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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07281992 - 1.67 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA T0: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DATE: July 28, 1992 Richard J. Martinez, Acting Interim Executive Director FROM: AGREEMENT WITH SHERIFF-CORONER FOR INMATE WORK PROGRAM SUBJECT: I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: AUTHORIZE Housing Authority staff negotiations with the Sheriff-Coroner's Department for the purpose of entering into a contract for participation in the Inmate Work Crew and Training Program, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. II. . FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: Las Deltas housing development in North Richmond consists of 226 units and is one of this agency's largest developments. Currently, there are 24 vacant units at that location, with three evictions pending. A number of positive construction projects are in progress at Las Deltas, as well as a Living Free Center and a Headstart facility. The building which will house Project Pride education and recreation programs is under renovation. The intent is to have an on-site Boys and Girls Club at that location. The improved lighting and fencing, coupled with the programs currently in place are significantly enhancing the quality of life for residents of Las Deltas. The use of temporary agency employees to make vacant units ready for re-rental is helping to get units back on line, but it is also costly. 'The Sheriff-Coroner has an inmate work crew program which may prove to be an economical means to complete the required work at a savings of 20% to 30%. The inmates assigned to such duties are experienced, some at the journeyman level . A representative from the Sheriff's Department has assessed the work needed to be done and, in his opinion, the inmates have the skills to make the required repairs. It would be cost effective to the Housing Authority to participate in the County's Inmate Work and Job Training Program. The inmate work crew would make unit repairs in preparation for renting and would also work to improve curb-appeal . CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENTS 4.._.YES B4ONATUIM J wd= RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTITE OINECTON RCCOMMENDATION / BOARD C16141ITY69 APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURNIS) ACTION OF BOARD ON 7TKZZ*Z7 31 APPROVED A®RECOMNENDED 4 OTHER VOTE Or COMMISSIONERS . UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS A TRUE AND AYES( NOES: CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND A89ENITs ABSTAIN( ENTERED ON THE AINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cel County Sheriff's Department ATTESTED i /9 9 oZ County Administrator All Bitchelor, Clark of the County Counsel Board of commissioners Housing Authority hmazale- Mass/7*641 BY �' DEPUTY Board of Commissioners July 28, 1992 Page -2- The number of workers and anticipated results would be a cost savings to the Authority, not only in direct dollars spent on the work performed, but an increase in revenue (rent receipts) due to increased occupancy. At its Regular Meeting on Monday, July 20, 1992 the Advisory Housing Commission voted to recommend authorizing the Housing Authority to negotiate with the Sheriff-Coroner's Department for the purpose of entering into a contract for participation in the Inmate Work Crew and Training Program. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the Board of Commissioners elect to not approve Housing Authority negotiations with the Sheriff-Coroner's Department for the purpose of entering into a contract for participation in the Inmate Work Crew and Training Program, the Housing Authority would be forced to continue the costly practice of using temporary agencies to repair units at its North Richmond housing development.