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Meeting Date:	02/27/2023
Texas Community Development Block Grant application for Community Development Program
Submitted for:	Maria Silva	Submitted By:	Maria Silva
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a grant application for the 2023-2024 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) for the Community Development Fund (CD) Program in the amount of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) for street improvements within Colonia Ranchos Penitas West; and to approve a resolution 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 Community Development Program. This grant requires a Fifteen (15%) percent or a $75,000.00 cash match. [Account #1001-1160-001-463902 (Grant Matching - CAA)]

Issue: Several street blocks in this Ranchos Penitas West are essentially dirt roads that have never been paved. The lack of decent and navigable roads have caused significant problems to colonia residents especially during inclement weather.

Solution: Pursue grants funds to provide first-time paving activities at the eligible Ranchos Penitas West dirt roads.

Result: The first-time paving activities shall significantly increase accessibility for the residents that live adjacent to the dirt road in Ranchos Penitas West.

Background:

Grant funds are being sought from Texas Department of Agriculture-Community Development Program for street improvements within Ranchos Penitas West.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
This grant requires a Fifteen (15%) percent or a $75,000.00 cash match.

Attachments
TxCDBG CD-V Resolution
2-27-2023 Item #11.I - Resolution Ranchos Penitas West Improvements - Executed