TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: January 5, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Report to the Board of Emergency Declaration for Rehabilitation of the County's Project Homekey Facility at 555 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, for Housing and the Emergency Purchase of 30 Kitchenette Units and 30 Recirculating Hoods Procured in an Amount of Approximately $56,500 for this Project
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Receive the report of an emergency declaration for rehabilitation of the County's Project Homekey Facility at 555 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, for housing and the emergency purchase of 30 kitchenette units and 30 recirculating hoods procured in an amount of approximately $56,500 for this project.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On August 4, 2020 the Board received a report from staff regarding the Homekey Program, and provided direction to staff. On September 22, 2020, the Board approved purchase of a 56 room hotel building located at 555 S. Orchard Avenue in Ukiah and adopted a Resolution Authorizing participation in the Homekey Program. On October 20, 2020, the Board adopted a Resolution authorizing the purchase of that real property and approving an agreement to purchase the property in the amount of $10,640,000. The same day, the Board approved a retroactive agreement with Brokaw Design for housing renovation design services at the site.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
As the Board is aware, the property located at 555 S. Orchard will be used as housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The State's timelines on this project are extremely aggressive to ensure this new housing can be available for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brokaw Des...
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