Discussion and possible action to approve grant award, by Order Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number #61190003065 for the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2019, in the amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX ($279,776.00). This Amendment will increase funding from $139,888.00 to $279,776.00 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This action will not have impact to the General Fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, CAA Director; Grant Account #2368-5170-330300]
Issue: Approve Amendment # 1 for the CSBG Block Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2019.
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.
Background:
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Previous Court Action:
Court Approved First Allocation on January 14, 2019 in the amount of $139,888.00.