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Meeting Date:	10/08/2021
Letter of Intent to Apply for Grant FY2021
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 2022-2023 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Veterans County Service Officer Funding Grant application AN-VSO-22-001 to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) dollars in grant funds to extend current transportation services budget period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 offered to Webb County veterans and their families, 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 for the Economic Development Department review. The solicitation is 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 spouses need extended transportation services to essential medical appointments outside of the Webb County area, pharmacies, and local food pantry services for clients who do not have any transportation means.

Solution: Approval of letter of intent will allow for the submittal application of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Webb County Veterans Service Officer Fund, which will enable funding for extended services.

Result: Upon approval of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Webb County Veterans Service Officer Fund, The Webb County Veteran Service Office will provide comprehensive services. These services will allow transportation to medical appointments within the surrounding 200-mile radius and let qualifying clients go to local pharmacies and receive perishables through local food banks.

Background:

Previously approved for Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Webb County Veterans Service Officer Funding fiscal year 2021-2022

This funding will extend the current transportation services offered to eligible Webb County veterans and their families to include out-of-town transportation to VA hospitals and clinics within the surrounding 200 miles, 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. The project was funded and is an on-going service provided to Webb County Veterans.

Fiscal Impact

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Attachments
Economic Development Approval