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Meeting Date:	11/27/2023
Letter of Intent to Apply for Grant FY2024-2025
Submitted for:	Sergio Hernandez	Submitted By:	Sergio Hernandez
Department:	Veteran's Service Office

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit the 2024-2025 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Veterans County Service Officer (VCSO) Funding Opportunity to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00). These grant funds will extend current transportation services for grant budget period starting July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Which we offer to Webb County veterans and surviving spouses, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents on this application. This grant does not require in-kind or cash match commitment. The Webb County Veteran Service Office has provided all the necessary documentation to the Economic Development Department for review. The solicitation is in compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will have no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by David Garza, Veteran’s Office]

Issue: Local Webb County veterans and surviving spouse need extended transportation services to essential medical appointments to include basic needs such as to local pharmacies and local food pantry services for clients who do not have any transportation means within Webb County limits and outside of Webb County up to a 200-mile radius.

Solution: Approval of Letter of Intent will allow for the submittal application of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Veterans County Service Officer Funding Opportunity, which will enable funding for continued services.

Result: Upon approval of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Veterans County Service Officer Funding Opportunity will provide comprehensive services to Webb County veterans and surviving spouse. These services will allow transportation to medical appointments within the surrounding 200-mile radius.

Background:

Previously approved for Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Veterans County Service Officer Funding Opportunity fiscal year 2023-2024

This funding will extend the current transportation services offered to eligible Webb County veterans and surviving spouse to include out-of-town transportation to VA hospitals and clinics within the surrounding 200 miles radius, in areas such as Harlingen, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio. Though not required, an in-kind Webb County will match ten percent (10%) in the form of administration services.

Previous Court Action:

The Webb County Commissioner's Court approved a similar item in 2013–2015 and 2019-Present. The project was funded and is an ongoing service provided to Webb County Veterans.

Fiscal Impact

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