Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John L. Maltbie, County Manager
Subject: Use of District-Specific Measure K Funds - Supervisorial District 1
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-specific Measure K funds, not to exceed $40,805 to LifeMoves for the installation of a new Fire Protection System at Redwood Family House, and authorizing the County Manager, or his designee, to prepare and execute the grant agreement
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by San Mateo County voters in November 2012 and extended in November 2016 for a total of thirty years. The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) and County staff have conducted study sessions and community outreach efforts to inform priorities for Measure K spending for FY 2017-19.
On May 16, 2017, the Board approved the FY 2017-19 Measure K allocation plan in which the County anticipates Measure K receipts of approximately $81.6 million annually. The plan included $7 million in one-time loans or grants each year during FY 2017-19, divided equally among the five supervisorial districts, for district-specific needs and projects. District 3 has submitted a request to use its district-specific Measure K funds as shown below and described in the Project Summary section of this memorandum:
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District/Project |
Amount |
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District 1 (Supervisor Dave Pine) LifeMoves: Provide Design, Labor, Material, and Equipment to install a new overhead sprinkler system. |
$40,805.00 |
This item is consistent with the criteria for district-specific Measure K funds, which were developed during the initial round of district-specific allocations and approved by the Board in April 2015.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
This is a request to authorize a grant to LifeMoves, and resulting grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $40,805.00 to provide for the installation of a new Fire Protection System. The County Manager’s Office will administer and manage the proposed agreement.
LifeMoves operates the Redwood Family House, located in Redwood City. The facility provides housing for approximately 40 homeless families with minor children each year. Over 90% of program participants successfully exit homelessness and secure permanent housing. Redwood Family House serves families from throughout San Mateo County, including families from District 1.
On March 28, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Measure K district-specific funding, sponsored by Supervisor Warren Slocum, for critical repairs to the Redwood Family House. LifeMoves replaced the roof, renovated units, and completed other health and safety upgrades. The roof replacement triggered a new requirement for a fire suppression sprinkler system in each unit and the carports, as well as ground trenching to increase the pipe size in order to comply with water pressure standards. Additional support is needed to meet the fire suppression system requirements.
Supervisor Dave Pine agreed to support the installation of a new overhead sprinkler system in the fire suppression system upgrade at the Redwood Family House. The fire suppression system is divided into three components: fire line installation (trenching and piping), sprinkler system installation, and dry wall repair. The completion of the fire suppression system will be completed within 90 days of project implementation. The scope of work this funding will provide for the sprinkler system includes:
• Provide Design, Labor, Material, and Equipment to install a new overhead sprinkler system & underground
• Provide and install underground fire services line off of Hemlock Ave to building
• Provide and install system riser with flow switch at location shown on drawings
• CPVC will be installed throughout all 12 units with concealed heads, all exterior piping will be exposed
• Provide one electric bell for installation by others (Exterior audible alarm)
• Perform hydrostatic test and inspections (Rough and final inspection included)
Total Measure K Request: Not to Exceed $40,805.00
The release of funds will be contingent on the execution of an agreement providing for the County’s confirmation of the expenditure of funds during FY 2017-18 for the purposes stated herein. The County will disburse the funds to the following organization for the purposes described above:
LifeMoves
181 Constitution Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Brian Greenberg, Ph.D
bgreenberg@lifemoves.org <mailto:bgreenberg@lifemoves.org>
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Description |
Target |
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Completion of Fire Suppression System within 90 days of contract execution |
100% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient Measure K funds for this specific FY 2017-2018 Measure K request. These funds are budgeted in the Non-Departmental Services FY 2017-18 Approved Recommended Budget.