AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding the Veteran's Affairs Advisory Committee Recommendation Resolution 2025-01RR-VAAC, requesting City Council support services and funding issues affecting Veterans.
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Meeting date: July 1, 2025
Department: Parks and Recreation
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Background Information:
Recommendation Resolution 2025-01-VAAC was approved by the Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) on January 28, 2025. The purpose of this Recommendation Resolution is to request the City Council support services and funding for issues affecting Veterans.
March 11, 2024 - The VAAC held a discussion regarding annual goals/projects. The
conversation identified that one of the duties of the committee is to make
recommendations to the City Council regarding issues that are important to Veterans.
The committee identified issues to be explored including homelessness, rental
assistance, transportation, healthcare, and improvements to the Veterans Memorial.
The VAAC held meetings on June 10, July 24, September 9, October 21, and
December 9, 2024. During these meetings, the committee shared and examined data
from the annual Point-In-Ti...
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