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C. 21

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	October 11, 2022

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County

Subject:

601 Ferry Street Martinez – Lease

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/11/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Jessica Castro, 925.957.2461

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 11, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a lease with the J. Mortz Limited Partnership for approximately 7,630 square feet of office space at 601 Ferry Street, Martinez for the Public Defender’s Office for a one-year term beginning November 14, 2022, at an annual rent of $100,716.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Rent and occupancy costs are budgeted within the Public Defender’s Office (100% General Fund).

BACKGROUND:

The Public Defender’s Office provides necessary and ongoing legal aid to the County population. Rehabilitation of their workspace is vital to improve workflow and support growth within the department. The Public Defender’s existing facility, located at 800 Ferry Street, Martinez, will undergo capital projects to improve the overall conditions at the property. In order to facilitate the rehabilitation efforts at the property, the staff at the Public Defender’s Office will need a temporary facility to conduct business, therefore will be leasing 601 Ferry Street, Martinez for a one-year term. The commencement date of the lease is November 14, 2022.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this lease is not approved, the Public Defender’s Office will not have an adequate space in which to operate, which could cause a disruption in providing legal services to the community.