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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Transitional Living Lease Agreement 8636 with Tim and Ellen Page for monthly rent for transitional housing for Probation clients, located at 2986 Coloma Street in Placerville, in the monthly amount of $3,435, to commence July 1, 2024, and terminate on June 30, 2025, which totals $41,220 for the term of the lease; and
2) Authorize the payment of late fees, if incurred, in the amount of $206.10 per late payment.
FUNDING: AB 109.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Probation Department (Probation) has identified certain low-risk Justice Involved Individuals (JII) who would benefit from transitional housing support and stability. These identified individuals are exiting prison or jail and are returning homeless to our community. This temporary transitional housing, and services provided by Probation, can facilitate successful progression to stable and/or permanent housing.
It is challenging to obtain transitional housing in the region for JII, especially that which is close to needed services and public transportation. Probation has been leasing transitional housing (Bridge House) from Tim and Ellen Page (Lessor) since November 1, 2020. The six-bed Bridge House is a haven to provide its residents an opportunity to progress from making poor choices to success and fulfillment, while 'bridging the gap' for individuals unable to secure housing options in El Dorado County.
Board approval is required for this agreement because the Purchasing Agent does not have authority to execute leases of real property. The monthly payments are $3,435, which totals $41,220 for the term of the lease. If payments are not made by the 6th day of the month for August 2024 - June 2025, a late fee of $206.10 per late payment will be incurred. All attempts are made by Probation to pay the monthly rent payment by the 1st day of the month, however, late fees have been incurred in the past due to processing delays.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the lease agreement. Without the lease agreement to facilitate temporary housing, select Probation clients may have the difficult, if not impossible, task of finding transitional housing.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
08/15/2023 Legistar Item 23-1158
06/14/2022 Legistar Item 22-0315
06/08/2021 Legistar Item 21-0529
10/20/2020 Legistar Item 20-1276
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no General Fund impact or increase to Net County Cost. Funding for this agreement has been included in the FY 2024-25 CCP Approved AB 109 budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Obtain signature of Chair on two (2) originals of Lease Agreement 8636.
2) Forward one (1) fully executed document to Probation for distribution to Lessor.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Safe and Healthy Communities
Priority: Develop a continuum of support and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals
Action Item: Continue Engagement with County departments, the homeless community, and countywide partners to develop effective strategies including for example, transitional housing
CONTACT
Jackie S. Cook, Administrative Analyst, 530-621-5588