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Meeting Date:	05/22/2017
Contract Agreement Amendment
Submitted for:	Cassie Allred	Submitted By:	Cassie Allred
Department:	Self Help Center

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to an existing contract agreement between Webb County and Habitat for Humanity of Laredo. This amendment will allow Habitat for Humanity of Laredo an additional Ninety (90) days (180 days total) to select the first Two (2) eligible participants that will receive a new home under the Self-Help Center grant program. This item also authorizes the county Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Habitat for Humanity of Laredo has requested this amendment to allow them adequate time to select the first two (2) program participants.

Solution: Commissioners Court authorizes the amendment to this contract agreement.

Result: Contract can be executed and the selection process will begin.

Background:

Habitat for Humanity of Laredo has been awarded two previous Agreements (RFP's) by Webb County to build new homes under the Self-Help Center Program. As a result of this partnership, nine (9) families are now proud owners of new, affordable, energy efficient homes.
The original amount of this contract was $200,000 and no additional costs will be incurred as a result of this amendment. This activity is grant funded.

Previous Court Action:

The Commissioner's Court awarded this RFP to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo on November 14, 2016 (Item # 11b) , contingent upon environmental clearance from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Environmental clearance was issued on February 10, 2017.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2530-6360-521-443069
Funding Source:	Grant
Balance:	200,000
Financial Impact:
$200,000

Attachments
Amended Habitata Agreement