Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a grant application for the 2025-2026 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) for the Community Development Fund (CD) Program up to the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000) for street improvements within Colonia Penitas West; and to approve a resolution authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the Community Development Program. This grant application does not require a county cash/in-kind match.

Issue: Several street blocks in this Ranchos Penitas West are essentially dirt roads that have never been paved. The lack of decent and navigable roads have caused significant problems to colonia residents especially during inclement weather. 

Solution: Pursue grants funds to provide first-time paving activities at the eligible Ranchos Penitas West dirt roads. 

Result: The first-time paving activities shall significantly increase accessibility for the residents that live adjacent to the dirt road in Ranchos Penitas West.

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