HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21834-08-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21834-08-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$690,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
E 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$690,000.00 subject to receipt of funds from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding the
Fair Housing Assistance Program.
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repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Vcretary
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Christopher A. 'froutt, Assistant City Attorney Mary :r, y er, City e
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Auv-ust 18, 2015
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City of Fort Worth., Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8118/2015 -Ordinance No. 21834-08-2015
DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27417
LOG NAME: 02FHAP2015
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a it Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement Through the Fort
Worth Human Relations Commission with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Fiscal Year 1 Acceptance of Funds in the Amount Up to $690,000.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council,
1.. Authorize the execution of a it Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement through the
Fort Worth Human Relations Commission with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Fiscal Year 2016 and accept funds in the amount up to $690,000.00; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $690,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
On June 23, 2015, the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission voted to recommend the approval of the
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pursuant to a Cooperative Agreement, HUD will provide funding
to the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, a designated FHAP, based on the number of fair housing
complaints resolved from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The Human Relations Unit staff, on behalf of the
Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, resolved 226 complaints during this time period. Additional
funds are awarded to qualifying FHAP agencies for administrative costs and training.
The Cooperative Agreement provides payment for the following:
a. Resolution of housing discrimination complaints in an amount up to $552,889.50;
b. Administrative costs in the amount of$112,360.50 (18 percent of the Fiscal Year 2015 Agreement
which was $624,225.00); and
c. Training funds in the amount of$24,750.00 for mandatory HUD training.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval oft above recommendations,
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of the grant funds, 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
GR76 451727 002206 000 $690,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX 002206XXXXXX $690,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudy Jackson (61 99)
Originating Department Head: Angela Rush (6155)
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Bancroft-Lasseter (8988)
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