apartment Lease Contract 02023, Texas Apartment Association, Inc. Page 5 of6 normal wear (that is, wear or soiling tnat occurs without negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse). 26.2. Move -Out Inspection. We may, but are not obligated tD, provide ajoint move -out inspection. Our representatives have no authority to bind or limit us regarding deductions for repairs, damages, or charges. Any statements or estimates by us or our representative are subject to our correction, modi- fication, or disapproval before final accounting or refunding. 27. Surrender and Abandonment. You have surrendered the apartment when: (A) the move -out date has passed and no one is living in the apartment in our reasonable judgment; or (BI apartment keys and ac- cess devices listed in Par. 21 have been turned in to us -whichever happens first. You have abandoned the apartment when all ofthe following have occurred: (A) everyone appears to have moved out in our reasonable judgment; (BI you've been in default for nonpayment of Rent for 5 consecutive days, or water, gas, or electric service for the apartment not connected in our name has been terminated or transferred; and (Q you've not responded for 2 days to our notice left on the inside of the main entry door stating that we consider the apartment aban- doned. An apartment is also considered abandoned 10days after the death of a sole resident. 27.1 The Ending of Your Rights. Surrender, abandonment, or judicial eviction ends your right of possession for all purposes and gives us the immediate right to clean up, make repairs in, and relet the apartment; determine any security -deposit deductions; and remove or store property left in the apartment. 27.2. Removal and Storage of Property. We, or law officers, m a y - but have no dutyto-remove or store all property that in our solejudgment belongs to you and remains in the apartment or in common areas (including any vehicles you or any occupant or guest owns or uses) after you're judicially evicted or ifyou surrender or abandon the apartment. M)e not liable for casualty, loss, damage, or theft You must pay reasonable charges for our packing, removing and storing any property. Except for animals, we may throw away or give to a charitable organization all personal property that is: (i) left in the apartment after surrender or abandonment; or (4 left outside more than 1 hour after writ of possession is executed, following judicial eviction. An animal removed aftersurrender, abandonment, oreviction may be kenneled orturned overto a local authority, humane society, or rescue organization. 28. TAA Membership. We, the management company representing us, or any locator service thatyou used confirms membership in good standing of both the Texas Apartment Association and the affiliated local apartment association for the area where the apartment is located at the time of signing this Lease. If not, the following applies: .R this Lease is voidable at your option and is unenforceable by us (except for property damages); and (ED we may not recover past or future rent or other charges. The above remedies also apply if both ofthe following occur: a) this Lease is automatically renewed on a month -to -month basis more than once after membership in TAA and the local association has lapsed; and (2) neither the owner northe man- agement company is a member ofTAA and the local association during the third automatic renewal. A signed affidavit from the affiliated local apartment association attesting to nonmembership when this Lease or renewal was signed will be conclusive evidence of non membership. Governmental entities may use TAA forms ifTAA agrees in writing. Name, address and telephone number of locator service (ifapplicable): 29. Severability and Survivability. ifany provision ofthis Lease is inval- id or unenforceable under applicable law, it won't invalidate the re- mainder ofthis Lease or change the intent ofthe parties. Paragraphs 10.1, 10.2, 16, 22.1, 27, 30 and 31 shall survive the termination of this Lease. This Lease binds subsequent owners. 30. Controlling Law. Texas law governs this Lease. All litigation arising under this Lease and all Lease obligations must be brought in the county, and precinct if applicable, where the apartment is located. 31. Waivers. By signing this Lease, you agree to the following: 31.1. Class Action Waiver. You agreethat you will not participate in any class action claims against rs or our employees, agents, or management company. You must file any claim against us individually, and you expressly ovine your►ight b bring, represent, join or otherwise mai(/tain a class action, collective action or similar proceeding against is in any forum. YOU UNDER .AID THAT. WITHOUT THIS WAIVER, YOU COULD BE A PARTY N A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. BY SIGNING THIS LEASE, YOU ACCEPTTHIS WAIVER AND CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS LEASE. 31.2. Force Majeure. Ifwe are prevented from completing substan- tial performance of any obligation under this Lease by occurrences that are beyond our control, including but not limited to, an act of God, strikes, epidemics, war, acts of terrorism, rots, flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, sabotage or governmental regulation, then we shall be excused from any further performance of obligations to the fullest extent allowed by law. 32. Special Provisions. The following, or attached Special Provisions and any addenda or Community Policies provided to you, are part ofthis Lease and supersede any conflicting provisions in this Lease. No checks after the 3rd of the month. We do not allow month to month leases you must be in a current lease contract. We also do not due 6 month leases. Tenant is responsible for electric. Owner pays water, sewer, and trash. Property curfew is 10pm, please be on patio or inside. Quiet time is lOpm-6arn everyday. Before submitting a rental application or signing this Lease, you should review the documents and may consult an attorney. You are bound by this Lease when it is signed. An electronic signature is binding. This Lease, including all addenda, is the entire agreement between you and us. You agree that you are NOT relying on any oral representations. Resident or Residents (all sign b ) g/J l (Name of Resident) Date signed (Name of Resident) Date signed (Name of Resident) Date signed (Name of Resident) Date signed (Name of Resident) Date signed (Name of Resident) m' e n t a t i v e Date signed (signing on behalfofowner) Apartment Lease Contract, TAAOfficial Statewide Form 23.NB-1IB-2 Revised October 2023 Page 6 of 6 M&C Review Page 1 of 5 A Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas CITY COUNCIL AGEND FORTYRT111 Create New From This M&C 192025-2026 H U D DATE: 8/12/2025 REFERENCE NO.: M&C 25-0676 LOG NAME: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC CONSENT HEARING: 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. DISCUSSION: The City's 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 9/9/2025 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\% 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_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 9/9/2025 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\% 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 AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROGRAM AMOUNT GOAL Housing Channel Affordable Housing Housing Counseling & $111,000.00 Education Meals -On -Wheels, Inc. of Healthy Living and Nutrition Program $120,000.00 Tarrant County Wellness Money Smart+ Elder Guardianship Services Inc. Aging In Place Financial Fraud $80,000.00 Prevention Workshops United Community Centers, Inc Children and Youth Education Literacy $125, 000.00 Services Program Boys & Girls Club of Greater Children and Youth Youth Development at lEastside $72,000.00 Tarrant County Services Branch Girls Inc of Tarrant County Children and Youth Whole Girl Program $90,281.00 Services Camp Fire First Texas Children and Youth Teens In Action $62, 184.00 Services Junior Achievement of the Children and Youth Cradle to Career Chisholm Trail, Inc. Services Initiative $50,000.00 The Women's Center of Tarrant Economic Empowerment Employment Solutions $90,000.00 County and Financial Resilience Easter Seals North Texas, Inc. Economic Empowerment Employment Services $92,000.00 and Financial Resilience Homelessness Presbyterian Night Shelter Prevention and Special Moving Home Program $175,000.00 Needs Support CDBG Public Services Agencies Total $1,067,465.00 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 9/9/2025 M&C Review Page 4 of 5 'Rehabilitation, Education and Accessibility Advocacy for Citizens with Improvements Project Ramp $165,000.00 Handicaps dba REACH, Inc. "Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. DBA Trinity Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Cowtown Brush Up $500,000.00 Habitat for Humanity 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 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROGRAM AMOUNT GOAL HOPWA Program - Administration, Tenant - Based Rental Assistance Tarrant County Homelessness Prevention (TBRA), Short -Term Samaritan Housing, and Special Needs Rent, Mortgage, and $1,406,188.00 Inc. Support Utility Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services, Facility -Based Operations (FBO) The Housing Assistance Program - Administration, Tenant - AIDS Outreach Homelessness Prevention Based Rental Assistance Center, Inc. and Special Needs (TBRA), Short -Term $264,680.00 Support Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU), Supportive Services TOTAL HOPWA CONTRACTS $1,670,868.00 Emergency Solutions Grants Contracts TABLE 3: ESG AGENCIES AGENCY CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOAL PROGAM AMOUNT The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Homelessness Prevention and Shelter $139,491.00 Inc. Special Needs Support Operations/Services Lighthouse for the Homeless dba True Worth Homelessness Prevention and Day Shelter $150,000.00 Place Special Needs Support Operations/Services Homelessness Prevention and Homelessness The Salvation Army Special Needs Support Prevention $127,141.00 Center for Transforming Homelessness Prevention and [Rapid Re -Housing $73,000.00 Lives Special Needs Support IF— 11 $80,000.00 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 9/9/2025 M&C Review Page 5 of 5 afeHaven of Tarrant Homelessness Prevention and 11ODerati Shelter ountv Special Needs Support ITOTAL ESG CONTRACTS 11$569.632.001 All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. 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 Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2 FROM Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff (8018) Originating Department Head: Kacey Bess (8187) Additional Information Contact: Juliet Moses (6203) ATTACHMENTS http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33536&councildate=8/12/2025 9/9/2025 FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Sycamore Apts, L.L.C. dba Park at Sycamore Apartments Subject of the Agreement: for HOPWA client Nicole Wiley Initial Agreement to effective May 6, 2026 for TBRA rental assistance Prior CSC 62786 contract was terminated due to changing of ownership. This contract will take over as of May 6, 2026 until end of lease October 31, 2026. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 0 No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0 If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Client's name on the following pages of contract, PG 1, 3 & 5 Effective Date: May 6, 2026, If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: October 31, 2026 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 21 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. n/a *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 0 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder: rder: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.