File #: 22-0200    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 1/21/2022 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 3/8/2022 Final action: 3/8/2022
Title: Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board: 1) Approve the Veterans Affairs Commission recommendation for utilization of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) allocation to the Veterans Affairs Commission; 2) Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, contingent upon approval of County Counsel and Risk Management, to execute agreements to distribute the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Transient Occupancy Tax funds as recommended by the Veterans Affairs Commission as of October 14, 2021; and 3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, to execute further documents relating to the Agreements, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, including amendments that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the agreement. FUNDING: 100% Transient Occupancy Tax / General Fund.
Attachments: 1. A - Veterans Commission Meeting Minutes 10-14-2021, 2/22/22, 2. B - Veterans Commission Meeting Minutes 11-18-2021, 02/22/22
Related files: 21-0523, 18-1341, 19-0742, 13-0280, 19-1460, 20-0121, 22-2192, 23-1651, 22-0821
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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve the Veterans Affairs Commission recommendation for utilization of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) allocation to the Veterans Affairs Commission;
2) Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, contingent upon approval of County Counsel and Risk Management, to execute agreements to distribute the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Transient Occupancy Tax funds as recommended by the Veterans Affairs Commission as of October 14, 2021; and
3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, to execute further documents relating to the Agreements, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, including amendments that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the agreement.

FUNDING: 100% Transient Occupancy Tax / General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On March 19, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation to establish an annual allocation beginning with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Budget in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Revenue collected pursuant to County Ordinance Code Section 3.28.030, for the purpose of funding projects, programs, and services that directly benefit the support and recognition of Veterans in the County of El Dorado. Legistar Item #13-0280, versions 1 through 7, includes the historical submission of the Veterans Affairs Commission recommendations to use TOT funding beginning August 27, 2013, for FY 2013-14. Since that time, and on an annual basis, the Board has approved the Veterans Affairs Commission recommendation for utilization of funding during each subsequent fiscal year. Prior to July 1, 2018, Veteran Affairs (VA) had been administratively supported by the Chief Administrative Office, and funds were distributed according to the Veterans Affairs Commission Plan directly from the General Fund. Effective July 1, 20...

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