TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: JC Greenberg, Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Shana A. Bagley, Interim Fire Administrator
SUBJECT: Extension of and Amendment to Land Lease with Veterans Affairs
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230191B with California Department of Veterans Affairs for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, to increase the annual rental rate from $30,000 to $142,114 for property used by Napa County Fire Department for training grounds purposes. (Fiscal Impact: $112,114 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On May 1, 1997, the County of Napa and the State of California entered into Lease Agreement L-1455 and on November 8, 2022, the parties extended the lease term to June 30, 2026. This request is to exercise the second option to extend the land use agreements for another four years (through June 30, 2030) and to increase the lease amount to reflect current market value as assessed by the California Department of General Services.
Agreement L-1455 is a lease for approximately 13 acres of property situated in the County of Napa at 7294 Silverado Trail. The Napa County Fire Training Grounds are located on this property. County Fire is requesting to exercise the second of two renewal options found in the original agreement, which is to renew for a four-year period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. The effective date reflects dates of services provided prior to the amendment being in place. The amendment also reflects that California Department of General Services increased the lease rate which previously remained unchanged since 1997.
Pursuant to Paragraph 4 of the Lease, this amendment was negotiated in conjunction with the County’s Fire Services Agreement (Agreement number 270194B) with California Department of Veteran’s Affairs (CAL VET) wherein the CAL VET’s charges for fire services are reduced by a credit for Lease Agreement L-1455 and Lease Agreement L -1458 (term extended previously). As a result, the County does not pay directly for the Lease amounts.
Administrative delays have caused the agreement to be brought late before the Board of Supervisors.
Requested Action:
Approve and Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230191B with California Department of Veterans Affairs for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, to increase the annual rental rate to $142,114 for property used by Napa County Fire Department for training grounds purposes.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Where is it budgeted? |
No money is exchanged directly for the lease. |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The land that is leased in this agreement currently houses the Napa County Training Grounds. If the lease is not renewed, other land options may be needed. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Currently no money is exchanged. If a new location is needed, there may be a rent/lease payment incurred. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, land may need to be acquired to house the Napa County Training Grounds. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.