American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Sub-Awards
Submitted for:
Tanya Sanchez
Submitted By:
Tanya Sanchez
Department:
Water Utilities
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County ARPA Scoring Committee for award of Non-Governmental Organizations ARPA Sub-Award Applications; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
NGO Applicants
Funding Amount
Casa Misericordia
$186,000
Laredo Housing Development Corporation
$200,000
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center
$200,000
Habitat for Humanity
$200,000
Texas A&M University Colonia
$200,000
Mercy Ministries of Laredo
$161,708
Imaginarium of South Texas
$90,000
Kidney Foundation of Laredo
$10,000
Sacred Heart Children’s Home
$200,000
Laredo Regional Food Bank
$200,000
Issue: Commissioners Court approves the awards to NGOs.
Solution: Obtain Commissioners Court approval to award NGOs through ARPA funding.
Result: Award NGOs and enter into an agreement with them in accordance with federal requirements and guidelines.
Background:
On March 10, 2021 the U.S. Senate passed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and obtained the President’s signature. Webb County has been award $53,600,000.00 from the US Department of Treasury for The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and sub awards are eligible.
Previous Court Action:
On July 12, 2021 Commissioner’s Court accepted and entered into an agreement with the US Department of Treasury for The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in an amount of $53,600,000.00 Dollars. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.