Agenda Item Name:
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An Update On A Central Receiving Facility for Alachua County
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Presenter:
Stuart Wegener
Description:
Update of the Status of the Initiative to Transition the Concept of a Central Receiving Facility into a Reality for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Discussion
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Prior Board Motions:
8/12/2021 BoCC Meeting with a 4 Part Motion to Move Forward with Seeking Funding and Related Endeavors to Implement a Central Receiving Facility Program.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Budget for a Central Receiving Facility Tentatively Identified for County Share Only as $250,000 for Capital Costs. Additional Budget for Operational Costs under consideration, for which $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds (State and Local Fiscal Recovery) from the County Have Been Identified.
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
Since the BoCC last met in August and provided County staff with targeted direction for moving forward on the Central Receiving Facility, considerable activities have been made toward this desired goal. A discussion of a myriad of developments on this initiative is warranted, with results to date necessary to be shared with the BoCC and the City of Gainesville Commission. Input from County staff (Court Services & Community Support Services), the City of Gainesville and Meridian Behavioral HealthCare, Inc. will be provided.