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a. Support acceptance of $1.5 million from the State of California to rehabilitate duplexes, creating 20 additional reentry units; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $650,000 in Social Services-Military and Veterans Affairs Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC003-8260.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support acceptance of $1.5 million from the State of California to rehabilitate duplexes, creating 20 additional reentry units; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $650,000 in Social Services-Military and Veterans Affairs Budget Unit 001-5010-SOC003-8260.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County (VTC) identified a need for transitional housing units for formerly incarcerated veterans to reintegrate after being released from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Following a submission of a proposal to California Assemblymember Mark Stone's office, Monterey County was notified that $1,500,000 was being disbursed in accordance with Section 5227-107-0001, Provision 1, Item (d) of the 2018-19 Budget Act to provide funding to the VTC to rehabilitate duplexes, creating 20 additional re-entry units. A portion (6.7%) of this funding is being retained by the Military and Veterans Affairs Office for administrative costs associated with the oversight of this grant.
The MVAO accepted the project and will contract with VTC. The VTC plans to issue a "Request for Proposals" for the project with an estimated completion by June 30th, 2020.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrator's Office - Budget Office concurs with these actions.
FINANCING:
The increase in appropriations and estimated state revenues of $650,000 is requested for the Social Services - MVAO...
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