HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 12685ORDINANCE NO 1~~0~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$213,063.63 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
AN INCREASE IN ALLOCATION FOR THE 1996 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP), 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 1995/96 and uz the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $213,063.63 from available funds from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the purpose of funding an increase in allocation of the 1996 Comprehensive Energy
Assistance Program (LEAP).
SECTION 2.
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. 12074 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and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 from and after the date of its passage, and it is so
ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
G~~'G~i/
Assistant City Attorney
9-~'-9l0
Date
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Adopted
Effective
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/24/96 **G-11609 80TDHCA 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE INCREASING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
t~ECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
1 Accept additional funds in the amount of 5213,063 63 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs This request increases the 1996 allocation from
5592,082 to 5805,145 63, and
2 Adopt the attached appropriations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and allocations
in the Grants fund by 5213,063 63 from available funds, and
3 Apply indirect cost rates to the additional funds in accordance with City Administrative
Regulation 3-15, at a rate of 21 52%, which represents the most recently approved rate
for this department
DISCUSSION
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has notified the City of Fort
Worth that the 1996 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) allocation has been
increased by 5213,063 63 This extension for the CEAP proposes to continue services to
households at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level
The goals of this program are to
1) address the needs of a household through case management and outreach,
2) assist a household in developing goals for self sufficiency,
3) provide a co-payment for a household with an energy burden higher than that of the
average household,
4) provide relief to low-income elderly and disabled occupied households that are subject to
high energy costs for home heating and cooling,
5) provide assistance in an energy related crisis, and
6) serve approximately 528 households benefiting an estimated 1,817 persons
The administrative cost is restricted to a rate of 6 25%, Case Management to a rate of 6 25%
and Direct Services Support to a rate of 5% The remaining funds will be used for
Elderly/Disabled, Energy Crisis and Co-payment programs and assistance with heating and
cooling systems for the duration of the contract
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/24/96 **G-11609 80TDHCA 2 of 2
svsJECT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE INCREASING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This program is located in all COUNCIL DISTRICTS
No matching funds are required from the City
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and
the adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance, funds required for these expenditures 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)
(1,2)GR76 488195 080405365000 $213,063 63 APPROVED
Libby Watson 6183 (2)GR76 Various 080405365010 $213,063 63 ~~ ~
Originating Department Head: ~ ~~~~~~~
Richard Zavala 5700 (from) ~~~ ~~ ~~~~
For Additional Information
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Contact: City of Fori W
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Richard Zavala 5700
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