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The lease rate is $5.68 per square foot, producing a monthly rent figure of about $1,700; the city will also pay electricity costs in arrears as billed. The agreement includes one-year renewal options. Scott Dammer, the city attorney, told the committee the space has been inspected and “improved to the point that it's satisfactory to HPD,” and that the lease “serves the purpose of authorizing the lease that will provide storage for the Huntington Police Department.”

Committee members discussed the storage need in light of an existing city-owned building being converted to an emergency shelter. Council member Rumbaugh asked whether the previously used storage building (discussed in the meeting as 9096 Third Avenue West) was the same structure now slated to become the shelter. Dammer and others clarified that the building that will become the emergency shelter had previously been used for storage and that the city now needs alternative storage. Dammer said the one-year term and renewal option do not represent a permanent solution and noted the city may consider building on the Armory property in the future, but that would be substantially more expensive.

Committee members also asked whether nearby utility or stormwater construction would affect the leased unit; Dammer said he was familiar with the local project and did not expect impacts to the leased space.

A motion to forward the resolution to full council with a favorable recommendation passed without recorded opposition. Council member Rumbaugh agreed to sponsor the item at full council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Huntington Finance Committee 4/28/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 voted to forward to full council a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a one-year lease with Hetzer Realty LLC for 3,589 square feet at 417 Second Avenue to provide storage for the Huntington Police Department.","taxTitle","Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia","taxId",2634,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252236,"Committee recommends Michael Baker International for street-resurfacing engineering contract",108,1895870,2004190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835&start=1895&end=2004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835/thumbnail_1895870.jpg","/articles/6252236/Huntington/Cabell-County/West-Virginia/Committee-recommends-Michael-Baker-International-for-street-resurfacing-engineering-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252236-f87fbd6dac7f850c13a9ef033f07dc5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171751&Signature=InyZ8g7qq9Z5AKMO0WrozgDa-hDiaq0lr-lwwMIrPLLcJOdCtEUaBsCeWRi5gPhlWwmH9Pp2btl-Q0onqGmmyoe09ltQtYmMmh9Tq2qzHagY3HopI3VC8dcNTluTU1B44J54fCGNYmx5tfdoECmqhSbwt2F53Y4pXr9QQgzx~rxoH31Q2LZfFYewVhrvp~wLv7wmBi6bsKKyNae26wwsg01X5kUzuTKoT5HEd0ZmbNu7E9HAMKyF2pv~KDnU4ov8BiDFTAqadbI4tTjeKQmpaZ3S7zHg1qB9PhEq-VbF0GVwfqXehQYQmqX4EYSIrNHadxOqadC25NiBJh-G7g4wTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 voted to forward to full council a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with Michael Baker International for engineering and analysis services related to the city’s street-resurfacing program.

Mark Bates, the city’s public works director, told the committee the Purchasing Division issued a request for qualifications under West Virginia Code (Chapter 5) and the city received statements of qualifications from four firms, interviewed three, and recommended Michael Baker International as the most qualified. Bates said the scope includes specifications and designs for resurfacing projects, permitting, and preparation of bid and contracting documents. Funding for the contract will come from the Public Works street construction budget. Bates described the proposed contract as a one-year agreement with an option to renew for four additional one-year terms.

The committee voted to forward the resolution to full council with a favorable recommendation by voice vote; Miss Rumbaugh agreed to sponsor the resolution.","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 recommended that the city contract Michael Baker International to provide engineering and analysis services for a city street-resurfacing program after an RFQ and interview process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252241,"Committee forwards resolution to use opioid-settlement funds for emergency shelter renovation at 96 Third Ave West",1480,415870,1896450,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835&start=415&end=1896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835/thumbnail_415870.jpg","/articles/6252241/Huntington/Cabell-County/West-Virginia/Committee-forwards-resolution-to-use-opioid-settlement-funds-for-emergency-shelter-renovation-at-96-Third-Ave-West","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252241-08e7a139d92a53a632293f7d0002c14f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171751&Signature=nM0ou97BQkPtT6FMtEPHLxQImx2o3BIzyoEBzprCzakp3s-nsvmBfer1wZjuPxhVGosgRXnzlxoIcFSoEIYbJUiqrHyD28EJfxoq4ZHVQJ5iD87FoOJcSn8X8mXZtQQsz7TVIPf-wKsGOeJs5oNxoGGSY2XTdSfdS~oOspyzy89yqQyfs1cnAaDwUzRHF3G~To-2dHa0v-ZXkjrLbCV1flRiUYmhrZTsCJGNumC7lfMS2QPNNEkKtGpEAnwKeCTTWl1-um4r3fqGvML0VXJRcjGnQwwel0OPilgMk8tGiwrJ3mRq93Eqm~GjtmU09D-~odwabyqn6qeAyFt~Ay-LaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 voted to forward to full council a resolution (2025-R-45) that would authorize the mayor to expend opioid settlement funds to renovate and equip the city-owned building at 96 Third Avenue West for an emergency shelter providing integrated homelessness care and addiction-treatment services, to enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Valley Health Services Inc. for construction and operation, and to redirect previously authorized operational funding to the new facility once it is declared operational.

Mayor Farrell summarized the request as three linked actions: (1) authorize expenditure of available opioid-settlement funds; (2) enter an MOU with Valley Health Services for renovation, equipping and operation; and (3) upon the new facility reaching operational status, redirect funds previously provided to Huntington City Mission to operational costs at the new facility. The mayor said the intent of bundling the items was to be explicit about the administration’s plan and to enable construction to proceed quickly so clients can get services sooner.

Committee members pressed for detail on the amounts and on safeguards. Council members were told the proposal contemplates up to $1,000,000 for construction/renovation/equipping and an additional $350,000 from opioid settlement funds in the fiscal-year 2025–26 operations allocation that could be redirected once the new facility is operational; the resolution text and staff comments reference prior council action (Resolution 2024-R-36) that had authorized opioid-settlement disbursements to the Huntington City Mission. City attorney Scott Dammer clarified that the capital allocation would be used to improve city-owned property and that, if Valley Health were to end participation, the city would retain ownership of the improvements. Dammer said the operational funds would reimburse expenses rather than be an unconditional payment to Valley Health.

Several council members asked for a more specific MOU and for clearer language to limit ambiguity about which funds might be redirected and under what conditions. Mayor Farrell and other speakers said partners expect the site to provide services for people with and without substance-use disorders, and noted Valley Health Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), which carries requirements around sliding-fee scales. The committee was told there is a letter of intent among partners that includes Prestera, Valley Health, Marshall Health Network and others; additional agreements — including any lease or service contracts — will come back to council as they are developed.

By voice vote the committee forwarded the resolution to full council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Archer agreed to sponsor the resolution at full council.","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 voted to forward to full council a resolution to spend opioid-settlement funds to renovate 96 Third Avenue West into an emergency shelter and integrated homelessness services site and to enter an MOU with Valley Health Services Inc.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252232,"Committee forwards budget revision No. 3 to council adjusting FY24–25 general fund balances and appropriations",78,2034070,2112210,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835&start=2034&end=2112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190504-270a32fe119286299dde688e29c96835/thumbnail_2034070.jpg","/articles/6252232/Huntington/Cabell-County/West-Virginia/Committee-forwards-budget-revision-No-3-to-council-adjusting-FY2425-general-fund-balances-and-appropriations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252232-2f8f3fbeb6de4d77efcea14888a178e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171751&Signature=W5Q1UorncW17sEG-DHQnO13aKK2DSDWJlKIguJYGeTxcnO1C0b7nnEwk9oC13NyGbKiYIwm2oq7tNfIs49vYhiIHO8tEb0u-X2T7e~70icwqIKk3ghCAgskkaxFB6sPW2KXPdiDaBlEZW-1fc7IyjLVZF3rcNl3fp3TjpaOk5A9EHiNuggau~4lu3Umv719tpzWJMczv0H9P~1ckVVhOHPP12H4k7xW0wr0E8MrCA1uu8X0~37YF6Wy3l9oSRwongAdV1vUG3K1nD4Tl624Rr~1XMamLEraYWoisKdWwfAYBuf4-l1dz37kvLHDj6oDUTRPL7CPjXpeyZ7YW0y6sKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Administration and Finance Committee on April 28 voted to forward to full council Resolution 2025-R-49, the third revision to the FY2024–25 general fund budget, which reconciles beginning fund balance to audited figures and adjusts appropriations across revenue and expenditure lines.

Scott Arthur, the city’s senior accountant, told the committee the State Auditor requires the city to revise projected beginning fund balance to match expected FY2024 ending fund-balance figures. The revision changes fund-balance classifications (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, unassigned) and adjusts revenue and expenditure lines.

Key changes cited in the committee presentation include: an increase of state government grant revenue of $30,000 (with $20,000 attributed to a previously approved Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention grant and $10,000 to a Child Nutrition grant); an increase to insurance-program appropriations of $500,000 (reflecting additional group medical claims funding); a reduction of contingencies by $1,701,932 to offset fund-balance adjustments; and a transfer/increase related to the Civic Center/Municipal Auditorium and arena subsidy and first payment on the arena roof bond (figures discussed in committee included increases to Civic Center-related lines and a $248,418 first bond payment). Arthur said the revision reflects audited financials and that the city will supply supporting documentation.

A motion to forward the revision to full council with a favorable recommendation passed by voice vote; Mr. Archer agreed to sponsor the revision at full council.","The Administration and Finance Committee voted to forward Resolution 2025-R-49, the third general fund budget revision for FY24–25, which reconciles beginning fund balance to audited figures and adjusts multiple revenue and expenditure lines including increases for state grants and insurance claims and reductions to contingencies.","actionData","errors"]

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