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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 pr...
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