Information
Fund: 1030AREV VARIOUS
Increases funding by $116,250 for a revised maximum consideration of $228,610.
These funds were anticipated for the current fiscal year.
Type: Deliberation
Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services
Directors' Update: July 30, 2025
Business Meeting: Aug. 5, 2025
Summary:Lewis County oversees the administration of the Veterans Relief Fund.
This agreement between Veterans Memorial Museum and Lewis County Public Health and Social Services provides funding for Veterans Service Officers and Peer Support services. The Veterans Service Officers will assist Lewis County Veterans and their families in preparing and developing claims submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Peer Support services will provide counseling services to Lewis County veterans and their families. The purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase the overall budget, and (2) extend the contract end date.
Publications:
Cover Letter To: Chip Duncan Please email executed contract to: info@veteransmuseum.org
Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Jill Nielson, Carolyn Rofini, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken
Resolution
APPROVE CONTRACT #V02-0215-24 AMENDMENT A BETWEEN THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND LEWIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract #V02-0215-24 Amendment A between the Veterans Memorial Museum and Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County oversees the administration of the Veterans Relief Fund; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this subcontract is to provide funding for Veterans Service Officers and Peer Support services; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Service Officers will assist in preparing and developing claims submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Peer Support services will provide counseling services to Lewis County veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase funding by $116,250 for a revised maximum consideration of $228,610, and (2) extend the contract end date; and
WHEREAS, the revised contract duration is June 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves Contract #V02-0215-24 Amendment A to provide funding up to $228,610 for the purpose of subcontracting with the Veterans Memorial Museum; and the BOCC authorizes the Director of Public Health & Social Services to sign the same.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 5th day of August, 2025.