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Meeting Date:	05/26/2020
Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Community Development Block Grant Emergency Services-Help for Colonias Program
Submitted for:	Norma Renteria	Submitted By:	Norma Renteria
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action for submission of a Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Community Development Block Grant Emergency SHC Opportunity - Emergency Services Help for Colonias Program Application for the Webb County Community Action Agency-Self Help Center in the amount of TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($230,000.00). This grant does NOT require a County Match. All required documentation has been submitted for review to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. No impact to the General Fund.

Issue: CAA Self Help Center is a grant funded agency. Texas Department of Agriculture-TxCDBG Emergency Services-Help for Colonias Program identified the Webb County Community Action Agency as a possible recipient for additional funding to be made available for Colonia residents needing Housing assistance and/or Assistance for Food and Other Needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

Solution: This grant will allow Colonia residents to receive a maximum of $2,000.00 in grant funds per family.

Result: If approved, funding would allow Self Help Center to expand assistance to Colonias throughout Webb County, Texas and provide housing assistance for up to three months of mortgage expenses and/or assistance for food and other needs for up to three months with a maximum worth of $2,000.00 per family eligible having experienced an income reduction as a result of public health restrictions.

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Fiscal Impact

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Funding Source:	2021
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Attachments
Letter of Intent to Apply
Resolution - Texas Department of Agriculture - Block Grant Program - Colonias - Executed
Resolution - Texas Development Block Grant Program - Executed