Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for a foundation grant in the amount estimated at FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($15,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management and submitted to the Wells Fargo Foundation for general operational support for operational costs for the Meals on Wheels Program; and, designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash match; and, thus will have no 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 Guillermo Walls, CAA Director]

Issue: There is a need for additional services/expanded capacity to serve more impoverished elderly and/or disabled residents of Webb County.

Solution: Proposed supplemental grant application will allow expanded capacity for additional home deliveries of hot, nutritious meals to elderly and/or disabled residents of Webb County, Texas.

Result: CAA’s Meals on Wheels Program will be able to provide additional services.

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