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Tuesday, 07 September 2010
 
 
Ike REVISED Partial Method of Distribution and Solicitation for Public Comment
SETRPC DRAFT Hurricane Ike Round II REVISED Partial Method of Distribution and Solicitation for Public Comment

Notice is hereby given that the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is seeking input on a partial method of distribution for $104,772,379 in Hurricane Ike Round II Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funds. 

Please click here to download a copy of the DRAFT Partial Method of Distribution (Revised 08/13/2010). 

Hard copies are also available for review at the SETRPC’s Offices located at 2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 77703.

Oral comments regarding the Ike Round II Partial Method of Distribution will be taken at a public hearing scheduled for the following date, time and location:

Public Hearing – Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission located at 2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas, 77703. 
The purpose will be to obtain comment on the Draft Partial Method of Distribution.

Written comments regarding the Partial Method of Distribution should be submitted via mail, fax or email by 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 23, 2010 to:  Shanna Burke, South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, 2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas, 77703; fax – (409) 347-0138; email – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Adoption/Denial of Proposed Ike Round II Partial Method of Distribution – Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission located at 2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas, 77703. 
The purpose will be for the SETRPC Executive Committee to adopt or deny the Proposed Partial Method of Distribution.

The SETRPC will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending SETRPC functions.  Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by the SETRPC staff 24-hours prior to the function.  The public hearing will be conducted in English.  Requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least 48 hours prior to the function.  Please call 409-899-8444, ext. 6000 for assistance.
 
SETRPC Now Accepting 2011 Municipal Solid Waste Grant Applications

In accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission Solid Waste Advisory Committee is calling for candidate projects in the Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin County area. 

County government entities, local government entities, municipalities, and public schools are encouraged to submit eligible projects under the categories outlined in the attached Request For Proposal (RFP).

Funds may be used for implementation of recommendations, action plans, and priority projects identified in the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.  Projects funded are subject to pre-approval by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Please click here to find the Request-For-Proposal (RFP) for FY 2011 Solid Waste Implementation Projects.

Entities submitting proposals are strongly urged to have a representative present when the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010, in Conference Room 121 at the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission.  Total funding available for FY 2010 will be $147,173.00 

Proposals are due Thursday, September 2, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions concerning the RFP, please contact Kara Hawthorn at (409) 899-8444, ext 6603.

NOTE:      In accordance with Section 361.014(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a project or service funded under this program must promote cooperation between public and private entities, and may not be otherwise readily available or create a competitive advantage over private industry that provides recycling or solid waste services.

 
Hurricane Season

How You Can Use 2-1-1 in Hurricane Season

Just one of the thousands of Community Services you can reach through 2-1-1 Texas, a HELP LINE for any Life Difficulty is --- pre-registration for state provided evacuation transportation, which is referred to as the Transportation Assistance Registry (TAR).  2-1-1 Texas is the access point to pre-register to be evacuated by emergency officials, (not 2-1-1), should you have NO WAY OUT in the event of an evacuation -- for any disaster. Plus, 2-1-1 is the easy to remember number to call during and after an evacuation or any disaster for disaster related resources. “Wow, 2-1-1 . . . Who Knew!”

Everyone, Even You, Can Use 2-1-1 During Disaster

Call 2-1-1 to get evacuation updates, school & business closings and re-openings, rumor answers, comfort station locations, roof tarps, as well as distribution sites for food, ice, water, and more.

Go ahead and pre-program this number into your cell phone, if you have one, in case evacuation takes you outside Texas:  1-877-541-7905.  This number will still connect you to your 2-1-1 in Texas, if you are calling from another state. 

Don’t know if you or someone you know needs to register? Click here for details on who should pre-register. Click here for a 2-1-1 flyer on Evacuation-- Transportation Assistance Registry and on finding help for everyday Life Difficulties.

 
Hurricane Ike Housing Program

The Disaster Recovery Division is accepting applications to address single family owner-occupied housing related damages resulting from Hurricane Ike.  For more information or to receive an application, please click on the following link below: 



 
Area Agency on Aging Request for Vendors

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is accepting applications for vendors for the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas’ (AAASET) Direct Purchase for Services program.  Applications are being requested for consideration to serve clients in Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties for a variety of services and goods including:

• In-home Provider Services (Homemaker & Personal Assistance)
• Residential repair (general home repairs, building ramps, & bathroom modifications)
• Plumbing repair
• Air Conditioning & Heating purchases/installation/repair
• Home Appliance purchases/installation/repair
• Furniture purchases
• Medical / Health Maintenance Supplies
• Health Screening
• Mental Health Counseling
• Emergency Response devices & installation
• Chore Maintenance
• Lawn Maintenance
• Transportation
• Child Care
• After-school Child Care
• Pharmacies

The AAA Direct Purchase of Services program is designed to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system to meet the needs of older individuals (age 60 and older).  Vendor agreements provide a mechanism for the creation of a network of community resources created on a client-by-client basis through the Older Americans Act, as amended, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services’ AAA Access and Assistance guidelines and the Texas Administrative Code requirements and restrictions.

Click here to download general information letter, application and service definitions.

Applications may be mailed to:
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas
Attn: Terri Tappen
2210 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, Texas 77703

For questions contact: Terri Tappen at 409.924.3381, extension 6200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Upcoming Events
Wed, Sep 8th, @8:00am - 04:00PM
Prescription Drug Conference
Wed, Sep 8th, @10:00am - 11:00AM
Jefferson County Tobacco Coalition Meeting
Wed, Sep 15th, @2:00pm - 05:00PM
RADAAC Meeting
Thu, Sep 16th, @3:00pm - 05:00PM
Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless Meeting
Wed, Sep 22nd, @11:30am - 01:00PM
SETRPC Executive Committee Meeting
Sat, Sep 25th, @10:00am - 02:00PM
Medication Take Back Event
 
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