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Consider recommendations regarding the reallocation of Homeless Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) Funds for relocation of the Pallet Shelter Project to the County-owned Bridgehouse Shelter (Fourth District) from the Current Isla Vista Parks and Recreation Department Site in Isla Vista and a Third Amendment to the License Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. for modified, continued use of the Bridgehouse Emergency Shelter Site, as follows:
a) Approve the reallocation and re-programing of up to $350,000.00 in prior unexpended State HEAP funds from the County's Housing Assistance for Vulnerable Emerging Neighbors - Engagement Service Team (HAVENEST) Program for a new use by the County for costs associated with a Pallet Shelter Project at the County-owned Bridgehouse Shelter located at 2025 Sweeney Road, in unincorporated Lompoc Valley;
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or their designee, to execute a budget modification and other related documents with the State necessary to reflect the reallocation and re-programming described in Recommended Action a);
c) Approve a Third Amendment to the License Agreement for modified, continued use of the existing Bridgehouse Shelter site with Good Samaritan Shelter Inc., which allows for expanded use of the license area, placement of pallet homes on the project site, and extends the license Agreement term to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend another five (5) years upon mutual agreement of parties;
d) Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20128.5, authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to award job orders under existing job order contracts to prepare the Bridgehouse Shelter property for installation of the pallet homes, subject to: the authorized contract limits, the availability of HEAP funds as provided in Recommended Action a), and the provision of adequate bonds and other security for completing the project; and
e) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt...
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