DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Supervisor Garry Bredefeld, District 2
Supervisor Nathan Magsig, District 5
Steven E. White, Director of Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees and Ordinance Code - Public Works & Planning
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct second hearing to amend the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Section 1500 - Parks and Recreation, waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety, and adopt proposed Ordinance.
2. Conduct second hearing to amend the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 13 Roads, Parks, Other Public Places, Chapter 13.16 Parks and Recreation Areas, Section 13.16.080 Vehicle entrance fee, waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety, and adopt proposed Ordinance.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost (NCC) associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action would revise the existing Master Schedule of Fees (MSF), Charges, and Recovered Costs which will update the fee description under section 1501(d) to state Veterans and active-duty service members and provide vehicle and campsite fee exemption for both groups. It will also revise section 1503(a) and (b) to eliminate the vehicle entrance fee for United States Veterans and active-duty service members at all Fresno County managed parks. Approval of the second recommended action would revise the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect the vehicle entrance fee exemption for Veterans and active-duty service members. The recommended amendments will update the MSF and the Ordinance Code, and grant Veterans and active-duty service members with free vehicle entry and free camping at County parks year-round upon proof of status as a Veteran or active-duty service member. Approval of the recommended actions will recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve and have served i...
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