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Library Department recommending the Board:
1) Find that the attached license Agreement 9720 granted to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is in the public interest and will not substantially conflict or interfere with the County's use of the property (Gov. Code 25526.6); and
2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign License Agreement 9720 with PG&E and with Richard and Cheryl Anderson for the purpose of establishing and operating customer resource centers in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff at the Georgetown Library, with a term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, compensating the County $750 per day of use; and
3) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Lease Agreement 9716 with Richard F. and Cheryl L. Anderson, Trustee(s) of the Richard F. Anderson and Cheryl L. Anderson Living Trust in the amount of $2,500 per month for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, for 3,200 square feet of space located at 6680 Orleans Street, Georgetown for the Georgetown Library; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Lease Agreement 9716 including amendments, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, and to exercise options extend the lease term for two additional three-year periods through September 30, 2034.
FUNDING: 50% Library taxes and 50% General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Currently El Dorado County leases the Georgetown Library from Richard and Cheryl Anderson. The Georgetown Library has occupied this leased space since 1993. Patrons borrowed 29,536 items last year and over 3,366 card holders list the Georgetown Library as their 'home' library location, indicating they likely receive and return all of their library materials there.
Staff are recommending the Board approve Lease Agreement 9716 to ensure the continued use 6680 Orleans Street, Georgetown for the Georgetown Library. The current lease is $2,130.7...
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