Consent Agenda Item 3j
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kaylyn Stainbrook, Parks and Recreation Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fortuna Garden Club
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the renewal of the Fortuna Garden Club Memorandum of Understanding.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Fortuna Garden Club is requesting to renew a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to utilize City of Fortuna rental facilities at no charge.
Fortuna Garden Club has assisted the City of Fortuna with civic beautification for several years.
In exchange, the City has provided, at no charge, various locations for the Garden Club to meet regularly and host a handful of annual events.
Historically, City Staff have performed table and chair set-up for the group at no charge.
In consideration of the current economy, the renewal reintroduces a previously removed annual contribution of $500 from the Fortuna Garden Club to the City, which will be used towards facility maintenance/improvements. Additionally, the renewal includes nominal introductory fees for table/chair set-up.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City provides facilities and rentals at an approximate value of $8,500 per year. Parks and Rec staff do not have the capacity to maintain the various locations that the Garden Club currently maintain. The beautification would decrease and/or the City would need to hire additional staff at a cost greater than the $8,500 in support being provided to the Garden Club if they stopped their beautification efforts. An additional $750 contribution will be received annually from Fortuna Garden Club as compared to last year.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve the renewal of the Fortuna Garden Club MOU. Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Memorandum of Understanding Between the Fortuna Garden Club and The City of Fortuna