Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for a FY 2027 Community Rides Pilot Grant Program in the amount estimated at ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($100,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management and submitted to the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC) for grant funds for El Aguila Rural Transit 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 an opportunity to apply for funds for El Aguila Rural Transit.

Solution: Proposed supplemental grant application will provide additional funding for the clients of the El Aguila Rural Transit Program.

Result: If awarded a pilot program, CAA’s El Aguila Rural Transit Program will be able to utilize supplemental funding to expand services.

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