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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Approve the County Veterans Affairs Commission’s (VAC) recommendation for the utilization of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 General Fund Contribution to the VAC;
2) Approve and authorize the HHSA Director or Chief Assistant Director to execute seven funding-out agreements with various organizations supporting veterans, and to distribute the FY 2026-27 funds in the total amount of $175,000, as recommended by the VAC on August 13, 2026, contingent upon approval of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director or Chief Assistant Director to execute further documents relating to these agreements, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, as applicable, including amendments that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the agreements.
FUNDING: 100% VAC General Fund Contribution.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On March 19, 2013, the Board approved a recommendation to establish an annual allocation of Discretionary Transient Occupancy Tax (DTOT) funds, beginning with the FY 2013-14 budget, for the purpose of funding projects, programs, and services that directly benefit the support and recognition of veterans in El Dorado County (Legistar file 13-0280). On an annual basis, the Board has approved the VAC recommendations for the utilization of funding during each subsequent fiscal year. Prior to July 1, 2018, County Veteran Services (VS) had been administratively supported by the Chief Administrative Office, and funds were distributed according to the VAC directly from the General Fund. Effective July 1, 2018, VS transitioned to HHSA and DTOT funding is included in a VAC Special Revenue Fund budget. The annual allocation amount for the support and recognition of veterans was set at a fixed rate beginning with FY 2020-21 and currently receives an annual allocation of $175,000.
The annual allocation of $175,000 is included in the FY 2026-27 Cou...
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