TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller
PHONE:
707-472-2355
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Equity Rights Purchase Agreement and Termination of Joint Occupancy Agreement Between the Judicial Council of California (JCC) and the County of Mendocino, Regarding the Willits Superior Court, in the Amount of $370,000
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approval of Equity Rights Purchase Agreement and termination of Joint Occupancy Agreement between the JCC and County of Mendocino, regarding the Willits Superior Court, in the amount of $370,000; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
May 1, 1987 the County entered into a Joint Criminal Justice Facility Sublease and Lease with the City of Willits. In 2008, the County entered into a Joint Occupancy Agreement (BOS Agreement No. 08-208) with the JCC. The Board has directed operations be consolidated to reduce physical footprint and expenses.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The building housing the Willits Superior Court was commonly referred to as the Willits Justice Center. In addition to the Court, at one time the facility also included staff from the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, Probation Department, and the Willits Police Department. Recently, the Cannabis Department operated in this building. Current staff assigned to work at the site are from the Probation Department, Public Health, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, and the Willits Police Department. The JCC has negotiated a purchase price of $370,000 for the State's equity rights of approximately 4,487 square feet, previously designated for exclusive use by the Court and currently sitting vacant. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding will be used for the purchase; the use of the space must ...
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