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23-0868
| 1. | Approve Agenda | approved agenda | Pass |
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23-0869
| 2. | Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18-50 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0591
| 3. | Adopt Resolution approving Amendment to Fresno County Charter Section 15 to provide for election of Sheriff and District Attorney in gubernatorial, non-presidential election years and provide direction to County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to place on the March 5, 2024 Primary Election ballot | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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23-0859
| 4. | Receive presentation on the County Administrative Office’s Recommended Second Round Award List for the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) (the “Second Round Award List”); and Discuss and accept the Second Round Award List and earmark recommended funds for each program to be funded by ARPA-SLFRF ($4,225,000); and Direct staff to further vet and return to the Board with proposed agreements for each of the programs in the Second Round Award List for the Board’s approval | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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23-0880
| 5. | Grant permission for Assessor-Recorder to absent himself from the State for 30 days, but not more than two months, in accordance with Government Code Section 1063 | | |
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23-0755
| 6. | Consider petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2568 filed by Dirk Poeschel Land Development Services, Inc. on behalf of Maria and Jesus Leon, to remove a 2.01-acre portion of a 20.00-acre (gross) parcel from the Williamson Act contract to allow the creation of a 2.01-acre homesite exception parcel for residential use; and If your Board is able to make all five required findings listed under Government Code, Section 51282(b), take the following actions: a. Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the Initial Study 8326; and b. Adopt Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2568; and c. Authorize Chairman to sign the Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recording the Certificate of Cancellation when all conditions included in the Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located at the southeast corner of S. Fowler Avenue and E. Rose Avenue, approximately three miles west of the nearest boundary limits of the City of Selma (11610 S. Fowler Aven | Approved | Pass |
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23-0870
| 7. | 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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23-0871
| 8. | Receive Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessary | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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23-0872
| 9. | 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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23-0774
| 10. | 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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23-0786
| 11. | Conference with legal counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases) | | |
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23-0787
| 12. | Conference with legal counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (3 Cases) | | |
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23-0843
| 13. | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Joshua McCahill: ADJ10513071 | | |
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23-0845
| 14. | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): David McFadden: ADJ3775890 | | |
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23-0850
| 15. | Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Antonio Moreno v. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 20CECG02939 | | |
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23-0908
| 16. | Threat to public services or facilities - Government Code, Section 54957(a) - Consultation with: Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer or Designee | | |
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23-0912
| 17. | Sitting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board: Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Erica Hartsfield; Employee Organization: SEIU-Local 2015 - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment
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23-0873
| 18. | Approve minutes for August 8, 2023 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0913
| 19. | Adjourn in Memory of Samuel Peters | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0920
| 19.1 | Adjourn in Memory of Ben Munoz, Jr., former General Manager of Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0735
| 20. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute as Governing Body Head annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice, authorizing the District Attorney’s Office to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program and potentially receive a share of asset forfeitures, and certifying as to funds received and expended during FY 2022-23; Authorize the District Attorney to execute as Agency Head, and submit the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification; and Authorize the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute any and all “Applications for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Form DAG-71),” and other required documents, as appropriate, and designate a department employee to accept forfeited property, transfer documents, and/or receive funds | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0777
| 21. | Receive and file annual report of the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution program pursuant to California Government Code Section 27388 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0767
| 22. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Third Amendment to revenue Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) dba ViaPath Technologies to enable Contractor and County to conduct a Pilot Program to provide tablets for the use by County’s incarcerated persons, effective August 22, 2023, with no change to the term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0840
| 23. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute annual Equitable Sharing Agreement with the Federal Government authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program and certifying as to funds received and expended during FY 2022-23 (increased by $134,026, and expended $76,774); authorize the Sheriff to execute, as Agency Head, and submit the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification; and authorize the Sheriff, or his or her designee, to execute any and all “Applications for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (DAG-71)” and other required documents, as appropriate, and designate a Sheriff’s Office employee to accept forfeited property, transfer documents, and/or receive funds | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0686
| 24. | Make a finding that is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Relias LLC is the only provider to offer a Learning Management System meeting specified requirements; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Relias LLC, to provide a Learning Management System for the Department of Behavioral Health effective September 1, 2023, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,228,425 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0713
| 25. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement with Westside Family Preservation Services Network to revise budgets for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 for the Youth Empowerment Centers Program, effective upon execution with no change to the term of September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 or the maximum compensation of $2,078,333 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0806
| 26. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Amendment I to Master Agreement to update Star View Behavioral Health’s rates, effective July 1, 2023, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, or compensation maximum of $13,500,000 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0820
| 27. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Sponsor Operating Guaranty for Loan No. 18-NPLH-12658 by the County of Fresno, the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, and The Villages at Paragon, LP, for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community Development | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0821
| 28. | Adopt resolution to approve retroactive Agreement No. CY FRES-01 as required by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), which includes authorizing the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee to execute associated agreement documents, exhibits, certifications and reports that otherwise do not increase or modify the agreement; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive agreement with CHFFA for the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children and Youth effective December 1, 2022 through July 31, 2024, total not to exceed $1,371,806 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0830
| 29. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Master Agreement to add Elite Family Systems as a contracted provider with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, or maximum compensation of $30,000,000 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0772
| 30. | Adopt Resolutions Rejecting Applications for Leave to Present a Late Claim; and adopt Resolutions Rejecting Claims for Damages | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0847
| 31. | Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Unit 2 - Sheriff’s and Probation Personnel, represented by the Fresno County Public Safety Association, regarding stand-by pay eligibility, effective August 21, 2023; and approve Addenda to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for Representation Units 4, 12, 22, and 36, represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 521; Representation Unit 19 - Professional Employees, represented by the Professional Association of Employees; Representation Unit 39 - Operating Engineers, represented by Stationary Engineers, Local 39; regarding the rate of stand-by pay, effective August 21, 2023 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0853
| 32. | Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution, adding a 10-year retention pay premium differential for identified Senior Management classifications, effective August 21, 2023, as reflected on Appendix “B” | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0858
| 33. | Approve a temporary Employee Referral Incentive program, effective September 4, 2023, providing a referral incentive payment of up to $1,000 to any eligible, current County employee who successfully refers an individual applicant for employment in a Correctional Officer position | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0753
| 34. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Job Order Contracting Agreements with: a. Better Enterprises, Inc.; b. Durham Construction Company, Inc.; c. Newton Construction and Management, Inc.; d. Quincon, Inc.; and e. Heritage General; for repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work to be done according to unit prices, effective upon execution, with a term of one year, total not to exceed $2,000,000 for each Agreement; and Approve and authorize the projects described in Attachment A to be performed under the existing of future Job Order Contracting agreements in accordance with Public Contract Code 20128.5 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0797
| 35. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to the Agreement with American Alarm Co., Inc., for additional upgrades to security control equipment workstations at the Juvenile Justice Campus and increasing the maximum compensation by $750,000 to a total of $1,750,000, with no change to the potential five-year term of August 9, 2022, through August 8, 2027, which include a one-year term with four optional one-year extensions | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0828
| 36. | Approve petition for waiver of absences for Sharon Darnell to allow her to retain her position on the Fresno County Historical Landmarks and Records Advisory Commission | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0721
| 37. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute annual Equitable Sharing Agreement with the Federal Government authorizing the Probation Department to participate in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program including receiving a share of asset forfeitures, and certifying as to funds received and expended during FY 2022-23 ($326 in interest income); authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute as Agency Head and submit the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, to execute any necessary “Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Form DAG-71),” and other required documents, as appropriate, and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to designate a Probation Department employee to accept forfeited property, transfer documents, and/or receive funds | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0737
| 38. | Retroactively approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer’s previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Victim Witness Assistance (VW) Program ($1,637,065), to provide funding for the Fresno County James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 ($1,637,065), including all required certifications; and approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, or his designee, to execute the required Authorization for the Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0794
| 39. | Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (STOP) is an established vendor through Western States Contracting Alliance-National Association of State Procurement Officials (WSCA-NASPO) and can ensure continuity of services and access to preferential pricing until the new NASPO contract is established; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement that amends, restates, replaces, and supersedes the existing Procurement Agreement with STOP, retroactive to June 1, 2023, for continued GPS electronic monitoring and services and alcohol detection equipment and services, effective June 1, 2023, not to exceed thirteen months, and increasing the maximum by $1,244,894, total not to exceed $1,444,893 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0795
| 40. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission to provide a construction apprenticeship program for adult offenders effective September 1, 2023, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, with an annual maximum compensation of $258,720, not to exceed a contract maximum compensation of $1,293,600 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0742
| 41. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement and related Contractor Certification Clauses and Certification Regarding Lobbying with the California Department of Public Health Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, for the CalFresh Healthy Living program, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, total not to exceed $7,149,527 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0743
| 42. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Early Stars-Quality Early Learning and Care program for trainings and technical assistance on health and safety standards at early childhood education sites from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for a total of $300,000 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0749
| 43. | Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Black Wellness and Prosperity Center is uniquely qualified and the only suitable vendor to continue to carry out the required programmatic activities; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement with Black Wellness and Prosperity Center to provide health intervention activities for implementation of Fresno County’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Related Health Disparities, effective August 22, 2023 through December 31, 2026, which includes two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,156,109 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0764
| 44. | Approve proposed amendment to the County of Fresno's American Rescue Plan Act - State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF) expenditure plan, approved on February 1, 2022, amending the scope of work for the earmarked Staffing - Infectious Disease/Chronic Disease ($3,500,000), to be implemented by the Department of Public Health, to use a portion of the earmarked funds to instead fund the Brix-Mercer Improvements and Repairs Project, with a proposed funding of $2,800,000; Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the total amount of $2,800,000 to the Department of Public Health Org 5620 for the following: a. Overhaul, replace, and make the upgrades necessary to maintain functionality and restore full use of the elevator cars located at the Department of Public Health Brix-Mercer Complex at 1221 Fulton Street in the amount of $2,116,000; and b. Upgrade Immunization Clinic Vaccine Refrigerated Room add new backup HVAC electrical connections to maintain continuity of operations at the Department of Public Health Brix-Mercer Complex, i | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0780
| 45. | Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027 ($5,000); and approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health to execute the State Contractor’s Release | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0136
| 46. | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement with City of Reedley for Reedley City Street Improvements (Phase X), Community Development Block Grant Project No. 21571, effective upon execution through February 27, 2024, total not to exceed $527,878 | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0860
| 47. | Adopt the resolution on file with Clerk of the Board affirming the actions of the Board of Supervisors on July 18, 2023, approving CUP 3755-A & CUP 3755-B Subject to conditions of approval as stipulated in Exhibit A of the Resolution; Approve and authorize Chairman to: A. Execute Indemnification and Defense Agreement with CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC (“Applicant”), as required by condition of approval of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) Application Nos. 3755-A and 3755-B relating to amend Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (“UCUP”) No. 3093 and related UCUP Nos. 367, 2032, 2209, 2241, 2235, and 3063, to extend the operational time limit for the existing aggregate (sand and gravel) operation, processing plants, and related currently permitted uses, located along N. Friant Road, north of the City of Fresno, for an additional three years (extend expiration date from July 28, 2023 to July 28, 2026); and B. Execute Escrow Agreement with Applicant and U.S. Bank, NA (“Escrow Agent”) securing $200,000.00 paid into escrow by Applicant to Escrow Agent as financial secu | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0127
| 48. | Adopt a Resolution amending authorization to submit a Financial Assistance Application to State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), for improvements to the drinking water facilities serving County Service Area 30 - El Porvenir and County Service Area 32 - Cantua Creek, which authorizes Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning (Director) to execute, subject to review and approval of County Counsel as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector as to accounting form, a Financial Assistance Application including any required instruments, assurances, certifications, and commitments to complete that application, an amended funding agreement with SWRCB, and any further amendments or changes to that funding agreement that Director deems necessary for the consummation and continuing administration of the Fresno County Westside Groundwater Project, which increases the maximum authority to obtain financial assistance by $3,000,000 to a total of $15,000,000; and adopt a Resolution authorizing Director or his or her designee to execute a Funding Agreement w | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0554
| 49. | Approve petition for waiver of absences for Blake Zante to allow him to retain his position on the Fresno County Planning Commission | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0915
| 49.1 | Approve and authorize Chairman to execute approve and execute First Amendment to Reclamation Agreement and together with the Second Addendum to Reclamation Plan, Exhibit A-1 thereto, with RE Scarlet, LLC, project applicant (Applicant), to implement project mitigation measures and specific conditions of approval placed on Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 3555 for a solar photovoltaic electricity generating and energy storage facility, encompassing approximately 2,070 acres, as part of second phase of a multiphase solar energy project which is located in unincorporated area of Fresno County, approximately 3.5 miles west-southwest of community of Tranquility, 6.5 miles east of Interstate 5 (I-5); and approve and authorize execution by Chairman of First Amendment to Escrow Agreement with Applicant and United Security Bank, as escrow Agent to accept a cash deposit of $9,004,541.74 as Applicant’s security to the County for First Amendment to Reclamation Agreement; and authorize Director of Public Works and Planning, following your Board’s approval of Recommended Action 1, to a | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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23-0606
| 50. | Approve proposed amendment to the County of Fresno’s American Rescue Plan Act-State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund expenditure plan, approved on May 17, 2022, amending the scope of work for the earmarked Homelessness Initiative 4, Alternative Dwelling Units Project that would provide long-term housing for individuals transitioning out of emergency or transitional housing to be implemented by Fresno Mission Communities, Inc., to instead partially fund the construction of 73 emergency and transitional housing units planned to be built at the City Center campus that will be made available to individuals in need, and individuals and families experiencing homelessness to be implemented by the Fresno City Center Corporation, with no change in proposed funding; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Subrecipient Agreement for American Rescue Plan Act-State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund with Fresno City Center Corporation in the total amount of $2,429,186, which will partially fund the construction of 73 emergency and transitional housing units planned to be built at the City Center camp | Consent Agenda be approved | Pass |
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