Among the many agenda items to be considered at tomorrow’s (March 26, 2024) 10 o’clock meeting of county supervisors in San Bernardino, several items are of special relevance to our Morongo Basin.
Supervisors are expected to approve $175,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding for remodel of the Wonder Valley Community Center kitchen and bathrooms. The Community Center is operated and maintained by the County Department of Public Works – Special Districts. The department says the facility has become outdated and deteriorated due to severe weather and extensive use.
The Project proposes general repairs, improvements to equipment, bathroom fixture replacement, kitchen improvements, replacement of flooring, installation of lighting for energy efficiency and safety, and the installation of a commercial-grade reverse osmosis water filtration system. The Community Center offers many programs by local non-profits and private parties for meetings, celebrations, and classes.
In other business, the board is expected to increase by two years and add $150,000 to a special districts service contract with Twentynine Palms for continued preventative maintenance and other services at the newly constructed sewer collection system.
Twentynine Palms is responsible for the operation, maintenance, emergency response, and support service at the facility. This responsibility includes ensuring that maintenance is conducted monthly, quarterly, and annually according to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Since the City does not have staff with the requisite certifications and experience necessary to perform these services, the City contracts with County Special District’s CSA 70.
More details on these items and information on how you can participate in tomorrow’s meeting can be found on the board of supervisors’ agenda which may be accessed from this link: https://sanbernardino.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1183736&GUID=381E0ED2-5657-417F-8A73-643DCE210F38
