To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Supplemental Budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 in the amount of $205,436 for Conflict Counsel (1100246) for Barrier Remediation at 515 J St. (4/5th Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the supplemental budget in the amount of $205,436 for Conflict Counsel (1100246) for the ADA barrier remediation at 515 J St. (4/5th Vote Required).
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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: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
On Nov. 7, 2023, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors ("Board") authorized the County of Humboldt to enter into a commercial lease with the owners of 515 J Street, Eureka, California, to relocate Conflict Counsel from their current location, which is a facility that was specifically listed in the 2018 Consent Decree with the Department of Justice for non-compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Per the lease terms, the County of Humboldt agreed to remediate site arrival point barriers to access prior to program occupancy.
On June 29, 2021, your Board adopted the Humboldt County ADA Compliance Plan which requires all newly acquired leased facilities be in full compliance with Title II of the ADA prior to program occupancy.
On Dec. 8, 2023, the County of Humboldt entered into an agreement with Brokaw Design, Inc. for architectural design and construction oversight services necessary for the Conflict Counsel ADA Compliance Project and on April 9, 2024, your Board authorized the project to be publicly bid.
On April 30, 2024, the County of Humboldt received and opened two responsive and responsible bids with Se...
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