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Home My WebLink AboutContract 29438 CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT No. EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 27292 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § THIS contract is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), acting by and through Reid Rector, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the Greenway Neighborhood Development Corporation ("Contractor"), by and through Trudy F. Darden, its duly authorized Board Chairperson. Contractor's business address is 1940 Portland, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. WHEREAS, the City and Contractor have entered into a contract identified as City Secretary Contract 27292 ("Agreement") for a period beginning December 18, 2001 and ending December 17, 2003; and WHEREAS, Contractor desires to extend said Agreement for one year because it has not completed all of its duties and obligations contained in the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that it can be extended for one year upon the agreement of the City; and WHEREAS, City desires to extend the Agreement so that the Agreement can be fully performed. NOW THEREFORE, City and Contractor, acting herein by and through their duly authorized representatives, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements to be performed, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, agree to extend the Agreement for one year. e2% P-0 _ a IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have e ted thre c pies of this ext 'nsion Agreement in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this day of , 200 . CITY OF FORT WORTH GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Reid Rector Trudy F. en Assistant City Manager Chairperson ATTEST Contract Authorization Gloria Pearson City Secretary APPROVE AS TO F-®RM AND LEGALITY Cynthia GaAs Assistant City Attorney STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Reid Rector, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, as the act and deed of the City of Fort Worth, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 7 � day of 20 . , Y P e•. ROSELLA BARNES NOTARY PUBLIC *i 'Sy`• state of Texas Notary Public in and for the ' Pf Comm. Exp, 03-31-2005 State of Texas u.w Ell STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Trudy F. Darden, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, as the act and deed of Greenway Neighborhood Development Corporation, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this s L day of 2003 . NOary Public in and for the State of Texas ;��• • �,•_ JAMIE D.WARNER MY COMMISSION EXPIRES November 5,2007 a ME City of Fort Worth, Texas qvagor And council communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 7/11/00 C-18120 05GREENWAY 1 of 4 SUBJECT ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS FOR THE GREENWAY MODEL BLOCKS PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council.- 1. ouncil:1. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate $400,000 in FY2000 HOME funds, and $800,000 in Year XXVI Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total of $1,200,000 to the Greenway Model Blocks (GMB) Program as follows: a) Reallocate $400,000 in FY2000 HOME funds and $200,000 Year XXVI CDBG funds to the GMB Home Improvement Program; and b) Reallocate $60,000 in Year XXVI CDBG funds to the GMB Flood Insurance Program; and c) Reallocate $120,000 in Year XXVI CDBG funds to the GMB Minor Home Repair Program; and d) Reallocate $342,275 in Year XXVI CDBG funds to the GMB Street Reconstruction Program; and e) Reallocate $77,725 in Year XXVI CDBG funds to the GMB for park improvements and the development of a softball field; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Greenway Neighborhood Development Corporation upon attainment of their 501(c)(3) status to administer the neighborhood minor home repair program; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is compatible with the neighborhood revitalization strategy and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Model Blocks Program is to organize and empower neighborhoods so that they may effectively identify issues and work toward solutions, promote public-private partnerships in the revitalization process, and offer integrated services to address the individual needs of their neighborhoods. On May 23, 2000, the Greenway Neighborhood Association received the City's eleventh Model Blocks Program award of $1.2 million. The Greenway Neighborhood Association has recently formed the Greenway Neighborhood Development Corporation which is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service. The vision of the Neighborhood Development Corporation is to reclaim, restore, rebuild, and revitalize the Greenway community. City of Fort Worth, Texas "C1.4or And council 4zommunication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 7/11/00 C-18120 05GREENWAY 2 of 4 SUBJECT ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS FOR THE GREENWAY MODEL BLOCKS PROGRAM SUMMARY OF THE MODEL BLOCKS PLAN Boundaries The GMB area is bounded on the north by Delga Street, on the east by 1-35, on the west by the railroad tracks east of Cold Springs Road, and on the south by Greenfield Avenue (see attached map). Needs Assessment According to the 1990 census, a large percentage of the residents of this area are low-to-moderate income. About 47% of the population in the area live below the poverty level, which is almost three times that of the City at-large, and 20% of the households receive public assistance compared with 6% of the City overall. The Greenway community has long suffered from many problems including dilapidated housing, vacant properties, poor streets, lack of job opportunities, and other social ills. The neighborhood is also presumed to be in a 100-year flood zone, thereby subjecting redevelopment to federal and local scrutiny. Despite the problems facing the Greenway neighborhood, it has numerous strengths that hold the community together and continue to improve the quality of life of its residents. These strengths include the development of the Greenway Neighborhood Development Corporation, strong community support, a passion for revitaiization, concerned citizens, and availability of community resources such as churches and parks. Moreover, the Greenway community's proximity to major employment centers such as downtown and the thriving commercial development in the Stockyards and North Main corridor provides an enormous opportunity for strengthening the local economy. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy The revitalization strategy identifies issues in three distinct areas: housing, public facilities, and social services. There are numerous goals detailed under each of these areas in the GMB plan. In developing the strategies, the Greenway Neighborhood Association worked with area stakeholders such as schools, community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and financial institutions, and other public/private organizations. The following are the major strategies for utilizing the $1.2 million Model Blocks Program funds. In parenthesis are the objectives of the program within a two-year time frame. • Build neighborhood capacity through the attainment of 501(c)(3) status to implement neighborhood improvement projects; and • Rehabilitate owner-occupied homes (20 homes); and • Provide flood insurance for the rehabilitated homes (20 homes); and • Provide minor home repair services to residents (30 homes); and • Reconstruct streets (Portland, Delga and Maple Streets); and • Improve Delga Park; and • Develop a softball field off Delga Park. City of Fort Worth, Texas "Agar And Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 7/11/00 C-18120 05GREENWAY 3 of 4 SUBJECT ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS FOR THE GREENWAY MODEL BLOCKS PROGRAM Also included in the Model Blocks Program plan are other activities equally important to the neighborhood. ' However, the Greenway Neighborhood Association will have to raise funds from other sources and work with other organizations to implement these strategies. These activities include: • Homeownership development; and • A neighborhood center with adequate services for youths and senior citizens; and • Job training; and • Job development; and • Other park improvements. PROGRAM BUDGET PROGRAM ITEMS FUNDS ALLOCATED Housing Home Improvement $ 600,000 Flood Insurance $ 60,000 Minor Home Repair $ 120,000 $ 780,000 Public Facilities Street Reconstruction $ 342,275 Softball Field $ 77,725 $ 420,000 Total $1,200,000 The Greenway Model Blocks are located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8. The Safety and Community Development Committee approved this recommendation at its June 13, 2000 meeting. City of Fort Worth, Texas qVil.jor And council communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBERLOG NAME PAGE 7/11/00 C-18120 05GREENWAY 4 of 4 SUBJECT ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS FOR THE GREENWAY MODEL BLOCKS PROGRAM FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION- The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. LW:k Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) GR76 539120 005206132940 $200,000.00 GR76 539120 005206132950 $ 60,000.00 GR76 539120 005206132960 $120,000.00 Libby Watson 6183 GR76 539120 005206132970 $342,275.00 Originating Department Head: GR76 539120 005206132980 $ 77,725.00 Related Records GR76 539120 005206133070 $400,000.00 Jerome Walker 7537 (from) GR76 539120 005206132210 $800,000.00 Additional Information Contact: GR76 539120 005206133040 $400,000.00 Jerome Walker 7537