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Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Facility Use Agreement (FUA) 7132 with the Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada, Inc., a non-profit religious organization, to allow for the use of the facility located at 299 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667 for the purpose of operating a temporary Navigation Center for up to two years;
2) Make findings pursuant to Government Code 25526.6 that issuance of this FUA is in the public interest; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to FUA 7132, excluding term extensions, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: NA
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On April 19, 2022, the Board adopted resolution 061-2022 declaring a shelter crisis in the County. On September 20, 2022, the Board decided to utilize the dormant juvenile hall located at 299 Fair Lane as a temporary Navigation Center until a permanent one can be constructed.
Facility Use Agreement No. 7132 allows the Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada, Inc. to operate and provide the necessary services at this location for up to two years. Upon completion of the permanent Navigation Center use of 299 Fair Lane will terminate.
Further, it is recommended the Board make findings pursuant to Government Code 25526.6 that issuance of this FUA is in the public interest in that the use of this space will provide support to the local homeless community.
ALTERNATIVES
A Facility Use Agreement is required for the operation of a temporary Navigation Center. The Board could decline and select a different program operator but this would delay the opening significantly.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar 22-1693 - September 20, 2022: Direct staff to implement a temporary Navigation Center at 299 Fair Lane as quickly as possible after December 15, 2022.
Legistar 22-0630 - April 19, 2022 - Adoption of resolution 061-2022 shelter crisis declaration.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. Pursuant to Section 5.10.060 of the El Dorado County Code of Ordinances, Charitable nonprofit organization exemption, there is no fee associated with the recommended use of the facility.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
NA
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
1) Healthy Communities: Implement solutions to address and reduce homelessness in El Dorado County.
2) Public Safety: Support for the mentally ill, homeless and those with substance abuse disorders or housing needs where public safety issues are present.
CONTACT
Chuck Harrell
Facilities Division Manager