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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services to extend the lease agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County through May 30, 2017, for approximately 4,932 square feet of space located at 20 West Market Street, in Salinas, California, as the Salinas Winter Warming Shelter; and
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to continue lease payments of $1.00 per month in accordance with the lease terms of the lease agreement. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services to extend the lease agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County through May 30, 2017, for approximately 4,932 square feet of space located at 20 West Market Street, in Salinas, California, as the Salinas Winter Warming Shelter;
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to continue lease payments of $1.00 per month in accordance with the lease terms of the lease agreement;
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services (DSS) and the City of Salinas have been working together for the last four years to provide an emergency shelter in downtown Salinas for homeless individuals and families during the inclement weather months. In preparation for the 2016-2017 inclement weather period, the County agreed with the City of Salinas' request to administer the contract and the lease for center operations. On October 4, 2016, your Board authorized the Department of Social Services to:
* Execute a funding agreement with the City of Salinas to partner in the cost of the Salinas Winter Warming Shelter;
* Enter into a lease though April 30, 2017 with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County for 4.932 square feet of space located at 20 West Market Street to serve as the Salinas Winter Warming Shelter;
* Enter into a standard agreement with Community Homeless Solutions for $216,000 to operate the Salinas Winter Warming Shelter for the period of November 1, 2016 throu...
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