HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19101-04-2010Ordinance No 19101-04-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $642,995 00 UPON RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC
FOR A LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION 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 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 iricreased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $642,995 00 upon receipt of a grant from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. for aLow-Income Weatherization Program for the Year 2009
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. April 6, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL- ACTION`: Approved ort 4/6/2010 -Ord. No. 19101=04-2010
DATE Tuesday Apri106 2010
LOG NAME 17TACCA2010
REFERENCE NO C-24160
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds Up to $642 995 00 from
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies Inc. Authorize Related Contract Amendment and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant up to $642 995 00 from the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. for a Low Income Weatherization Program
2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to City Secretary Contract No 37797 with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies Inc. to accept additional grant funds and extend
the existing contract for an additonal term beginning November 1 2009 and ending October 31 2010
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute amend extend or renew necessary contracts or other related
documents in accordance with City policies and regulations upon mutual agreement with Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies Inc. and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $642 995 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has developed a Low Income Weatherization Program which will
provide assistance to its low income customers for energy efficiency measures The primary objective of
the program is to achieve a cost effective reduction of energy use in the homes of eligible families To
qualify a 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 may 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. Final determination of services is made
through the performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority list.
These grant funds will be distributed both through the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies,
Inc. (TACAA), a Statewide non-profit organization and directly through local service providers On July 15
2008 the City Council approved the acceptance of a grant from TACAA and authorized City Secretary
Contract No 37797 for the project (M&C C-22917) The contract was extended for an additional term in
City Secretary Contract No 37797-A1 Staff is asking the Council to authorize acceptance of the
additional grant funds under a second contract amendment.
The Housing and Economic Development Department has operated similar programs since 1982 under
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the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funded by the Department 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 from TACAA will provide supplemental funding to the existing City WAP to
provide a greater scope of services within the spending limits of the program or to provide services to units
otherwise not receiving assistance
The program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines 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
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund No matching funds are required from the
City
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451987 017480442000 $642,995.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 017480442010 $642,995.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office ~• Thomas Higgins (6140)
Originating Department Head Jay Chapa (6192)
Mark Folden (8634)
Additional Information Contact: David Maryol (7382)
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