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Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Grant Application for La Presa Water Dispenser
Submitted for:	Camilla Sosa	Submitted By:	Camilla Sosa
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 1

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 Fund Construction Program in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for water accessibility improvements in Colonia La Presa; 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 Fund Construction 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 Webb County. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Economic Development] [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Background:

Grant funds are being sought from the Texas Department of Agriculture - Colonia Construction Fund Program for water accessibility improvements in Colonia La Presa. The County of Webb will operate and maintain these improvements.

Issue: Colonia La Presa does not have water and sewer services. Residents of Colonia La Presa must travel a significant distance to obtain potable water.

Solution: Webb County proposes to install a water tank, dispenser and associated appurtenances to provide proximity access to a potable water source within Colonia La Presa.

Result: The development and submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Colonia Fund Construction Program for water accessibility improvements for Colonia La Presa.

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 Webb County.

Attachments
La Presa Water Dispenser