DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Agreement with Fresno County Transportation Authority for Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Chestnut from Shields to Clinton Avenues
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Conflict Waiver for County Counsel to represent the County, including but not limited to the Department of Public Works and Planning (PWP), and the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) in reviewing Agreement with the FCTA to Establish Program and Funding Requirements for Measure C Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Cycle XIII for Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Chestnut from Shields to Clinton Avenues Project ($236,957).
2. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the FCTA to Establish Program Eligibility and Funding Requirements for Measure C TOD Cycle XIII for Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Chestnut from Shields to Clinton Avenues Project ($236,957).
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action would allow two different Deputy County Counsel attorneys to represent the County (PWP), and the FCTA in this matter. Approval of the second recommended action will allow PWP to fund the Design and Right-of-Way for the project. This item pertains to District 3.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the first recommended action, the County and FCTA would need to seek legal services elsewhere. If the second recommended action is not approved, PWP will withdraw the TOD program grant and agreement. If that should be the case, the County's proposed Pedestrian/Bike Improvements on Chestnut from Shields to Clinton Avenues will no longer receive TOD funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The design and right-of-way for the Pedestrian and Bike Improvements on Chestnut from Shields to Clinton Avenues is estimated to cost $236,9...
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