HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21915-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21915-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00, FOR INTERIM FINANCING OF A GRANT
FROM TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FAR NORTHWEST COMMUNITY
ACTION PARTNERS CENTER AND THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS
CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION IN BUDGETARY AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,000.00 IF GRANT FUNDS ARE NOT RECEIVED; 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 2015-2016 in the Budget of the
City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$15,000.00, for interim financing of a grant from Tarrant County for the operation of the Far Northwest Community Action
Partners Center and the Southeast Community Action Partners Center.
SECTION 2.
That in the event the grant funds are not received,the budgetary authority in the Grants Fund shall be reduced by an amount
of$15,000.00, and the Neighborhood Services Department shall be responsible for identifying alternative funding sources to
cover all expenses incurred using the interim financing.
SECTION 3.
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 fiill force and effect.
SECTION 4.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21873-09-2015 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hereby expressly repealed.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 5.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Paige Meb ne,Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayse , ecru y
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 29,2015
Ordinance No. 21915-09-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/29/2015 - Ordinance No. 21914-09-2015 & 21915-09-
20151
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27493
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds and Execution of an Agreement with Tarrant County in an Amount Up to
$30,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2016 for the Operation of the Far Northwest and Southeast Community Action
Partners Centers, Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far Northwest
Community Action Partners Center, Adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt Final Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds and execution of an Agreement with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year
2016 in the amount up to $30,000.00 for the operation of the Far Northwest Community Action Partners
Center and the Southeast Community Action Partners Center;
2. Authorize the execution of a one-year Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far Northwest
Community Action Partners Center in the amount of$11,100.00, with the lease term beginning on October
1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016;
3. Adopt the attached interim appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount up to $15,000.00 for interim financing of this grant and providing for a
reduction in the same amount if grant funds are not received; and
4. Adopt the attached final appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of$15,000.00, subject to execution of the Grant Agreement and receipt of
the grant funds for a total amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to accept funds from Tarrant County to assist in
the operation of the Far Northwest Community Action Partners Center located at 920 Roberts Cut Off
Road in River Oaks (Northwest CAPC) and Far Southeast Community Action Partners Center located at
1601 East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington (Southeast CAPC) (collectively, the Centers) and enter into a
Lease Agreement for the use of the Northwest CAPC.
The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to
serve as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County under the name of Community Action Partners
(CAP). CAP provides services to low-income residents on a county-wide basis, including case
management, information and referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency assistance, and
other social services.
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On October 28, 2014, (M&C C-27063) the City Council approved an amendment to extend City Secretary
Contract No. 39359 for an additional five years with Andrew-Dillingham, Ltd., for the operation of the
Southeast CAPC. The lease amount is $2,288.50 per month or$27,462.00 for the year, including utilities.
The City has also entered into an annual Lease Agreement (CSC No. 46325) with Mary Hartman for the
use of the Northwest CAPC. Staff recommends continuation of this lease for an additional year, with a
lease term to begin on October 1, 2015 and end on September 30, 2016. The total base rent for this
facility is $11,100.00, which will be paid in monthly rental installments of$925.00, excluding utilities.
Annually, Tarrant County Provides funding for the operation of the Centers. Since 2009, Tarrant County
has awarded $30,000.00 annually to the City of Fort Worth, and Staff anticipates the same amount or
more for the next several years. Additional funding is provided by the Community Services Block Grant,
therefore, all expenses are completely covered by grant funds, including electricity, telephone services,
natural gas, water and wastewater, and minor repairs.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached interim appropriation ordinance, funds for interim
operation will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. With
adoption of the final appropriation ordinance, funds for appropriation through the remainder of the grant
period will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund upon
execution of the grant contract and receipt of the grant dollars. The department shall be responsible for
identifying funding sources to cover expenses incurred under the interim financing in the event the grant
funds are not received.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4) GR76 451345 080422XXX000 $30,000.00 GG01 136076 0000000 $15,000.00
4) GR76 5XXXXX 080422XXX010 $30,000.00
3) GR76 220001 000422XXX000 $15,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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