City Council 06 17 2025 Agenda Item M 5 Oxnard Navigation Center Operating Agreement with Merc

The City of Oxnard City Council discussed the operating agreement with Mercy House for the Oxnard Navigation Center for fiscal year 2025-2026. Mercy House has been managing the 110-bed shelter since 2019, providing essential services such as meals, hygiene, and case management to individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement includes a not-to-exceed budget of $3,355,477.75, representing a significant cost saving from the previous year's $4,669,900 budget. Funding will be shared between the City of Oxnard and Ventura County, with the city contributing up to $1,719,738.88. The agreement also covers temporary operational costs at the current site and contingency funds in case of delays in transitioning to the new permanent shelter location, Kasa de Carman, expected to open by September 30, 2025.