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Meeting Date:	02/27/2023
Acceptance of Award Colonia Fud-Construction Program FY2022
Submitted for:	Silvia Martinez	Submitted By:	Silvia Martinez
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award for the Texas Colonia Fund - Construction Program contract No. CFC22-0089 from Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of $895,000.00 grant funds for housing rehabilitation in colonias located on Highway 359 and authorize Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This contract and agreement commences on February 1, 2023 and terminates January 31, 2025. This grant does not require cash match. No financial impact to general fund. All required documents were reviewed by the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.

Issue: There is a need for more and better affordable housing in Webb County.

Solution: TDA funds will improve suitable living conditions

Result: Improvement in the quality of affordable housing in Webb County that is safe, decent, and sanitary.

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Previous Court Action:

Webb County Commissioner's Court authorization to submit the Texas Department of Agriculture Fund Construction grant application in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 with no match require and approved on June 27, 2022-agenda item number 7C

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