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Meeting Date:	05/28/2024
HS EHS REFUNDING COLA 2024
Submitted for:	Aliza Oliveros	Submitted By:	Aliza Oliveros
Department:	Head Start

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application prepared and submitted by the Webb County Head Start and Early Head Start Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Refunding and Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) grant in the amount of $12,843,244 (Federal) and $3,210,811 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $16,054,055 for services to 1,290 eligible children and their families; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and other matters thereto. Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash match; and thus will have no impact to the General Fund. All required documents were sent to review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

Background:

This is an annual application for Refunding of the Head Start and Early Head Start grants to include a mandated Cost of Living increase (of 3%) to all full-time and part-time staff.

Previous Court Action:

May 22, 2023

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2357 and 2361
Funding Source:	HS and EHS
Balance:	$12,843,244
Financial Impact:
100% grant funds. No impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Funding Guidance Letter HS and EHS 2024
Funding Guidance Letter HS and EHS COLA 2024
Letter of Intent HS EHS COLA 2024
Total Budget 2024 HS Refunding and COLA
Total Budget 2024 HS Refunding and COLA
Total Budget 2024 EHS Refunding and COLA