To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Sara Pierce |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Xuyen Mallela |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement (Second Amendment to Agreement EO-26-02) with Parker, Lucas, and Associates DBA Community Development Services (CDS) in the Amount of $79,209 for a New Agreement Total of $104,209 for Services Relating to Consulting and Business Loan Underwriting for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Assistance Loan Program, Effective June 9, 2025, through a New End Date of August 20, 2029 (Original End Date: June 30, 2027)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement (second amendment to Agreement EO-26-02) with Parker, Lucas, and Associates DBA Community Development Services (CDS) in the amount of $79,209 for a new Agreement total of $104,209 for services relating to consulting and business loan underwriting for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Assistance Loan Program, effective June 9, 2025, through a new end date of August 20, 2029 (original end date: June 30, 2027); authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
November 4, 2025, Item 4h), Noticed Public Hearing, Adoption of Resolution No. 25-183 to allocate $379,931 of CDBG PI funds to implement the Business Assistance Loan Program.
Summary of Request:
The County of Mendocino’s Business Assistance Loan Program uses CDBG funds to offer flexible, low-interest, forgivable loans to start-ups, business expansions, and projects that focus on job creation and retention. The program prioritizes businesses that can demonstrate their ability to create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents, enhance economic resilience, and strengthen the local tax base. Eligible loans uses include equipment purchases, working capital, leasehold improvements, and site development. To qualify, businesses must provide documentation showing public benefit, through job creation or retention for LMI individuals, and meet federal requirements.
Agreement No. EO-26-02 contracts with CDS, a qualified consulting firm with 30 years of experience in CDBG programs, to provide ongoing CDBG grant support by conducting outreach, networking, and marketing to attract prospective eligible businesses for the Business Assistance Loan Program. Collaborating with County staff and community lenders to originate and underwrite business loans; loan servicing; documenting compliance with CDBG regulations and preparing the necessary loan closing documents.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative action
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: UB and CDBG PI |
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current f/y cost: $39,000 |
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budget clarification: $25,000 of contract expended; $10,000 in UB; $69,209 in CDBG PI |
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annual recurring cost: $32,600 for two FY |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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