Discussion and possible action to approve grant award contract number #61200003358 for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Cares Act from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the FY- 2020, in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY ONE DOLLARS ($797,591.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Contract shall commence on March 27, 2020 and shall end on July 31, 2021. CSBG Account #2368-5170-3303000. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA and Economic Development Director]
Issue: Approve funding for the CSBG Cares Act from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the FY- 2020 in the amount of $797,591.00.
Solution: Funds shall be utilized for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient.
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.