Discussion and possible action to pass a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant proposal to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Office of Colonia Initiatives for the Self-Help Center Program for funding in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant contract documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Resolutions are required from Commisioner's Court in order to submit the application for re-funding of the Self-Help Center Program.
Solution: Place the Agenda Item in order to obtain Commissioner's Court authorization to issue these Resolutions.
Result: The grant application for refunding the Self-Help Center Program will be submitted.
Background:
The Self-Help Center Program has been funded since 1998 and provides housing rehabilitation/reconstruction/new construction, computer classes, construction skills classes a tool lending library, a high speed Internet computer lab, colonia clean-up campaigns, and small home repairs for colonia residents in the Hwy 359 area. The CAA Advisory Board has also moved to recommend the submission of this grant re-funding application at their last meeting held on September 23, 205.
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
500
Funding Source:
500
Balance:
N/A
Financial Impact:
The County has included annual matching operational funds for the Self-Help Center Program in the amount of $158,100.00 (Fund 500) in the adopted budget.