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a. Provide direction at the first of two workshops for the prioritization of 3-5 projects previously approved or recently proposed for the Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan, Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2028/29; and
b. Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors in November 2024 for the second of two workshops focused on funding relative to the top priorities. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Provide direction at the first of two workshops for the prioritization of 3-5 projects previously approved or recently proposed for the Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan, Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2028/29; and
b. Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors in November 2024 for the second of two workshops focused on funding relative to the top priorities.
SUMMARY:
On September 9, 2024, the Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) received a staff report from the Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) department, regarding the proposed Capital Project to build the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center and associated Health Services facility at Constitution Boulevard. Health Department (HD) and Natividad Medical Center (NMC) staff provided additional background and comments in support of this large project. CIC directed County staff, including staff from NMC, to proceed to the full Board of Supervisors on October 8, 2024, for the first of two workshops to provide endorsements, comments and input on multiple projects. The goal of the first workshop is stated as prioritization by the Board of Supervisors of 3-5 capital projects, where prioritized projects will receive necessary staff resources and funding allowing for the significant advancement of those priorities.
DISCUSSION:
On June 25, 2024, following a lengthy and participative process, the Board of Supervisors approved the County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2028/29. The CIP reflects the careful consideration of and focus on County needs, priorities and available funding. The Workplan for Fiscal Year 2024/25 is made up of several multi-year projects which are funded for year one (FY 25) but unfunded for years two - five. The future funding needs for existing multi-year projects on the Workplan is over $180 million. Those multi-year projects with future funding needs include:
South County Ag Commissioner Facility Development
Relocate/Expand Marina Family Health Center-3155 De Forest Rd Marina
New Bradley Library and Resiliency Center Project
Parking Structure-Gabilan and Church Streets, Salinas
Seaside Community Benefits Office Replacement (Broadway Family Connections)
Health Department proposed a new project into the Capital Project discussion on September 9, 2024, with a rough order of magnitude estimate of approximately $200 million in future funding needs:
Behavioral Health-Constitution Parcel-Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
Other FY25 CIP projects whose budgets have been updated since the approval of the CIP reflecting future funding needs:
Pajaro Mansion Campus (AKA: Porter-Vallejo Mansion) Post Storm Restoration
250 Franciscan Way- King City Courthouse Parking Lot Repaving
Recuperative Care Project
Unfunded Projects are scored during the CIP process. Scoring is based on life/health/safety criteria which were initiated in FY 2017/18. Additionally, these projects have been ranked utilizing a Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Racial Equity Tool. Beginning in 2018, staff have incorporated this additional score to look at projects from a community benefits lens in addition to health and safety needs. The CIC places an emphasis on projects benefiting targeted geographical areas, such as disadvantaged communities which may qualify to leverage grant funding. Road and bridge projects are not eligible for General Fund Contingency and Fund 478 Building Improvement and Replacement (BIR) funds and so are not included in this scoring (Attachment A-Workplan Summary).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Staff from multiple departments, including but not limited to PWFP, Health, Social Services, County Administrative Office and NMC have contributed with project data and information and expressions of support for their respective projects.
FINANCING:
Direction by the Board of Supervisors on prioritization of projects allows staff from these departments and others to further refine and assemble budgetary and schedule information and return in November to the full Board of supervisors for the second of two workshops focused on the amount and timing of funding.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommendation to provide direction is consistent with the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiative for Administration, Health & Human Services, Infrastructure, and Public Safety.
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Prepared by: Dave Pratt, Capital Improvement Manager (Interim), (831) 796-6091
Reviewed by: Florence Kabwasa-Green, Chief of Facilities (Interim)
Reviewed by: Lindsay Lerable, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Workplan Summary