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a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Military & Veteran’s Affairs Officer to sign an agreement for $264,000 with San Benito County to provide a part-time Veteran’s Services Representative to San Benito County, retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Monterey County Military & Veteran’s Affairs Officer to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($26,400) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Military & Veteran’s Affairs Officer to sign an agreement for $264,000 with San Benito County to provide a part-time Veteran’s Services Representative to San Benito County, retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Monterey County Military & Veteran’s Affairs Officer to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($26,400) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement renews services for veterans between Monterey and San Benito counties through June 30, 2020. Pursuant to the California Military and Veteran’s Code, this agreement provides San Benito County with a part-time staff position for Veteran’s Affairs. Services will be provided in San Benito County seven hours a day, four days a week.
The State of California Military and Veterans Code requires that the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer shall administer the aid provided for in Chapter 5 of the Military and Veterans Code and investigate all claims, applications, or requests for aid made pursuant to Chapter 5. This position will assist San Benito County veterans in pursuing claims relevant to their rights and privileges under the Military and Veteran’s Code.
This agreement was delayed in being brought for Board approval due to delayed administrative processing at San Benito County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Under this Agreement, San Benito County will reimburse the County of Monterey for a part-time staff position up to a maximum of $88,000 per Fiscal Year. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC003 are included in the FY 2017/18 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Administration and Health and Human Services Board of Supervisors strategic initiatives by allowing the Department to serve veterans in San Benito County where that County is unable to independently provide these services.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Wes Morrill, Monterey County Military & Veteran’s Affairs Officer, x7619
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, x4430
Attachments: San Benito County Agreement 2017-2020
Proposed agreement is filed with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.