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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 000 00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
A GRANT FROM FRONTIER ASSOCIATES LLC ADMINISTRATOR FOR ONCOR
ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
TARGETED LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2010•
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 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 2009-2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $300 000 00 subject to receipt of a grant from Frontier Associates LLC
administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for the purpose of funding the Targeted
Weatherization Low-Income Program for the year 2010
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 18809 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. Aoril 6. 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on_4/6/2010 -Ord. No. 19100-04-2010
DATE Tuesday April 06 2010
LOG NAME 170NCOR2010
REFERENCE NO C-24159
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Up to $300 000 00 Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program Funds from
Frontier Associates LLC Administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC Authorize Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept, if awarded a grant up to $300 000 00 from Frontier Associates
LLC Administrator for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for a Targeted Low-Income Weatherization
Program for the Year 2010
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute amend extend or renew necessary contracts in accordance
with City of Fort Worth policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Frontier Associates, LLC
acting on behalf of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $300 000 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) has developed a Targeted Low-Income Weatherization
Program (Program) which provides assistance to its low-income customers for energy efficiency
measures Frontier Associates, LLC has been engaged by Oncor to assist with delivery of energy
efficiency services and to administer the Program on its behalf
The primary objective of the Program is to achieve a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes
of eligible families. To qualify the family's income must be less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty
level and they must be connected to Oncor's electric system Services include attic insulation weather
stripping caulking window and door repairs and/or replacement, compact fluorescent lighting installation
of water saver devices and Energy Star air conditioners and refrigerators The City is eligible to
participate in the program as a service provider
The Housing and Economic Development Department has operated similar programs since 1982 under
the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by the Department of Energy and the Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program through The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on
a grant basis Current year target under this City program is approximately 750 homes The proposed
low-income Weatherization program grant from Oncor will provide supplemental funding to the existing
program to provide a greater scope of services within the spending limits of the program or to provide
services to units otherwise not receiving assistance
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The program will be administered within the standards and guidelines applicable to the existing WAP
Program Contractors will not be paid until work is inspected by Housing and Economic Development
Department Inspectors.
The program is available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services 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
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451804 017479448000 $300,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 017479448010 $300.000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head
Additional Information Contact:
Thomas Higgins (6140)
Jay Chapa (6192)
Mark Folden (8634)
David Maryol (7382)
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