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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING HOMEBUYER
EDUCATION AND HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES, 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 the Fiscal Year 1998-99 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 $20,000.00 subject to the
receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of funding homebuyer education and
housing counseling services.
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. 13540 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said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 and effect after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APP VED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
7/20/99 **G-12606 05TDHCA 1 of 2
SUBJECT GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to submit a competitive grant application to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for $20,000 for Homebuyer Education and Housing Counseling
Services and accept the grant, if offered, and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund by $20,000, subject to receipt of the grant; and
3 Certify that the activities to be funded with Housing Counseling Services funds are consistent with the
City's Consolidated Plan
DISCUSSION
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs recently issued a request for proposal for
$20,000 in grant funds to expand current homebuyer education and housing counseling services to reach
traditionally under-served populations, i e. persons with disabilities.
The City's Housing Department was certified by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a housing
counseling agency on December 19, 1997 In September 1998 (M&C G-12337), the City Council
approved the City's Housing Counseling Program, as well as ifs authority to receive private donations.
The City, through the Housing Finance Corporation and its other non-profit partners, administers an infill
housing program in the central city, utilizing City-owned vacant properties and properties acquired from
private owners. The objectives of this program are to make housing more affordable to low-income
families, revitalize neighborhoods, and return these properties to the tax roll
There is also aCity-wide homeownership program offering closing costs, down payment assistance, and
soft second mortgages to make housing affordable to low-income families. Homeownership counseling is
a critical component of these programs and is required of all homebuyers. Educational and outreach
programs, which are eligible activities under this grant, are particularly needed among low-income,
minority and other under-served groups.
In applying for this grant, we intend to focus on a particular under-served population, i e persons with
disabilities. We will enhance and expand our existing program to specifically target and serve persons
with various disabilities.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
M~Ayor And Council ~ommunicAt~an
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7/20/99 REFERENCE NUMBER
**G-12606 LOG NAME
05TDHCA PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING SERVICES
The Housing Department has been providing outreach, intake and homeownership counseling services to
potential homebuyers for four years. Its focus is on first-time homebuyers. Last year, more than 1,800
clients were provided housing counseling services. The program includes intake and screening,
homeownership training and counseling, referral and follow-up The training and counseling component
covers City, HUD and other programs, pre-purchase, pre-occupancy, post-occupancy, management and
budget counseling, short-term credit repair, and mortgage default counseling
The housing counseling services are available in all Council Districts.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon 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
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
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GR76 488954 005200914000 $20,000.00 AppROVED
Libby Watson 6183 GR76 various 005200914010 $20,000.00 COTY COUNCtI
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