AGENDA DATE: 11/14/2018
TITLE:
Title
Yancey School Community Center: Memorandum of Agreement with JABA
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Board approval of Memorandum of Agreement with JABA for use of Yancey School Community Center
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger, Freitas, Smith, Russell
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At the Board of Supervisors’ March 7, 2018, meeting, the Board endorsed a use framework for the Yancey School Community Center that included the differentiation of user group types, space types, and an associated fee structure. That framework provided for in-kind/no cost use for community agency partners such as the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC).
The Yancey Advisory Committee, through its community outreach and deliberative processes, identified and supported JABA as a strong candidate for long-term use of the space. JABA’s stated mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages. The organization’s mission is aligned with the County’s vision of the Yancey School Community Center as a space for cultural, educational, and/or recreational activities, that is open to the public and intended to serve the local community.
The proposed agreement for JABA’s use of the Yancey School Community Center will not require a public hearing. Virginia Code § 15.2-1800(B) generally requires public hearings for the “disposal” of County property but makes an exception for “the leasing of real property to another public body, political subdivision or authority of the Commonwealth.” JABA is a joint exercise of powers among the six localities of Planning District Ten.
Staff has drafted a proposed rent-free Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for JABA’s occupancy of a portion of the Yancey School Community Center (Attachment A). Authorization from the Board is required for the County Executive to sign the agreement.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Educational Opportunities: Provide lifelong learning opportunities for all of our citizens; Engaged Citizens: Successfully engage citizens so that local government reflects their values and aspirations
DISCUSSION: Jefferson Area Board for Aging programming staff anticipate that health and recreation services offered in the Yancey School Community Center would take place on two days per week and serve up to 50 area seniors on any given day. The activities routinely provided vary but offerings can include:
• Health education (presentations related to diabetes, cancer, etc.)
• Facilitated exercise classes
• Musical performances
• Games and recreation (bingo, board games, Jeopardy, etc.)
• Arts and crafts
• Intergenerational activities
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment B) to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with JABA.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Yancey-JABA MOA
Attachment B: Resolution