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26-0338
| 1. | Approve Agenda | | |
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26-0339
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 21-67 | | |
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26-0144
| 3. | Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Sherri Lynn Kephart - Department of Public Works and Planning - 22 Years of Service | | |
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26-0331
| 4. | Proclaim April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-0025
| 5. | Proclaim April 18-25, 2026, as Tree Fresno's 40th Anniversary Week in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-0221
| 6. | Present Certificate in Recognition of Chief Kevin Carey's appointment as Fire Chief of the North Central Fire Protection District | | |
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26-0326
| 7. | Provide direction to engage a consultant for an independent audit of practices within the Department of Social Services to ensure children are being protected and legal requirements are being met for reports and recommendations for placement of children when there are allegations of abuse or neglect in their homes | | |
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26-0293
| 8. | Conduct first hearing to amend the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.30 - Land Application of Biosolids, to add subsection 8.30.045; to amend subsections 8.30.010, 8.30.020, 8.30.040, and 8.30.070; to include prohibition on the land application of reduced human remains, or human compost, waive reading of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety, and set the second hearing for April 21, 2026; designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with California Government Code, section 25124(b)(1) | | |
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26-0175
| 9. | Approve revised Administrative Policy No. 29 for Board of Supervisors Meetings (AP 29), incorporating updates to public participation procedures, provisions for remote public participation, including a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet service during Board meetings, and revisions to management responsibilities, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953.4 | | |
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26-0258
| 10. | Conduct first hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code Title 4, to add Chapter 4.14, “Transient Occupancy Tax”; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set second hearing for April 21, 2026; Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)
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26-0263
| 11. | Consider and take action on request for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity in regard to application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 21 (off-sale general) filed by Amarjit Singh & Sukhjit Kaur Virk to be used at 2307 W. Tahoe Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609 | | |
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26-0353
| 11.1 | Approve a retroactive Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 1 - Law Enforcement Personnel, represented by the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association (FDSA), effective September 23, 2025 | | |
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26-0340
| 12. | Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors) | | |
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26-0341
| 13. | Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | | |
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26-0342
| 14. | Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topic | | |
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26-0343
| 15. | County Counsel Reports from Previous Closed Sessions - This portion of the meeting is reserved for County Counsel to report on Closed Session items from previous meetings | | |
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26-0209
| 16. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
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26-0210
| 17. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases) | | |
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26-0257
| 18. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Pablo Gonzalez: ADJ1011455 | | |
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26-0283
| 19. | Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment | | |
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26-0296
| 20. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Michael Rossi: ADJ16586523 | | |
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26-0356
| 20.1 | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - County of Fresno v. Paul Dictos, Fresno County Superior Court
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26-0361
| 20.2 | Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Toro Energy of California AA, LLC v. County of Fresno, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-26-0001-2269 | | |
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26-0344
| 21. | Approve minutes for March 17, 2026, and March 23, 2026, Special Meeting | | |
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26-0282
| 22. | Proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the County of Fresno | | |
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26-0320
| 23. | Approve Certificates of Recognition for the Fresno Compact 2026 honorees for their support of local schools and students | | |
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26-0295
| 24. | Adopt Resolution to approve and consent to the "Climb to Kaiser" cycling event | | |
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25-1475
| 25. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $2,282,000 and estimated revenues in the amount of $4,047,000 for County Clerk-Elections Org 28500600 to account for revenues and expenditures associated with the November 2025 Statewide Special Election (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0111
| 26. | Adopt a Resolution approving election consolidation requests filed by the City of Fresno and the City of Kingsburg for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election | | |
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26-0213
| 27. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 25G27110 with the State of California for Federal Help America Vote Act reimbursement funds and State funds to improve election security, effective upon execution by the California Department of General Services through December 31, 2026 ($176,324) | | |
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26-0220
| 28. | Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 59 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $6,504 from Account 7295 (Professional & Specialized Services) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program No. 92109 within County Clerk-Elections Org 28500600, for the purchase of a paper folder | | |
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25-1314
| 29. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Canteen of Fresno, Inc., for commissary services at the Fresno County Adult Detention Facilities, effective January 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions | | |
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25-1477
| 30. | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Decker Ford, Inc., dba Future Ford of Clovis, is a Ford factory provider of parts and service meeting manufacturer’s and the County’s specified requirements; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Decker Ford, Inc., to provide vehicle maintenance services and parts, effective April 7, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,170,000 | | |
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26-0062
| 31. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with WestCare California, Inc. for pre-release care provider services to in-custody adult individuals at Sheriff-Coroner’s Office Adult Detention Facilities, effective upon execution, not to exceed three consecutive years, which includes a two-year base contract and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $3,028,888; and authorize the Sheriff, or their designee, to make changes to expense category subtotals set forth in the Agreement budget, provided such changes do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum compensation payable to Contractor, and provided such changes do not increase the Agreement maximum compensation | | |
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26-0117
| 32. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution to add one additional Sheriff’s Captain allocation to the current allocation within Group 2 and deleting the Sheriff Inmate Services Director position from Group 9, effective April 13, 2026, as reflected in Appendix "D" | | |
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26-0128
| 33. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $65,000 for the purchase of drones for the Sheriff’s Office (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0143
| 34. | Retroactively receive the Fresno County Public Law Library Annual Reports for the Fiscal Years ending 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 | | |
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26-0214
| 35. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive first amendment to Agreement No. 23-357 with the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno (Court) to update references to the Court’s case management system (CMS) from Odyssey to e-Court and acknowledge the Court’s assignment of CMS services to e-Court, effective April 1, 2026, with no change to the term of August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2028, and no change to the maximum agreement amount of $600,000 | | |
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26-0278
| 36. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) to provide cost reimbursement for participation in a regional Jail Medical Care Feasibility Study focused on evaluating long-term, sustainable alternative for jail medical service delivery, effective upon execution and remaining in effect until completion of services or June 30, 2028, total not to exceed $201,523 | | |
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26-0314
| 37. | Approve proposed Amendments to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan by reassigning funding availability under Public Works and Planning’s (PWP) Turnout on Friant-Kern Canal at Big Dry Creek Infrastructure (Turnout) Program ($1,591,550) and General Services Departments (GSD) Program No. 2 Generator/Electrical Improvements in Public Facilities ($110,072) to the following Programs: a. Department of Human Resources (HR), Congregate Setting Retention Payments (CSRP) program up to $925,500 which will increase funding availability in this program from $13,504,502 to $14,430,002; and b. The Sheriff’s Office and the Probation Department Negative Impacts: public safety, public health, mental and behavioral health at County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus (JJC) program up to $666,050, which will increase funding availability in this program from $12,286,068 to $12,952,118; and c. GSD, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Improvements at Certain Essential County Facilities program up to $70,435, which will increa | | |
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26-0254
| 37.1 | Adopt Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a local emergency proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on April 1, 2026, due to the migration of the beet leafhopper insect | | |
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26-0180
| 38. | Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to approve, and execute on behalf of the County, routine revenue agreements for FY 2026-27 (estimated $3,343,200), subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel, and approval as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector; and Approve and authorize the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to approve and execute amendments to these same revenue agreements on behalf of the County, provided that any increase or decrease does not exceed the greater of 15% of the original agreement maximum or $10,000, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel, and approval as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector | | |
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26-0203
| 39. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Evaluation and Remediation of Illegal Hemp Cultivation, Agreement No. 24-0827-005-SG, effective upon execution by all parties through January 31, 2028, with a total reimbursement amount of $25,000; and Approve and authorize the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to approve and execute amendments to the recommended Agreement on behalf of the County, provided that any increase or decrease does not exceed the greater of 15% of the Agreement maximum or $10,000, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel, and approval as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector | | |
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26-0114
| 40. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-25-092 with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for a multi-tiered system of supports model, revising Exhibit C effective upon execution with no change to the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum by $38,215,225 to a total of $188,215,225 | | |
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26-0135
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-499 with RH Community Builders, LP, effective upon execution with no change to the term of September 23, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and decreasing the maximum compensation by $150,000 to a total of $23,326,452; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-458 with Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center, Inc., effective upon execution with no change to the term of September 9, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum compensation by $150,000 to a total of $16,518,597 | | |
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26-0243
| 42. | Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months as described in Attachments A through F, for five years or until approval is rescinded by your Board, per Administrative Policy No. 81 | | |
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26-0253
| 43. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Performance Agreement No. 26-60028 with the California Department of Health Care Services, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 ($0) | | |
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26-0201
| 44. | Approve and authorize the Department of Child Support Services to participate in and attend the Central California Women’s Conference for FY 2025-26, per Administrative Policy No. 80 | | |
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25-1227
| 45. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc. for scheduled maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs to County generators, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,150,000; and Authorize the Director of General Services or Director Public Works and Planning, or their designees, to add and remove equipment, locations, or otherwise modify services and service levels pursuant to the recommended Agreement as operational needs require, with no change in term or increase to the maximum compensation | | |
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26-0198
| 46. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Second Amendment to Interdepartmental Agreement No. A-24-577 between the General Services Department, Information Technology Services Department, County Administrative Office, and Department of Public Works and Planning to re-assign $70,435 of $10,701,183 in available American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) between programs, with no change to the term of April 19, 2022, through December 31, 2026 | | |
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26-0315
| 47. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and direct the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to deliver, the County’s Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with 7355 N. Palm Avenue, LLC, a California limited liability company, as to an undivided 77% interest and Assemi Investments, LLC, a California limited liability company, as to an undivided 23% interest (“Seller”) for the County’s purchase of 650 O Street and 705 P Street, Fresno, California 93721 (APNs 468-183-18U and 468-191-19U), including the buildings and improvements (“Property”) for the sum of $25,000,000 with an expected close of escrow date of July 7, 2026; Authorize and direct the Director of the General Services Department, or their designee, to take actions deemed necessary or appropriate, all of which shall be consistent with the Purchase Agreement and the foregoing Board approvals and actions, to: a. Open, carry out, and close escrow for the County’s purchase of the Property from the Seller; deliver the County’s refundable $100,000 deposit into escrow; deliver the County’ | | |
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26-0239
| 48. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Riskonnect, Inc. for a Risk Management Information System (RMIS), effective April 7, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $585,017 | | |
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26-0272
| 49. | Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | | |
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26-0276
| 50. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officer or Employee for: John Robinson, Deputy Sheriff III, Sheriff's Department; Dale Thompson v County of Fresno, et al. | | |
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26-0301
| 51. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement to Defend Public Officer or Employee for: Steven Scott Scheller, Community Mental Health Specialist II, Department of Behavioral Health; Shannon Ramirez, et al. v County of Fresno, et al. | | |
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25-1288
| 52. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for various printing services, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $3,500,000 (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0222
| 53. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fresno (City) and County for repairs or improvements to the flooring areas of City Neighborhood Community Center, effective upon execution through October 31, 2026, total not to exceed $40,207 | | |
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26-0274
| 54. | Approve and authorize the Library to recognize and celebrate holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months described in Attachments A through E, for five years or until approval is rescinded by the Board, in accordance with Administrative Policy No. 81 | | |
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26-0067
| 55. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. A-25-538 with BluePath Health, Inc. for additional consultation and implementation support services to the Probation Department on the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Justice-Involved Initiative, to extend the term from May 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation by $305,595 to total not to exceed $619,965 | | |
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26-0156
| 56. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Master Agreement for lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments for lead remediation projects effective upon execution through March 17, 2029, total not to exceed $300,000 | | |
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25-1272
| 57. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Arup US, Inc., to develop and prepare a comprehensive safety plan, effective upon execution which includes an approximately one-year and eight-month base contract and two optional one-year extensions, with a total cost not to exceed $1,348,601 | | |
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25-1313
| 58. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for Waterworks District 40 - Shaver Springs Org 9360 in amount of $169,500 to reflect an increase in service charge revenue (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0015
| 59. | Adopt Findings and Resolution approving the Summary Vacation of approximately 2,755 square feet of public road right-of-way on North Van Ness Boulevard near the intersection with West Palo Alto Avenue; if Board finds that: a) the vacation is determined to meet the criteria for Summary Vacation, pursuant to Section 8334 Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code, b) the right-of-way is not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility or for the development of non-motorized transportation, pursuant to Section 892 of the Streets and Highways Code, and c) the vacation is consistent with the County General Plan; and direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record the Resolution of Summary Vacation in accordance with Section 8336 of Chapter 4 Part 3 Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code | | |
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26-0054
| 60. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for County Service Area 31, Zone “E” - Timber Ridge Development Org 9256 in amount of $27,000 for increased operational costs (4/5 vote) | | |
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26-0120
| 61. | Amend FY 2025-26 Action Plan to increase funding for Kerman Plaza Veterans Park and reduce funding for Kerman Kerckhoff Park Improvements projects; and approve and authorize Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 25-013 with City of Kerman for Kerman Plaza Veterans Park Project, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 23371, effective upon execution with no change in term through September 23, 2026, increasing maximum CDBG funds provided by $73,982, and reducing City of Kerman’s local financial contribution, to a total CDBG funding amount not to exceed $249,300 | | |
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26-0125
| 62. | Adopt specifications for Contract 25-15-M Slurry Seals and award base bid and additive bid 1A to lowest bidder Dryco Construction, Inc., 9390 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95829, in total amount of $1,141,222.70 | | |
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26-0153
| 63. | Approve and authorize Chairman to sign a Conflict Waiver for County Counsel to represent County, including but not limited to Department of Public Works and Planning (PWP), and Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) in reviewing an Agreement with FCTA to Establish Eligibility and Funding Requirements for Measure C Safe Routes to School (MCSRTS) Funding for Cantua Creek Elementary Pedestrian Pathway ($822,263); and adopt and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with FCTA to Establish Program Eligibility and Funding Requirements for MCSRTS Funding for Cantua Creek Elementary Pedestrian Pathway ($822,263) | | |
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25-1354
| 64. | Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or request for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention is the County’s designated child abuse prevention council for the coordination of child abuse and child neglect prevention efforts and the Children’s Trust Fund Commission; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention to coordinate child abuse prevention efforts, effective July 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total estimated at $1,101,635 | | |
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25-1430
| 65. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for funds from Round 7 of the Transitional Housing Program and Round 4 of the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program, effective upon execution by the State, through five years from the effective date, total not to exceed $1,491,333 | | |
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26-0182
| 66. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting one vacant Senior Staff Analyst position and one vacant Office Assistant position and adding one Program Manager Position to the Department of Social Services Org 5610, effective April 13, 2026 as reflected in Appendix "C" | | |
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26-0216
| 67. | Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for Veterans Service Office Org 7110 in the amount of $32,818 (4/5 vote); and Adopt Budget Resolution decreasing FY 2025-26 appropriations for General Relief Org 6645 in the amount of $32,818 (4/5 vote) | | |
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