Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for a FY 2026 Community Empowerment Grant in the amount estimated at ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management and submitted to the Medina Electric Cooperative for nonperishable food items for a food pantry; and desig

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for a FY 2026 Community Empowerment Grant in the amount estimated at ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management and submitted to the Medina Electric Cooperative for nonperishable food items for a food pantry; 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 a need to meet rising food insecurity in the local community. Solution: Proposed supplemental grant application will allow expanded capacity for the forthcoming Community Action Agency’s food pantry. Result: Community Action Agency (CAA) and its food pantry will be able to provide services for its neediest clients.

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