Acceptance of Award for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Community Resiliency Program
Submitted for:
Alexandra Castaneda
Submitted By:
Alexandra Castaneda
Department:
Water Utilities
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to accept the grant award and enter into an agreement for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Community Resiliency Program Fund under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of $4,600,000.00 and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the CDBG Community Resiliency Program. This funding will allow Webb County to construct a Public Health Center. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development and the Solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This grant does not require cash match.
Issue: Precinct 1 does not have a public health center.
Solution: To accept grant award for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Community Resiliency Program Fund under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Result: This award will allow for Webb County to construct a public health center to assist residents of Precinct 1.
Background:
Economic Development Department submitted a grant application for FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Community Resiliency Program Fund under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Previous Court Action:
The Webb County Commissioners Court approved the development and submission of the grant application on 11/22/2021.