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a. Consider the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) Transition Plan Draft Resolution;
b. Consider making recommendations to FORA; and
c. Provide direction to staff. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) Transition Plan Draft Resolution;
b. Consider making recommendations to FORA; and
c. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Government Code section 67700, the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) is to be dissolved as of June 30, 2020, and the FORA Board is required to “approve and submit a transition plan to the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission” on or before December 30, 2018. The agenda for the FORA Board’s September 28, 2018 meeting lists “Transition Planning Process Update” (Agenda Item No. 8e), which includes consideration of a Draft Transition Plan Resolution. See Attachment 1.
On September 25, 2018, the Board of Supervisors received a report from County staff and provided direction to staff regarding FORA’s Transition Plan and the transition planning process. See Attachment 2. At this meeting, the Board directed staff and counsel to return on October 2, 2018 to present an analysis of FORA’s Draft Transition Plan Resolution. The Board also voted unanimously to request that the FORA Board delay any vote on the draft resolution until FORA’s regularly scheduled meeting in October, and further directed County Counsel to submit a letter to the FORA Board of Directors to express some of the County’s legal questions and concerns. See Attachment 3.
County staff and County Counsel are analyzing the draft resolution and will present this analysis to the Board on October 2, 2018.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
RMA represents the County on the FORA Administrative Committee and has monitored FORA’s Transition Planning. Supervisor Adams served on the FORA Transition Taskforce. Supervisors Adams, Parker, and Phillips serve on the FORA Board. The Fort Ord Committee of the Board of Supervisors conducted meetings on June 21, 2018 and August 9, 23, and 24, 2018 to discuss the Transition Plan. County Counsel has provided legal analysis of issues per the Fort Ord Committee’s request. The CAO and County Counsel, in addition to RMA, are available to assist and advise the County in the upcoming months regarding the FORA transition.
FINANCING
The potential impacts, benefits, and costs to the County as a result of the FORA’s Transition Plan could be significant depending on the final transition plan, and are a critical component of staff’s analysis. County staff time to prepare this report and participate in the Transition Planning process is included in the FY2018-19 Adopted Budget Fund 001-RMA013.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
FORA was established to facilitate the transfer and reuse of the former Fort Ord, to minimize the disruption caused by the base closure on the local economy, to provide for the reuse and development of the base to maintain and enhance the local economy, and to maintain and protect the unique environmental resources of the base. Managing and preparing for a smooth transition of FORA is vital for protecting County interests and reducing fiscal impacts. Part of the remaining physical infrastructure is located in unincorporated Monterey County.
X Economic Development
X Administration
__ Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Melanie Beretti, Property Administration/Special Programs Manager (x5285) and Carlos Urrutia, Management Specialist
Approved by: Carl P. Holm, AICP, RMA Director
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - September 28, 2018 FORA Board of Directors Agenda Item 8e
Attachment 2 - September 25, 2018 County Board of Supervisors Agenda Item 16.1 regarding FORA Transition Plan
Attachment 3 - September 27, 2018 Letter from County Counsel to FORA Board of Directors Regarding September 28, 2018 Agenda Item 8e
(Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board)