TO: Napa County Housing Commission
FROM: Scott Wagner, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Alex Carrasco, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Report on Capital Improvement Projects
RECOMMENDATION
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Monthly report on capital improvement projects. For discussion only, no action needed.
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Housing Authority (Authority) owns and oversees three (3) farmworker housing centers (Centers) located in Calistoga, St. Helena, and Napa. Each Center offers dorm style housing to 60 farmworkers, or 180 total, who support Napa County’s world renowned agriculture industry. To maintain daily functionality as well as long term sustainability, Authority staff regularly consult with property management, preventative maintenance contractors, and the Public Works Department to plan for capital improvement projects, facility repairs, and equipment needs.
The coordinated planning and communication help ensure that all parties involved deliver high quality services for all residents, meet safety and compliance requirements, invest in infrastructure, and boost occupancy rates to deliver strong financial performance. Between Fiscal Year 2024 to present, the Authority, with support of local donations, has invested approximately $360,000 to repair or replace critical needs including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, kitchen equipment, fire suppression, water treatment, and walkways.
The purpose of this monthly report is to provide a high level overview of current and anticipated capital improvement projects (CIP), facility repairs, and equipment needs. Enclosed is a list of high priority items. Funding sources are noted (where applicable) for each project. Information presented is preliminary and subject to change as projects are further evaluated, scoped, and estimates are refined.
Today’s update will focus on the CIP for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the River Ranch Farmworker Center, which currently lacks central air conditioning. Staff shall discuss status of estimates for the project buildings, including HVAC installation for the multipurpose room and resident units and funding availability.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff Report.
2. Public Comment.
3. Discussion.
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.