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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIl'TS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,581 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS
FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, 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 CI'T'Y 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 1999-00 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
$291,581 subject to the receipt of the funds 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. 13886 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 appropnahons are hereby expressly
repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant City Attorney
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Date
Adopted
5 -z 3 00
Effective
City of Fort Worth, Texas
M,,A~oe and C,ounril Commun~cAtion
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
.5/23/00 **C-1.80.17 05CONTRACTS 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
three separate contracts for one year each totaling $291,581 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 $291,581 subject to receipt of funds, and
3 Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 7.29%,
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 $2,085 in weatherization funds can be expended on each home for Program Year 2000-
2001
The proposed program funding is projected to be $291,581, with the funds being immediately available
upon execution of the contracts with TDHCA. The Weatherization Assistance Program Fiscal Year
2000 begins April 1, 2000, to March 31, 2001, with 30 days to complete construction through April 30,
2001, and another 30 days to submit the final report, through May 31, 2001
Administrative costs are restricted to 10 526% for the Department of Energy, 5 26% for the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program, and 5% for Stripper Well, 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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This project. is available county-wide
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DATE
5/23/00 REFERENCE'NUMBER
**C-18017 LOG NAME
05CONTRACTS PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT ACCEPT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND APPROVE
RELATED CONTRACTS
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)
2) GR76 488954 005200917000 $151,139 00
Libby Watson 6183
2) GR76
Various
005200917010
$151,139.00 ~P~V~fl
Originating Department Head: 2) GR76 488954 005200918000 $133,117 00 C{ TY COU NCfL
2) GR76 Various 005200918010 $133,117.00
2) GR76 488954 005200918000 $ 7,325 00 MAY 9!{
Various 005200918010 $ 7,325 00 ~
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Jerome Walker 7537
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