Discussion and possible action to authorize the Community Action Agency to enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers for the implementation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). The vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of the programs. This action will have no impact to the County General Fund.
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Issue: The Webb County Community Action Agency will enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers for the implementation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
Solution: These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of the programs.
Result: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.
Background:
Under the agreement the Community Action Agency and the Energy providers shall implement both the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), under which Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.
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Fiscal Impact
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Financial Impact:
This action will have no impact to the County General Fund.