File #: 22-303    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/7/2022 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 4/26/2022 Final action: 4/26/2022
Title: Approval of Second Option to Extend the Lease for the Elections Office at 2426 6th Street, Eureka.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - 2016-05-10 BOS Lease with Humboldt Partners for 2426 6th St, Ste A.pdf, 3. Exhibit B - ILA Report - Humboldt County Elections Division 2-28-2020 and Attachment B.pdf, 4. Exhibit C - 2021-4-13 2426 6th Elections Option 1 Letter.pdf, 5. Exhibit D - 2021-12-9 COI Humboldt Partners 2426 6th St.pdf, 6. rev Exhibit E - draft 2426 6th St Elections Option 2 Letter - ACC.pdf

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Approval of Second Option to Extend the Lease for the Elections Office at 2426 6th Street, Eureka.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the second option to extend the lease with lessor, Humboldt Partners, for the Elections Office at 2426 6th Street, Eureka.

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100140)

DISCUSSION:
The Elections Department has been located at 2426 6th Street, Eureka since 2016 (Exhibit A). This location and square footage have been a good fit for the Elections Department's staff, equipment, as well as a convenient location for the public.

Per the lease, the initial term shall terminate July 31, 2021, with three (3) one (1) year options to extend the lease. On April 13, 2021, your Board approved the first one (1) year option to extend the lease through July 31, 2022 (Exhibit C). The Elections Department would like to continue tenancy at 2426 6th Street for the foreseeable period by exercising the second one (1) year option to extend the lease. The identified Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Barriers have been removed per Exhibit B.

Upon Board approval, staff will notify Lessor that the county will exercise the second one (1) year option to extend the lease per Exhibit E.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The current monthly rent is $11,595.12 for 6,800 square feet with an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) escalation of no more than 5%. Monthly rent includes gas, electricity, water, sewer, and janitorial services. Funding to cover the monthly rent is incorporated into the approved fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 budget and will be included in the FY 2022-23 budget for Elections 1100140.

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board's Strategic Framework by managing our resources to ensure sustainability of services .

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Public Works

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
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