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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Military & Veteran Affairs Office to sign an agreement with San Benito County to receive $480,000 to provide San Benito County veteran services in compliance with the requirements of the State of California Military and Veterans Code for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Military & Veteran Affairs Office to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($48,000) of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $528,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Military & Veteran Affairs Office to sign an agreement with San Benito County to receive $480,000 to provide San Benito County veteran services in compliance with the requirements of the State of California Military and Veterans Code for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Military & Veteran Affairs Office to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($48,000) of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $528,000.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Military & Veterans Affairs Office has been contracted to provide veteran services to San Benito County since July 1st, 2011. Providing this service allows San Benito County to comply with Sections 970 and 971 of the State of California Military and Veterans Code.
DISCUSSION:
Direct services include the assignment of one (1) full-time Military & Veterans Representative to work in the Veterans Memorial Building at 649 San Benito Street in Hollister, CA. Monterey County provides the employee, supervision, and administration of the San Benito County Veteran Services Office. San Benito County pays Monterey County an annual service fee.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
This agreement is paid by San Benito County. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement correlates to the Well-Being and Quality of Life Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Military & Veteran Affairs Office to improve the quality of life for veterans and their dependents by expanding the Office’s access to the surrounding veteran community while supplementing the Office’s annual budget.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
__X_Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Administrative
Prepared by: Prepared by: Adam Errahebi, MA III, x7829
Approved by: Jean-Jacques Murphy, Military and Veterans Affairs Officer, Director, x7634
Attachments: Agreement
The proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.