TO: Napa County Housing Commission
FROM: Jennifer Palmer, Executive Director of Housing Authority
REPORT BY: Alex Carrasco, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee
RECOMMENDATION
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Report from Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Ad Hoc Subcommittee and recommendations for high priority projects.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing Commission established the CIP ad hoc subcommittee in June with the purpose of re-evaluating the list of "High" priority capital improvement projects for each of the three farmworker centers, and developing a tool to effectively score competing "High" priority items. Today, ad hoc committee members will report on the revised list and recommended next steps including replacement of (a) walk-in refrigerator condensing units, (b) radiant heat boiler, (c) roof and gutter, and consultation from engineer for installation of central air conditioning.
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In December 2023, Housing Authority staff presented the Housing Commissioners with the list of capital improvements needs identified by County and CHDC staff. This list included summary of project scope and budgets based on informal solicitation of project estimates by related service providers. The list was sorted by health and safety impact needs and projects were ranked "High, "Medium", and "Low" priority. Additionally, available funding sources - including donor-advised funds from the Farmworker Committee - were noted for each potential project. Housing Commissioners discussed the scope of needs and available funds and recommended staff proceed with securing estimates and submitting budget adjustments to proceed immediately with all items identified...
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