Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment #3 to Contract #61200003237 for the Program Year 2020 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The Amendment has a section added: Section 46: allows the grant to assist low-income households not to exceed the 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. The Amendment also includes the final allocations of $5,858.00 for a total grant of $589,926.00 for the Program Year 2020. 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 Director and Economic Development]
Issue: The Contract is to provides direct client assistance to low income households economically impacted to by COVID-19.
Solution: The CSBG Contract provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: The Amendment will allow client with household yearly income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty level.