CAA- El Aguila execution of PGA 5311- 2020- WEBB CO- 00146 Federal CARES Act grant
Submitted for:
Marissa Arce
Department:
Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement 5311-2020-WEBB CO-00146 CARES Act for FY 2020 wherein, Webb County Community Action Agency - El Aguila accepts a grant in the amount of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($550,000.00) from The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). 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: TxDOT has allotted monies as part of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Response in order to cover operational expenses at 100% for Webb County CAA- El Aguila Rural Transportation with no County Match.
Solution: This grant is calculated to reflect average expenses for CAA El Aguila during the months of February through September.
Result: Continuation of transportation services throughout the rural areas of Webb County allowing for safe and reliable response to the transportation needs of rural Webb County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background:
n/a
Previous Court Action:
Previous Court agenda submitted regarding application of grant on 05/11/2020, item E 11.