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Meeting Date:	06/27/2022
Texas Department of Agriculture TxCDBG FAST Fund Grant Application
Submitted for:	Araceli Solis	Submitted By:	Araceli Solis
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a 2022 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Fire, Ambulance and Service Truck (FAST) Fund application for up to $750,000.00 for the purchase of two brush trucks on behalf of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department; approving a resolution for authorization of grant submission to TDA; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for TxCDBG FAST Program funding. This application requires a $7,500.00 cash match, regardless of grant request amount. Account for matching funds shall be determined upon award of grant funding. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Chief Rick Rangel, Fire & EMS Services]

Issue: Submission of 2022 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Fire, Ambulance and Service Truck (FAST) Fund application to benefit the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department through the acquisition of two brush trucks.

Solution: The Economic Development Department will develop and submit the application on behalf of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department.

Result: Well-equipped firefighters to respond safely to the community.

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Attachments
Resolution for 2022 Fast Grant