RESOLUTION NO. _________
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MENDOCINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR FUNDING TO OPERATE EXTREME WINTER SHELTER FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 TO APRIL 30, 2023 AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center operated an emergency weather shelter during winter months in the Fort Bragg area for many years announced last year that it would no longer operate the temporary shelter facility; and WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department accepted responsibility to manage the 2021/22 winter shelter program and coordinate with local motels to provide motel rooms to those in need of temporary shelter during extreme weather events on the Mendocino Coast; and WHEREAS, under Police Department management, last year’s shelter program provided over 101 homeless people with a place of respite during the City’s coldest and wettest nights, and WHEREAS, Mendocino County has funding of $39,908 available for a sustainable service during extreme weather for FY 2022/23; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg Police Department has again agreed to manage the 2022/23 Extreme Winter Shelter for a second year; and WHEREAS, the costs of City of Fort Bragg staff time, including the Police Department will be provided as a match for funds provided by Mendocino County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve a Contract with Mendocino County to coordinate and administer shelter at local motels during extreme weather events on the Mendocino Coast and authorizes the City Manager to execute same.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember_______, seconded by Councilmember _______, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 14th day of November, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED: ___________________________
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
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June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk