To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Lease for Operation of the Humboldt County Courthouse Snack Bar (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached Lease with The Grind Caf? for the operation of the Humboldt County Courthouse Snack Bar for two (2) year(s) (4/5 vote required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed copy of the Lease Agreement to Public Works Real Property for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3002 - Invest in county facilities
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Courthouse Snack Bar has been vacant since March 2023. The owner of The Grind Caf? has expressed interest and would like to enter into a lease agreement for the operation of the Snack Bar, as provided in the attached lease. It should be noted that the owner is familiar with the county as they currently hold a lease with the Humboldt County Aviation Department for caf? space at the Arcata/Eureka Airport in McKinleyville.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 25536, the Board of Supervisors, by a 4/5 vote, may enter into a lease of county property for employee cafeteria purposed without competitive bidding.
The lease provides for monthly rental income of Four $445 and includes responsibility for the operator to perform regular maintenance items at their own expense and the cost for the semi-annual cleanings from Public Works Facilities Maintenance. It is hopeful that this revenue will provide sufficient funds to pay for the county's cost of leasing the space, while providing quality food at a reasonable price and convenient break area for county employees, as well as the general public conducting business at the C...
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