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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $262,859 00 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT
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 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 1996-97 and in the Budget of
the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriafions in Grants Fund in the amount of
$262,859 00 subject to the receipt of the grant from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of
funding the Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void fox any reason by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgement 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. 12629 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repealed.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 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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Mayor and Council Communication
07/29/97 **C-16199 05WEQTHE 1 of 2
SUBJECT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization Assistance Program Grant, and
enter into two one-year contracts totaling 5262,859 00 in anticipated funds with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grant Fund by up to 5262,859 00 subject to receipt of funds, and
3 Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of
9 27%, 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 the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (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 51,959 00 in wea~therization funds can be expended on each home
On May 27, 1997, the Housing Department received the actual.electronic contracts from TDHCA
stating its intention to continue funding the Weatherization Assistance Program for the Fiscal
Year '97 (from April 1, 1997 to March 31, 1998) The proposed program funding is projected
to be $262,859 00, with the funds being immediately available upon execution of the contracts
with TDHCA
Administrative costs are restricted to 10 526% of total TDHCA project expenditures for the
Weatherization Assistance Program Inspections, prior to payment of the contractor, are
performed by staff of the Housing Department
This project is available in all COUNCIL DISTRICTS
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City of Fort Worth Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NULdBER LOG NAME PAGE
07/29/97 **C-16199 05WEATHE 2 of 2
SUSJBCT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION z
The Director of Fiscal Services 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, in the Grant Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
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2)GR76 488954 005200905000 $103,261.00
Libby Watson 6183 2)GR76 488954 005200906000 $159,598.00 APPROVED
Originating Department. Head: 2)GR76 539120 005200905010 $103,261.00 CITY COUNCIL
2)GR76 539120 005200906010 $159,598.00
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