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County maintenance briefs supervisors on Cottonwood complex vacancy, budget options
Summary
Maintenance staff reported the Cottonwood complex includes three buildings (one empty crisis center) and recommended budgeting for utilities and upkeep while exploring leasing or sale; staff also noted ongoing obligations to provide office space and equipment for state DHS, which the state reimburses.
Maintenance staff presented a facilities update on the Cottonwood complex and discussed options for the empty crisis center building as departments plan budgets for the next fiscal year.
Staff described a three-building complex that currently includes a standalone crisis center (vacant), Rivercross care facility and an office space leased to Optimate Life Services. The crisis center's sprinkler system and utilities require ongoing maintenance, so staff recommended keeping modest budget allocations (including systems checks and a reduced heat setpoint) rather than fully decommissioning services.
Supervisors discussed potential options — leasing, selling, or repurposing the empty space — and noted the county must continue to provide office space and equipment for state Department of Human Services programs, which the state reimburses (reimbursements can lag). Maintenance said more detailed budget guidance is needed but advised holding some funds in next year's facilities budget while exploring options.
Next steps: maintenance will include provisional utility and maintenance costs in the draft facilities budget, develop options for leasing or sale, and report back during budget hearings.
