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Commission workshop considers leasing change after CDC-certification conflict for CAC
Summary
County staff told commissioners the state will not grant CDC certification to CAC while Avalon occupies county space; staff proposed moving CAC into a small office to secure certification and avoid loss of funds. Commissioners agreed to place the item on the agenda for further action.
Unidentified Speaker 2 described a conflict the county is trying to resolve so CAC can obtain CDC (CDC/CDC-like) certification: the state will not grant certification while Avalon occupies space the state considers a conflict. Speaker 2 said the county lacks alternate space but proposed moving CAC into a small office vacated by the building department so CAC can obtain certification and retain funding.
Speaker 2 recounted prior occupancy issues, saying Avalon had been using county space "without our permission," that the prior CAC board had allowed Avalon into the building, and that the county later made Avalon sign a lease. Speaker 2 proposed offering a short-term lease that phases out after about a year so CAC would not lose funding while the county assesses longer-term arrangements.
Why it matters: Staff warned that the state’s certification decision affects CAC’s funds for the next year; securing a compliant facility is a prerequisite to continued funding. At the workshop, commissioners agreed to place the lease issue on an upcoming agenda so the board can consider formal action.
What happened at the workshop: Commissioners directed staff to present a leasing plan and timeline to secure certification; no final action or vote was recorded at the workshop.
Next steps: Staff will return with specific lease language and timing to be considered by the commission.
