Discussion and possible action to approve an award for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the program year 2020, in the amount of $1,541,275.00 ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Grant #2362-5150-330300. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is complaint with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
Issue: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded Webb County Community Action Agency the amount of $1,541,275.00 under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program year 2020.
Solution: The court approval will allow Webb County Community Action Agency provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County under the CEAP program.
Result: These funds are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents with up to 8 highest remaining calendar months of energy consumption.