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Ordinance No. 21689-03-2015
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,060.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME
RESIDENTS IN TARRANT COUNTY BY WEATHERIZING THEIR HOMES; PROVIDING I
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:
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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 $183,060.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, for the purpose of providing program`services for low-income residents in
Tarrant County by weatherizing their homes.
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.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Assista Attorney a y J.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 17, 2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
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Mayor and Council Communication
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�4�COUNCIL.ACTI,ON Approved on 3/17%2015-- O.rdina cn a No 21689-03-2015
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27232
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LOG NAME: 80TDHCA-DOE SUP-2
SUBJECT:
Ratify Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
Unexpended Funds from the 2014 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in the j
Amount Up to $183,060.00, Ratify Execution of the Related Contract and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Ratify acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
unexpended funds from the 2014 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in the
amount up to $183,060.00;
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2. Ratify the execution of the related grant contract with the Texas Department of Housing and 1
Community Affairs; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$183,060.00.
DISCUSSION:
The City has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), an energy conservation initiative,
with grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) since 1982. This i
funding is in addition to the existing Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program funds provided by
TDHCA, which funds approximately $2,000,000.00 on an annual basis. The program serves low-income i
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. The
WAP's goal is to weatherize approximately 19 houses with funding from this grant in Fort Worth and
Tarrant County.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: }
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations f
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS: I
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704) ±
Sonia Singleton 5774 r
Additional Information Contact: 9 ( )
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