Title
Mecklenburg County and Town of Huntersville Interlocal Agreement for Veterans Services
Action
ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving establishing a Mecklenburg County Veterans Services Office in the Town of Huntersville Town Hall
Staff Contact: Stacy M. Lowry, Community Support Services Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County and Town of Huntersville have agreed and approved, through normal budgetary processes, to provide for a dedicated County Veterans Services Office in the new Huntersville Town Hall.
Combining County and Town efforts will lead to streamlined access to vital services and remove potential transportation issues for veterans in the northern part of the county. The new office will create a supportive environment where veterans can better access essential services such as housing support, access to health care, education, employment, benefits, and social enrichment.
Both parties will fund one half of the full-time Veteran Service Officer to staff the office. The Town of Huntersville will provide one half of that funding ($27,500 in FY26 and $55,000 in following fiscal years) to the county. FY26 is only for half of the fiscal year due to the new Town Hall opening in January 2026.
The Town of Huntersville will provide the physical location and related office furniture, access to the building, and network connectively for suitable for business operations. The county will provide one Veteran Service Officer, all IT related equipment, and consumable office supplies.
The term of the agreement shall be from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 with program funding beginning January 1, 2026, and ending Jun 30, 2026. The agreement will automatically renew annually unless terminated in accordance the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Mecklenburg County and Town of Huntersville.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Mecklenburg County has already approved of associated revenue and expenses through normal budgetary processes.