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WIC staff, director discuss $500,000 build-out at 33 Evergreen and rent concerns
Summary
WIC staff and the HHS director discussed a proposed $500,000 build-out at 33 Evergreen that a contractor has offered to fund, questioned how that investment aligns with rent and space allocation, and flagged the need for an IT room and consideration of patient flow.
Ms. Blue, a WIC program staffer, and Director Valencia Maponya discussed plans for a facility build-out at 33 Evergreen estimated at about $500,000. Maponya said the contractor was willing to fund half a million dollars for a broader clinical build-out and emphasized planning for clinical workflow and technology infrastructure, including a dedicated IT room.
Board President Christine Harris and Ms. Blue questioned how the build-out funding would translate into rental costs and whether the investment was financially viable, noting the current rent for the WIC location was about $10,000 per month (approximately $120,000 per year). Maponya said she had not yet reviewed rental financial documents and that staff input on patient flow and clinical space design would be necessary.
The board did not vote on the relocation or enter a formal contract discussion; staff indicated the mayor’s office would discuss the funding and that further review of the plans would follow.
