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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,874 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT
FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL 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 the Fiscal Year 2000-01 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
$350,874 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of
funding the City of Fort Worth's 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, opuuon 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. 14286 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, inwhich instance said conflicting provisions of said pnor ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly
repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, .Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
6/5/01 **C-1.8611 05ACCEPT 1 of 2
SUBJECT ACCEPT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND APPROVE
RELATED CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization Assistance Program Grant, and enter into
two separate contracts for one year each totaling $350,874 in anticipated funds with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by up to $350,874 subject to receipt of the grant; and
3 Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 10 54%,
which represents the most recently approved rate for this department.
DISCUSSION
The City of Fort Worth has operated a weatherization program on a grant basis funded by TDHCA
since 1982. The program serves low-income residents in Tarrant County, primarily the handicapped
and elderly, by weatherizing their homes. Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather-
stripping, caulking, window and door repair or replacement, storm windows and other minor repairs A
maximum of $2,500 in weatherization funds can be expended on each home for Program Year 2001-
2002.
The proposed program funding is projected to be $350,874, with the funds being immediately available
upon execution of the contracts with TDHCA. The Weatherization Assistance Program Fiscal Year
2001 begins April 1, 2001, to March 31, 2002, with 30 days to complete construction through April 30,
2002, and another 30 days to submit the final report, through May 31, 2002. ~~
Administrative costs are restricted to 10.526% for the Department of Energy, 5.26% for the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program, based on total project expenditures for the Weatherization
Assistance Program Inspections prior to payment of the contractor are performed by Housing
Department staff
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DATE
6/5/01 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-18611 LOG NAME
05ACCEPT PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT ACCEPT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
RELATED CONTRACTS AND APPROVE
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds wilt 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)
2) GR76 488954 005200715000 $161,582.00 ~~OYE~
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