Agenda - 10-01-2024; 6-c - New Piedmont Food Processing Center Management Agreement

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2 • Proposes a five-year term to allow PFPC sufficient time for strategic business planning and growth. • Expands Section 2.3 "Specific Services and Responsibilities" to incorporate more direct and measurable impacts on Orange County residents and businesses. This includes points such as: o Discounted usage fees for Orange County residents who use the services of PFPC. o Annual PFPC Open House and Report for the public with invitation to Orange County elected leaders. o A minimum of two workshops annually for farmers to help them better understand how to access and use PFPC as a resource for value-added products. o Increased outreach efforts to appropriate programs that can benefit from interaction with PFPC resources and staff. • Ensures PFPC complies with the Orange County Living Wage Policy, Smoke Free Public Places Rule, and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy. • Clarifies what capital equipment is owned by the County and what is owned by PFPC to provide clarity on who is responsible for maintaining certain equipment. • Updates and clarifies indemnification and insurance sections. • Adds section on hazardous substances and what is not allowed in the facility. • Adds section on States of Emergency to indicate that the agreement may be suspended if necessary during such situations to address the cause or effects of the emergency. FINANCIAL IMPACT: PFPC shall receive no monetary compensation for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Full compensation and consideration to PFPC for its services shall consist of PFPC's access to and use of the Facility and Capital Equipment. PFPC acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of such consideration. The obligation to pay for, and authority to perform, direct, and supervise work on Capital Improvements shall remain exclusively with the County and will not be considered Operating Expenses. The County shall retain the sole discretion to determine whether and to what level to fund Capital Improvements to the Facility. Should PFPC determine Capital Improvements would benefit food processing services at the Facility, PFPC may request the County approve such Capital Improvements and upon the County's written approval may fund such Capital Improvements through a separate written agreement. The County shall maintain, repair, and replace as necessary the following items at the Facility: Roof and gutters, Exterior walls, Exterior doors and hardware, Electronic access control systems, County-owned refrigeration and freezer units, Fire controls and life safety systems, Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, Foundation, Paved parking area and front entrance to the building, County-owned emergency power generators, Dumpster corral, and Capital Equipment owned by County as described in Exhibit A of the contract, as such may be modified from time to time. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY OBJECTIVE 4. Provide resources to small, creative, and agri-businesses that add character and quality of life to our community to attract employers, employees and visitors. OBJECTIVE 5. Increase access to and awareness of resources and assistance available to residents and businesses.