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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to execute a 5 year Lease Agreement, effective retroactively to July 1, 2023 with Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, a joint powers authority agency for general office and conference room access space located at 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, California for $250 per month.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to execute a 5 year Lease Agreement, effective retroactively to July 1, 2023 with Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, a joint powers authority agency for general office and conference room access space located at 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, California for $250 per month.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) was formed pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement which went into effect on December 26, 2017. The SVBGSA’s mission is to develop a comprehensive groundwater sustainability plan for the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin by 2020 and to implement the plan to achieve basin sustainability by 2040. More information regarding the SVBGSA can be obtained on their website at www.svbgsa.org.
Approval of this Lease Agreement will support the SVBGSA’s mission by providing one (1) 108 square foot administrative office space referred to as office suite S1-1003 for the SVBGSA’s General Manager and support staff, as well as access to state-of-the-art conference rooms to conduct committee and board meetings, and community workshops.
The lease term will commence retroactively on July 1, 2023 and expire on June 30, 2028. The Lease Agreement provides for a month-to-month occupancy after the expiration date, and either party may terminate the lease upon thirty (30) days written notification. Monthly rent is $250 per month and includes utilities and janitorial services.
Regional Governmental Services (RGS) is providing consulting, administrative and staffing services to the SVBGSA. RGS is a public agency serving the consulting, administrative and staffing needs of local governments. More information regarding RGS can be obtained on their website at www.rgsjipa.org.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved the proposed Lease Agreement as to form. The Auditor-Controller’s Office has reviewed as to fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from approval of this Lease Agreement. The $3,000 in total annual rent payments received from the SVBGSA will be recognized as revenue in Fund 001, Unit-8552, Appropriation PFP054, beginning Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This action supports the development and implementation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin which is vital to the social and economic wellbeing of Monterey County.
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Prepared by: Ivo N. Basor, Management Analyst II (831) 796-6427
Reviewed by: George K. Salcido, Real Property Specialist
Reviewed by: Lindsay Lerable, Chief of Facilities
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Attachments on File with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Lease Agreement
Attachment B - Location Map