Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a grant award from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Office of Colonia Initiatives for the Colonia Self-Help Center Program, Contract No. CSHC23-0520 in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($756,578.95) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This contract agreement commenced on December 31, 2023, and terminates on December 31, 2027.  All required documents were reviewed by the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
 
Issue: Additional funds became available through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.  A proposal was submitted by July, 27, 2023 for request of available funds. The additional funds were awarded to the Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA) Colonia Self-Help Center Program. The award requires the approval of the court.
  
Solution: Obtain Commissioners Court authorization to ratify the acceptance of the grant.

Result: The WCCAA Colonia Self-Help Center Program will be able to accept the additional available funds and service eligible applicants to the qualified colonias of Webb County.

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