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Meeting Date:	01/22/2024
ARPA OSSF Applicant Approval
Submitted for:	Jorge Calderon	Submitted By:	Jorge Calderon
Department:	Planning & Physical Development

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the qualifying applicants for Private On-Site Sewage Facility Assistance (OSSF) under ARPA Project No. 6 and authorize Planning Department staff and ARPA Project Manager to initiate the final scope of work and required specifications for the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive bids for the installation of the septic systems for each qualifying applicant and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Applicants that meet the criteria of the grant Guidelines are required to be approved by Commissioners Court prior to securing competitive bids for the installation of approved septic systems for those qualifying applicants. All applicants meet the criteria outlined in the adopted Guidelines and the Planning staff recommends approval.

Solution: Court approval will allow staff to finalize the scope of work and required specifications of septic systems for the solicitation of formal bids.

Result: Qualifying applicants will receive the OSSF installation services and Guideline requirements will be met.

Background:

Applicants that meet the criteria of the grant Guidelines are required to be approved by Commissioners Court prior to securing competitive bids for the installation of approved septic systems for those qualifying applicants. All applicants meet the criteria outlined in the adopted Guidelines and the Planning staff recommends approval.

Previous Court Action:

On 11/14/22, The Purchasing Agent secured approval from Commissioners Court to advertise formal solicitations for the listed approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects identified on the Webb County’s Annual Recovery Plan Report 2022 to include additional projects approved through formal action by Commissioners Court for inclusion of ARPA supported funds contingent upon project background information and scope of services finalized.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2703-5205-001-474501
Funding Source:	ARPA allocated fund
Balance:	To be determined
Financial Impact:
ARPA allocated funds

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