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Meeting Date:	06/22/2020
2020 HAVA Grant Application
Submitted for:	Margarita Garza	Submitted By:	Margarita Garza
Department:	Economic Development

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit Fiscal Year 2020 HAVA CARES Act Grant application to the Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) in an amount not to exceed $209,572.38, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for funding. This application requires a twenty percent (20%) cash match should the application be funded, amount shall not exceed the sum of $41,914.48. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Jose Salvador Tellez, Elections Executive Director]

Issue: The Coronavirus epidemic has negatively impacted the Webb County community and the unprecedented impact it will have on the upcoming primaries and November general election.

Solution: Through this proposed grant application, Webb County will expend funds allocated to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, domestically and internationally for the 2020 Federal election cycle.

Result: If awarded, the funds will provide Webb County with additional resources to protect the 2020 elections from the effects of the novel coronavirus.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

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Financial Impact:
There is a 20% cash match not to exceed $41,914.48.