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Adopt a resolution:
a. Approve increased appropriations of $50,000 for Social Services Military & Veterans Affairs 001-5010-SOC003-8260 FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget to increase funding for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down event, financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment, BSA 001-3132 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $50,000 for Social Services Military & Veterans Affairs 001-5010-SOC003-8260 FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down event, financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment, BSA 001-3132 (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve increased appropriations of $50,000 for Social Services Military & Veterans Affairs 001-5010-SOC003-8260 FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget to increase funding for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down event, financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment, BSA 001-3132 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $50,000 for Social Services Military & Veterans Affairs 001-5010-SOC003-8260 FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down event, financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment, BSA 001-3132 (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Homeless Veterans Stand Down occurs bi-annually on even years and coordination with volunteers and services entities to provide a variety of necessary free services such as legal, medical, and dental services which requires up to 18 months of planning and 6 months of follow-up on services and support. However, due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID Pandemic, the 2020 Stand Down was cancelled. A small one-day Stand Down was provided on June 18th, 2021. The Department currently has $50,000 of appropriations in the Military & Veterans Affairs Budget; however, the contractor needs a...
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