Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No. 6 Contract #58170002607 to the Program Year 2017 - Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This Amendment Number 6 will increase the PY-2017 -Contract start date January 01, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN ($7,477.00). This Amendment will increase funding from ($1,293,910.00) to ($1,301,387.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This action will not have an impact on the General Fund. Account #2362-5150-330300.
Issue: Approve amendment No. 6 will increase contract funding to the CEAP Program from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Program Year 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Solution: The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program from (CEAP) provides direct client services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: The services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents up to 8 highest remaining calendar months of energy consumption. The CEAP allocation for this contract is for twelve months.