Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Elderly & Veterans Services
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Referral Agreement No. VB123-15-2024 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, in the estimated amount of $156,000, effective from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, to provide case management services to eligible veterans residing in the county; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.
(Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Item Numbers 11, 12 and 13 were heard and voted on concurrently.)
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-0. Mayor Rich abstained from voting. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Veteran-Directed Care Contract Fund in the estimated amount of $156,000 to provide case management services to veterans in Broward County.
(Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Item Numbers 11, 12 and 13 were heard and voted on concurrently.)
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-119. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-0. Mayor Rich abstained from voting. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Commission") approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
B. Section 129.06(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires a budget resolution to recognize revenue.
What Action Accomplishes
Motions A and B fund services to prevent veterans' premature institutionalization and nursing home placement.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ELDERL...
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