Discussion and possible action to initiate application process for Section 5311 (VM) Vehicle Miles Amendment for Webb County Community Action Agency to the State of Texas through eGrants (Tx DOT website) in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($80,860.00) with a County Match of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($45,100.00) acting through the Texas Department of Transportation wherein Webb County El Aguila Rural Transit will be applying by meeting desired deadlines. All required documentation has been sent for review to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County SPOC procedures. [Account #2661-5150-337800- Revenue Matching Funds]
Issue: El Aguila is a grant funded agency.
Solution: Federal budget will increase and therefore be able to operate by continuing services to assist the rural areas of Webb County.
Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.