Discussion and possible action to submit to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, a request for release of Federal Interest in three modular units that are classified as equipment. These modular units are known to the program as Villa Alegre I, Villa Alegre II, and Villa Alegre III, located at 3501 Eagle Pass, Laredo, Texas. If approved for disposition by the Webb Cou

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Discussion and possible action to submit to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, a request for release of Federal Interest in three modular units that are classified as equipment. These modular units are known to the program as Villa Alegre I, Villa Alegre II, and Villa Alegre III, located at 3501 Eagle Pass, Laredo, Texas. If approved for disposition by the Webb County Commissioners Court and the Office of Head Start, the program will follow the Webb County Purchasing Rules and Regulations for the disposal of the three modular units through a competitive public bid process. Issue: The Head Start Preschool Program previously utilized three (3) modular buildings located at 3501 Eagle Pass, Laredo, Texas, to support program operations. Due to program restructuring, classroom integration with local independent school districts, and changes in facility utilization, the modular buildings are no longer needed to support the current delivery of services. The modular buildings were purchased through the Head Start federal grant program and remain subject to Federal interest requirements. Prior to disposition, approval must be obtained from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)/Office of Head Start to release Federal interest. Solution: Approve the submission of a Request for Release of Federal Interest in the three Villa Alegre modular units to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, and authorize the disposal of the modular units through the Webb County Purchasing Rules and Regulations upon receipt of federal approval. Result: The Head Start Program will benefit from cost savings associated with the elimination of maintenance, insurance, and other related costs.

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