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Regular City Council Meeting

5.1.1.

09/10/2024:

Information

Agenda Item

Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Community Development Funding Contract 18278, and all related documents, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs.

Item Summary

• Grantee: City of Lubbock, Community Development Department
• Funding Source: 2024 Supplemental Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Contract 58940004161
• Use of Funds: Pass through grant from TDHCA to provide energy assistance by paying for energy bills only and repair or replacement of existing heating and cooling units for citizens of Lubbock County
• Supplemental Allocation: $93,379
• Terms: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, with the option to extend time up to six (6) months as determined by TDHCA

This is an electronic signature contract.

The purpose of this CEAP Grant is to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through education. CEAP involves integration of all Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP), thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to clients and eliminating duplication of services.

Fiscal Impact

This contract does not impact the General Fund. The maximum allocation of this contract is $93,379.

Staff/Board Recommending

Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager
Karen Murfee, Director of Community Development

Attachments

CEAP Resolution