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Board sends Oakmore safe-camping proposal back to staff amid concern over $11.7M price tag and ongoing operating costs
Summary
County staff presented a conceptual plan to convert the former Oakmore Golf Course into a 'safe camping' site with 70 emergency sleeping cabins; supervisors voted unanimously to strike the development directive and directed staff to evaluate alternative uses because of high upfront and operating costs and unresolved feasibility questions.
San Joaquin County staff presented a conceptual design Jan. 13 for a proposed safe-camping site on the former Oakmore Golf Course, a 67.25-acre parcel the county acquired in December 2024 for $9.6 million. The conceptual plan described 70 emergency sleeping cabins arranged in pods, accessible walkways, office and classroom trailers, shower and restroom trailers, perimeter fencing and paved emergency access.
Staff estimated the capital cost at approximately $11.7 million and annual operating costs around $4 million. The presentation said construction…
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