Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee - 6/10/2025 - Agenda Item D1

The City of Oxnard's Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee discussed the operating agreement with Mercy House for the Oxnard Navigation Center shelter for fiscal year 2025-2026. The shelter, which provides 110 beds and comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness, has been managed by Mercy House since 2019 under a joint effort with Ventura County and the City of Ventura. The committee reviewed the proposed budget of $3,355,477.75 for the upcoming fiscal year, which represents a cost saving compared to the previous year's budget. Funding will be shared between the city and county, with additional allocations for temporary site costs and contingency funds in case of construction delays related to the shelter's transition to the new Kasa de Carman facility expected to open by September 30, 2025.