Discussion and possible action to approve and enter into continued agreement with Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant Award VCO25-T-001 for use by the Webb County Veterans Service Office Transportation Program in the amount of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars to be distributed over 14 months, for a budget period from July 1, 2025 thru August 31, 2026 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.  No match is required. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department for review and were found to be in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Veterans Service Office]  

Issue: On November 27, 2023, the Commissioners Court authorized the submission by the Veterans Service Office of a grant application for Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) in an effort to enhance the services and support currently being provided to Webb County Veterans, Dependents and Surviving Spouses with no means of transportation to and from medical appointments which may not be available without further funding.  Authorization from the Commissioners’ Court is required in order to accept the award.

Solution: The Commissioners’ Court authorizes the acceptance of the state funds to continue to provide extended services for transportation to medical appointments within the Webb County area and up to 200 miles radius to address the needs of the transportation program participants. 

Result: Veterans, Dependents and Surviving Spouses in Webb County will benefit from services that may not be available without these funds.

7/10/2023 - Commissioners' Court approved an Acceptance of continued agreement.
11/27/2023 - Commissioners' Court approved the submittal of grant application.