To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Lease of Office Space at 1330 Arnold Drive, Suite 142, Martinez area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a lease between the County, as Lessee, and RPE MUIR, LLC, as Lessor, under which the County is leasing approximately 942 square feet of office space in the building located at 1330 Arnold Drive, Suite 142, Martinez, through April 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The initial annual rent is $20,347, with annual increases. 100% Health Services Department Org 5993 - Realignment
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department - Behavioral Health Housing Support Services group has increased the staffing numbers needed to provide services in the field. They have outgrown the space at 1330 Arnold Drive, Suite 140, and would like to take on this additional space at 1330 Arnold Drive, Suite 142. The program to be operated from the site supports clients in maintaining their housing by providing clients support with problem solving, managing crises, advocating for clients’ needs, connecting them to services in the community, and financial coaching and management. The configuration of staff who will be using the additional suite will be clerical staff, two IMD Liaisons, RN’s who manage placement, utilization review, and discharge of clients from locked facilities, and Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Coordinator. The coordinator will help supervise staff and is responsible for the BHBH program development and implementation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this lease is not approved, the Health Services Department - Behavioral Health Housing Support Services group may experience disruptions in its ability to conduct essential County business.