Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo College (LC) and Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA) to include Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number #61210003468 for funds of a CDL Truck Driving Training classes. This project is funded through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG), two (2) year term, commencing March 8, 2021 and ending March 7, 2023 and authorize the County Judge to sign any relevant document. [Account #2368-5170-521-457008-10 (Contractual Skills Training)]
Issue: As a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requirement, the agency must assist qualify Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.
Solution: Webb County Community Action Agency would enter a Memorandum of Understanding and fund the Truck Driver Training Classes with Laredo Community College.
Result: By providing the training to qualifying Webb County residents, it would increase the resident's probability of transitioning out of poverty.