AGENDA DATE: 12/2/2020
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B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry lease for a portion of the Yancey School Community Center
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize a public hearing to consider a proposed lease of a portion of the Yancey School Community Center
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger, Stewart, Russell, Smith, Freitas
PRESENTER (S): Michael Freitas
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 types, space types, and an associated fee structure. That framework provided for in-kind/no cost use by community partners such as the B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry.
Virginia Code § 15.2-1800(B) requires that the Board hold a public hearing prior to the proposed conveyance of this interest in County-owned real property.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry, operating since January 27, 2017 and incorporated with the State Corporation Commission since April 13, 2020 (Attachment A), serves the Esmont area, providing needed food supplies to over 90 families on a monthly basis. This service to the community is provided at no charge. The B. F. Community Food Pantry is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations to sustain its operations. The proposed lease (Attachment B) allocates 376 square feet of dedicated space to be used by the pantry, 2,275 square feet of shared space that would be used when food is distributed, and the exclusive use of two walk-in freezers. The term of the lease is for one year (February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022), and the lease would automatically renew for additional 12-month terms unless written notice is given by either the County or the B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry no later than 60 days prior to the expiration of any term.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board schedule a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed lease between the County and the B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - State Corporation Commission Certificate of Incorporation dated April 12, 2020
B - Propose Lease Agreement between the County and the B. F. Yancey Community Food Pantry