Information
Fund: 1030AREV VARIOUS
The total maximum consideration of this contract is $81,120.
This contract was anticipated for the current fiscal year.
Type: Deliberation
Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services
Directors' Update: Dec. 31, 2025
Business Meeting: Jan. 6, 2026
Summary:Lewis County oversees the administration of the Veterans Relief Fund.
This agreement between Lewis County and the Veterans Memorial Museum provides funding for a Veterans Service Officer (VSO). The VSO will deliver services to veterans and their eligible family members, with priority given to indigent residents of Lewis County, and will also provide Death and Indemnity claim services.
Publications:
Cover Letter To: Charles Duncan, Director Please email executed contract to: info@veteransmuseum.org
Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Caroline Garibay, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken
Resolution
APPROVE CONTRACT #V02-0270-25 WITH VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #V02-0270-25 with the Veterans Memorial Museum; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Health and Social Services oversees the administration of the Veteran Relief Fund; and
WHEREAS, this agreement between Lewis County and the Veterans Memorial Museum provides funding for a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) to deliver services to veterans and eligible family members, with priority given to indigent residents of Lewis County, and to provide Death and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) claim services; and
WHEREAS, the contract duration is January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the total maximum consideration of this contract is $81,120; 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 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards contract #V02-0270-25 to Veterans Memorial Museum in the amount of $81,120 for a term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, funded through Veterans Relief Funds. Upon approval and presentation of such a contract, the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of January, 2026.