CAA- El Aguila application for FY 2019 - 2020 Federal 5339 Discretionary BBF Grant
Submitted for:
Marissa Arce
Department:
Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to apply for a FY 2019 2020 Federal 5339 Discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Grant for Webb County Community Action Agency from The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS ($37,276.00). This grant does NOT require a County Match. All required documentation has been submitted for review to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. No impact to the General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director]
Issue: CAA- El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency. TxDOT identified a vehicle which is projected to exceed it’s useful life benchmark (ULB) by 2021.
Solution: This grant will allow us to upgrade fleet as designated by TxDOT.
Result: Decrease in agency’s vehicle maintenance cost and continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.