Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58250004403 between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) in the amount of ONE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND, NINETY-THREE DOLLARS ($1,886,093.00); authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. The contract shall commence on January 01, 2025, and shall end on December 31, 2025. This action concerns a grant contract; and, thus, will not have an impact on 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. [Gant Fund #2362-5360-521]

Issue: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded the Webb County Community Action Agency $1,886,093.00 of grant funds under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

Solution: The Court’s approval and acceptance of grant funds will allow the Webb County CAA to provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County under the CEAP Program.

Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency will be able to assist eligible low-income Webb County residents with up to 3-6 months of payments towards their outstanding electric bills.

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