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Ordinance No.21524-11-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS IN THE HOMES OF
LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY;
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 �
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, for the purpose of providing weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in
the homes of low-income individuals in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
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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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
sistan Attorney ary J.Ka
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 4,2014
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: C-27072
LOG NAME: 80TACAA2015
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., in the Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, Authorize Execution
of Related Contracts, Apply Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low-Income Weatherization Program grant funds from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., in the amount up to $1,500,000.00; i
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., for the grant funds; I
3. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 10 percent of salary expenses only, which is the minimum standard
rate allowed, if permitted by the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.; and
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4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
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DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will
be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals
in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. (TACAA), will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since
1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low-Income Weatherization Program
that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for
energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to effectively reduce energy use in the '
homes of eligible families with cost effective measures. Among other necessary qualifications, a
household income must be at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level and the household must
be a customer of Oncor's. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
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window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of
water saver devices and Energy-Star-Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of
services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority
list.
TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various
contracts with subcontractors. All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be
paid until work is inspected and approved by Parks and Community Services Department inspectors. The f
current year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 300 homes.
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The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: I
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
4) GR76 451987 08048OXXX000 $1,500.000.00 !
4) GR76 5XXXXX 08048OXXXXXX $1,500.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180) '
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Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774) i
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