Discussion and possible action to approve grant award first allocation to Contract number #61200003237 for the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program year 2020, in the amount of EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS ($82,736,00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Grant account #2368-5170-3303000. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will have no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
Issue: Approve funding for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the program year 2020 in the amount of $557,470.00. The contract shall commence on January 01, 2020 and shall end on December 31, 2020. First allocation or first installment is $82,736.00.
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.