Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Refunding and Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) grant in the amount of $995,333 (Federal) and $248,833 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $1,244,166 for services to 72 eligible children and their families; authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto.  Furthermore, this grant does not require a 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) procedure. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

This is year one of a five-year grant cycle.  The grant include Refunding amounts plus a mandatory Cost of Living Adjustment of 3% for all employees. 

May 22, 2023