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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
&PPRDPKJ/kTiDM5 IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT DF $300,000.00,
SD8]ECTTO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AL)MINlS"IERIMG THE 2014 \V5f\TBERJZAT|ON ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
yR0V/[)[NG FOR /k GE\/BKABD./TY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUk4OLAT[VEDF PRT0ROAD]NANC28; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BElT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL DP7DE CITY OP FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there abo|l also he increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$300,000,00, subjject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of HOUSIng arid
Community Affairs, for the purpose of administering the 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part ofusection of this *njinuooe be declared invalid, inoperative or
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impair the remaining portions` sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions sboU bc arid remain in full force and effect.
SECTK]N3.
That this ordinance uhn|| be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952-09'2013 and all other ordinances arid
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
of said prior ordinances arid appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPRDVEDAS T0 FORM AND L2G/\Ll7\': CITY SECRETARY
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Februaryl 8,,2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/18/2014 - Ordinance No. 21128-02-2014
DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26669
LOG NAME: 80TDHCA-DOE 2014
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
2014 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Up to $300,000.00, Authorize
Related Contracts, Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant funds
From the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2014 Weatherization Assistance
Program up to $300,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, extensions and renewals, in
accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for the grant funds for program year January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014;
3. Authorize a waiver by the City of indirect costs; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $300,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) operates the Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP) with funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP). WAP is designed to help low income customers control their energy costs through installation
of weatherization materials and education. The WAP is administered through sub recipients, such as the
City. The City has administered the WAP since 1982. The TDHCA has recently informed the City that
DOE funding is now available for the 2014 WAP. This funding is in addition to the existing 2014 LIHEAP
(M&C C-26600) grant funds provided by the TDHCA, which may total up to $2,000,000.00. The WAP
services low-income residents in Tarrant County by weatherizing their homes. Weatherization measures
include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors and
other minor repairs. Administrative costs are restricted to ten percent based on the total allowable
expenditures for the WAP.
Under the current grant, the City has weatherized approximately 250 houses in Tarrant County. With this
grant, the Parks and Community Services Department staff will target 300 houses in Fort Worth and
Tarrant County,
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A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488954 080200701000 $300,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 080200701XXX $300,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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