CAA- El Aguila execution of FY 21-22 Federal 5311 Rural Transit Grant
Submitted for:
Marissa Arce
Department:
Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to accept award 5311- 2021- WEBB CO- 00015 and enter into agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Webb County Community Action Agency- El Aguila Rural Transportation in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS ($438,419.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This grant includes a proposed County Match in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00). All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director; Account #2661-5150-337800 (Revenue Matching Funds)]
Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.
Solution: Execution of grant for Federal funds will benefit administrative, operations and capital expenses and allow for continued transportation services.
Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
Application submission approved by Commissioners' Court on July 26th 2021.