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Approve an annual revenue agreement with the California Department of Veterans Affairs for up to $40,000 for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 to expand and/or enhance mental health services to veterans currently residing in or returning to Solano County from their military service as they transition back to civilian life; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Solano County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) recommends that the Board:
1. Approve an annual revenue agreement with the California Department of Veterans Affairs for up to $40,000 for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 to expand and/or enhance mental health services to veterans currently residing in or returning to Solano County from their military service as they transition back to civilian life; and
2. Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Solano CVSO receives funding annually from the California Department of Veteran Affairs (CDVA) to develop outreach activities in Solano County in accordance with the Department of Mental Health Proposition (Prop 63) funding. This $40,000 revenue agreement with CDVA is for providing mental health outreach activities at Travis Air Force Base's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes, the Fairfield Jail, the Sentence Detention Facility on Claybank Road in Fairfield, and the North Bay Stand Down held annually in the Fall in Dixon. The term of the contract is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The CDVA requires a minute order authorizing the signatory authority.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The department's FY2017/18 budget includes an appropriation for $40,000 in Prop 63 funding. CDVA will reimburse the County for up to $40,000 of the cost to provide outreach activities to veterans with mental health issues.
ALTERNATIVES:
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