DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Agreement with FCTA for Measure C Funding for Pedestrian Improvements within the Community of Cantua Creek
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 an Agreement with the FCTA to Establish Eligibility and Funding Requirements for Measure C Safe Routes to School (MCSRTS) Funding for the Cantua Creek Elementary Pedestrian Pathway ($822,263).
2. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the FCTA to Establish Program Eligibility and Funding Requirements for MCSRTS Funding for the Cantua Creek Elementary Pedestrian Pathway ($822,263).
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action would allow two different Deputy County Counsel attorneys to represent PWP, and the FCTA in this matter. Approval of the second recommended action will allow PWP to fund the pedestrian improvements on the north side of Clarkson Avenue from Santa Clara Avenue to 0.30 miles west of San Mateo Avenue (Project). This item pertains to District 1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended action, the County and FCTA would need to seek legal services elsewhere. If the second recommended action is not approved, PWP will withdraw from the MCSRTS program grant and agreement. If that should be the case, the County's proposed Project will no longer be constructed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The Pedestrian Improvements on Clarkson Avenue from Santa Clara Avenue to 0.30 miles west of San Mateo Avenue is estimated to cost $913,625, of which $822,263 will be covered through the MCSRTS program with a local match ...
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