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Meeting Date:	01/13/2020
CAA Vendor Agreements
Submitted for:	Maricela Benavides	Submitted By:	Maricela Benavides
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into annual vendor agreements with Retail Energy Providers (listed below) for the implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of the programs.

List of Retail Energy Providers

Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Tara Energy
Just Energy
First Choice Power
Direct Energy
Champion Energy Services, LLC
Cirro Energy
Ambit Energy
Veteran Energy LLC
Green Mountain Energy
AP Gas & Electric
Stream SPE, LTD DBA

Issue: The Webb County CAA will enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers for the implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

Solution: These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirment.

Result: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

The Commissioner's Court approved on December 9, 2019 two vendor agreements.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
vendor agreements