Veterans Transportation Assistance Grant Extension
Submitted for:
Sergio Hernandez
Submitted By:
Sergio Hernandez
Department:
Veteran's Service Office
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Six (6) month contract extension to the Texas Veterans Commission for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Grant; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documentation.
Issue: The Texas Veterans Commission offers an option for eligible applicants to apply for a six (6) month contract extension from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017, in which entities can receive an additional fifty percent (50%) of the original award due to changes in their grant funding cycle.
Solution: The development and submission of all required documentation for funding consideration by the the Texas Veterans Commission with regard to the six (6) month contract extension.
Result: If accepted, the contract extension will allow the Webb County Veterans Transportation Assistance Program to continue its services through July of 2017, benefiting all eligible Webb County Veterans.