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RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WO TH AND TOBIAS PLACE, LP
This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into between the CITY OF FORT WO TH ("City"), and TOBIAS PLACE, LP ("Landlord"),
each individually referred to as a "parry" 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 JULY 24, 2026, and shall expire on JUNE 30, 2027, 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
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.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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FT. WORTH, TX
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 $0.00 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 is $1,580.00 per
month for the Unit. Beginning July 24, 2026, to July 31, 2026, the prorated rent amount is
$414.19.
• From July 24, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the Tenant shall be responsible for $0.00 of rent per month.
• From July 24, 2026, to July 31, 2026, City shall be responsible for $414.19 of prorated rent
per month. Beginning August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, City shall be responsible for $1,580.00
of 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
review, during the Initial Term, City will pay no more than $55.00 utility reimbursement per month
toward the Tenant's utility payments, to be paid directly to the Landlord.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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:
TOBIAS PLACE, LP
ATTN: LEASING OFFICE MANAGER
2501 N HARWOOD ST. STE. 2400
DALLAS, TX 75201
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.
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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.
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 party 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.
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27. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
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
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that it: (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 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)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
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By: Dana Burghdoff (Aug 2026 1618F24 CDT)
Name: Dana Burghdoff
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 08/28/2026
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
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Name: Cyndee Garza
Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist
Name: Kacey Thomas
Title: Director, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
Date: 08/29/2026
LANDLORD:
By:
Name: Alma Jaramillo
Title: Property Manager
Date: 08/14/2026
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Name: Jessika J. Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 25-0676
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Attachment A
History of Rental Obligations by Lease Term
Lease Term
Total Rent
Tenant's Portion
Cit 's Portion
Initial Term
Prorated Rent
Prorated Rent
Total Rent
July 24, 2026 to July 31, 2026
July 24, 2026 to July 31, 2026:
$1,580.00
$0.00
$414.19
August 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
August 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027:
$0.00
$1,580.00
EXHIBIT A
Copy of Tenant's Lease
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TEXAS APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 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
LEASE DETAILS
Owner Tobias Place, LP
Occupants
A. Apartment (Par.2)
B.Initial Lease Term. Begins: 07/24/2026 Ends at 11:59 p.m. on: 06/30/2027
C. Monthly Base Rent (Par. 3)
E. Security Deposit (Par. 5)
F. Notice of Termination or Intent to Move Out (Par.4)
$ 1580.00
$ 0.00
Aminimum of 60 days'written notice of
termination or intent to move out required at end of initial Lease
Note that this amount does not
term or during renewal period
D. Prorated Rent
include any Animal Deposit, which
Ifthe number ofdays isn't filled in, notice ofat least 30 days
$ 414.1935983871
would be reflected in an Animal
Addendum.
is required.
0 due for the remainder of 1st
month or
❑ for 2nd month
G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3)
Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee
® 10 % of one month's monthly base rent or ❑ %of one month's monthly base rent for days or
❑ $ ❑ $ for days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 pm. on the 3rd (3rd or greater) day of the month
H. Returned Check or Rejected
J. Early Termination Fee Option (Par.7.2)
K. Violation Charges
Payment Fee (Par.3.4)
$ 3160
$ 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 is required.
You are not eligible forearly termination if
1.Relettin Charge
9 9
you are in default.
A daily charge of $ 10.00 per animal
A relettin9 g char e of $ 1343 . 00
Fee must be paid later than 7
days after you givee us notice
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(not to exceed $10 per day per animal)
(not to exceed8S% ofthe highest
monthly Rent during the Lease term)
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Insurance Violation (Master Lease Addendum
may be charged in certain default
then this section does not apply.
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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 5 25.00 Cable/satellite $ Internet 5
Package service 5 Pest control $ Stormwater/drainage $
Trash S Washer/Dryer $
Other: Carport Fee $ 0.00
Other: 5
Other: $
Other: $
M. Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, electricity, trash/recycling, utility billing fees and other
items as outlined in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Utility Connection Charge or Transfer Fee: $ 30 . 00 (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: $
Additional or Replacement Access Devices: 5 Required Insurance Liability Limit (per occurrence): $ 100000 . 00
Special Provisions. See Par. 32 or additional addenda attached. This Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us.
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1. Definitions. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease:
1.1. "Residents" are those listed in "Residents" above who sign
this Lease and are authorized to live in the apartment.
1.2. "Occupants" are those listed 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."
1.5. "Community Policies" are the written apartment rules and
policies, including property signage and instructions for
care of our property and amenities, with which you, your
occupants, and your guests must comply.
1.6. "Rent" is monthly base rent plus additional monthly
recurring fixed charges.
1.7. "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.
2.1. Access. In accordance with this Lease, you'll receive access
information or devices for your apartment and mailbox, and
other access devices including: _
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.
Rent. You must pay your Rent on or before the 1st day of each
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 a material 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 ourprior 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 of each 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 of your 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. If we don't receive your monthly base rent in full
when it's 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 if applicable, 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 if the
change applies to all residents.
If your 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 off or
switched for any reason —including disconnection for not
paying your bills —until the Lease term or renewal period
ends. If a utility is individually metered, it must be connected
in your name and you must notify the provider of your move -
out date. If you 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 550
per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost of the
utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you.
If your 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 if governed by Par.10, specified
in Special Provisions in Par.32, or by a written addendum or
amendment signed by you and us. At or after the end of the
initial Lease term, Rent increases will become effective with at
least 5 days plus the number of days' advance notice contained
in Box F on 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 of the 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 of termination or intent to move out as required by Par.
25 and specified on page 1. if the number ofdays isn't filled in, no-
tice of at least 30 days is required.
S. Security Deposit. The total security deposit for 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.
5.1. Refunds and Deductions. You must give us your advance
notice of move out as Provided by Par. 25 and forwarding
address in writing to receive a written description and
itemized list of charges or refund. In accordance with this
Lease and as allowed by law, we may deduct from your
security deposit any amounts due under this Lease. If you
move out earlyorin response to a notice to vacate, you'll be
liable forrekeying charges. 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 payment jointly payable to all
residents and distributed to any one resident we choose,
or distributed equally among all residents.
6. Insurance. Our insurance doesn't cover the loss of or damage to
your personalproperty. You will be required to have liability insur-
ance as specified in this Lease unless otherwise prohibited by law. If
you have insurance covering the apartment or your personal belong-
ings at the time you or we suffer or allege a loss, you agree that you
will request and obtain from your insurance carrier a waiver of the in-
surance carrier's 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 occurrences. 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.
7.1. Reletting Charge. You'll be liable for a reletting charge as
listed in Lease Details, (not to exceed 85%ofthe highest
monthly Rent during the Lease term) if you: (A) fail to move in,
or fail to give written move -out notice as required in Par. 25;
(B) move out without paying Rent in full for the entire Lease
term or renewal period; (C) move out at our demand because
of your default; or (D) are judicially 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 damages —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. In addition to
your termination rights referred to in 7.3 or 8.1 below, ifthis
provision applies under Lease Details, you may opt to
terminate this Lease prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of
the following occur: (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give
us written notice of early termination, pay the Early Termina-
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. If you are in
default, the Lease remedies apply.
7.3. Special Termination Rights. You mayhove the right under
Texas law to terminate this Lease early in certain situations
involving military deployment or transfer, family violence,
certain sexual offenses, stalking or death of a sole resident.
Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for any delay of your
occupancy caused by construction, repairs, cleaning, or a previous
resident's holding over. This Lease will remain in force subject to
(1) 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 if the delay is for cleaning or re-
pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment.
8.1. Termination. If we give written notice to you of a delay in
occupancy when or after this Lease begins, you maytermi-
nate this Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice.
If we 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.
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9. Care of Unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse us
for loss, damage, consequential damages, government fines or charg-
es, or cost of repairs or service in the apartment community because
of a 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 or fault, except for
damages by acts of God to the extent they couldn't be mitigated by
your action or inaction.
Unless damage or wastewater stoppage is due to our negligence,
we're not liable for —and you must pay for —repairs and replace-
ments occurring during the lease term or renewal period, includ-
ing: (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by improper
objects in lines exclusively serving your apartment; (8) damage to
doors, windows, or screens, and (C) damage from windows or doors
lekopen.
10. Community Policies. Community Policies become partofthis
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 if the Community Policies are distributed
and applicable to all units in the apartment community and do not
change the dollar amounts owed under this Lease.
10.1. PhotoNideo Release. You give us permission to use any
photograph, likeness, image or video taken of you while
you are using property common areas or participating in
any event sponsored by us.
10.2. Disclosure of Information. At our sole option and as allowed
by law, we may, but are not obligated to, share and use infor-
mation 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.
10.3. Guests. We may exclude from the apartment community
any guests or others who, in our sole judgment, 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 himself or
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 2 days in one week without our prior written
consent, and no more than 4 days in any one month.
10.4. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must
notify us within 15 days if you or any of your occupants:
(A) are convicted of any felony, (B) 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 of a criminal conviction or
sex -offender registration doesn't waive any rights we may
have against you.
10.5. 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 of a 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 of this 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 feast 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.
11.1. 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 or threatening 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 aloud, obnoxious or dangerous manner;
(c) disturbing or threatening the rights, comfort, health, safety,
or convenience of others, 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;
(j) making bad -faith or false allegations against us or our
agents to others;
(k) smoking of any kind, that is not in accordance with this
Lease;
(1) 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 ofany kind are allowed, even tempo-
rarily, anywhere in the apartment or apartment community un-
less we've given written permission. If we 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.
12.1. 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 over to 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 of the
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. If you 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. If an
animal has been in the apartment at any time during
your term of occupancy (with or without our consent),
we'll charge you for all cleaning and repair costs,
including defleaing, 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.
13. Parking. You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the
time, manner, and place of parking of all 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.
14. When We 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 if written notice of
the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately
after the 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.
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15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions.
Texas Property Code secs. 92.151,92.iS3,and 92.154require, with
15.1. Written Requests Required. Ifyou or any occupant needs
some exceptions, that we provide at no cost to you when occupancy
tosend a request —for example, for repairs, installations,
begins: (A) a window latch an each window; (8) a doorviewer (peep -
services, ownership disclosure, or security -related matters—
hole or window) on each exterior door; (C) apin lock on each sliding
it must be written and delivered to our designated
door, (D) either a door -handle latch or a security bar on each sliding
representative in accordance with this Lease (except for
fair -housing accommodation or modification requests or
door, • (E) a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door,
and (F) either akeyed doorknob lock orakeyed deadbo/tlock on
situations involving imminent danger or threats to health or
one entry door. Keyed locks will be rekeyed after the prior resident
safety, such as fire, smoke, gas, explosion, or crime in
moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move in or
progress). Our written notes regarding your oral request do
within 7days afteryou move in, as requiredby law. Ifive fail to in -
not constitute a written request from you. Our complying
stall or rekey security devices as required by law, you have the right
with or responding to any oral request doesn't waive the strict
to do so and deduct the reasonable cost from your next Rent pay-
requirementforwrittennoticesunderthisLease.Arequest
ment under Texas Property Code sec. 92.1650). We may deactivate
for maintenance or repair by anyone residing in your
ornot install keyless bolting devices on yourdoors if(A) you oran
apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time,
occupant in the dwelling is over SS or disabled, and the require -
manner, method and means ofperforming maintenance
mentsofTexas Property Code sec. 92.153(e)or(f)are satisfied.
and repairs, including whether or which vendors to use,
are within our sole discretion.
18.1. Smoke Alarms and Detection Devices. We'll furnish
smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law
15.2. Your Requirement to Notify. You must promptly notify us in
or city ordinance. We may install additional detectors
writing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or
not so required. We'll test them and provide working
moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights,
broken or missing locks or latches, or any other condition that
batteries when you first take possession of your
apartment. Upon request, we'll provide, as required by
poses a hazard or threat to property, health, or safety. Unless
law, a smoke alarm capable of alerting a person with a
we instruct otherwise, you are required to keep the
hearing impairment.
apartment cooled or heated according to this Lease. Air
conditioning problems are normally not emergencies.
You must pay for and replace batteries as needed,
unless the law provides otherwise. We may replace dead
15.3. Utilities. We may change or install utility lines or
or missing batteries at your expense, without prior notice
equipment serving the apartment if the work is done
to you. Neither you nor your guests or occupants may
reasonably without substantially increasing your
disable alarms or detectors. Ifyou damage or disable the
utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt
smoke alarm orremove a battery without replacing it
utilities as needed to perform work or to avoid
with a working battery, you may be liable to us under
property damage or other emergencies. If utilities
Texas Property Code sec. 92.2671 for$700 plus one
malfunction or are damaged by fire, water, or similar
month's Rent actual damages, and attorney's fees.
cause, you must notify our representative immediately.
18.2. Duty to Report. You must immediately report to us any
15.4. Your Remedies. We'll act with customary diligence to
make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable
missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices,
smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable if you fail to
time, taking into consideration when casualty -insurance
report malfunctions, or fail to report any loss, damage, or
proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after
fines resulting from fire, smoke, or water.
a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent
will not abate in whole or in part. "Reasonable time"
19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise required bylaw, none
ofus, ouremployees, agents, ormanagementcompanies are liable
accounts for the severity and nature ofthe problem and
the reasonable availability of materials, labor, and
toyou,yourguestsoroccupantsfor any damage, personalinjury,
loss to personal property, orloss ofbusiness or personal income,
utilities. Ifwe fail to timely repair a condition that
materially affects the physical health or safetyofan
from any cause, including butnotlimited to.*negligentorintention-
al acts ofresidents, occupants, or guests; theft, burglary, assault
ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property Code,
you may be entitled to exercise remedies under§ 92.OS6
vandalism or other crimes fire, Rood, water leaks, rain, hail ,ice,
and §92.OS61 of the Texas Property Code. lfyoufollow
snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption ofutilities,
pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, injury or loss is
the procedures under those sections, the following
causedexclusivelybyou►negligence.
remedies, among others, maybe available to you:
(1) termination of this Lease and an appropriate refund
We do not warrant security of any kind. You a g ree that you wi I I n ot
under 92.056(f); (2) have the condition repaired or
rely upon any security measures taken by us for personal security,
remedied according to § 92.0561; (3) deduct from the Rent
and that you will call 911 and local law enforcement authorities if any
the cost ofthe repair or remedy according to § 92.0561,
security needs arise.
and 4)judicial remedies according to § 92.0563.
You acknowledge that we are not equipped or trained to provide
16. Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or
personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rec-
Closure. If, in our solejudgment, damages to the unit or building are
ognize that we are not required to provide any private security ser-
significant or performance of needed repairs poses a danger to you,
vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are
we may terminate this Lease and your right to possession by giving
fail-safe. You further acknowledge that, even if an alarm or gate ame-
you at least 7 days' written notice. If termination occurs, you agree
nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can malfunc-
we'll refund only prorated rent and all deposits, minus lawful deduc-
tion. Any charges resulting from the use of an intrusion alarm will be
tions. We may remove, store, or dispose ofyour personal property if,
charged to you, including, but not limited to, any false alarms with
in our sole judgment, it poses a health or safety hazard or Impedes
police/fire/ambulance response or other required city charges.
our ability to make repairs.
20. Condition of the Premises and Alterations.
16.1. Property Closure. We also have the right to terminate
this Lease and your right to possession by giving you at
20.1. As -Is. We disclaim all implied warranties. You accept the
apartment, fixtures, and furniture as is, except for
least 30 days' written notice of termination if we are
demolishing your apartment or closing it and it will no
conditions materially affecting the health or safety of
ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and
longer be used for residential purposes for at least 6
months, or if any part of the property becomes subject to
Condition Form at or before move -in. You agree that
after completion of the form or within 48 hours after
an eminent domain proceeding.
move -in, whichever comes first, you must note on the
17. Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub-
form all defects or damage, sign the form, return it to
let your apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offerto rent or
us, and the form accurately reflects the condition of the
license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless other-
premises for purposes of determining any refund due to
wise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won't
you when you move out. Otherwise, everything will be
accept anything of value from anyone else for the use of any part of
considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working
your apartment. You agree not to list any part of your apartment on
condition. You must still send a separate request for any
any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser-
repairs needed as provided by Par.15.1.
vice that advertises dwellings for rent.
20.2. Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by
18. Security and Safety Devices. Wg'11 pay for missing security devic
law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs,
es that are required by law. You'll pay for, (A) rekeyina that you
painting, wallpapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or
request (unless we failed to rekev after the previous resident
otherwise alter our property. No holes or stickers are
moved out); and (B) repairs or replacements because of misuse
allowed inside or outside the apartment. Unless this Lease
or damage by You or your family, your occupants or your guests.
states otherwise, we'll permit a reasonable number ofsmall
You must pay Immediately after the work is done unless state law au-
nail holes for hanging pictures on sheetrock walls and in
thorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for any ad-
grooves of wood -paneled walls. No water furniture, washing
ditional or changed security devices you request.
machines, dryers, extra phone or television outlets, alarm
systems, cameras, two-way talk device, video or other door
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bells, or lock changes, additions, or rekeying is permitted
23.3. Acceleration. Unless we elect not to accelerate Rent, all
unless required by law or we've consented in writing. You may
monthly Rent for the rest of the Lease term or renewal
install a satellite dish or antenna, but only if you sign our
period will be accelerated automatically without notice
satellite dish or antenna lease addendum, which complies
or demand (before or after acceleration) and will be
with reasonable restrictions allowed by federal law. You must
immediately due if, without our written consent: (A) you
not alter, damage, or remove our property, including alarm
move out, remove property in preparing to move out,
systems, detection devices, appliances, furniture, telephone
or you or any occupant gives oral or written notice of
and television wiring, screens, locks, or security devices. When
intent to move out before the Lease term or renewal
you move in, we'll supply light bulbs for fixtures we furnish,
period ends; and (B) you haven't paid all Rent for the
including exterior fixtures operated from inside the
entire Lease term or renewal period. Remaining Rent will
apartment; after that, you'll replace them at your expense
also be accelerated if you're judicially evicted or move
with bulbs of the same type and wattage. Your improvements
out when we demand because you've defaulted.
to the apartment (made with or without our consent) become
If you don't pay the first month's Rent when or beforethis Lease
ours unless we agree otherwise in writing.
begins, all future Rent forthe Lease term will be automatically
21. Notices. Written notice to or from our employees, agents, or manage-
accelerated without notice and become immediately due. We
ment company constitutes notice to or from us. Notices to you or any
also may end your right of occupancy and recover damages,
other Resident constitute notice to all Residents. Notices and requests
future Rent, attorneys fees, court costs, and other lawful charges.
from any Resident constitute notice from all Residents. Only a Resident
23.4. Holdover. You and all occupants must vacate and surrender
mayean give notice of Lease termination and intent to move out under
the apartment by or before the date contained in: (1) your
Par. 7.3. All notices and documents will be in English and, at our option,
move -out notice (2) our Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (if you
in any other language that you read or speak.
don't timely pay) or our Notice to Vacate, (3) our notice of non-
21.1. Electronic Notice. If allowed by law and in accordance with
renewal, or (4) a written agreement specifying a different
this Lease, we may give you notice electronically, by email, by
move -out date. If a holdover occurs, then you'll be liable to us
phone, or by delivery to your physical address.
for all Rent for the full term of the previously signed lease of a
You agree that electronic or emailed notices from us to you
new resident who can't occupy because of the holdover, and
may include, without limitation, a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate
at our option, we may extend the Lease term and/or increase
or a Notice to Vacate. Electronic or emailed notice from you to
the Rent by 25% by delivering written notice to you or your
us must be sent to the email address and/or resident portal
apartment while you continue to hold over.
specified in this Lease. You represent that you have provided
23.5. Other Remedies. We may report unpaid amounts to
your current email address to us during the rental application
credit agencies as allowed by law. If we or our debt
process, and agree we may use that address or any updated
collector tries to collect any money you owe us, you
address you later provide in writing, for all notices and
agree that we or the debt collector may contact you by
communications permitted under this Lease. You must notify
any legal means. If you default, you will pay us, in addition
us in writing if your email address changes.
to other sums due, any rental discounts or concessions
21.2. Resident Email for Notices. You further agree that the email
agreed to in writing that have been applied to your account.
address you provided in the rental application process or any
We may recover attorney's fees in connection with enforcing
other email address that you have used to communicate with us
our rights under this Lease. All unpaid amounts you owe bear
may be used for receiving a Notice to Vacate or Notice to Pay
interest at the rate provided by Texas Finance Code Section
Rent or Vacate, in addition to all other notices under this Lease.
304.003(c) from the due date. You must pay all collection -
You may update the email address in your application only by
agency fees if you fail to pay sums due within 10 days after
providing written notice to us of the new email address. Any
you are mailed a letter demanding payment and stating that
notice sent to the email address you designated in your rental
collection -agency fees will be added if you don't pay all sums
application or to any other email address you have used to
by that deadline. You are also liable for costs to cover our time
communicate with us will be considered delivered when sent.
and expenses for any eviction proceeding against you, plus
our attorney's fees and expenses, court costs, and filing fees
EVICTION• REMEDIES
actually paid.
22. Liability. Each resident is jointly and severally liable for all Lease
23.6. Electronic Court Appearances. You agree that, to the extent
obligations. If you or any guest or occupant violates this Lease or our
permitted by law, any court proceeding (including an eviction
Community Policies, all residents are considered to have violated this
case) related to this Lease may be conducted by videoconfer-
Lease.
ence, teleconference, or other available electronic means.
22.1. Indemnification byYou.You7ldefend,indemni/yondholdus
Nothing in this paragraph limits either party's right to request
and ouremployees, agents, andmanagement company
or agree to an in -person appearance in a specific proceeding.
harmless from all liability arising from your conduct or
24. Representatives' Aut hority and Wa ive rs. Our representatives (in -
requests to our representatives and from the conduct ofor
cluding management personnel, employees, and agents) have no
requests by your invitees, occupants or guests.
authority to waive, amend, or terminate this Lease or any part o/it
23. Default by Resident.
unless in writing andsigned, and no authority to make promises, rep-
resentations, or agreements that impose security duties or other ob-
23.1. Acts of Default. You'll be in default if: (A) you don't
ligation on us or our representatives, unless in writing and signed.
timely pay Rent, including monthly recurring charges, or
No action oromission by us will beconsidered a waiver ofourrights or of
other amounts you owe; (8) you or any guest or
any subsequent violation, default, or time or place of performance. Our
occupant violates this Lease, our Community Policies,
choice to enforce, not enforce ordelayenforcement o/written-no-
or fire, safety, health, criminal or other laws, regardless of
tice requirements, rentaidue dates, acceleration, liens, orany other
whether or where arrest or conviction occurs; (C) you
rights isn't a waiverunderany circumstances. Delay in demanding
give incorrect, incomplete, or false answers in a rental
sums you owe is not a waiver. Except when notice or demand is required
application or in this Lease: or (D) you or any occupant is
bylaw, you waive any notice and demand for performance from us if you
charged, detained, convicted, or given deferred
default. Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver of our remedies for a
adjudication or pretrial diversion for (1) an offense
breach under your prior lease that occurred before the Lease term begins.
involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or
Your Lease is subordinate to existing and future recorded mortgages, un-
involving the manufacture or delivery of a controlled
less the owner's lender chooses otherwise.
substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia as defined
in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, or (2) any sex-
All remedies are cumulative. Exercising one remedy won't constitute
related crime, including a misdemeanor.
an election or waiver of other remedies. All provisions regarding our
nonliability or nonduty apply to our employees, agents, and manage-
23.2. Eviction.lfyou default, including holding over, we may end
ment companies. No employee, agent, or management company is
your rights ofoccupancy and possession by giving you at
personally liable for any of our contractual, statutory, or other obliga-
leasto 24-hour written Noticeto Vacateorwritten Notice to
tionsmerely byvirtue ofacting onour behalf
PayRentor Vacate, eitherofwhich may begiven by anymethod
allowed under law, including email and other electronic
means. Any notice period in a notice to vacate or notice
END OF THE LEASE TERM
to pay or vacate that ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or
25. Move -Out Notice. Before moving out, you must give our represen-
state or federal holiday will be shortened to end on that day
tative advance written move -out notice as stated in Par. 4, even if
-it will not be extended to the next business day.
this Lease has become a month -to -month lease. The move -out date
Termination ofyour possession rights doesn't release you
can't be changed unless we and you both agree in writing.
from liability for future Rent or other Lease obligations. After
giving Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (if you don't timely pay)
Your move -out notice must comply with eacho/the/ollowing:
or Notice to Vacate or filing an eviction suit, wemaystill
(a) Unless we require more than 30 days' notice, if you give
accept Rent or other sums due; the filing or acceptance
notice on the first day of the month you intend to move
doesn'twaiveordiminish ourrightofevictionoranyother
out, move out will be on the last day of that month.
contractual orstatutoryright. Accepting money at any time
(b) Your move -out notice must not terminate this Lease
doesn't waive our right to damages, to past or future Rent or
before the end of the Lease term or renewal period.
other sums, or to our continuing with eviction proceedings.
In an eviction, Rent is owed for the full rental period and will
(c) If we require you to give us more than 30 days' written
not be prorated.
notice to move out before the end of the Lease term, we
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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. If we fail to give a reminder
notice, 30 days' written notice to move out is required.
(d) You must get from us a written acknowledgment of your
notice.
26. Move -Out Procedures.
26.1. Cleaning. You must thoroughly clean the apartment, including
doors, windows, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances,
patios, balconies, garages, carports, and storage rooms. You
must follow move -out cleaning instructions if they have been
provided. If you don't clean adequately, you'll be liable for
reasonable cleaning charges —including charges for cleaning
carpets, draperies, furniture, walls, etc. that are soiled beyond
normal wear (that is, wear or soiling that occurs without
negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse).
26.2. Move -Out Inspection. We may, but are not obligated to,
provide a Joint 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 on your notice to us, the non -renewal
sent to you, or the Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate or Notice to Vacate
date has passed and no one is living in the apartment in our reason-
ablejudgment; or (B) apartment keys and access devices listed In
Par. 2.1 have been turned in to us —whichever happens first.
You have abandoned the apartment when all of the following have
occurred: (A) everyone appears to have moved out in our reasonable
judgment; (B) 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
(C) you've not responded for 2 days to our notice left on the inside of
the main entry door stating that we considerthe apartment aban-
doned. An apartment is also considered abandoned 10 days after the
death of a sole resident.
27.1. The Ending ofYour 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, may —
but have no duty to —remove or store all property that in our
sole judgment 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 if you surrender or abandon the apartment.
We're 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:
(1) left in the apartment after surrender or abandonment; or
(2) left outside more than 1 hour after writ ofpossession is
executed, following judicial eviction.
An animal removed after surrender, abandonment, or eviction
may be kenneled or turned over to a local authority, humane
society, or rescue organization.
28. TAA Membership. We, the management company representing us,
or any locator service that you 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:
(A) this Lease is voidable at your option and is unenforceable by us
(except for property damages), and (B) we may not recover past or
future rent or other charges. The above remedies also apply if both
of the following occur: (1) 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 nor the man-
agement company is a member of TAA 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 nonmembership.
Governmental entities may use TAA forms ifTAA agrees in writing.
Name, address and telephone number of locator service (if applicable):
29. Severability and Survivability. If any provision of this Lease is inval-
id or unenforceable under applicable law, it won't invalidate the re-
mainder of this Lease or change the intent of the 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 agree that you will not participate
in any class action claims against us or our employees, agents,
or management company. You must file any claim against us
individually, and you expressly waive your right to bring,
represent, join or otherwise maintain a class action,
collective action or similar proceeding against us in
any forum.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT, WITHOUT THIS WAIVER. YOU
COULD BE A PARTY IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, BY
SIGNING THIS LEASE, YOU ACCEPT THIS 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. If we 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, riots, Rood, 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 of this
Lease and supersede any conflicting provisions in this Lease.
The attached addenda and written rules
become part of the lease. No partial
payments accepted and cash is never
accepted.
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 fail sign below)
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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
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September 30, 2026 for use of federal grant funds totaling $13,273,355.77 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs, plus program income from the
CDBG and HOME grant programs totaling $60,000.00. It also summarizes the use of program income
resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG and HOME funds, the primary purpose of which is to
benefit low -and moderate -income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit persons experiencing
homelessness, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low -and moderate -income persons with HIV/AIDS.
A Request for Proposals from social service agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding
was published on January 15, 2025. All proposals were received on March 3, 2025. Staff reviewed all
proposals and developed recommendations for the allocation of estimated funding from HUD based on the
capacity of applicant organizations, grant experience, fiscal stability, and compliance with applicable
federal regulations. One public hearing was held on July 14, 2025, to provide citizens with the opportunity
to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were
considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on June 11, 2025.
A 30-day public comment period was held from June 16, 2025, through July 16, 2025. Notice of this public
comment period was published in the Cleburne Times Review on June 10, 2025; in the Fort Worth Star
Telegram and Weatherford Democrat on June 11, 2025; and in La Vida News and the Wise County
Messenger on June 12, 2025.
Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with
federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as a part of the HUD required citizen participation
process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 14, 2025, and the second public hearing is
scheduled for the City Council Meeeting on August 12, 2025.
A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below in Tables 1, 2, and 3. The 2025-
2026 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2025.
Indirect costs totaling approximately $264,698.00 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood
Services Department indirect cost rate is 21.05\% in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver
of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services
to assist low -to -moderate income citizens.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $7,116,438.00 in CDBG funds and an
estimated amount of $30,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling $7,146,438.00 be allocated as follows:
Public Service Agencies - $1,067,465.00 (Limited to 15\% of the grant allocation): Includes social services
for low- and moderate income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons; Housing
Programs - $2,665,000.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush -Up, and
accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities; Major Projects - $1,000,685.00:
Includes funding for street improvements; Program Delivery - $960,000.00: Includes program delivery
costs for housing programs; Administration - $1,423,288.00 (Limited to 20\% of the grant allocation):
Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant; Estimated Program Income - $30,000.00: Includes up to
$30,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program income over the
estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's
Consolidated Plan, subject to the City Council approval.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME)
For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $2,814,431.77 in HOME funds and an
estimated amount of $30,000.00 in HOME program income totaling $2,844,431.77 be allocated as follows:
Homebuyer Assistance Program - $1,110,824.77: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost
assistance for low- and moderate -income homebuyers through the Fort Worth Community Land Trust, the
City of Fort Worth and Trinity Habitat for Humanity; Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDOs) for affordable housing projects - $422,164.00: These funds will be used by Housing Channel for
the Mason Heights affordable housing development in southeast Fort Worth. Funds will be used for the
acquisition of land and the new construction of 236 units. An estimated 183 units (approximately 77\%) will
be sold to low to moderate income households at or below 80\% Area Median Income (AMI); Major
Projects - $1,000,000.00 allocated to Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) as a part of Phase Six of the
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Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant benefiting low -moderate come residents in the Stop Six
Neighborhood of Fort Worth; Administration - $281,443.00 (Limited to 10\% of the grant allocation):
Includes costs for administering the HOME grant; Estimated Program Income - $30,000.00: Includes
funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City
to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant.
HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will
be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan, subject to City Council approval.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $2,726,668.00 in HOPWA funds be
allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $1,670,868.00; Neighborhood Services Department -
$974,000.00; Administration - $81,800.00 (Limited to 3\% of the grant allocation)
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
For Program Year 2025-2026, it is recommended that the amount of $615,818.00 in ESG funds to be
allocated as follows: Public Service Agencies - $569,632.00; Administration - $46,186.00 (Limited to 7.5\%
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
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'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—
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$80,000.00
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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)
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Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: TOBIAS PLACE L.P.
Subject of the Agreement: This is an INITIAL AGREEMENT for one year term and utility reimbursement
JANIECE HOLLMAN
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Effective Date: JUNE 24, 2026,
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rder:
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