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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,743 43 FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PHASE II INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLYTECHNIC HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CORRIDOR,
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 2001-02 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $448,743 43 from available funds for the purpose of funding Phase II infrastructure
improvements in the Polytechnic Heights Educational Corridor.
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. 14745 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP OVE AS ORM AND LEGALITY
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Assis nt City ttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. I ~ ~li// - ~~
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
4/16/02 **G-13589 05REALLOCATE 1 of 3
suB~ECT REALLOCATION AND TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS FOR PHASE II INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLYTECHNIC
HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CORRIDOR, AND ADOPTION OF RELATED
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reallocate and transfer a total of
$878,074 43 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Polytechnic Heights
Educational Corridor (PHEC) Phase II Infrastructure Improvements as follows
a) Reallocate $320,331 00 in CDBG Home Improvement Program (HIP) funds for PHEC Phase II
Infrastructure Improvements, and
b) Reallocate $109,000 00 in deobligated CDBG funds to PHEC Phase II Infrastructure Imp. ovements,
and
c) Transfer $448,743 43 in CDBG HIP income generated from home improvement loan repayments
to PHEC Phase 11 Infrastructure Improvements, and
d) Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund by $448,743 43
DISCUSSION
The PHEC is a special targeted area for redevelopment, incorporating development envisioned in
Texas Wesleyan University's Master Plan, physical improvements to the Polytechnic High School and
William James Middle School, as approved by the Fort Worth Independent School District, and
neighborhood improvements by the City The boundaries for the area include Beach Street on the
west, Bishop Street on the east, Rosedale Street on the south, and the Union Pacific Railroad on the
north
During the Pre-Council meeting on March 2, 1999, staff made a presentation on the Redevelopment
and Improvement Plan for PHEC The City Council supported the plan and the allocation of CDBG and
Home Partnership Investment Program (HOME) funds to undertake these improvements The goal of
the plan is to help stimulate and foster revitalization of the Polytechnic Heights community The plan
includes infrastructure improvements (new water, sewer, streets, and traffic calming measures),
housing rehabilitation and development, and landscape improvements
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
4116/02 **G-13589 05REALLOCATE 2 of 3
suB~ECT .REALLOCATION AND TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS FOR PHASE II INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLYTECHNIC
HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CORRIDOR, AND ADOPTION OF RELATED
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The infrastructure improvements were to be undertaken in two phases Phase I infrastructure
improvements in PHEC include water, sewer, and street construction on Avenues B and D, and were
completed in year 2000 The approved CDBG funding for Phase I was $650,000 00 The remaining
balance is $267,739 90
The Engineering Department estimates that the total cost of Phase II for the PHEC infrastructure
improvements is $1,145,814 33 for Avenues A, C, E, and Conner An additional $878,074 43 is
needed to complete Phase {I infrastructure improvements in the PHEC Staff recommends reallocating
CDBG funds from the following sources
SOURCE AMOUNT
Balance in the HIP for PHEC $320,331 00
Deobligated CDBG housing funds $109,000 00
CDBG income generated from home improvement loan repayments $448,743.43
TOTAL REALLOCATIONS AND TRANSFERS $878,074 43
The home improvement funds recommended for reprogramming have been availauie to the
neighborhood since 1999 City staff and neighborhood association leaders have conducted extensive
outreach to the residents including door-to-door visits to each home on three different occasions There
is still a balance of $335,00 00 in federal HOME funds should a family seek assistance in the near
future
On March 19, 2002, the above proposal was endorsed by the Safety and Community Development
Committee for approval by the City Council
The PHEC area is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE
4/16/02 REFERENCE NUMBER
**G-13589 LOG NAME
05REALLOCATE PAGE
3 of 3
SUBJECT REALLOCATION AND TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS FOR PHASE II INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLYTECHNIC
HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CORRIDOR, AND ADOPTION OF RELATED
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
a) GR76 539120 005206127890 $320,331.00
Reid Rector 6140 b) GR76 539120 005206127900 $109,000.00
Originating Department Head: c) GR76 472091 005206127000 $300,000.00
c) GR76 488694 005206127000 $148,743.43
d) GR76 472091 005206127000 $300,000.00
d) GR76 488694 005206127000. $148,743 43
d) GR76 539120 005206127890 $448.743.43
Jerome Walker 7537 (from) . APPROVED 04/16/02
a) GR76 539120 005206127150 $320,331.00 ORD.# 15073
Additional Information Contact: b) GR91 539120 005206127690 $109,000.00
c) GR91 538070 005206066010 $300,000.00
c) GR76 488386 005206065000 $148,743 43
Jerome Walker 7537