Discussion and possible action approve Amendment No.1 Contract Number #58180002804 to the Program Year 2018- Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This amendment will increase the PY-2018-Contract start date January 01, 2018 through December 31, 2018 in the amount of FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN ($550,511.00) This Amendment will increase funding from ($1,144,925.00) to ($1,695,436.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This action will not have an impact on the General Fund. Grant Account # 2362-5150-3303000.
Issue: Approve Amendment Number 1 for the CEAP Program from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Program Year 2018.
Solution: The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program 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.