Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) grant awarded to the 406th Judicial District Court South Texas Veterans Treatment Program in the amount of $300,000 commencing on July 1, 2020 and running through June 30, 2021, authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department for review and were found to be in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. There is no matching funds required. [Requested by 406th Judicial District Court; Grant Fund #2872]
Issue: On October 15, 2019, the Commissioners Court authorized the submission of an application for a Texas Veterans Commission grant for $300,000 by the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program. The 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program subsequently received notice from TVC that their grant was fully funded. By accepting the award, the Commissioners Court would allow the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to receive $300,000 to support veterans and their families.
Solution: The Commissioners Court authorizing the acceptance of the grant funds and approving the budget to support and enhance services offered by the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to veterans involved in the judicial system, and which will allow for services to continue uninterrupted.
Result: Veterans in Webb and surrounding counties will benefit from services that may not be available without these funds, pursuant to §123.003.
Background:
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Previous Court Action:
On October 15, 2019, the Commissioners Court authorized the submission of the grant application.