File #: A 16-013    Name: State Veterans Funding Agreement
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2016 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 1/26/2016 Final action: 1/26/2016
Title: a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign Standard Funding Agreement No. 15HS0030 for the Military & Veterans Affairs Office from the California Department of Veterans Affairs for Burial Benefit Processing Services on behalf of the County in the amount of $4,900 for the period November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016;, b. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $4,900 in the Department of Social Services Fund 001, 5010, SOC003, 8260 for the Military & Veterans Affairs; (4/5th vote required) and c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Vets Standard Agreement, 3. Completed Board Order
Title
a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign Standard Funding Agreement No. 15HS0030 for the Military & Veterans Affairs Office from the California Department of Veterans Affairs for Burial Benefit Processing Services on behalf of the County in the amount of $4,900 for the period November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016;,
b. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $4,900 in the Department of Social Services Fund 001, 5010, SOC003, 8260 for the Military & Veterans Affairs; (4/5th vote required) and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Veterans Services Officer to sign standard funding agreement #15HS0030 for the Military & Veterans Affairs Office from the California Department of Veterans Affairs for Burial Benefit Processing Services on behalf of the County in the amount of $4,900 for the period November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016;
b. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $4,900 in the Department of Social Services Fund 001, 5010, SOC003, 8260 for the Military & Veterans Affairs; (4/5th vote required), and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs will provide burial benefit processing services and administrative support services to the California Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the opening of the Central California Coast Veterans Cemetery on the former Ft. Ord. This Agreement will provide funding at the county level to offset the expenses of these services. The California Department of Veterans Affairs requires a signed agreement to fund this program.

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