Self-Help Center Contract Amendment (TCDP#7216013)
Submitted for:
Cassie Allred
Submitted By:
Cassie Allred
Department:
Self Help Center
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution by the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the Community Action Agency to submit a Contract Amendment with a Budget Amendment and a Performance Statement Amendment to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Office of Colonia Initiatives for the Self-Help Center TCDP Contract # 7216013 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This will not impact the General Fund.
Issue: The Self-Help Center Program recently implemented rule changes which increased the maximum cost limits for rehabilitation, reconstruction and new construction activities. A Contract Amendment is needed to adjust the number of homes that can be completed with the new funding limits. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requires a Resolution issued by the commissioners Court in order to consider this Contract Amendment request.
Solution: Commissioners Court passes a Resolution authorizing the submission of this Contract Amendment as required by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Result: Webb County can proceed to assist qualified colonia residents with housing rehabilitation, reconstruction and new construction through the Self-Help Center Grant.
Background:
The Self-Help Center Program is grant funded and will have zero impact to the General Fund.