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48.

Meeting Date:	01/25/2016
Housing Preservation Grant
Submitted for:	Rosaura Tijerina	Submitted By:	Andrea Arellano
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a Housing Preservation Grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development in the amount of $100,000.00; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the Housing Preservation Grant Program. There will be a total in-kind match of $8,500 from debris pick-up and construction soft costs. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Economic Development Department Director]

Issue: There is a great need for Housing Rehabilitation activities in the rural areas of Webb County.

Solution: Grant funds shall be sought from the United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development- Housing Preservation Grant Program for eligible housing rehabilitation activities in the rural areas of Webb County.

Result: Webb County shall assist four (4) families with the rehabilitation of their homes.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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Funding Source:	n/a
Balance:	n/a
Financial Impact:
This action will commit $8,500 of in-kind services from debris pick-up and construction soft costs.

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Housing Preservation Grant