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15.

Meeting Date:	02/08/2016
Pass a Resolution- Self-Help
Submitted for:	Maricela Benavides	Submitted By:	Maricela Benavides
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve and pass a Resolution designating the Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and the Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2, as Depository/Authorized Signatories for draw requests to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Self-Help Center Program, Contract Number will be assigned upon execution of contract.

Issue: Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs requires the Commissioners Court to designate two authorized signatories by Resolution for all reimbursement requests related to the Self-Help Center Program. A signed copy must be included with grant proposal.

Solution: Pass a resolution that will donate two individuals as authorized signatories for the Self-Help Center Program in order to include as part of the grant proposal package as required by the Texas Departmet of Housing and Community Affairs.

Result: This will ensure that Webb County's grant proposal package is completed and it will allow the county to receive future reimbursements for the Self-Help Center Program.

Background:

The Self-Help Center Program is in the process of submitting grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of $1,000,000.00. The current Self-Help Center grant will conclude on July 26, 2016. TDCA requires the Commissioner's Court to designate two authorized signatories by Reslolution for all reimbursement draw requests related to the Self-Help Center Program.

Previous Court Action:

The Court previously authorized the submission of a grant proposal to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Self-Help Center Program. This authorization was approved on November 19, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
No impact to the General Fund.

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RESOLUTION