Discussion and possible action to award and enter into agreement with the South Texas Food Bank for the Non-Governmental Organizations ARPA Sub-Award in the amount of $200,000.00; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters thereto. 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. No impact to the general fund.
Issue: NGO ARPA has funds available from deobligated funds from other awards.
Solution: To approve award and enter into agreement with the South Texas Food Bank.
Result: NGO ARPA funds will allow to supplement South Texas Food Bank’s purchase and distribution of food.
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 awarded $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 February 14, 2022, Commissioner’s Court awarded 10 organizations for the Non-Governmental Organizations ARPA Sub-Award.