HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16458-05-2005Ordinance No. ~~~//~~~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $559,630 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF
THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2004-2005 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $559,630 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of funding the Weatherization 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. 16061 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
RECOMMENDATION
1 It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP) Grant funds totaling $559 630 00 in anticipated funds and enter into two
separate contracts with the Texas Department of Housing. and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as follows
a. Department of Energy $255,282.00
b Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) $304 348 00
TOTAL
$559 630 00
2. Adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Funds by $559 630 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
The City of Fort Worth has operated the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) on a grant basis,
funded by TDHCA since 1982 The program serves low-income residents in Tarrant County primarily the
elderly and persons with disabilities by weatherizing their homes Weatherization measures include attic
insulation weather-stripping caulking window repairs door repairs and/or replacement and other minor
repairs A maximum of $2,744 0'0 in Weatherization funds can be expended on each home for Program
Year 2005-2006
Administrative costs are restricted to 10 '526% of the Department of Energy (DOE) grant and 5.26% of the
LIHEAP grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the WAP Housing Department staff will target
168 homes in Fort Worth and Tarrant County 95 units under the LIHEAP grant and 73 units under the DOE
grant. Staff will perform final inspections before the contractor is issued a payment.
The Weatherization Assistance Program is available in all Council Districts since the program is available
countywide
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations receipt of the grant, and
adoption of the appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated in the Grants Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488954 005200032000 $255.282.00
GR76 5VARIOUS 005200032010 $255,282.00
GR76 488954 005200033000 $304,348.00
GR76 5VARIOUS 005200033010 $304.348.00
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Dale Fissler (6140)
Originating Department Head Jerome Walker (7537)
Additional Information Contact: Jerome Walker (7537)
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