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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,000 UPON RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS FROM TXU
ELECTRIC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE E-WISE LOW-
INCOME 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 m the General Fund in the amount of
$147,000 upon receipt of the funds from TXU Electric for the admmistrahon of the e-Wise Low-Income Program.
SECTION 2.
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, cooperative 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 remaco 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, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly
repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
1/9/01 C-18426 80ELECTRIC 1 of 2
SUBJECT ADOPT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH TXU
ELECTRIC FOR THE E-WISE PROGRAM THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2001
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TXU Electric for administration of the a-Wise
Low-Income Program from the date of contract execution through November 1, 2001, and
2. Authorize the acceptance of administrative performance fees paid by TXU Electric in an amount of
up to $147,000; and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund up to $147,000 from increased revenues upon receipt of funds from TXU Electric;
and
4 Waive indirect costs since no General Fund salaries are involved
DISCUSSION
On April 20, 1999 (M&C C-17386), the City Council approved authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with TXU Electric for administration cf the a-Wise program from April 1, 1999, to March 31,
2000
The objective of this program is to acquire cost-effective services and energy savings through
investments in energy-efficient technologies and practices in these customers' homes All applicants
selected for participation in this program (50% must meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines) will
receive the following basic services
Basic Energy Education
How to read their electric bill, and
Evaluating and selecting energy efficient appliances, and
Compact fluorescent light technology; and
Home energy efficiency
Basic Eneray Saving Measures
'Installation of low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators at no cost; and
Installation of four (4) compact fluorescent lights at no cost.
On .August 17,, 2000, TXU Electric notified the City that they wished to renew the contract through
November 1, 2001 This extension proposes to continue providing Demand Side Management (DSM)
services to TXU Electric's low-income residents through a neighborhood blitz approach
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
1/9/01 C-'! $426 80ELECTRIC 2 of 2
SUBJECT ADOPT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH TXU
ELECTRIC FOR THE E-WISE PROGRAM THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2001
The projected goal is the installation of at least 4,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFCs), 1,000
showerheads, 2,000 faucet aerators and the distribution of education materials to 3,500 homes To
date 11,018 CFCs and 2,191 showerheads have been installed in 1,729 homes. The City will be
reimbursed $28 for each installation of four CFCs and one showerhead
Funds received from administering this program will be used to complete the Neighborhood Resources
Development remodeling projects at four community centers, upgrade a Client Tracking Program (and
related equipment) mandated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and assist
in the replacement of two older vans for departmental use and other related programs
In addition to their regular duties, the Parks and Community Services Department staff will administer
and market the program in accordance with the program guidelines and identify the households that will
participate The program will be marketed through newspaper ads, brochures, flyers and public
presentations at the Neighborhood Resources Development Program (NRDP) centers, workshops and
community meetings Residents of Tarrant County who already receive assistance through the NRDP,
are eligible based on the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and will be invited to participate in the
program
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
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 General Fund The Parks and Community Services Department will be responsible
for the administration of this contract and the collection and deposit of revenues generated by the
agreement.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GG01 451903 0800500 $147,000 00 ppROVED
Libby Watson 6183 GG01 Various 0800500 $147,000.00 p
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CITY COUNCIL
Richard Zavala 5704 (from) JAN 9 2001
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Richard Zavala 5704 City of Fort Worth, Texas
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