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Want to review each Crossroads stimulus award? By watchdog in Watchdog December 28, 2009

Below, you can read an extensive list that details each federal stimulus award granted the Crossroads as of Oct. 30.

This list shows each agency that received money, and what that agency says it will do with the money. I've broken this down for you by county, by agency and then by award. Please keep in mind that some agencies failed to respond to repeated request for details.

We began Sunday a seven-part series detailing all the federal stimulus money awarded to the Crossroads as of Oct. 30. This week, we break down those awards with stories reporting on each sector that received funding: Highways and roads, housing, schools, municipal, other and private industry.

The following list should give you an even better picture of money approved for this region. I apologize for the rough formatting. This blog software has limitations.

================ VICTORIA COUNTY: ================

VISD

Award 1 : $70,095 Agency that granted award: Texas Education Agency (TEA) Award description: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part B-Preschool) Project description: Target Goals as Identified by TEA: (1) Increasing efforts to institute rigorous post-secondary standards and high-quality (valid, reliable) assessments; (2) Enhancing pre-kindergarten to post-secondary data systems that tract progress and fost continuous improvement; (3) Ensure continuing to improve teacher effectiveness and supporting the equitable distribution of qualified teachers across the state; and (4) Expanding the support and effective interventions for the lowest-performing schools. Project name: None Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Pending creation of a new class with instructional materials and assistive technology for the class. How much of award was so far paid: 0 Rationale for project: To improve services to preschool children with disabilities in accordance with IDEA-B Preschool

Award 2 : $88,746 Agency that granted award: Extra money to fund our part-time staff to work extra hours to provide services for homeless students Award description: Money to go for KIDZ Connection Project description: Two KIDZconnection Teacher Liaisons, One part-time KIDZconnection Counselor who works with homeless students who have problems in school due to extra stress of homelessness; two Intake Technicians. All staff works with homeless students to help students to enroll, attend, and to succeed in school. We try to encourage homeless students to attend homework clubs and to do well in school and on the TAKS test. Project name: Jobs to be created: Created 5 part-time positions Status of work: Ongoing until July. How much of award was so far paid: Ongoing (reimbursed as paid out) Rationale for project:

Award 3 : $2,743,451 Agency that granted award: Texas Education Agency Award description: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part B) Project description: Target Goals as Identified by TEA: (1) Increasing efforts to institute rigorous post-secondary standards and high-quality (valid, reliable) assessments; (2) Enhancing pre-kindergarten to post-secondary data systems that tract progress and fost continuous improvement; (3) Ensure continuing to improve teacher effectiveness and supporting the equitable distribution of qualified teachers across the state; and (4) Expanding the support and effective interventions for the lowest-performing schools. Project name: Jobs to be created: 2 temporary jobs plus 9 consultants to date. Status of work: Consultation, Training, data collection, and direct services to students with disabilities How much of award was so far paid: Paid/Encumbered $275,187 Rationale for project: To improve teacher effectiveness and improve services for students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA

BLOOMINGTON ISD

Award 1 : $128,423 Agency that granted award: SFFS Award description: Project description: Sent six secondary level teachers to advanced placement training, and two are still going. Project name: Jobs to be created: None (but saved some jobs that thought were going to have cut) Status of work: Complete and ongoing How much of award was so far paid: Paid 25 percent Rationale for project: Improving teaching, advanced academic training.

Award 2 : $196,927 Agency that granted award: Special Education Americans with Disabilities Award description: Students with disabilities: Materials, software, equipment, special development training for teachers. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: None Status of work: Set to begin How much of award was so far paid: Paid in full Rationale for project: To improve performance of students with disabilities, perform at state minimum expectation level.

NURSERY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Award 1 : $34,931 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: No Child Left Behind Federal AARA Stimulus Project description: In professional and contracted services, we put $2,945 on Education Service Center Region III: Inova, a way to analyze student data for assessments. $31,436: Supplies and materials, new technology for the school: Funded a new computer lab, 19 new computers, projectors and other equipment. $550 in other operating costs. Project name: Jobs to be created: None Status of work: Completed How much of award was so far paid: Full payment Rationale for project: We had a very immediate technology need. This coincided with build of new school and need to replace aged computers.

REGION III EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER

Award 1 : $666,861 Agency that granted award: Department of Health and Human Services through DARS Award description: Early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities Project description: We provide services to babies from birth to 3 who have handicaps. Fill gaps in the budget. The money will go to the program, this money will be used for COLA increases, Project name: Jobs to be created: None Status of work: Yet to start. How much of award was so far paid: None so far Rationale for project: State used it to fill gaps in the budget.

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF VICTORIA

Award 1 : $454,914 Agency that granted award: Texas Department of Houston and Community Affairs via DoE Award description: To create and sustain employment Project description: What we’re doing is we are paying rent for employed low-income residents of 11 nearby counties Project name: Community Services Block grant Jobs to be created: 0 (hoping to sustain employment) Status of work: Ongoing How much of award was so far paid: Reimbursed Rationale for project: To keep people employed and in their homes.

Award 2 : $2,383,396 Agency that granted award: Texas Department of Houston and Community Affairs via DoE Award description: To weatherize homes, to make them more energy efficient Project description: Weatherize homes in 11 nearby counties. Assess homes of income-eligible. Caulking, insulation, storm windows and door and either repair or replace the HVAC. Project name: Weatherization project Jobs to be created: Status of work: Have not started using this money. How much of award was so far paid: NA (hope to start Jan. 1) Rationale for project: To make homes energy-efficient and less costly for low-income residents to live in.

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF VICTORIA

Award 1 : $24,831.23 Agency that granted award: U.S.D.A. Award description: To pay for transportation, shipping of food, for low-income residents. Project description: Providing more food to agencies that need it. Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Ongoing How much of award was so far paid: $11,100 Rationale for project: Trying to feed more people who suffer from the layoffs, foreclosures.

CITY OF VICTORIA

Award 1 : $250,000 Agency that granted award: Dept. of Energy Award description: Energy efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Project description: Energy efficiency retrofits, lighting retrofits, Project name: Energy Efficiency Projects Jobs to be created: Undetermined at this time Status of work: Currently working on our strategy to submit to DOE, we expect to begin in January How much of award was so far paid: 0, however, we have been notified that the funds are in our ASAP.gov account and as soon as we incur costs we then go to the website and after entering all of the required info, we can then draw down the funds. So, $250k is there, we have not drawn it down, once we submit our strategy the total amount we should receive for this award is $605,700. Rationale for project: To implement energy conservation measures that will allow the City to generate a savings and reduce future energy costs.

Award 2 : $168,728 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Construction of sidewalks, public transit shelters Project description: Project name: Sidewalk Improvements/Transit Improvements Jobs to be created: Undetermined at this time Status of work: Expected beginning date is Monday, November 23, 2009 How much of award was so far paid: 0, again, this award is also on a draw down basis, once costs are incurred we can then begin to draw down our funds, we have received official documentation that we have been awarded $168,728. Rationale for project: To increase the accessibility of safer walking route and transportation for residents located in low-moderate income areas. Installation of a sidewalk and crosswalks that provide a safer walking route along high traffic corridors in low-and moderate income areas./Installation of 1 transit stop with amenities in a past CDBG Target Neighborhood.

Award 3 : $186,925 Agency that granted award: Dept. of Justice Award description: VPD will replace old VHS in-car video with digital cameras Project description: The Victoria Police Dept will replace old VHS in-car video cameras with new digital cameras. The current cameras no longer provide quality video tapes and are in constant need of repair. Victoria County Sheriff’s Office will upgrade its communication capabilities by obtaining 800 mhz (radio) consoles. These consoles will provide radio interface with the local radio network when the wire line interface is inoperable.
Project name: City of Victoria Police Dept in-car video replacement project Jobs to be created: Undetermined at this time Status of work: Scheduled to begin in January 2010 How much of award was so far paid: 186,925 Rationale for project: The City of Victoria and Victoria County are listed as disparate jurisdictions on the FY09 JAG Recovery local allocation chart. The City will serve as the fiscal agent to administer JAG Recovery funds for both jurisdictions. Each entity will utilize grant funds to procure law enforcement equipment.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF VICTORIA

Award 1 : $638,197 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: To use it for energy conservation, replacing gas heaters, appliances, updating lighting. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 6 full-time Status of work: Ongoing, presently doing the gas heaters and lighting in the units. Process of bidding out refrigerators. How much of award was so far paid: $97,584 Rationale for project: To conserve utility costs.

FOX RUN APARTMENTS

Award 2 : $809,928 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Rental assistance payments Project description: Providing rental assistance on a monthly basis for eligible households Project name: Fox Run Apartments Jobs to be created: N/A Status of work: More than 50 percent completed How much of award was so far paid: $549,116 Rationale for project:

GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Award 1 : $22,893 Agency that granted award: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Award description: To provide meals throughout the region to seniors Project description: This money to will go to nonprofits senior citizen nutrition programs to feed seniors Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Will be spent by February 2010 How much of award was so far paid: None so far Rationale for project:

Award 2 : $46,501 Agency that granted award: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Award description: To provide meals throughout the region to seniors Project description: This money to will go to nonprofits senior citizen nutrition programs to feed seniors Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Will be spent by February 2010 How much of award was so far paid: None so far Rationale for project:

Award 3 : $490,000 Agency that granted award: TxDot Award description: Transit capital assistance Project description: To replace eight vehicles - buses - throughout the region Project name: Jobs to be created: N/A (To promote economic recovery in the bus manufacturing industry) Status of work: Buses were ordered, waiting for delivery. How much of award was so far paid: Won’t be paid, money goes to bus manufacturers

Award 4 : $913,309 Agency that granted award: TxDot Award description: Vehicles to be purchases for Victoria transit, eight 30-foot replacement buses, and a van, shelter security. More energy efficient and less polluting. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: Six were ordered and all put into Victoria transit system. How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF THE GOLDEN CRESCENT

Award 1 : $57,684 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: Employment Service--ARRA Project description: Hiring One Temporary Staff by TWC to be placed at Victoria Workforce Center. Project name: None Jobs to be created: One (1) temporary (18 months) TWC staff. Since that individual will be utilized to assist unemployed people return to work, the ultimate number of "jobs created" is undetermined at this point.
Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until September 30, 2010, pending reauthorization or extension.
How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $21,870 Rationale for project: TWC temporary position created to assist influx of Unemployment Insurance Claimants in transitioning back to work or engage in training activities that would lead to work/reemployment.

Award 2 : $96,139 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: Reemployment Services--ARRA Project description: Hiring Two Temporary Staff by TWC to be placed at Victoria Workforce Center Project name: None Jobs to be created: 2 temporary (18 months) TWC staff. Since these individuals will be utilized to assist unemployed people return to work, the ultimate number of "jobs created" is undetermined at this point. Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until September 30, 2010, pending reauthorization or extension.
How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $36,911 Rationale for project: TWC temporary position created to assist influx of Unemployment Insurance Claimants in transitioning back to work or engage in training activities that would lead to work/reemployment.

Award 3 : $157,952 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: ARRA Workforce Investment Act--Adult Allocation Project description: Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding approved under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Project name: WIA Adult "Stimulus" funding Jobs to be created: Undetermined until completion of grant period Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until September 30, 2010, pending reauthorization or extension. How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $84,979 Rationale for project: Fund training and employment activities for Workforce Center customers that meet federal WIA Adult eligibility guidelines.

Award 4 : $251,918 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: ARRA Child Care Quality Project description: Child Care Direct Funding Quality Improvement Activity approved under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Project name: CCDF Quality Improvement Activity "Stimulus" funding Jobs to be created: not applicable Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until December 31, 2010. Quarterly Status Reports throughout the period with final report due January 29, 2011. How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $30,125 Rationale for project: Targeted, one-time, quality activities that enhance long-term quality improvements and build upon minimum required standards.

Award 5 : $357,771 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: ARRA Workforce Investment Act--Youth Allocation Project description: To provide subsidized employment opportunities for youth age 16-24 for 8 week period during the Summer. Project name: Summer Youth Employment Program Jobs to be created: 135 part-time jobs Status of work: Completed August 30, 2009 How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $357,771 Rationale for project: First phase of ARRA funded work activities to stimulate economy by providing short-term subsidized employment for youth, meeting federal eligibility guidelines.

Award 6 : $648,683 Agency that granted award: : Texas Workforce Commission Award description: ARRA Workforce Investment Act--Dislocated Worker Allocation Project description: Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding approved under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Project name: WIA Dislocated "Stimulus" funding Jobs to be created: Undetermined until completion of grant period Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until September 30, 2010, pending reauthorization or extension. Productivity benchmark on June 30, 2010 How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $221,905 Rationale for project: Fund training and employment activities and any related supportive service needs, for Workforce Center customers that have been laid off and meet other federal WIA Dislocated Worker eligibility guidelines.

Award 7 : $1,179,224 Agency that granted award: Texas Workforce Commission Award description: ARRA Child Care Stimulus Project description: Child Care Direct Care funding approved under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Project name: Child Care Direct Care "Stimulus" funding Jobs to be created: not applicable Status of work: Implemented and ongoing until June 30, 2011, pending reauthorization or extension. Monthly performance reports on the average number of children served per day with Recovery Act funds. How much of award was so far paid: As of November 2009, $60,876 Rationale for project: Provide child care for at-risk children and for children of UI Claimants who would not otherwise qualify.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC.

Award 1 : $333,341 Agency that granted award: DHHS Award description: $259,258: Improvements to our centers (new AC systems), for training for staff. $74, 083 -- a one-time, temporary COLA for increases of 60 selected employees, such as those who improved their education such as earning a bachelor’s degrees, of 1.84 percent for Head Start and one-time funds for quality employees. Project description: Improvements to centers and to certain employees that furthered their education. Project name: Jobs to be created: None Status of work: We just started on both How much of award was so far paid: Received some, but not full Rationale for project: Federal government requiring folks get their degrees, and playgrounds needed upgrading.

COASTAL PRAIRIES COALITION, GRAZING LANDS CONSERVATION

Award 1 : $100,000 Agency that granted award: Department of Interior Award description: Prairie enhancement of prairie chicken habitat Project description: Brush clearing, controlled burns, etc. Project name: Habitat enhancement, restoration and improvement Jobs to be created: N/A Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: $0 Rationale for project: Improve habitat for the coastal prairie chicken.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Award 1 : $170,221.16 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Project description: US 87 Fr. RED RIVER ST. IN VICTORIA To. BU 59-T; ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT Project name: ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT Jobs to be created: 5-7 Status of work: Begin first of the year How much of award was so far paid: $0 Rationale for project: Improve road

Award 2 : $1,811,053.47 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Project description: US 87 Fr. US 77 To. RED RIVER ST. IN VICTORIA; ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT Project name: Jobs to be created: 5-7 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project: Improve road

Award 3 : $538,261.11 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Project description: LP 463 Fr. 0.24 MI. WEST OF MOCKINGBIRD LN To. 0.24 MI. EAST OF MOCKINGBIRD LN; CONSTRUCT TURN LANES Project name: Jobs to be created: 5-7 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

Award 4 : $784,642.53 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Project description: US 87 Fr. 0.36 MI. WEST OF TROPICAL DR. To. US 77 IN VICTORIA; CONSTRUCT TURN LANES Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

Award 5 : $2,516,034.26 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Project description: GUADALUPE RIVER BRIDGE IN VICTORIA TO BU 77S (GOLDMAN HILL) Project name: Jobs to be created: 5-7 Status of work: Completed How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project: Repair Roadway

================ GOLIAD COUNTY: ================

GISD

Award 1 : $140,601 Agency that granted award: DOE/TEA Award description: ARRA Stimulus Project description: Instructional Technology Specialist to assist in the classroom Project name: Jobs to be created: 1 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project: We have a 1 to 1 laptop project, teachers needed assistance with utilizing the computers to the maximum benefit for instruction

Award 2 : $255,385 Agency that granted award: DOE/TEA Award description: IDEA Stimulus Project description: Replace laptops for Sp. Ed. students in grades 7-12, purchase mobile computer labs for Elem & Inter campuses Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project: We have purchased laptops for all students in gr. 7-12, this provides updated machines for Sp. Ed. students and frees up machines to loan out while any are being repaired

Award 3 : $414,863 Agency that granted award: DOE/TEA Award description: School Finance Stabilization Fund (SFSF) Stimulus Project description: This grant will help fund mandated teacher pay raises, pay one lease/purchase payment for our laptop project, and provide professional development for teachers Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project: We have purchased laptops for all students in gr. 7-12, this provides updated machines for Sp. Ed. students and frees up machines to loan out while any are being repaired

GOLIAD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Award 1 : $88,947 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Project description: Installed 42 new tubs, walk-in showers within public housing. Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Complete How much of award was so far paid: $88,947 Rationale for project: To replace old tubs and showers with new water-efficient versions.

================ LAVACA COUNTY: ================

CITY OF YOAKUM

Award 1 : $149,995 Agency that granted award: DofHUD Award description: Foundation repairs to 6 public housing units with cracked slabs and/or walls due to mobility of soil. Project description: Project includes foundation leveling of 6 public housing units as well as location and repair of water leaks caused by leveling Project name: ARRA Capital Fund Program Jobs to be created: 18 jobs retained by foundation contractor 2 jobs retained for plumbing through foundation contractor Status of work: More than 50 percent completed How much of award was so far paid: All Rationale for project: To fix aging infrastructure.

SHINER ISD

Award 1 : $183,340 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: To pay teacher salaries. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Ongoing How much of award was so far paid: Ongoing Rationale for project: Said money was there, had to find a place to put it. They used for salaries because after receiving federal funds lost state funds, and in place paid teacher salaries.

================ JACKSON COUNTY: ================

JACKSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Award 1 : $250,000 Agency that granted award: Texas Department of Rural Affairs Award description: For a wastewater plant and improvements Project description: Replace plant with a 45,000-gallon a day plant to meet TCEQ requirements Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Planning is underway How much of award was so far paid: None yet Rationale for project: Replace outdated plant with new plant

EDNA ISD

Award 1 : $451,590 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Used for salaries and benefits of teachers. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Ongoing. How much of award was so far paid: Claimed each month after expenditure. Rationale for project:

EDNA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Award 1 : $58,305 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Remove and replace 90 windows Project description: Hired architect and consultant, posted prebid meeting, award contract for $0,981.45 Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Less than 50 percent completed How much of award was so far paid: $4,750 Rationale for project: Replace old windows with energy-efficient windows for public housing.

CITY OF EDNA

Award 1 : $170,000 Agency that granted award: Rural Housing Service (Check this) Award description: Purchase fire pumper: 1250 GPM Custom Chasis; 6-man cab, Spartan Chasis Project description: Fire pumper truck Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Waiting for construction How much of award was so far paid: $170,000 Rationale for project: Replace aging truck with new truck.

Award 2 : $49,850 Agency that granted award: Rural Housing Service (Check this) Award description: Fire pumper Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Waiting on construction How much of award was so far paid: $49,850 Rationale for project: Replace aging truck with new truck.

INDUSTRIAL ISD

Award 1 : $46,840 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Content mastery program to help students that need extra help. Project description: Added a specialized teacher, and added two programs: welding and electrical. Project name: Jobs to be created: 1 Status of work: Completed How much of award was so far paid: All Rationale for project: Students needed help in a smaller environment.

GANADO ISD

Award 1 : $55,729 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Salary Project description: Paying for salaries. Federal money awarded, and then state pulled out. “There’s nothing new happening.” Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: 0 Rationale for project:

================ DEWITT COUNTY: ================

CUERO ISD

Award 2 : $306,395 Agency that granted award: The Agency that granted the award was Texas Education Agency Award description: Title I Part A ARRA, Project Project description: Intervention Specialist in Core Subject Areas Project name: Program to Accelerate Achievement in Core Subject Areas Jobs to be created: 4 jobs Status of work: All employed and are working How much of award was so far paid: $ 79,451.87 from 07/01/2009 to 11/30/2009 Rationale for project: Accelerate student achievement in core subject areas

DeWitt Lavaca Special Education Cooperative

Award 1: $32,854 Agency that granted award: Texas Education Agency (TEA) Award description: ARRA IDEA-B Preschool Project description: Funds for preschool students Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 at this time Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: $ 0.00 Rationale for project: To improve student performance

Award 2: $1,271,310 (combined total for 13 school districts) Agency that granted award: Texas Education Agency (TEA) Award description: ARRA IDEA-B Formula Project description: Employment of personnel to help students; funds for purchasing supplies and materials for students who have been identified as needing special education and funds to help prevent students from being identified as special education through the RtI process. Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: $ 26,610.03 Rationale for project: To improve student performance

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CUERO

Award 1 : $315,882 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Project description: Project includes repair of existing authority-owned streets, parking areas. Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Less than 50 percent completed How much of award was so far paid: $27,510 Rationale for project: Repairs, upgrades

CITY OF YORKTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Award 1 : $94,406 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Renovate 20 low-rent public housing baths for code compliance. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: 0 Rationale for project: Replace non-compliant baths with code-compliant versions.

================ REFUGIO COUNTY: ================

REFUGIO ISD

Award 1 : $156,173 Agency that granted award: Failed to return phone calls. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

TXDOT

Award 1 : $2,400,998.36 Agency that granted award: Federal Highway Administration Award description: Highway infrastructure investment Project description: U.S. 77 from 6 miles north of Refugio to north of Refugio city limits; mill and overlay northbound lanes only. Project name: Jobs to be created: 0 Status of work: More than 50 percent completed How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

CITY OF AUSTWELL

Award 1 : $300,000 Agency that granted award: The city failed to return phone calls. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

AUSTWELL-TIVOLI ISD

Award 1 : $31,430 Agency that granted award: Austwell-Tivoli ISD failed to return phone calls and e-mails Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

Award 2 : $31,549 Agency that granted award: Austwell-Tivoli ISD failed to return phone calls and e-mails Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

WOODSBORO ISD

Award 1 : $47,070 Agency that granted award: Woodsboro ISD failed to return phone calls and e-mails. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

Award 2 : $104,195 Agency that granted award: Woodsboro ISD failed to return phone calls and e-mails. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

================ CALHOUN COUNTY: ================

CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

Award 1 : $34,387 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Preschool special education. Salaries for an aide, and supplies. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: 1 Status of work: Not complete How much of award was so far paid: NA Rationale for project: To be used for pre-school special education, to fill in gaps in employee needs.

Award 2 : $461,517 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Part of it for professional development for teachers, and purchase of new technology. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: No Rationale for project: To improve teacher education and technology.

Award 3 : $874,172 Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Special education. $100,000 goes to special servies. $59,000 to substitute pay. $600,000 in supplies and inventory, including software. Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: No Rationale for project: Need for all this.

Award 4 : $1.2 million Agency that granted award: TEA Award description: Put it all toward utilities Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: No Rationale for project: Needed to pay bills to help balance the budget.

KING FISHER MARINE SERVICE INC.

Award 1 : $9,714,150 Agency that granted award: This company won’t talk. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Not started How much of award was so far paid: No Rationale for project:

Award 2 : $34,246,002 Agency that granted award: This company won’t talk. Award description: Project description: Project name: Jobs to be created: Status of work: How much of award was so far paid: Rationale for project:

PORT LAVACA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Award 1 : $132,590 Agency that granted award: HUD Award description: Management improvement, modernization of admin building and energy efficiency activities at the housing authority. Project description: Final phase of renovation of admin building, which includes increased privacy and security for participants. Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: More than 50 percent complete How much of award was so far paid: $108,209 Rationale for project:

CALHOUN COUNTY NAVIGATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Award 1 : $384,790 Agency that granted award: Office of Homeland Security Award description: Port security enhancement and upgrade project Project description: Upgrades of video surveillance security system and the installation of two additional cameras Project name: Jobs to be created: No Status of work: Not begun How much of award was so far paid: No Rationale for project: For port security.

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