To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: April 8, 2025
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Steve Dunnicliff |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of an Update on the Status of the Fort Bragg Branch Library Expansion; and Direction to Staff regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library
(Sponsor: Executive Office and Library)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept update on the status of the Fort Bragg Branch Library expansion; and direct staff regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.
Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On August 16, 2016: item 6c, the Board approved in concept, “the expansion of the Fort Bragg Library including the future acceptance of the Fort Bragg property providing a MOU is completed and no County funds are obligate.” The Board approved the Fort Bragg Library expansion update and provided direction to staff regarding an MOU on April 25, 2023: item 4f; the Board authorized the submission of an application to expand the branch and adopted Resolution 23-102 on June 6, 2023: item 3o.
Summary of Request:
There have been discussions for several years about expanding the Fort Bragg library. On September 15, 2016, the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library purchased the lot adjacent and north of the current library building at 421 N. Whipple Street. On August 16, 2016, Supervisor Gjerde sponsored an item that would have had the County accept the adjacent parcel. The minutes reflect that the Board approved an expansion of the library in concept, including the future acceptance of the parcel, provided a memorandum of understanding is completed and no County funds are obligated.
On April 25, 2023, the Board received an update on the status of the parcel at 421 Whipple St, and the minutes reflect that direction was given to staff regarding a memorandum of understanding with the Fort Bragg Friends of the Library and the transfer and merging of property to prepare for the branch expansion project at no cost to the General Fund. On June 6, 2023, the Board adopted Resolution 23-102, authorizing a Library grant application that sought funds for the expansion and renovation of the Fort Bragg library. The grant was not awarded, and the project was delayed.
In 2016 the Board of Supervisors directed staff to engage in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fort Bragg Friends of the Library relating to the adjacent parcel. On February 21, 2025, the County received an email from the Fort Bragg Friends of the Library in response to engaging in an MOU in connection with the Friends property: “Our Board meeting today resulted in a decision to delay formulating an MOU with the County of Mendocino as the Phase II portion of the building project won't be considered until sometime in the distant future. Once we complete the Friends Phase I - Library Annex we can revisit your proposal of creating an amicable MOU with the County.”
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternate direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://fortbragglibrary.org/friends-of-the-fort-bragg-library/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Library - Capital Investments BU 1715 |
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current f/y cost: $10,000 for staff time |
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budget clarification: Budget adjustment in 3rd quarter to pay for staff time |
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annual recurring cost: $10,000 next fiscal year for staff time |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: No
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: No Action Taken |
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Date: April 9, 2025 |
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