Title
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation to accept a one-time grant totaling $50,000 from the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County to provide assistance to veteran's of Lake County for dental services.
Staff Summary
· The grant period begins upon agreement execution and continues through November 23, 2011.
· The Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County has awarded a grant of $50,000 for a dental program.
· Dental assistance is already provided by the Veterans Assistance Commission; however, the additional grant revenue will allow the Superintendent to expand the number of veterans able to benefit from this service.
· Program funding includes Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County for $50,000 associated with Revenue Account 208-3700010-45335-000-000-000-00000 and Expense Account 208-3700010-71340-000-000-000-00000.
Body
WHEREAS, the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Lake County has been approved for a one-time grant totaling $50,000 from the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County to provide additional funding assistance to veteran's of Lake County for dental services; and
WHEREAS, the VAC of Lake County currently provides general assistance to veterans through its budgeted Assistance to Veterans account; and
WHEREAS, additional funding is necessary to meet the demonstrated need for dental services for Lake County veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County has extended a one-time grant agreement through November 23, 2011 to assist with this need, with no requirement of matching county funds; and
WHEREAS, the VAC has established guidelines for the proper distribution of funds and payment of dental services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency appropriation is necessary to formally accept this grant agreement for $50,000 associated with Revenue Account 208-3700010-45335-000-000-000-00000 and Expense Account 208-3700010-71340-000-000-000-00000; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV...
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