TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-671-6014
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Lease Agreement With Friends of the Round Valley Public Library (FRVPL) in the Amount of $31,840 Annually, Effective upon the Date of Execution of Agreement, for the Use of the Round Valley Branch Library Building in Covelo
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve lease Agreement with Friends of the Round Valley Public Library in the amount of $31,840 annually, effective upon the date of execution of Agreement, for the use of the Round Valley Branch Library building in Covelo; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Previous agreements with the FRVPL were approved by the BOS on March 23, 2013, and on November 6, 2018.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Round Valley Library Branch in Covelo is located in the "Library Commons" building owned by the FRVPL. The lease agreement specifies that the annual amount is $31,840 and may be increased annually by the California West Region CPI with an annual cap of 3%.
Most utility expenses for the building are paid by the FRVPL, and the branch's portion of these expenses is included in the annual lease amount. The Library will have the option to extend the lease for three periods of three years each, and the FRVPL may request an increase. The FVRPL is responsible for facility repairs and maintenance.
The Library branch in Covelo is especially important for the community which is located one hour's drive from Willits. The many resources that the Round Valley Branch Library provides for the community helps move towards the County's goal of a thriving economy.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not approve and provide alternate direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Thriv...
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