Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of a Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Grant from the Meals on Wheels America National Organization in the amount of $100,000 for meal production, meal delivery, kitchen infrastructure, vehicle support (maintenance, gas/fuel), staff/operations and as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA/Meals on Whe

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Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of a Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Grant from the Meals on Wheels America National Organization in the amount of $100,000 for meal production, meal delivery, kitchen infrastructure, vehicle support (maintenance, gas/fuel), staff/operations and as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA/Meals on Wheels Program administrators, 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: The Webb County Community Action Agency/Meals on Wheels Program applied for a funding opportunity made available by the Meals on Wheels America National Organization to local Meals on Wheels Program utilizing funding made available by MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy. Solution: Supplemental grant award will allow expanded capacity for the Community Action Agency and its Meals on Wheels Program. Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA) Meals on Wheels (MOW) Program will be able to expand services to those currently on the waiting list.

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