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Meeting Date:	07/27/2020
Self-Help Center Emergency Services Help for Colonias (E-SHC) Grant Award
Submitted for:	Cassie Allred	Submitted By:	Cassie Allred
Department:	Self Help Center

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars ($269,737.00) submitted by the Economic Development Department for the Webb County Community Action Agency-Self-Help Center and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match and therefore will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were reviewed through the Economic Development Department and are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.

Issue: Webb County colonia residents have been financially affected as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Solution: Accept this grant award that will help to assist these affected colonia residents with items such as food, care packages and gift cards during their financial hardship

Result: Eligible Colonia families suffering financial hardships will be assisted with vital necessities.

Background:

The Texas Department of Agriculture has made this Emergency Services - Help For Colonias (E-SHC) available to Self-Help Centers to assist colonia residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
Award Letter E-SHC