Discussion, consideration, and ratification of the execution of the grant document and approval of a resolution designating Dr. Joel Rivera, Director of the Hidalgo County Urban County Program, as the County's Authorized Representative and authorized signatory for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2026 Economic Development Initiative–Community Project Funding (EDI-CPF) Grant No. B-26-CP-TX-2015, for the West Main Drain Project; and authorizing execution of associated grant documents.

On February 20, 2024, Commissioners Court authorized a joint funding request by Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the West Main Drain Expansion Project. Subsequently, HUD awarded Hidalgo County $5,500,000 under FY 2026 EDI-CPF Grant No. B-26-CP-TX-2015. Approval is requested to designate Dr. Joel Rivera, UCP Director, as the County's Authorized Representative to facilitate administration of the award.

Approval is requested to designate Dr. Joel Rivera, UCP Director, as the County's Authorized Representative to facilitate administration of the award.

BUDGETARY IMPACT

The proposed action establishes signatory authority for an existing $5,500,000 federal grant award and does not, by itself, authorize additional County expenditures or matching funds. Any related budget amendments, expenditures, contracts, or financial commitments requiring separate Commissioners Court approval will be presented as appropriate.