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Meeting Date:	05/13/2019
5339 Discretionary Grant execution
Submitted for:	Marissa Arce	Submitted By:	Marissa Arce
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement 5339- D- 2019- WEBB CO- 00013 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation; wherein Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation accepts a grant in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00). This grant does not require any County Match. Webb County CAA El Aguila Rural Transportation requests permission to authorize purchasing agent to purchase one (1) bus in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00). All required documentation has been sent for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. No Impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Community Action Agency]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency. Our current fleet is aged and has high maintenace and repair costs. 5339 Discretionary Grant has been awarded to our agency towards the purchase of a new bus.

Solution: Acceptance of grant and authorization of payment by Purchasing Department to cover cost of one (1) new bus will ensure that Webb County El Aguila Rural Transportation can continue to operate a safe and reliable transportation service without the risk of any liability to Webb County and it's rural residents.

Result: El Aguila Rural Transportation will be able to provide continued, uninterrupted transportation service to the rural areas of Webb County.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Agenda item presented to Commissioner's Court on 12/12/2018.

Fiscal Impact

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