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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A CONTRACT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME EVACUEES AFFECTED BY THE
RECENT HURRICANES 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 2005-
2006 and in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $150,000 from available funds for the purpose
of funding a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide
assistance to low-income evacuees affected by the recent hurricanes.
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. 16582 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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.
APPR VEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/18/2005 Ordinance No 16659-10-2005
DATE Tuesday October 18 2005
LOG NAME 80KATRINA05 REFERENCE NO *C-21094
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Grant and Execution of a Contract with Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs to Provide Assistance to Low=Income Evacuees Affected by the Hurricanes and
Adoption of Related Appropriation Ordinance and Waiver of Indirect Costs
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant and execute a contract with the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for an amount up to $150 000 to assist low-income evacuees
affected by the recent hurricanes with food clothing pharmaceutical goods personal hygiene items,
emergency shelter and fuel
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $150 000 from available funds and
3 Authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect costs, which are not allowed by this grant and are
addressed by other grants that provide for staff salaries
DISCUSSION
On August 28 2005 Hurricane Katrina struck parts of Mississippi and Alabama and caused major flooding
in Louisiana. On September 23 2005 the City prepared to accept residents from the Texas Gulf Coast in
advance of Hurricane Rita. These evacuees require assistance with various basic needs and the City of
Fort Worth through its Parks and Community Services Department, has requested funds to assist qualified
households at or below 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines
This program serves all COUNCIL DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the
Grants Fund No matching funds are required from the City
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 5VARIOUS 080200066010 $150,000.00
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GR76 488185 080200066000 $150.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv• Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head Melody Mitchell (Acting) (5719)
Additional Information Contact: Arlene Parramore-Thorn (5870)
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