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While the consultant team members have extensive knowledge in the construction field, the process of how to establish and operate a homeless shelter falls somewhat out of their general field of expertise. However, the consultants are familiar with the Santa Ana Jail facility and can address the viability of renovation to best meet the needs of a traditional homeless shelter project. The following assessment and analysis speaks only to the potential of the Jail facility itself, and not the day-to-day operations of a shelter. As with any homeless shelter, final policies and procedures would dictate requirements for hygiene, sanitation, and length of stay. The observations described below in the assessment are provided solely as talking points for this initial review. Santa Ana City Jail Reuse Feasibility Study Reuse Option Scenario Homeless Shelter Housing and Analysis and Assessment: Supportive Services Space The assessment information and supporting data which the consultant team developed is summarized and highlighted in the following analysis: Operational Information, Fiscal Analysis and Advantages /Disadvantages Considerations A Description of Jail Reuse Option: This Jail reuse feasibility option would change the City's Jail facility to a converted homeless shelter with supportive services space. This conversion would install a canopy and staging area in the vehicle sallyport, and converts the existing Jail intake / release area into a day center and reception area for the local homeless populations seeking shelter. This would include seating, personal property storage, kennels, meal service, and meeting space for programs and social service outreach efforts. The layout and function of the housing units will remain relatively the same, however, there will be moderate renovation construction costs associated with removing all soft furnishings and fixtures due to sanitation needs generally associated with this type of use. Homeless Issue in Santa Ana and Orange County In 2016, The Courtyard was opened at the former Santa Ana Transit Terminal providing a safe and secure environment for those looking for shelter. The Courtyard is a joint venture between The Midnight Mission and Orange County, sleeping up to 400 people on a first come, first served basis. During the day, it is used as a drop-in center serving 250 to 450 guests looking for service connections, hygiene services, showers and restrooms, a meal, and a place to rest. Storage is provided for guests and security is provided around the clock.' Two additional permanent supportive housing projects are planned for 2018 including Aqua Housing and Santa Ana Veteran's Village. Aqua Housing is an acquisition and demolition project of an underutilized, blighted motel site to construct 56 permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. The project includes 12 studios and 44 one -bedroom units with wrap-around supportive services. Santa Ana Veteran's Village is new construction of 75 permanent supportive housing units for homeless veterans. The project includes 70 one -bedroom and five two-bedroom units with wrap-around supportive services? According to the area's 2017 point -in -time homeless count, nearly 5,000 people go without permanent shelter in the County. Santa Ana has been working to address the homeless camps in the City by working to clear Santa Ana Civic Center and riverbed encampments where approximately 500 to 1,000 people sleep nightly (see chart below). In late February 2018, Santa Ana provided motel vouchers by relocating 98 65A-105