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Ordinance No. 21661-03-2015
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,188.79, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
PROGRAM INCOME, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ELIGIBLE COSTS RELATED
TO LABOR, BUILDING MATERIALS AND PERMITTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
RAMPS, HANDRAILS AND GRAB BARS UNDER THE PROJECT RAMP PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1.
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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 $31,188.79, from program income, for the purpose of funding eligible costs
related to labor, building materials and permitting for the construction of ramps, handrails and grab bars j
under the Project Ramp Program. f
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SECTION 2.
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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 I
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. f
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY I
Assistant City Attorney Mali J. Ka or
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 3, 2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION `. Approved on 3/3/2015 , Qr dmance4`No. 2.1,661 03:=2015:
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DATE: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27206
LOG NAME: 17NS REACHEXTENSION
SUBJECT:
Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure of Additional Community Development Block Grant Funds in the
Amount of$31,188.79 to Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Persons with Handicaps, Inc. d/b/a
REACH, Inc., for a Total Contract Amount of$106,188.79, Authorize Execution of a Contract Amendment
and Substantial Amendment to the City's 2014-2015 Action Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION: i
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2014-2015 Action Plan;
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2. Authorize a change in use and expenditure of additional unprogrammed Community Development '
Block Grant funds in the amount of$31,188.79 to Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Persons
with Handicaps, Inc. d/b/a REACH, Inc.;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 46165 with REACH, Inc., for a total contract amount of$106,188.79; and
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4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$31,188.79, subject to receipt of program income. E
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DISCUSSION:
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On August 5, 2014, the City Council approved the City's 2014-2015 Action Plan, including the execution of
a contract with Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Persons with Handicaps, Inc. d/b/a REACH, f
Inc. (REACH), for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of$75,000.00 (M&C C-26893, City
Secretary Contract No. 46165). REACH can utilize the funds on any eligible costs related to labor,
building materials and permitting costs for the construction of ramps, handrails and grab bars under its
Project Ramp Program, which constructs ramps and grab bars for CDBG-eligible handicapped City
citizens.
REACH has requested an additional amount of$31,188.79 in 2014-2015 unprogrammed CDBG funds in j
order to ensure continued levels of service to eligible clients and to meet the City's Consolidated Plan
goals. The Action Plan included the authority to amend the various contracts, if necessary to achieve
program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City
policies and all applicable regulations regarding the use of federal grant funds. Staff recommends an i
amendment to the current CDBG contract with Reach, Inc., City Secretary Contract No. 46165, to
increase the contract amount by $31,188.79 for a total amount of$106,188.79.
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the change in use and expenditure of$31,188.79 in
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unprogrammed CDBG funds, subject to receipt of program income, as well as approve a Substantial
Amendment to the City's 2014-2015 Action Plan for REACH, Inc., for the Project Ramp Program. Action
Plan funding years may vary and be substituted based on the Principle of First In, First Out in order to
expend oldest grant funds first. A public comment period on the Substantial Amendment to the City's
2014-2015 Action Plan for the change in use and expenditure of an additional $31,188.79 in
unprogrammed CDBG funds was held from November 26, 2014 to December 26, 2014. Any comments
are maintained by the Housing and Economic Development Department in accordance with federal
regulations.
Services by Reach, Inc., under its Project Ramp Program are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
Upon approval of these recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance:
1. Additional funds up to the amount of$31,188.79 will be available in the REACH Project of the Grants
Fund, Contribution from HUD account, subject to actual receipts. The Contribution from HUD account has
total estimated revenue of$75,000.00 and receipts of$18,801.88 as of February 9, 2015; and
2. The Financial Management Director certifies that funds will be available in the operating budget of the
Grants Fund for REACH contract.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 539120 017206720640 $31,188.79 GR76 539120 017206720990 $31,188.79
GR76 451727 017206720640 $31,188.79
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Fernando Costa 6122
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ ( )
Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804) j
Additional Information Contact: Chad LaRoque (2661)
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