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Regular Agenda Item 3. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/03/2021
Submitted For:	Malissa Buzan	Submitted By:	Betty Hurst, Contracts Administrator
Department:	Community Services
Fiscal Year:	FY21-22	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Approval of Lease Agreement with Payson Unified School District to provide space for the Gila County GEST (Gila Employment and Special Training) Program.

Background Information

Gila Employment and Special Training (GEST) coordinates with the county, state, and federal governments in a joint effort to better serve the citizens of Gila County. The Demonstration Project began in 1975 and was founded on the principle of “acceptance”. Establishing community acceptance of individuals with disabilities is and always will be our priority. In 1996, the program name was changed to Gila Employment and Special Training (GEST), but our goal remains the same as we provide daily living skills and employment support to all GEST clients. The Community Services Department currently leases the building from the Payson Unified School District to provide space for the GEST Program. The new lease formalizes the continued use of the leased building located at 501 S. McLane Road, Payson, AZ. The lease cost is $1,000 per month and the new agreement allows for (4) annual renewal periods.

Evaluation

Designated space to provide service for the GEST Program is necessary and the current leased space is adequate and accessible to our clients.

Conclusion

By approving this Lease Agreement, the GEST Program will continue to have a designated site to be used for Program activities.

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of a new Lease Agreement with the Payson Unified School District.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Lease Agreement with the Payson Unified School District for the facility located at 501 S. McLane Road, Payson, Arizona whereby the County will lease space for its Gila Employment and Special Training Program beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. (Malissa Buzan)

Attachments
Lease Agreement-2022