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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a two-year Lease Amendment No. 2, effective February 25, 2018 with the City of Gonzales, for approximately 400 square feet of general office space at 411 Center Street, Gonzales, California, for use by the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments of $50.00 per month for reimbursement of electric utilities, in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a two-year Lease Amendment No. 2, effective February 25, 2018 with the City of Gonzales, for approximately 400 square feet of general office space at 411 Center Street, Gonzales, California, for use by the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments of $50.00 per month for reimbursement of electric utilities, in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Approval of this Lease Amendment No. 2 will provide the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau with nonexclusive occupancy of general office space at 411 Center Street, Gonzales, California, through February 24, 2020. In lieu of a cash rent payment, the Behavioral Health Bureau will provide behavioral health services to residents of the County within the City of Gonzales. Due to a shared utility meter, a cash payment of $50 per month will be made to the City of Gonzales to reimburse the cost of electric utilities.
The original Lease Agreement was developed in collaboration with the City of Gonzales to help address mental health needs identified in the Gonzales Community Health Assessment 2012.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiative: 3) Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports two of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 4) Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems; and 7) Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved the proposed Amendment No. 2 as to legal form and fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. Sufficient funds are available in the Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adopted Budget (023-4000-HEA012-8410).
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Frances Stevens, MAII, x4532
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, x4526
Attachments:
Lease Amendment No. 2 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Lease Amendment No. 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Lease Agreement with Location Map is on file with the Clerk of the Board