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Meeting Date:	04/27/2020
FEMA Public Assistance Funding Request
Submitted for:	Margarita Garza	Submitted By:	Margarita Garza
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Public Assistance COVID-19 Streamlined Project Application in an amount of $250,000.00 and authorization of 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 application. This grant application requires 25% cost share. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]

Issue: Webb County has declared a local disaster due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and with the rapid changes our community endures, Webb County has increased activities to address this pandemic.

Solution: Through this proposed grant application, Webb County will be reimbursed for no less than 75% of expenditures related to emergency protective measures conducted as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

Result: If awarded, FEMA will assist Webb County in reimbursing unforeseen expenditures utilized to address COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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Financial Impact:
25% match requirement or based on our $250,000.00, a minimum $62,500 cost share will be required.