Discussion and possible action to approve grant award contract number #58990003318 for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Cares Act from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for FY-2020, in the amount of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS ($1,128,536.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Contract shall commence on March 27, 2020 and shall end on July 30, 2021. CEAP Account # 2362-5150-330300. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. Documentation has been reviewed by Webb County Economic Development Department and is compliant with SPOC policies and procedures. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA and Economic Development Executive Director]
Issue: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded Webb County Community Action Agency in the amount of $1,128,536.00 under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program.
Solution: The court approval will allow the Webb County CAA provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County under the CEAP program.
Result: These funds are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. The residents will be assisted up to 12 months of energy consumption.