Budget Modification for Texas Dept. of Agriculture #7219095
Submitted for:
Margarita Garza
Department:
Economic Development
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Economic Development Department to submit a Contract Modification/Budget Modification #1 to the Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Community Development Block Grant Contract #7219095 (Mirando Water Well Project) to transfer $42,000 from the Construction to the Engineering line item. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
Issue: Funds will be carried over from construction accounts to ensure there are additional funds to cover engineering costs.
Solution: By Commissioners Court approval, the engineering line item will have an additional $42,000 to cover costs.
Result: With additional funds available, the department will be able to provide additional funds towards covering construction costs.
Background:
On March 9, 2020, Commissioners Court accepted the TxCDBG Colonia Fund Construction grant award and entered into agreement - Contract No. 7219095 with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) grant funds and Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) in matching funds for water system improvements in Mirando City and authorize Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation.