Department: Veterans Services
Department Head/Elected Official: David Lewis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Veterans Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Veterans Commission for grant funds in the amount of $300,000, with no required match, for the FY 2025-26 Veterans Assistance Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The TVC Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant enables Harris County Veterans Services to find financial assistance for arrears housing costs, utility costs and vehicle repairs. This is the fifth program year VSD has been awarded the grant.
Expected Impact:
The increased economic stability of veterans in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Inaction, Harris County continues to see an increase of repeat incarcerations in its veteran population.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X_ Economic Opportunity
X_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Total Current Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$77,325 |
$222,675 |
$300,000 |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$77,325 |
$222,675 |
$300,000 |
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Total Funding Request |
$77,325 |
$222,675 |
$300,000 |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
1 |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
1 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/8/24
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: David Lewis, Director, Veterans Services Department
Attachments (if applicable): Request for applications, previous grant application