Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Commissioners Court to pass a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant proposal to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Office of Colonia Initiatives for the Self-Help Center Grant Program for funding in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.  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. Annual matching funds of $178,100 per year are needed to cover operational expenses for this program and will be presented through the County's fiscal budgetary process. [Requested by Community Action Agency; Account #1001-1160-001-463904-110 (Self Help Center)]
     
Issue: The Self-Help Center Program Grant Contract is nearing completion and a proposal for subsequent funding is required to be submitted.
  
Solution: Obtain Commissioner's Court authorization to submit the grant proposal and issue the Resolution.

Result: The grant proposal will be submitted and funded for Self-Help Center Program services.

The Self Help Center Program has been funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Office of Colonia Initiatives since 1996.  This grant provides funding for colonia residents to improve living conditions, provide access to technology, access to a tool lending library for home repairs and clean-up campaigns to address the accumulation of bulky trash items and improper disposal of tires that cause harm to the communities and the environment.   

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