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Meeting Date:	06/08/2015
Colonia Construction Fund
Submitted for:	Karla Galvan	Submitted By:	Karla Galvan
Department:	Economic Development

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Colonia Construction Fund Program in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for water system improvements in Mirando City; and 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 Colonia Construction Fund Program. This grant application will not require a cash match and will not impact the Webb County General Fund, but will require at least a 5% in-kind contribution from the Mirando City Water Supply Corp. and Webb County. [Co-Sponsored by Juan Vargas, Economic Development Director]

Background:

Grant funds are being sought from the Texas Department of Agriculture - Colonia Construction Fund Program for water system improvements in Mirando City. The Mirando City Water Supply Corporation will operate and maintain these improvements.

Issue: The Mirando City Water Supply Corporation has had numerous "deficiency findings" by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Solution: An increase in storage capacity at the Mirando City Water Supply Corporation storage tank as per the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Result: The development and submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Colonia Construction Fund Program for water system improvements as per the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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Financial Impact:
This grant application will not require a cash match and will not impact the Webb County General Fund, but will require at least a 5% in-kind contribution from the Mirando City Water Supply Corp and Webb County.