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Ordinance No. 21517-10-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TARRANT COUNTY, FOR THE j
PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE FAR SOUTHEAST AND FAR NORTHWEST
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS CENTERS; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the
I Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$30,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Tarrant County, for the purpose of
operating the Far Southeast and Far Northwest Community Action Partners Centers.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21457-09-2014 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4.
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I This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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i stant City ttorney Mary J.Kay
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 28,2014
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10128/2 .014 - Ordinance 21517-10-20'14 '
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27063
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds and Execution of an Agreement with Tarrant County in the Amount Up to
$30,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2015 for the Operation of the Far Northwest and Southeast Community Action
Partners Centers, Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far Northwest
i Community Action Partners Center, Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
39359, a Lease Agreement with Andrews-Dillingham Properties, LTD., for the Far Southeast Community
Action Partners Center to Extend the Lease Term for an Additional Five Years and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
j RECOMMENDATION:
+ It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds and execution of an Agreement with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year
2015 in the amount up to $30,000.00 for the operation of the Far Northwest Community Action Partners
Center and the Far Southeast Community Action Partners Center;
2. Authorize the execution of a one-year Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far Northwest
Community Action Partners Center in the amount of$11,100.00, with the lease term beginning on October
1, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2015;
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! 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $30,000.00, subject to receipt of the funds; and
4. Authorize the execution of an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 39359, a Lease Agreement
with Andrews-Dillingham Properties, LTD., for the Far Southeast Community Action Partners Center to
extend the lease term for an additional five years beginning on October 1, 2014 and ending on September
30, 2019 for an annual amount of$25,397.52, which amount is subject to annual adjustments based on
the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers in Dallas-Fort Worth.
° DISCUSSION:
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The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to accept funds from Tarrant County to assist in
the operation of the Far Northwest Community Action Partners Center located at 920 Roberts Cut Off
Road in River Oaks (Northwest CAPC) and Far Southeast Community Action Partners Center located at
1601 East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington (Southeast CAPC) (collectively, the Centers) and enter into
Lease Agreements for the use of the Centers.
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The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to
serve as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County under the name of Community Action Partners
(CAP). CAP provides services to low-income residents on a county-wide basis, including case
management, information and referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency assistance and
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other social services.
On October 13, 2009, (M&C C-23841) the City Council approved the execution of City Secretary Contract
No. 39359, a five-year Lease Agreement with Andrew-Dillingham, Ltd., for the operation of the Southeast
CAPC. As part of that Agreement, the City leases approximately 1,891 square feet at a base rental
amount of$2,116.46.00 per month, which includes utilities and janitorial services. The monthly rental rate
may be adjusted each year based on the percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban
consumers in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The City also enters into an annual Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the use of the Northwest
CAPC and Staff wishes to continue that arrangement for an additional year, with a lease term to begin on
October 1, 2014 and end on September 30, 2015. The total base rent for this facility is $11,100.00, which i
will be paid in monthly rental installments of$825.00, which excludes utilities. i
Annually, Tarrant County provides funding for the operation of the Centers. Since 2009, Tarrant County
has awarded $30,000.00 annually to the City of Fort Worth and Staff anticipates the same amount or more
for the next several years. Additional funding is provided by the Community Services Block Grant;
therefore, all expenses are completely covered by grant funds, including electricity, telephone services,
natural gas, water and waste water and minor repairs.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 451345 080422685000 $30,000.00
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3) GR76 5XXXXX 080422685010 $30,000.00
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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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