SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program (Public Service) Between Marion County and Vet Resource Center, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $50,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2024, the Board approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for Community Services, which is associated with the FY 2024-28 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan.
Vet Resource Center is a local non-profit social services organization that provides direct services to Marion County Veterans who may be at higher risk for cancer due to their service-related disabilities throughout our nation’s conflicts. The funding requested will be used to address the critical need of providing early cancer detection test to these veterans with low-to-moderate income status. These tests are able to identify over 50 types of cancers. This necessary testing is not currently provided by the Veterans Administration.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $50,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and the Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement for the CDBG Program with Vet Resource Center, Inc.
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