2019 CSBG Discretionary Grant Contract Amendment # 2
Submitted for:
Maricela Benavides
Submitted By:
Maricela Benavides
Department:
Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment #2 to Contract Number #611900003256 for the PY-2019 Community Services Block Grant Discretionary (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The Amendment allows the Agency to assist clients with household yearly income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty level.The Amendment has a section added: Section 45: Federal and State Waivers and Alternative Requirements to the political subdivision Contracts. This action will not have impact to the General Fund and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director and EconomicDevelopment]
Issue: The Contract is to provide direct client assistance to low income households economically impacted by COVI-19.
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: This Amendment will allow client with household yearly income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty level.