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a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign standard funding agreement 14XS0006 for $25,000 with the California Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health outreach services in Monterey County for the period November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; and
b. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original agreement amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign standard funding agreement 14XS0006 for $25,000 with the California Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health outreach services in Monterey County for the period November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; and
b) Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original agreement amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
California Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Monterey County funds through the Proposition 63 - Veterans Transition Reintegration Program that provides outreach funding for returning combat veterans and their dependents. As part of this effort, the MVA is partnering with the Monterey County Department of Behavioral Health to provide expanded mental health services to veterans. This agreement assists in expanding outreach efforts to all sectors of the County's veteran population.
Approval of the recommended action authorizes the County Veterans Service Officer to sign the state standard funding agreement for the designated program.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Purchasing has reviewed and approved the agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
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