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Overall we still believe that relocating our agency to this site with appropriate design features is <br /> a good long-term solution for our agency and we encourage the Board of County <br /> Commissioners to move forward with Option A. The location is easily accessible to our clients, <br /> has adequate parking and will alow for persons with disabilities to enter the building easily. We <br /> need to satisfy the state's Division of Social Services and correct an untenable employee and <br /> client situation. <br /> We understand that there are some concerns about our agency providing sufficient services to <br /> persons in the southern part of the county. Please be assured that our board has discussed <br /> this issue. Staff will send a description of the services that would be provided in that site and <br /> the space requirements that we have identified. <br /> We appreciate the time that you and county staff have committed to finding an appropriate <br /> solution and look forward to working with you as this project moves forward. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Joseph C. Robbins, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Social Services <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she has consulted with the Manager to come up with <br /> something that will provide a win-win situation. Her memo is shown below: <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> To: BOCC and Manager <br /> From: Alice Gordon <br /> Subject: Agenda Item 6-c, DSS/ Health Department Space Options <br /> Date: March 6, 2008 <br /> On our agenda tonight we have options to meet space needs for the Department of Social <br /> Services (DSS) and the Health Department, but only for the stated purpose of addressing long- <br /> term space needs in Central/ Northern Orange. I believe we need to address the long-term <br /> human services space needs in Southern Orange at the same time in one plan. <br /> I appreciate the work the manager and staff have done to provide us with the information <br /> essential for our decision. Based on the information they have provided in the agenda packet, I <br /> have the following recommendation, and thank the Board for considering it. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> To address long-term human services space needs in both Central/North Orange and <br /> Southern Orange in a comprehensive way, the Board of County Commissioners will adopt the <br /> following actions: <br /> 1. State the Board's intent to implement Option A for meeting DSSI Health Department needs, <br /> with the following provisions: <br /> a. Specify that the County will build the 15,000 square foot addition to the Southern <br /> Human Services Center (SHSC) in FY 2011-12. This action will save about $105,000 per year <br /> in lease payments for the Dental Clinic and other space at Carr Mill Mall. <br />