Legislation Details

File #: 26-604    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: New Business
File created: 6/3/2026 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 6/9/2026 Final action:
Title: Consider Creating an Ad Hoc Committee for Negotiations Regarding Real Property Located at 1250 5th Street, Ferndale, California
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

 

To:                                                               Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Public Works                                          

 

Agenda Section:                     Departmental                     

 

Vote Requirement:                     Majority

 

SUBJECT:

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Consider Creating an Ad Hoc Committee for Negotiations Regarding Real Property Located at 1250 5th Street, Ferndale, California

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RECOMMENDATION(S):

Recommendation

That the Board of Supervisors:

1.                      Form an ad hoc committee called “Ferndale Fairgrounds Ad Hoc Committee” for negations regarding real property located at 1250 5th Street, Ferndale California consisting of two members of the Board of Supervisors, one representative from the County Administrative Office, two representatives from the Department of Public Works, and two representatives from Ferndale Fair Association; and

2.                     Direct the ad hoc committee to return to the Board with findings and recommendations for further consideration and direction.

 

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STRATEGIC PLAN:

This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.

 

Area of Focus:  Core Services/Other                     

Strategic Plan Category:  9999 - Core Services/Other

 

DISCUSSION:

Public Works is requesting the Board establish an ad hoc committee called “Ferndale Fairgrounds Ad Hoc Committee” to facilitate discussions and negotiations regarding the real property located at 1250 5th Street in Ferndale, California, commonly known as the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.

 

The proposed ad hoc committee would consist of two members of the Board of Supervisors, one representative from the County Administrative Office, two representatives from the Department of Public Works, and two representatives from the Ferndale Fair Association. The committee’s purpose would be to discuss and negotiate terms related to deferred maintenance obligations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvement projects associated with the six-month lease term.

 

Upon completion of its discussions and negotiations, the ad hoc committee will return to the Board with its findings and recommendations for further directions and consideration.

 

SOURCE OF FUNDING: 

General Fund

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is minimal financial impact to the formation of an ad hoc committee. 

 

STAFFING IMPACT:

Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:

This ad hoc will impact staff time for meetings and investigation time.   

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

None

 

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Board direction

 

ATTACHMENTS:

N/A

 

PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:

Meeting of: None

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