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a. Approve the Library Director or her designee and the Sheriff or her designee to enter into a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Lucas Water District from February 3, 2026 - July 2, 2026 to allow District services from the San Lucas Branch Library
b. Authorize the Library Director or her designee and the Sheriff or her designee to approve up to six (6) Amendments of six (6) months each that do not significantly change terms and conditions
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the Library Director or her designee and the Sheriff or her designee to enter into a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Lucas Water District from February 3, 2026 - July 2, 2026 to allow District services from the San Lucas Branch Library
b.Authorize the Library Director or her designee and the Sheriff or her designee to approve up to six (6) Amendments of six (6) months each that do not significantly change terms and conditions
SUMMARY:
Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff), will partner with the San Lucas Water District (District) to allow use of the San Lucas Branch Library for Water District public service operations including serving customers, distributing water, and holding meetings of the District Board.
DISCUSSION:
The San Lucas Water District serves the community of San Lucas, and recently lost use of the facility housing their bottled water distribution services, bill paying services, and Board meetings. As this is a service focused on San Lucas, a new temporary place for public service operations was needed in San Lucas to provide this essential service. The bottled water distribution is required as the water in San Lucas is non-potable. A local place to pay bills via cash or check, with regular office hours, is also required.
The San Lucas Branch Library is a facility in San Lucas that also has a small room that s...
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