Fortuna City Council
August 17, 2026

Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Council
Staff
• Council Member Kyle Conley
• Council Member Carlos Diaz
• Council Member Abe Stevens
• Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
• Mayor Mike Johnson
• City Manager Amy Nilsen
• City Clerk Siana L. Emmons

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public may be heard at this time on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that is not on the Public Meeting Agenda. It is the practice of this Council to hold public comment for every item of business on the agenda at the time that item is heard. If a speaker cannot stay for a particular item of business, they may be heard during this time. Comments concerning the

2. Consent Calendar may also be heard at this time. Speakers addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, the City Council can only deliberate or take action on items that are included on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the Council may pull a particular item for further discussion.

City Council Minutes – August 3, 2026 (Special Meeting), August 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
a.
b. Administrative Monthly Report
c. Community Development Monthly Report
d. Finance Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
Declaration of Surplus Personal Property and Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Personal Property; Resolution 2026-30
i.

Designate the City’s Voting Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference & Expo
j.

Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP for On-Call Administrative Hearing Officer Services k.

Approve a Joint Letter of Support with the Cities of Arcata and Rio Dell for Draft Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations within Humboldt County l.

3. STUDY SESSION
a. Measure D – Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure

4. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
River Lodge Operations and Management Request for Proposals – Review of Proposals and Recommendation for Operator Selection
a.

5. 6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, members of the Council may consider or request items to be placed on a future agenda through a consensus of the majority.

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Kyle Conley
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Parks & Recreation Commission, Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate a.

Council Member Carlos Diaz
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Parks & Recreation Commission Alternate b.
c. Council Member Abe Stevens

8. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 08/13/ 2026 at 1:47 PM
Humboldt County Association of Government Alternate, Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) d.

Mayor Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission e.

ADJOURN
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any non-confidential documents or writings that the City distributes, less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, to all or a majority of the legislative body's members must be made available to members of the public at the same time as the distribution. Documents and information related to the agenda topics are available for review at City Hall, 621 11th Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Members of the public are invited to come to the meeting and comment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (707) 725-7600. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

9. Special Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Pro Tem Trent called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and led the flag salute.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Absent

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Trent closed the public comment section.

2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Minutes:

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 4/0 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California Agency Negotiator: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Negotiating Party:

Fortuna Union High School District Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
a.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54956.8)

3. Contact: Siana L. Emmons ([email protected] 7077251409) Property: River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California Agency Negotiator: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Negotiating Party:

Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California Agency Negotiator: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Negotiating Party:

California Department of General Services, on behalf of CAL FIRE Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
c.

REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Minutes:

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: There was no action to report out. Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the Special meeting at 5:44 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED 4/0

4. Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Pro Tem Trent called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Absent

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

Rebecca Moore, Fortuna Theater Foundation Charles Wilson, Member of the public There being no additional public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Trent closed the public comment section.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to approve the consent calendar. Voice vote.

AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Johnson MOTION CARRIED: 4/0

3. a. City Council Minutes – July 20, 2026 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
City of Fortuna response to Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Report “Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies” c.

Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Humboldt for Environmental Health Services
d.

Advance Step Placement for Part-time/On-Call Public Safety Dispatch Candidate
e.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Second Reading and Adoption Repealing and Replacing Title 15, Building and Construction; Division I, Generally; Chapter 15.10, Building Codes with the 2025 California Building Codes as Mandated by the California Building Standard Commission and Department of Housing and Community Development, Ordinance 2026-787
Minutes:

Community Development Director/City Engineer Brendan Byrd provided a staff report on repealing and replacing Title 15, Building and Construction. PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2026-787, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Repealing and Replacing Title 15 – Buildings and Construction; Division I. Generally; Chapter 15.10, Building Code of The Fortuna Municipal Code and read by title only. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Johnson MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a.

4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:

City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a verbal report.

5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:

None.

6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Carlos Diaz
c. Council Member Abe Stevens
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Mike Johnson

7. ADJOURN
Minutes:

Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 4/0

8. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) Consent Agenda Item 3b

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, Human Resources Director/City Clerk THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Monthly Report for July 2026
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Administration Department monthly report encompasses the following divisions: City Attorney, City Clerk, Risk Management/Human Resources and Information Technology.

CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney billing was 15 hours for the month of July. Project support for these months included public records request review, ordinance review, contract review, personnel inquiries, and various email and telephone calls.

CITY CLERK DIVISION
For the month of July, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published two agendas for Regular City Council Meetings, one agenda for Special City Council Meeting, one agenda for Fortuna Business Improvement District Advisory Committee Meeting, and one agenda for RCRPD Board meeting.

City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
July 20, 2026 – Regular Meeting 29
August 3, 2026 – Special Meeting 3
August 3, 2026 – Regular Meeting 6
Totals 38
City Clerk’s Office Key Duties July
Public Records Act Requests 11
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
Ordinances 3
Resolutions 2
Minutes Prepared 5
Consent Agenda Item 3b

Notary Services Provided 0
Claims for Damages Filed 1
FPPC Filings: 8
Legal/Proof of Publications 9
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 14 The City Clerk is responsible for organizing the City's election process, making sure all legal requirements are met, candidates can qualify for the ballot, voters receive accurate information, and the election results are properly recorded and certified. As of August 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm, the Nomination Period officially closed. The City received the required paperwork from four qualified candidates; Mike Johnson (Incumbent) for a four-year term, Abe Stevens (Appointed Incumbent) for a four-year term, Tina Christensen (Realtor) for a four-year term, and Carlos Diaz (Appointed Incumbent) for a two-year term. To read their Candidate Statements or obtain copies of any public records regarding the candidates, you can visit the City of Fortuna’s website at www.friendlyfortuna.com or contact the City Clerk at [email protected].

RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
The City received one (1) new Worker’s Compensation claim as of July 21, 2026, and one new tort claim. City staff continue to work closely with LWP for Worker’s Compensation and George Hills, the City’s third-party claims administrator, to bring claims to settlement or closure.

Date of Claim Type of Claim Status
03/03/2026 Tort Claim Closed
03/23/2026 Tort Claim Closed
08/10/2026 Tort Claim In Progress
Human Resources
Human Resources staff continue to administer recruitments for non-general fund full-time positions, police officer and sergeant and part-time recreation positions, as needed.

Current Recruitments:

Department Requisition Recruitment Status Notes
Community
Development
202600014 Special Projects ManagerEngineeringClosed Applicants under review.

Community
Development
202600015 Deputy City Engineer Closed Applicants under
review.

Parks & Rec 202600011 Conference Center
Worker I (Temp/On-Call)
Closed Juan Gonzalez and Ted
Hibbard started on July
27th.

Parks & Rec 202600016 Administrative Assistant
II
Open Recruitment open until
August 12th.

Consent Agenda Item 3b

Police 202600013 Police Officer (Lateral) Closed Applicants under review.

Police 202600008 Dispatcher I Closed Candidate in preemployment.

Public Works 202600010 Utility Worker II/III Closed Ryan McDonnell promoted on July 27th.

The City is always looking to recruit qualified staff for open positions. For more information about employment with the City of Fortuna, visit the City’s website www.friendlyfortuna.com, send email to the City Clerk at [email protected], or call 707-725-7600. We also encourage all interested applicants to create a user account on www.governmentjobs.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
City Website (www.friendlyfortuna.com)
If any members of the public are interested in the latest City news or City alerts, please visit the City of Fortuna website www.friendlyfortuna.com
Computer/Network
Staff continue to obtain quotes from qualified firms to replace the obsolete phone system currently being used by the City. The City’s technical infrastructure and network is complex and will require a unique skill set and knowledge for a successful transition. Currently there are four potential firms working on providing quotes.

City staff continue to work collaboratively with Nylex to meet the City’s ongoing technical needs.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:

This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.

CORE VALUES:

Committed Service: Recognition that staff put care into their hard work to provide vital and efficient services, are appreciated by the community, and deserve support.

PRIORITIES:

Priority 2: Our People – Staff Retention, Pay & Succession RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to Receive Administrative Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3c

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brendan Byrd, Community Development Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Monthly Report for July 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Planning Division Activity:
• The Planning Division processed 5 business licenses in July. • Community Development staff processed the first application for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rent Increase under Fortuna Municipal Code Section 11.02: Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
• Planning Staff reviewed submitted statements of qualification for On-Call Administrative Hearing Officer to preside over public hearings related to the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance and other applicable administrative hearings resulting from violations of the municipal code. Staff will bring the award and Professional Service Agreement to City Council for approval on August 17, 2026. • Planning staff made comprehensive updates to the online OpenGov Building and Planning applications to improve workflows and capture changes to the Fiscal Year 26-27 fee schedule.
• The Community Development Director/City Engineer and the Senior Planner attended the Rural Economic Development Exchange Conference in Winters, California. The event brought together economic developers, rural community leaders, and statewide partners to share resources, network, and discuss policies impacting California's rural regions. Staff will review conference takeaways and identify opportunities to apply relevant strategies and best practices.
• The Community Development Director/City Engineer applied for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Local Authority Recommendation for three Census Tract areas within the City.

Opportunity Zone 2.0 drives long-term private investment into distressed communities through enhanced tax incentives and stricter transparency rules. One Census Tract Area representing the majority of the Mill District, the Redwood Village Shopping Center and the Northeastern portion of the City was chosen for recommendation to the Governor for formal federal nomination. The formal public comment period runs from August 3 to Consent Agenda Item 3c

August 28, 2026, allowing residents, businesses, and organizations to formally support, oppose, or suggest substitutions for specific tracts.
• Planning and Building Staff are developing a program to implement Assembly Bill 1332 allowing for pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building plans. Under AB 1332 the City is required to accept ADU plan submissions for pre-approval and may not limit who is eligible to submit plans. Under the law, pre-approved plans must be reviewed ministerially based on the standards authorized by state ADU law. • CDD Staff are developing an Economic Development section of the City’s website to provide potential and existing business with information and resources to help start, operate, expand, and grow their businesses within the community. The webpage will house Economic Development programs implemented by the City and partner agencies. • Planning Staff attended a Housing Element Technical Assistance Session presented by California Housing and Community Development (HCD). The session included guidance on Cycle 7 Housing Element updates and resources provided by HCD. • The Fortuna General Plan 2060 website (www.fortunageneralplan2060.com) is live.

Community members can access information and find several ways to participate in the General Plan and Housing Element Update process including taking a Housing Survey and applying for the General Plan Update Technical Advisory Group.

Planning Commission Activity:
• July 14, 2026
o The July 14th Planning Commission meeting was cancelled • July 28, 2026
o The Planning Commission provided direction for staff to develop a program to implement Assembly Bill 1332 allowing for pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building plans.
o The Planning Commission received a presentation on the adopted Strategic Plan and General Plan Update recommendations from staff.

Active Planning Projects:

Proposed Project Project Description Location
Minor Subdivision
A minor subdivision of an existing developed
parcel dividing the property into four individual
parcels and one remainder parcel
701 S. Fortuna Blvd
Subdivision- Major
Subdivision of one parcel into six multi-family
residential parcels to allow for 28 total
condominium units.
1569 Newburg Road
Lot Line Adjustment Lot line adjustment between two commercial parcels. Mill Site Area
Subdivision-Major Phase 2 of the Twin Creeks subdivision to create 21 residential parcels. Redwood Way
Subdivision-Major Completion of the final phases of the Gulliksen subdivision to create 35 residential parcels. Gulliksen Avenue Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. Berry Creek Avenue
Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. Berry Creek Avenue
Consent Agenda Item 3c

Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into two residential parcels.
1125 Angel Heights
Drive
Subdivision-Minor Subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. 3495 Rohnerville Road
Grant Funding Updates:
• Community Development Block Grant 2025 NOFA Planning Activity: General Plan Update; Application for $279,307
Status: Application is under review by CA Dept of Housing and Community Development Staff
• Community Development Block Grant Program Income (PI) ; PI on hand~$970,000 Status: Staff will bring next steps to utilize the Program Income on hand to Council in September.
• Northcoast Resource Partnership Technical Assistance; Awarded $10,000 Status: Awarded technical assistance grant to provide consultant assistance to develop a comprehensive Community Forest Plan as a guiding document to manage, protect, and sustainably use city owned forests. Staff are working with technical advisor on scope of plan. Opportunities for community input to follow.
• California Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 2026 NOFA; NEW FUNDS ALLOCATED: $136,762 for CY 202425
Status: City to request delegation of funds to be implemented by County of Humboldt Housing Program to benefit Fortuna residents.
• Rohner Community Recreation and Park District; Funding Request: $16,000 Requested $13,500 for Vancil Acquisition to cover Lot Line Adjustment, State Historic Preservation Office requirements including Cultural Survey, and Yellow Book Appraisal; $12,500 for Lower Eel River Acquisition to cover Lot Line Adjustment and County LLA application fees.
• Habitat Conservation Fund Vancil Forest Acquisition; Awarded $175,750 Acquisition of a 6.25-acre forest adjacent to Rohner Park for community forest expansion, trails, and recreation areas.

Status: Staff seeking compatible grants to fulfill 50% match requirement. • Land and Water Conservation Fund Vancil Forest Acquisition; Awarded $144,500 Partial match funds for Vancil Forest Acquisition.

Status: City Staff to work with State Parks staff to complete Federal requirements. Staff are seeking final funds for closing and incidental costs. • California Natural Resources Agency California River Parkway Grant; Awarded $620,194
California State Coastal Conservancy; Awarded $250,000
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program; Awarded $972,250 Lower Eel River Wetlands Acquisition Project. In partnership with the Wiyot Tribe, acquisition of approximately 250-acres to be utilized as a recreation area and preservation of open space. The city will assume ownership of 7.2 acres along Riverwalk Drive to Consent Agenda Item 3c

develop a public park and access to the Eel River. The Wiyot Tribe will assume ownership of the remainder for habitat restoration, preservation of open space, and cultural activities.

Status: City Council has approved purchase agreement with property owners, signatures obtained. Staff are seeking incidental funding for land lot line adjustment to separate city and tribal portion of parcel.

Building Division Activities:
• The Building Division issued 23 permits in July 2026; permit detail summaries are attached.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Community Development Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3c

Consent Agenda Item 3d

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Finance Department Monthly Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

CalPERS Investment Returns:

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently reported preliminary investment returns for fiscal year 2025-26 at a positive 14.8%. This news is encouraging and a further improvement from the prior fiscal years positive 11.6% return and CalPERS expected rate of return of 6.8%.

What this means to the City is that preliminary investment returns beat CalPERS expected return rate by 8%. This will reduce the City’s existing unfunded pension liability which is the difference between the assets currently held by the City’s pension plans and the amount projected to be required to pay out benefits to current and future retirees. Under CalPERS’ actuarial methodology, investment earnings more than the assumed rate of return are amortized over a 20-year period. As a result, the City is expected to benefit from reduced future unfunded liability payments as these excess investment earnings are reflected in the plans’ actuarial valuations.

It is also important to note that the Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) authorized by the City Council in 2025 earned an investment return of approximately 14.8% over the past year. This favorable investment performance further increased the impact of the ADP and reduced the City’s unfunded liability by more than originally anticipated.

Based on current estimates, staff anticipates that the funded ratio across all of the City’s pension plans will exceed 90%. This represents a significant improvement from the approximately 70% funded status of the plans in 2016. The City Council’s strategy of making consistent ADPs, when financially feasible, has contributed to this improvement by reducing the City’s unfunded liability and strengthening the plans’ funded status. Staff will continue to monitor investment performance, actuarial valuations, and the City’s financial position and will continue to evaluate opportunities to make additional discretionary payments, as appropriate, with the long-term goal of achieving a 100% funded status.

Consent Agenda Item 3d

S&P Global Ratings Review:

The City is currently undergoing a periodic credit rating review by S&P Global Ratings. As part of this process, S&P Global Ratings evaluates the City’s overall financial position, including financial performance, reserves, debt obligations, pension liabilities, and the financial strength of its utility operations.

As part of the review, S&P Global Ratings staff met with City staff and conducted an in-depth review of the City’s financial position, including its recent financial performance and actions taken to strengthen its long-term financial position. Based on the review meeting and the City’s recent financial improvements, staff is preliminarily anticipating a favorable outcome. In particular, the recently approved water and wastewater rate increases have strengthened the financial position of the City’s utility operations by improving operating revenues, supporting ongoing infrastructure needs, and enhancing the utilities’ ability to meet their financial obligations.

Achieving compliance with the City’s stated minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 was one of the key objectives of the water and wastewater rate study. Meeting this target strengthens the City’s financial position and may support an improvement in the City’s bond rating. A higher credit rating can reduce future borrowing costs, improve access to capital markets, and provide the City with greater financial flexibility when issuing debt.

While S&P Global Ratings has not yet issued its final determination, staff believes the City’s recent financial actions and improved utility financial performance position the City favorably for a potential positive rating action. Staff will provide the City Council with an update once S&P Global Ratings completes its review and formally communicates its determination.

Measure E Update:

The Measure E committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 14, 2026, at 5:30pm. The primary purpose of this meeting will be for Staff to review with the Committee the list of Measure E funded projects that were included in the Council Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

List of Measure E items funded this month:
• (2) Police Detective Positions
• Police Community Services Officer Position
• Police Records Clerk Position
• Parks and Recreation Director Position
• Recreation Program Supervisor Position
• Transit Trips to Eureka for Seniors
• K-9 Program
• Encampment Outreach and Cleanup Services
• Storm Drain Maintenance Projects
• Street Maintenance Projects
An activity log displaying important Finance data is attached for informational purposes.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Finance Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3d

ATTACHMENTS:
• Finance Staff Activity Log for July 2026
• Sales Tax Newsletter January – March 2026
City of Fortuna
Finance Department
Fiscal Year 2026/27
Finance Department February March April May June July
Activity Log 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026
Payroll Checks Issued: 213 212 219 209 289 416
Accounts Payable Checks Issued: 201 201 239 216 204 269 Number of Invoices Processed: 399 409 454 405 406 517
CDBG Loan Payments/Payoff: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of Telephone Calls: 1038 1089 1003 1045 1020 1173 Avg Daily 69 61 56 70 57 65
Daily Walk-in Customers
Utility 480 484 532 463 673 610
Other 112 126 114 91 126 200
Total: 592 610 646 554 799 810
Average Daily Walk-in Customers 39 34 36 37 44 45
Monthly Bills 4604 4606 4607 4617 4615 4616
Reminder Notices 457 464 396 430 395 408
Shut Off Notices Mailed 282 292 257 278 240 262
Shut Offs 15 13 23 13 14 14
Ebills - Bills sent via email 1897 1914 1929 1900 2001 1984 Utility Bills paid online 2035 1954 1954 2047 1985 2056 % of Utility bills paid in person 10% 11% 12% 10% 15% 13% Public Works Calls Dispatched: 126 119 113 106 98 108
Avg Service Calls 111.7
Utility Billing Aging Report Total Bal Current 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days $ 1,053,886 $ 867,584 $ 103,369 $ 29,829 $ 53,104

82.3% 9.8% 2.8% 5.0%
82%
10% 3% 5%
Utility Accounts Aging
Current
30 Days
60 Days
90 Days
www.hdlcompanies.com | 888.861.0220
Q1 2025*
Q1 2026*
Legend
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
SALES TAX BY MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP *Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity County
and State
Pools
Fuel and
Service
Stations
Restaurants
and
Hotels
Business
and
Industry
Autos
and
Transportation
Building
and
Construction
General
Consumer
Goods
Food
and
Drugs
CITY OF FORTUNA HIGHLIGHTS TOP 25 PRODUCERS
Published by HdL Companies in Summer 2026
Ace Hardware & Garden
Chevron
Cigarette Payless
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Eel River Brewing
Forbusco Lumber
Fortuna Liquors
Grocery Outlet
Hummel Tire & Wheel
Les Schwab Tire Center
McDonald’s
Mercer Fraser
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Pepper’s Restaurant
Peterson Cat
Power Market
Ray’s Quality Cars
Renner Petroleum
Safeway
Sport & Cycle
Sunbelt Rentals
Tractor Supply
Walgreens
Wyckoff Plumbing

SALES TAX UPDATE

CITY OF FORTUNA
1Q 2026 (JANUARY - MARCH)
Fortuna’s gross receipts from January
through March 2026 were essentially

2.6% lower compared to the first sales
period in 2025. However, after adjusting
for reporting modifications from audit
corrections and delayed payments,
actual sales landed essentially even at

0.5%.

The City’s allocation from the
countywide use tax pool ticked up 2.8%,
aided by a new ecommerce distribution
and several one-time taxpayer payments
to the Humboldt pool.

Fuel-service stations returns improved

1.6% as the price of fuel began climbing
toward the end of the quarter. Increased
casual dining receipts helped offset
lower quick-service returns – netting a
positive outcome for restaurants-hotels.

Transportation related spending ended
relatively even with auto repair shop
gains overcoming a slight dip in auto
supply sales. General retail outcomes
were also flat, with second-hand store
shopping help lift the results. While
contractor activity slowed a bit, buildingconstruction revenues grew slightly.

Conversely, business-industry dipped

2.4% and lower grocery store revenues
contributed to a 4.8% decline in fooddrugs.

Voter-approved Measure E posted
slightly lower results, with ecommerce
boosting general retail and fuel-service
stations experiencing the largest decline.

Net of adjustments, taxable sales for all
of Humboldt County declined 1.1% over
the comparable time period; the Far
North region was up 1.4%.

TOTAL:
-1.1%
$428,514
Measure E
TOTAL: $ 477,348

0.5% -1.1% 4.0%

COUNTY STATE

FORTUNA
1Q2026

TOP NON-CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS TYPES
Q1 '26
Fortuna
Business Type Change Change Change
County HdL State
Service Stations 57,358 0.6% -5.0% 1.0%
Casual Dining 34,510 1.7% -0.7% 4.0%
Grocery Stores 27,087 -2.5% -3.7% -1.0%
Automotive Supply Stores 26,667 -0.4% 4.0% 1.5%
Quick-Service Restaurants 22,970 -1.4% 0.4% 1.9%
Contractors 17,266 -0.5% -6.7% 4.3%
Auto Repair Shops 13,781 2.6% -4.6% -2.3%
Electronics/Appliance Stores 11,151 -0.8% -21.0% -1.4%
Second-Hand Stores 4,674 30.5% 4.6% -3.7%
Government/Social Org. 444 42.9% 7.3% -25.0%
*Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity

REVENUE BY BUSINESS GROUP
Fortuna This Quarter*
23%
Pools
13%
Restaurants
10%
Autos/Trans.
10%
Building
11%
Bus./Ind.
9%
Cons.Goods
9%
Food/Drug
14%
Fuel
*ADJUSTED FOR

ECONOMIC DATA
1Q 2026 CITY OF FORTUNA SALES TAX UPDATE

STATEWIDE RESULTS
California’s local one cent sales and use
tax receipts posted moderate growth
during the first quarter, reflecting resilient
consumer behavior despite persistent
economic headwinds. For the months
of January through March, revenues
increased 4% from the year ago quarter
after adjusting for accounting anomalies.

Strong consumer spending patterns did
not falter and was the main reason of
growth, partially enhanced by larger-thanexpected income tax refunds. Both online retailers and brick and mortar merchants
experienced dynamic changes over
last year that far exceed expectations.

E-commerce remains the platform of
choice providing convenience, broad
product availability, and flexible payment
options – benefitting the business-industry
sector and allocations via the countywide
use tax pool. Family apparel and discount
department stores both boosted general
consumer goods the most, with a slight
bump in gas prices further pushing returns
from multiple vendors.

Patronage at restaurants resulted in a

4.2% year over year jump. With demand
constrained due to increasing pricesensitivity and slower foot traffic, gains by all types of eateries signaled underlying
resolve to dine out. Temporary events
further contributed to the positive
outcome – Southern California wildfires
hindered 2025 and the Super Bowl lifting
2026.

The first quarter also included the initial
impacts of elevated tensions in the
Middle East which drove West Texas
Intermediate crude oil prices above $95
per barrel. This had an immediate impact
on local gas prices resulting in a modest
bump to receipts from gas stations and
created large amounts of uncertainty. At
the time of writing, the conflict appears to
have subsided with the Strait of Hurmuz
reopened reducing the possibility of future
strain.

Autos-transportation posted a nominal
gain in first quarter 2026, as higher average
transaction prices offset weaker unit sales.

These price increases reflected tariff
impacts reaching consumers after months
of absorption by automakers, along with
rising material costs. As in the prior quarter,
the transition to the new DMV payment
system for used vehicle dealers under AB
85 modestly reduced cash receipts, with
adjustments still pending.

Overall, the short-term outlook remains
cautiously optimistic. Normal consumer
spending combined with multiple host sites
of World Cup matches and corresponding
tourism should sustain growth, albeit
varied regionally. The Middle East conflict
temporarily resulted in $6 per gallon
average peak pricing during the start of the
summer months. The forecast is coupled
with a national inflation rate that anticipates
an upward trend leaving little room for the
Federal Reserve to alter interest rates in a
favorable way for consumers, potentially
slowing down the retail economy.

Consent Agenda Item 3e

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kaylyn Stainbrook, Parks and Recreation Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report for July 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Parks Maintenance
▪ Deferred Maintenance Items:
o Red rock berm maintenance at Berti and Rohner Fields
o Forest Management
o Pavilion foundation
o Pavilion bar sheet rock repairs and re-paint
o Pavilion Interior/Exterior Paint
o Monday Club Paint
o Museum Steps and Ramp
o Rohner Park Roofs
Park/Facility Maintenance Tasks Completed (in addition to several routine items):
• Lighting/Ballast Bypass using the lift
• Install new donation box at Fortuna Depot Museum
• Repair broken hose reel on Kabota
• Softball field preparations (every Monday through Thursday) • Installed and cleaned new window at park office
• Assist Recreation with moving Summer Fun supplies to Newburg Park • Deep Pit Barbecue maintenance/prep
• Manure and Dirt work all areas
• Heavy focus on Special Event preparation, event monitoring, and clean up Special Events Information
• According to payroll records, between June 28 and July 25, Park Maintenance staff worked a total of 1,110 hours, including both regular and overtime hours. Of that total, over 300 hours were overtime (some at double time per the FEA MOU).

Consent Agenda Item 3e

This data does not include potential extra hours worked June 24, 25, 26, 27, or July 26 or 27, as those dates fall outside of the payroll report. • The following tracked special event hours were dedicated to preparation, event coverage, and post-event cleanup:
o Fortuna Fireworks Festival: 88 staff hours ($3,836 based on the average Park Maintenance straight-time wage)
o Rodeo Concert through Rodeo Weekend: 335.5 staff hours ($14,624 based on the average Park Maintenance straight-time wage)
o Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo: 142.25 staff hours ($6,201 based on the average Park Maintenance straight-time wage)
Rentals
There were eight Monday Club rentals. The Rec Hall was largely used by Summer Fun.

Aside from Rec programming, there were two Rec Hall rentals. The Picnic Area/Cookshack was largely used by Fortuna Rodeo and Fortuna AutoXpo. Additionally, several user groups, such as Emerald Football Club, Genealogical Society, Fortuna Garden Club, Fortuna High School, and Results Fit Camp, continue to use our indoor and outdoor facilities on a recurring basis.

Community Service
In July, two community service workers serviced hours assigned by Humboldt County Probation to the Parks and Recreation Department. Together, they completed a total of approximately 28 hours.

Recreation
▪ The Adult Softball League continues through mid-August. ▪ CoEd Softball League’s Managers Meeting took place on the 22nd. ▪ Skate programming was paused for the month of July due to special events. ▪ In July, the Summer Fun Program had a total of 278 participants. ▪ Year-Round Recreation Programs (Firemen’s Pavilion) Schedules:
o Drop-in Pickleball: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 9am – 12pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. Monday evening from 6pm-8pm, Tuesday and Sunday evenings from 7pm – 9pm
o Drop-in Basketball: Thursday evenings, 7pm – 9pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. o Drop-in Volleyball: Sunday evenings, 5pm – 7pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. o Public Skate: Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, and Sunday afternoons, 1:30pm – 4:00pm, at the Firemens Pavilion.

Year-Round
Programs
Drop-In
Pickleball
Drop-In
Basketball
Drop-In
Volleyball
Public
Skate
Private
Skate Party
Total Sessions 30 5 0 0 2
Total
Participants
444 83 0 0 18
Consent Agenda Item 3e

Fortuna Transit
• In July, 11 new riders signed up for the transit service.

Rider/Miles/Hours Stats
July
2025
July
2026
YTD July 2025-
June 2026
YTD July 2026-
June 2027
Total
Passengers 254 601 254 601
Total Miles 984 2107 984 2107
Service Miles 920 1963 920 1963
Total Hours
Worked 103 263.5 103 263.5
Service Hours
Worked

97.75 236.5 97.75 236.5
Fortuna Depot Museum
▪ July’s visitation total at the Fortuna Depot Museum was 687 people. This is in the high range of our July visitation totals in recent years and is the highest July visitor total since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent years’ July visitor totals at the Fortuna Depot Museum were: 2025: 419, 2024: 485, 2023: 380, 2022: 337, 2021: 487, 2020: 14 (closed most of month), 2019: 596, 2018: 537, 2017: 699, 2016: 732. I ▪ In July 2026 we welcomed California visitors from Arcata, Bayside, Blue Lake, Carlotta, Chico, Concord, Cottonwood, Crescent City, Elk Grove, Eureka, Ettersburg, Fallbrook, Ferndale, Fort Bragg, Fortuna, Fruitland, Huntington Beach, Leggett, Loleta, Los Angeles, Manila, McKinleyville, Mission Viejo, Moreno Valley, Morongo Valley, Mountain View, Murrietta, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Redding, Rio Dell, Ruth, Sacramento, Samoa, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Sebastapol, Shingletown, Smith River, Upper Lake, Willow Creek, and Yucca Valley. We also welcomed out-of-state visitors from Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Utah, and Washington, as well as foreign visitors from Switzerland.
▪ Our July 2026 visitors include 250 attendees at the Fortuna Depot Museum’s July 2nd 50th birthday celebration.

River Lodge
▪ Deferred Maintenance Items:
o Sheetrock repair in the foyer from earthquake damage. o Paint sheetrock that was already repaired in the main rooms. o Replace failing windowpanes throughout.
o Kitchen drainage (currently requiring weekly maintenance) Consent Agenda Item 3e

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

July 2025 July 2026 Fiscal YTD
26-27
Total Events 5 10 10
Total Attendees
(Based on estimated
attendance on rental
application)
810 746 746
Total Days
Occupied
10 11 11
Consent Agenda Item 3f

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Matthew Eberhardt, Interim Chief of Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report for July 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

Patrol Statistics:
• 1,018 Calls for Service
• 556 Officer Initiated
• 115 Case Investigations
• 49 Misdemeanor Arrests
• 14 Felony Arrests
• 226 Traffic Stops
• 41 Citations Issued
Crime statistics and information on calls for service are available at forpd.crimegraphics.com.

Staffing:
• Vacancies: Four Fulltime Sworn Police Officer positions. One Part-Time/On-Call Public Safety Dispatcher position. One Part-Time Community Services Officer position and one Part-Time Code Compliance Officer.
• Recruitment Update: The department is actively recruiting for the vacant sworn officer positions, and 1 Police Officer Trainee was hired and began the Police Academy, and 1 applicant remains in the background process. An applicant for the Part-Time Code Compliance Officer remains in the background process. An applicant for the Part-Time On-Call Dispatcher position remains in the background process. • One Fulltime Sworn Officer position and one Part-Time Community Services Officer remain held vacant due to the active hiring freeze.

Training:
• No outside training due to special events, in-house briefing training only.

Consent Agenda Item 3f

Enforcement/Community Engagement:
• Officer Seth Watson was recognized by Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his efforts in removing impaired drivers from our roadways. • CSO Amy Carrington promoted leash law education.
• Department personnel worked and participated in many community special events. • Search Warrant led to the arrest of a subject for crimes against children.

July Special Event Summary:

Fortuna Fireworks Festival Staffing
The Police Department provided increased staffing for the special event. The following is an overview of overtime (OT) staffing hours worked associated with the event and the personnel cost to the City.

Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 19.75 $79/hr. $1,560.

Officer 54.75 $62/hr. $3,395.

Non-sworn 8 $47/hr. $376.

Total 82.5 $5,330.

In addition to the overtime staffing, the Police Chief and Lieutenant provided a combined 14.5 hours of event staffing. Because both positions are salaried, these hours did not result in additional overtime costs to the City.

Fortuna Rodeo Events Staffing
The Police Department provided increased staffing for the special events. The following is an overview of overtime (OT) staffing hours worked associated with the events and the personnel cost to the City.

Country on the Coast
Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 25 $79/hr. $1,975.

Officer 55 $62/hr. $3,410.

Non-sworn 16 $47/hr. $752.

Total 96 $6,137.

Rodeo Run/Walk
Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 4 $79/hr. $316.

Officer 12 $62/hr. $744.

Non-sworn 2 $47/hr. $94.

Total 18 $1,154.

Bulls and Quads
Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 25.5 $79/hr. $2,015.

Officer 44.5 $62/hr. $2,759.

Consent Agenda Item 3f

Non-sworn 16.5 $47/hr. $776.

Total 86.5 $5,549.

Broncs Break Away and Brews
Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 24.5 $79/hr. $1,936.

Officer 57 $62/hr. $3,534.

Non-sworn 22.5 $47/hr. $1,058.

Total 104 $6,527.

Overall Cost
Event OT Hours Estimated Cost
Country on the Coast 96 $6,137.

Rodeo Run/Walk 18 $1,154.

Bulls and Quads 86.5 $5,549.

Broncs Break Away 104 $6,527.

Total 304.5 $19,367.

In addition to the overtime staffing, the Police Chief and Lieutenant provided a combined 56 hours of event staffing. Because both positions are salaried, these hours did not result in additional overtime costs to the City.

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo Cruise Staffing
The Police Department provided increased staffing for the special event. The following is an overview of overtime (OT) staffing hours worked associated with the event and the personnel cost to the City.

Staffing Classification OT Hours Average OT Rate Estimated Cost Sergeant 4.5 $79/hr. $356.

Officer 17.5 $62/hr. $1,085.

Non-sworn 1.5 $47/hr. $71.

Total 23.5 $1,512.

In addition to the overtime staffing, the Police Chief and Lieutenant provided a combined 6 hours of event staffing. Because both positions are salaried, these hours did not result in additional overtime costs to the City.

During the month of July, the Police Department provided approximately 488 hours of dedicated staffing for special events. This included 411.5 hours of overtime staffing and an additional 76.5 hours provided by salaried Police Chief and Lieutenant.

Based on average overtime rates by classification, the estimated direct overtime personnel cost for these special events was approximately $26,207.

Additionally, the Police Department was only able to provide adequate public safety services to these special events due to mutual aid from ten separate allied agencies who incurred cost in providing their personnel.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Police Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3g

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works/Engineering Department Monthly Report

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Public Works Director and engineering staff engaged in the following activities during the month of July.
• Continued coordination with Jacobs on the NPDES Compliance Project, including design development, regulatory strategy, SCADA integration, and project management. • Initiated the annual valve replacement project to replace more than 25 water valves • Coordinated for the return of Brendan in the role of CDD/City Engineer • Selected a consultant for the water master plan and began developing their work program • Continued Well 5 development which will require additional pumping and testing before moving forward due to residual iron and manganese in the previous round of tests • Event coordination
• Attended meetings on the Fortuna Community Forest Plan • Director completed his annual self evaluation
• Coordinated transportation and roadway projects, including Kenmar Interchange design and approval work with GHD and Caltrans, corridor planning, ADA improvements, and paving program development.
• Participated in Mill District development coordination, including review of infrastructure needs, site access, and developer-related improvements. • Received $922K grant from the Coastal Conservancy for PA&ED for the Great Redwood Trail from Highway 36 to Fernbridge. Began initial steps to receive those funds and start work including selecting a consultant and passing a resolution accepting funds. • Coordinated with Vero Fiber on their rollout and our infrastructure concerns. • Continued SB 1383 regional coordination and solid waste compliance work.

Utilities Division – Utilities Superintendent
Water Distribution System
• The utilities crew read meters, changed out 10 dead meters, and completed the meter worksheet.

Consent Agenda Item 3g

• The utilities crew upgraded 131 single port radios, and 5 dual port radios. • The utilities crew installed two new 1” water services this month. • On-call personnel responded to 10 after-hours callouts. • The utilities crew completed 14 shutoffs for nonpayment. • There were six water leaks repaired this month; the following table displays the details:

Table 1. Water leaks in July 2026
Sewer Collection System
• There were zero Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
• The utilities crew cleaned approximately 5,700ft of sewer lines. • On-call personnel responded to 2 sewer-related callouts.

Service Calls Summary
• Underground Service Alert (USA):
o The utilities crew marked 33 USAs; Zero were miss-marked. • A total of 98 service calls were completed. Figure 1 shows the breakdown by type.

Figure 1: Service call breakdown
Projects & Miscellaneous Tasks
• The Utilities division continues to add to our GIS database, focusing on water meter and radio transmitter inventory to better assist our radio upgrade CIP. We now have more than 60% of all water meters added.
• The utilities crew has been assisting Wendt Construction with the valve replacement project, the crew has been handling the noticing, shutoff of valves, refilling and flushing of lines, and taking water samples.
20 21
33 24

OCCUPANT CHANGES

DISCONNECTS

SERVICE ACTIONS

CONNECTS
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Service Calls
Service Calls By Type
Date Location Main or
Service
Size and Pipe
Material
Estimated
Leak Rate
(Gallons per
Minute)
Total Estimate Leak Volume
(Gallons)
7/2/26 Shady Lane Service 1” CTS 2 60,480
7/9/26 Vancil St Main 8” AC 75 54,000
7/10/26 Loop Road at
Hilltop
Main Fire Hydrant Hit 1500 90,000
7/11/26 Fortuna Blvd Main 2” Blow Off 50 24,000
7/15/26 Newell Dr Main 2” CI 10 72,000
7/16/26 Main at Harlan Service 1” “thin” PE 100 6,000
TOTAL: 306,480
Consent Agenda Item 3g

Water Treatment/Wastewater Division – Chief Plant Operator Table 2. July wastewater plant effluent flows for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG) and Million Gallons per Day (MGD).

Figure 2. July wastewater plant effluent flows for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG) and Million Gallons per Day (MGD).

Wastewater Events & Maintenance Tasks Completed:
• Staff with major help from general services cleaned and scraped both overflow ponds. • Staff completed and submitted the SWRCB 2nd Quarter report for 2026 on time. • Staff cleaned, performed maintenance, and calibration on contact basins and effluent monitors.
• Staff replaced the expansion joint on plant water pump #1. • Staff replaced the drive belts on bio-filter fan #1.
• Staff cleaned brackets, replaced and adjusted scrapers on primary clarifier #3. • Staff preformed a complete rebuild of Strongs Creek Pump #1. • Staff replaced check valves on pumps #1 & #2 at Nob Hill lift station.

Water Treatment
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 0

0.2 0.4

0.6 0.8
1 1.2
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Flow, MG
Flow, MGD
Total Monthly Flow, MG MAX Daily Flow, MGD AVG Daily Flow, MGD Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Monthly Flow, MG 27.430 26.070 21.740 20.890 26.150 Maximum Daily Flow, MGD 1.030 0.960 0.800 0.780 0.960
Average Monthly Flow, MGD 0.885 0.841 0.701 0.674 0.844 Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Production, MG 40.006 41.759 44.474 46.682 43.871 Maximum Daily, MG 1.980 1.803 1.676 1.885 1.900
Average Daily, MG 1.384 1.291 1.347 1.453 1.515
Consent Agenda Item 3g

Figure 3. July potable water production for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG) Water Events & Maintenance Tasks Completed:
• Staff completed and submitted the June 2026 monthly water report. • Staff spent significant time on yard maintenance and weed removal at city stations.

General Services and Streets – General Services Superintendent The following is a list of scheduled assignments completed by the General Services staff in July:
• Staff prepared traffic control notices and traffic control measures for the Fortuna Fireworks Festival, First Friday’s, Fortuna Vintage Market, and weeklong activities with Fortuna Rodeo and Fortuna Auto Expo. Staff assisted the Parks staff with monitoring trash cans on Chili Cook Off and assisted at Rohner Park. Staff assisted the Police Department in stationing staff at locations for the 5K run and the Friday Night Cruise for Auto Expo. • Staff assisted with removing vegetation and trees with the chipper for a water valve replacement project.
• Staff replaced the temporary cold mix with hot mix asphalt at Rohnerville and Newburg Road from a broken water main.
• Staff continue to assist the Wastewater Treatment Plant with removing sediment from one of the ponds at the facility. Staff mowed the ponds.
• Staff replaced batteries and installed new boxes for the solar streetlights in front of the high school. Staff sawcut the concrete in other locations on 12th Street. • Staff pulled weeds in the LID basins on 12th Street.
• Staff responded to after-hour callouts. One call out was at Main and 12th Street where a vehicle hit another vehicle that hit the pedestrian button, street sign and the building at Bodyworks.
• Two positions in the Streets and Drainage Department became open in the last week of July. One member is relocating to another State, and the other accepted the open position in the Utility Department. I wish them the best in their new endeavors. • In addition to the special tasks noted above, staff also engaged in the following regular routine maintenance activities including USA’s, street sweeping, recycling and trash management, collect batteries at City Hall, road maintenance, Dog Park maintenance, vegetation management including sniping of curbs, and safety training and inspections.

Staff are available for questions, requests, and emergency responses to the community.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Public Works Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote. 0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
36 38
40 42
44 46
48 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Flow, MGD
Production, MG
Production Max Daily Avg Daily
Consent Agenda Item 3h

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:

Disbursement was processed as follows:

August 4, 2026 $293,882.25
August 12, 2026 $97,897.57
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 4, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 12, 2026
Payment NumPayment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 85474 08/01/2026 POSTMASTER 080126 Utility Billing Postage 7.31.26 859.77 85474 08/01/2026 POSTMASTER 080126 Utility Billing Postage 7.31.26 859.77 85478 08/04/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 790468 Security Service Onsite Visit - Parks 150 85479 08/04/2026 ALTEC INDUSTRIES 52171741 Vehicle Repair - Streets 1513.35 85480 08/04/2026 AMEN, COLT 073026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85480 08/04/2026 AMEN, COLT 073026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85481 08/04/2026 AQUA-METRICS SALES CO INV0115147 Water Meter Radios - Utilities 89919.27 85482 08/04/2026 BIDDLE CONSULTING GROUP INC 82997 TestGenius Online Dispatch Software - PD 2281 85483 08/04/2026 BODYWORKS 08012026 August Gym Membership 20 85483 08/04/2026 BODYWORKS 08012026 August Gym Membership 40 85483 08/04/2026 BODYWORKS 08012026 August Gym Membership 40 85483 08/04/2026 BODYWORKS 08012026 August Gym Membership 60 85483 08/04/2026 BODYWORKS 08012026 August Gym Membership 20 85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 110
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 440
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 770
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 330
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 220
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 220
85484 08/04/2026 BROWN, RUS 2610 CPR/FA Training 220
85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5619 Conference Registration - City Clerk 637.5 85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5619 Conference Registration - City Clerk 637.5 85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5630 Conference Registration 369.75 85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5630 Conference Registration 446.25 85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5630 Conference Registration 446.25 85485 08/04/2026 CALPELRA 5630 Conference Registration 12.75 85486 08/04/2026 CHRISTENSEN, DIANA 073026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85486 08/04/2026 CHRISTENSEN, DIANA 073026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85487 08/04/2026 CLENDENEN, EMERY 061626 Monday Club Deposit Refund 500 85488 08/04/2026 CRITTERS WITHOUT LITTERS 060126 Monday Club Deposit Refund 500 85489 08/04/2026 D&H WATER SYSTEMS I2026-1317 Parts - WWTP 2484.23 85490 08/04/2026 DORRIS, JOSHUA 07302026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85490 08/04/2026 DORRIS, JOSHUA 07302026 Planning Comission 7.28 15 85491 08/04/2026 EUREKA RUBBER STAMP A41742 Name Tags/Plates 77.06 85491 08/04/2026 EUREKA RUBBER STAMP A41742 Name Tags/Plates 14.65 85492 08/04/2026 FEDEX 9-394-22171 Lab Shipping Service 463.59 85493 08/04/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 60902 Lumber Roadside Railing - Streets 121.67 85493 08/04/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 60902 Lumber Roadside Railing - Streets -8.36 85493 08/04/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 61971 Button Replacement - Streets 19.06 85493 08/04/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 61971 Button Replacement - Streets -1.33 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410889 Tape/ USBC Cable - Utilities 50.33 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411007 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 53.16 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411044 Wax Ring/Valve/Screwdriver/ Bits - Parks 27.76 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411044 Wax Ring/Valve/Screwdriver/ Bits - Parks 35.02 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411076 Hose - Utilities 50.35 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411119 Wax Ring/Tape - Parks 19.4 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411181 Shut Off Valve/ Couplers - WWTP 61.28 85494 08/04/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411199 Painting Supplies - WWTP 100.27 85495 08/04/2026 FORTUNA AUTOXPO 031226 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85496 08/04/2026 FORTUNA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 073026 3rd of July Fireworks Festival Insurance 1059.95 85497 08/04/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018446 Equipment Fuel 72.62 85497 08/04/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018477 Equipment Fuel 37.08 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 8/1/2026 - 8/4/2026
85497 08/04/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018518 Equipment Fuel 58.6 85498 08/04/2026 GHD INC 380-0094857 Kenmar Interchange PS&E 79654.33 Payment NumPayment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85499 08/04/2026 GONZALEZ, ERIKA 070826 River Lodge Deposit Refund Less Missing AV Fee 1000 85499 08/04/2026 GONZALEZ, ERIKA 070826 River Lodge Deposit Refund Less Missing AV Fee -25 85500 08/04/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 072626 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 55.63 85501 08/04/2026 HALLEY, STEPHANIE 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85501 08/04/2026 HALLEY, STEPHANIE 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85502 08/04/2026 HORIZON BUSINESS PRODUCTS 301772 Pens - Planning 24.08 85503 08/04/2026 HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY 2026.432US Implementation Fee/RPM Capabilities 7840 85504 08/04/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 290510 CAT Repair - WWTP 217.43 85505 08/04/2026 KEIN, MICHAEL 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85505 08/04/2026 KEIN, MICHAEL 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85506 08/04/2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS 1115 SB90 Claims Preparation Services 1500 85507 08/04/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M297855 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 212.7 85507 08/04/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M297922 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 238.8 85508 08/04/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119617 Sand/Aggregate Base 450.92 85508 08/04/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119617 Sand/Aggregate Base 150.45 85509 08/04/2026 MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC 189550 Lab Testing 316 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526428713 Corp Yard Linen Service 75.27 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526428713 Corp Yard Linen Service 66.86 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526428714 Wastewater Linen Service 85.15 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526428723 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 26/27 59.36 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526428724 Parks/Rink Linen Service 110.83 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526433656 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 27.51 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526433656 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 27.5 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526450309 Paper Towels - River Lodge 37.58 85510 08/04/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526452437 Towels/ Mats - River Lodge 39.11 85511 08/04/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01535490 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85511 08/04/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01535490 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85511 08/04/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01535490 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85511 08/04/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01535490 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85512 08/04/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85512 08/04/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 07302026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85513 08/04/2026 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIP 51778 Bracket/Valve - Utilities 3099.92 85513 08/04/2026 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIP 51791 Reducer Weldment/Gaskets/Vacuum - Utilities 1559.17 85514 08/04/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 102421 Lock Cylinder - Streets 79.25 85514 08/04/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 102844 Primaries - WWTP 139.38 85515 08/04/2026 NICHOLS, NELEEN 073026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85515 08/04/2026 NICHOLS, NELEEN 073026 Planning Commission 7.28 15 85516 08/04/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26204-231-A Mops - River Lodge 19.2 85517 08/04/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026151606 Deputy City Engineer 100 85517 08/04/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026151607 Special Projects Manager Recuitment Advertising 100 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 391594 Oil/ Air Filter - Parks 28.92 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392531 Wheel Seals 45.07 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392533 Diesel Exhaust Fluid - Utilities 54.31 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392594 Axle Gasket 5.4 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392616 Gear Oil 43.78 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392738 Oil/Air Filter - Parks 128.32 85518 08/04/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 392947 Fuel/Water Filter - Streets 26.83 85519 08/04/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211588576 Hydrant Bolt/Extension/Gasket - Utilities 428.31 85519 08/04/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211614258 Hydrant Bolt/Gasket - Utilities 107.97 85519 08/04/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP CM0211588576 Credit Hydrant Bolt/Gaskets - Utilities -108.34 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 2111.53 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 262.23 8/4/2026 5:50:15 PM
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85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 2671.72 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 309.88 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 171.08 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 4004.7 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 30076.22 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 1530.96 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260485 46580260845 375.65 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260527 59188610527 152.11 Payment NumPayment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262987 51444662987 10.2 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07263322 7954576332 113.24 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07264197 34609744197 124.4 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07264490 91564484490 28.32 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07264560 74193064560 7.84 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07265284 40654195284 5702 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07268481 42737528481 47.9 85520 08/04/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07268568 41487528568 51.53 85521 08/04/2026 PALMER, DALTON 071526 Per Diem 811-8.13 (Internal Affairs Investigation) 294 85522 08/04/2026 PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING 17046441 Electronic Control Unit - Parks 945.44 85523 08/04/2026 POSTMASTER 072026 Annual Bulk Mailing Permit Fee 195 85523 08/04/2026 POSTMASTER 072026 Annual Bulk Mailing Permit Fee 195 85524 08/04/2026 PUMPTECH LLC 23026 Pumps Flap Valve/Gasket - WWTP 1550.48 85525 08/04/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11209704 Parks Water System Service FY 26/27 42.71 85525 08/04/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11209705 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.48 85525 08/04/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11209705 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85525 08/04/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11209705 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85526 08/04/2026 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & CARE 15341603 New Hire/Academy Uniform - A Soli 308.67 85527 08/04/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002187 Lightbar/ Wiring 1252.07 85527 08/04/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002187 Lightbar/ Wiring 1252.07 85527 08/04/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002280 Connection to EOC Antenna 6083.73 85528 08/04/2026 SUNBELT RENTALS INC 186870412-001 Blades - General Services 139.07 85529 08/04/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250102207 Chlorine - WWTP 2000 85529 08/04/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250102207 Chlorine - WWTP 6701.11 85529 08/04/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250900666 Credit Chlorine Tank Deposit -2000 85530 08/04/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 48899 Kennel Supplies 82.05 85531 08/04/2026 TWO BROTHERS CATHODIC SERVICES, INC 1188 Campton Heights Water Tab=nk Inspection 1000 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 67.03 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 6191.75 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 341.18 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 1685.9 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 783.97 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 54.35 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 1231.56 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 4858.37 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 3189.4 85532 08/04/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-005743 Fuel 1541.45 85533 08/04/2026 VERIZON WIRELESS 6149584393 SCADA Messaging Service FY 26/27 5.08 85534 08/04/2026 WEST COAST HYDRAULICS 5742 Crimp/Swivel/Pipe Rigid - WWTP 101.11 85534 08/04/2026 WEST COAST HYDRAULICS 5743 Hose/Crimp - WWTP 516.22 293882.25
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Expense Approval Report

CITY OF FORTUNA
Amount
85545 08/12/2026 CRAIG, BRANDON 081026 Per Diem 8.17 - 8.18 (PAPA Test Prep) 118 8/12/2026 4:33:53 PM Page 1 of 7
85543 08/12/2026 CIVICPLUS 381647 Advanced Fillable Forms - Parks 975 85544 08/12/2026 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 073126 July Parking Fees 71 85544 08/12/2026 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 073126 July Parking Fees 45 85540 08/12/2026 CA WILDFIRE & FOREST RESILIENCE TF 010626 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85541 08/12/2026 CARPENTER, DENISE 061326 Summer Camp Refund Wks 6,8,9,10 600 85542 08/12/2026 CHEVRON EUREKA 062426 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 343.83 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 362.15 85539 08/12/2026 BLUE STAR GAS 990573 Propane - WWTP 328.21 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 35.15 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 93.5 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 50.07 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 34.15 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 145.15 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 336.85 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 226.89 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 972.94 85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 118.35 85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643432 9391062011 54.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643433 9391062012 48.46
85538 08/12/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X08092026 Cellular Service 22.76 85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643430 9391062009 180.59
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643431 9391062010 48.21
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643431 9391062010 89.53
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643404 9391061252 256.7
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643405 9391061253 113.47
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643430 9391062009 97.24
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643401 9391061249 43.81
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643402 9391061250 19.85
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643403 9391061251 135.66
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643396 9391061219 31.36
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643397 9391061220 62.72
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643398 9391061221 32.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643394 9391061217 32.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643395 9391061218 93.3
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643396 9391061219 31.36
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643390 9391061212 32.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643391 9391061213 262.43
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643392 9391061214 32.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25625580 9391083962 287.87
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643386 9391061208 32.14
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25643387 9391061209 215.6
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 629.71
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 369.61
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 369.62
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 3910.24
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 2180.53
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25624433 9391082149 1013.01
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25620412 9391061237 101.69
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25620416 9391061243 147.77
85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25620675 9391062358 64.48
Expense Approval Report
By (None)
Payment Dates 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85535 08/12/2026 ACE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 2372039 First Aid Kits - PD 215.74 85536 08/12/2026 AT&T 9011 25620412 9391061237 54.76
Amount
85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 538735 Lab Supplies -30.45 85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 538735 Lab Supplies 374.72 8/12/2026 4:33:53 PM Page 2 of 7
85566 08/12/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 102480 Seat Covers - Utilities 328.99 85566 08/12/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 102830 Belts/Electronic Cleaner - WWTP 232.84 85566 08/12/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 103213 Fuel Filter - General Services 28.37 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526488790 Latex Gloves - River Lodge 58.87 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526491080 River Lodge Linen Service 39.11 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526508450 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 26/27 59.36 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526476996 Corp Yard Linen Service 74.38 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526476997 Wastewater Linen Service 85.48 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526477006 Parks/Rink Linen Service 110.56 85563 08/12/2026 LEMLEY, JOELLE 063026 Monday Club Deposit Refund 500 85564 08/12/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M297923 Mops - Parks 36.89 85565 08/12/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526476996 Corp Yard Linen Service 238.77 85562 08/12/2026 KELLY, TRAVIS 072126 Monday Club Refund Less Cancellation Fee 250 85562 08/12/2026 KELLY, TRAVIS 072126 Monday Club Refund Less Cancellation Fee -50 85562 08/12/2026 KELLY, TRAVIS 072126 Monday Club Refund Less Cancellation Fee 400 85560 08/12/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 290594 Tire Repair Service Call - WWTP 217.43 85560 08/12/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 290612 Tires - Engineering 779.4 85561 08/12/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015188458 Water Steel Checker Plate - Utilities 1321.29 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1250965 Vet Services 30 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1251149 Vet Services 381.6 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1251496 Vet Services 50.3 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1250471 Vet Services 115.75 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1250777 Vet Services 15 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1250923 Vet Services 152.72 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1249544 Vet Services 20.45 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1249605 Credit Voucher - Vet Services -300 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1250037 Vet Services 35.45 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248951 Vet Services 96.7 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1249504 Vet Services 30 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1249540 Vet Services 335.85 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248706 Credit Voucher - Vet Services -178.59 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248861 Vet Services 30 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248947 Vet Services 111.15 85556 08/12/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 71326 Summer Fun Supplies 14.21 85557 08/12/2026 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-067272-26 Car Wash Services - PD 35 85558 08/12/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248294 Vet Services 75 85555 08/12/2026 GEARHART, ROBERT 080626 Hotel Reimbursement 8.2 - 8.6 243.37 85556 08/12/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 080426 Summer Fun Supplies 63.67 85556 08/12/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 080526 Summer Fun Supplies 129.16 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411394 Bolts/Sheet Rock/Utility Pull - Parks 19.35 85554 08/12/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018667 Equipment Fuel 35.31 85555 08/12/2026 GEARHART, ROBERT 080626 Hotel Reimbursement 8.2 - 8.6 243.37 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411377 Janitorial Supplies - CH/Parks 15.89 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411379 Frog Tape/Drylok - CH/RL 82.62 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411379 Frog Tape/Drylok - CH/RL 82.62 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411209 Liquafeed/Spraypaint - Parks 30.64 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411228 Sprayer/Couplings/Pails - WWTP 44.59 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411377 Janitorial Supplies - CH/Parks 84.76 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411198 PVC Plugs/Pipe Cutter - Utilities 38.29 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411204 Tape - Parks 11.34 85553 08/12/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411207 Credit Pipe Cutter Return - Utilities -29.55 85550 08/12/2026 ECOLAB 6360859366 River Lodge Sanitizer Chemicals FY 26/27 219 85551 08/12/2026 EEL RIVER LODGE #147 080625 Park Deposit Refund 250 85552 08/12/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO 508365 System Service - River Lodge 362.6 85547 08/12/2026 DEVILLE, MAYA ROSE 032526 River Lodge Deposit Refund 1000 85548 08/12/2026 DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESS 3049 Pre-employment Psych - Late Cancellation 350 85549 08/12/2026 ECO MEDICAL 48377 Medical Waste Disposal 184.6 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85546 08/12/2026 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12026-1408 Electrolyte Set - WWTP 54.36 Amount
85584 08/12/2026 UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND SCREENING INV-36780075 Pre-employment Credit Check - PD 15.74 8/12/2026 4:33:53 PM Page 3 of 7
85582 08/12/2026 TOWN, JESSE 080326 Per Diem 8.17 0 8.20 (PAPA Seminar) 212 85583 08/12/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 49652 Kennel Supplies 24.1 85583 08/12/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 676259 Kennel Supplies 88.76 85579 08/12/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002292 Radio Repair - PD 197.12 85580 08/12/2026 STOP STICK 43483-IN Stop Sticks - PD 605.31 85581 08/12/2026 SUNBELT RENTALS INC 186870412 Hotsaw Blades - Streets 139.07 85577 08/12/2026 SANDOWN WIRELESS 5375 Radio Replacement Batteries - PD -179.09 85577 08/12/2026 SANDOWN WIRELESS 5375 Radio Replacement Batteries - PD 2064.29 85578 08/12/2026 SHERLOCK RECORDS MANAGEMENT4933 Finance Record Storage Service FY 26/27 50 85575 08/12/2026 PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHE 800920035338 Equipment Maintenance Supplies - WWTP 287.76 85575 08/12/2026 PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHE 800920035342 Duraprep Cleaner/Thinner - WWTP 76.24 85576 08/12/2026 REMOTE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 136802 Police Satellite Phone Service FY 26/27 79 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07269729 17524449729 176.94 85573 08/12/2026 PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING 4013809 Mower Repair - General Services 2080.9 85574 08/12/2026 PETERSON SW030054453 Cat Repair - WWTP 7979.54 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07269457 99509569457 34.24 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07269507 47733469507 1805.26 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07269662 43566719662 235.77 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07268379 51382078379 579.06 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07268897 65641318897 14.63 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07269363 48780729363 23.93 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07266357 27889626357 31462.12 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07266485 44193066485 26.38 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07267872 67125257872 290.69 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07265729 75033105729 165.81 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07266009 33454186009 14.29 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07266230 40689526230 906.21 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07264082 45966674082 30.55 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07265020 63983385020 107.68 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07265127 43154195127 101.83 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07263045 45859733045 173.6 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07263881 58771943881 2213.98 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07263994 28883393994 44.35 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262716 23664592716 3.19 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262728 48364062728 660.02 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262970 93570722970 64.22 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07261965 88771941965 21.03 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262034 98154202034 577.9 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07262501 10129392501 400.09 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394166 Brake Cleaner - Shop 19.41 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260729 959000107296 100.35 85571 08/12/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07260906 78346610906 50.5 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394166 Brake Cleaner - Shop 19.39 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394166 Brake Cleaner - Shop 19.39 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394166 Brake Cleaner - Shop 19.39 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 393990 Air Filter - Engineering 12.31 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394038 Capsule - PD 11.65 85570 08/12/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394166 Brake Cleaner - Shop 19.39 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26PO Parks/Rodeo Grounds WiFi Service FY 26/27 235.87 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26RL River Lodge WiFi Service FY 26/27 276.43 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.33 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85569 08/12/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 539018 Lab Supplies -14.66 85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 539018 Lab Supplies 187.4 85568 08/12/2026 O&M INDUSTRIES 11949 Heat/AC Diagnostic - City Hall 100 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 538796 Lab Supplies -143.76 85567 08/12/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 538796 Lab Supplies 1772.75 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Amount
85589 08/12/2026 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 58003 Truck Sign Replacement 207.03 Grand Total: 97897.57
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85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 224920 Urinal Repair - PD 363.64 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 225048 PVC Tee/Nipples - WWTP 6.64 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 225150 Tube Cutter - Utilities 15.1 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 224008 Supply Line/Connector/Sharpies - WWTP 35.86 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 224561 PVC Conduit - Streets 33.07 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 224723 Brass Hose Adpters/Bushings - Utilities 24.05 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 221266 Wire - General Services 374.47 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 221601 Water Filter - Parks 81.02 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 221939 Urinal - Parks 361.34 85587 08/12/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1399422 Parks Pest Service FY 26/27 150 85587 08/12/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1399542 Police Pest Service FY 26/27 85 85588 08/12/2026 WYCKOFF'S 221212 Conduit Clamps - General Services 13.1 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 1568.68 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 28.4 85586 08/12/2026 VULCAN INDUSTRIES, INC 26278-20097 Pre-programmed 4" HMI - WWTP 2481.94 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 362.01 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 229.96 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 38.82 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 76.71 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 1125.2 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 200 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 48.56 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 76.77 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 166.46 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 531.49 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 46.98 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 69 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 260.32 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 12.99 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 1516.51 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 185 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 15 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 15 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 200 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 316.99 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 26.99 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 250 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 210.75 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 8.99 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 149.98 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 175.39 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 200 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 384.28 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 26.27 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 86.13 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 99.1 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 19.68 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 100.73 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 775.23 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 90.67 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 166.47 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85585 08/12/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 072226 July Cal Card Expenses 238.38 100-6205-4000 Cell Phones 34.15
100-6205-4100 Cell Phones 145.15
100-6205-5450 Cell Phones 336.85
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100-6200-2000 Telephone 687.38
100-6200-5400 Telephone 320.2
100-6205-1100 Cell Phones 22.76
100-6205-1500 Cell Phones 226.89
100-6205-2000 Cell Phones 972.94
100-6205-3200 Cell Phones 118.35
100-5740-5450 Building Repair and Maintenance 176.27
100-5741-5450 Newburg Park Maintenance 167.15
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 530.67
100-6025-1200 Professional Services 50
100-6025-2000 Professional Services 250.49
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 350
100-5715-4000 Vehicle Repairs 791.71
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 47.76
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs 19.39
100-5720-4100 Equipment Repair 2080.9
100-5740-1500 Building Repair and Maintenance 182.62
100-5740-2000 Building Repair and Maintenance 448.64
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 35.31
100-5515-2000 Ammunition & Range Supplies 384.28
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 84.76
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 163.34
100-5700-2000 Radio Equipment 197.12
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 66.04
100-5500-2800 Department Supplies 112.86
100-5500-3200 Department Supplies 90.67
100-5500-4000 Department Supplies 166.47
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 725.44
100-5500-5400 Department Supplies 19.68
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 142.71
100-2405 Parking Fund-County 71
100-2410 Parking Fund-State 45
100-2460 Sales Tax Payable -367.96
100-4310 Summer Camps Revenue 600
100-5500-1100 Department Supplies 238.38
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 3660.57
590 - TDA Transit Fund 59.76
670 - Rancho Bueno Vista Fund 44.35
671 - Kenwood Meadows Fund 64.22
Grand Total: 97897.6
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-1684 Distributed Telephone 428.39
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
100 - General Fund 30373.7
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 531.49
120 - Development & Building Fund 209.48
160 - Riverlodge Fund 7690.4
165 - Museum Exhibit Fund 76.77
210 - Solid Waste Fund 184.6
280 - Gas Tax Fund 758.34
500 - Water Fund 8913.05
550 - Wastewater Fund 48991.4
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
500-6210-6300 Internet Service 427.95
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 3925.36
500-7000-6000 Travel, Conferences & Training 1368.57
500-7000-6100 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
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500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 166.46
500-5557-6000 Lab Supplies 187.4
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 348.38
500-5720-6000 Equipment Repair 76.71
500-6200-6100 Telephone 96.62
500-6205-6300 Cell Phones 343.83
280-5722-4200 Retroflective Sign Compliance 207.03
280-5726-4200 Street Light Maintenance 33.07
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 261.17
280-7000-4200 Travel, Conferences & Training 118
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 328.21
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 1443.56
160-6210-5800 Internet Service 906.14
160-6505-5700 Utility - General & Electric 165.81
160-6505-5800 Utility - General & Electric 2213.98
165-5500-5610 Department Supplies 76.77
210-5735-5300 Janitorial Services - HHW 184.6
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 139.07
160-5575-5800 Kitchen Chemical 219
160-5705-5800 Equipment Maintenance 362.6
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 82.62
160-6200-5700 Telephone 32.14
160-6200-5800 Telephone 411.5
160-6205-5800 Cell Phones 50.07
120-7000-3000 Travel, Conferences & Training 69
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 750
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 2000
160-4320 Monday Club Rental Fees 350
160-5500-5800 Department Supplies 48.56
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 97.98
100-7400-2800 Animal Shelter 381.6
100-7455-2800 Veterinary Expenses 619.78
100-7612-2000 Contingency 1516.51
101-5500-2850 Department Supplies 531.49
120-5500-3000 Department Supplies 46.98
120-6205-3000 Cell Phones 93.5
100-7015-1600 Dues & Subscriptions 26.99
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 264
100-7015-3200 Dues & Subscriptions 15
100-7015-5400 Dues & Subscriptions 990
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 467.36
100-7230-5400 Skating Program 12.99
100-7000-2000 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
100-7000-3200 Travel, Conferences & Training 250
100-7000-4100 Travel, Conferences & Training 210.75
100-7000-5400 Travel, Conferences & Training 8.99
100-7000-5450 Travel, Conferences & Training 412
100-7015-1150 Dues & Subscriptions 316.99
100-6210-1500 Internet Service 3968.57
100-6210-2000 Internet Service 2274.02
100-6210-5450 Internet Service 1248.88
100-6220-2000 CLETS Service 287.87
100-6505-2800 Utility - General & Electric 176.94
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 1650.16
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
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590-6200-5000 Telephone 31.36
670-6505-6505 Utility - General & Electric 44.35
671-6505-6510 Utility - General & Electric 64.22
Grand Total: 97897.6
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 97897.6
Grand Total: 97897.6
550-6200-6500 Telephone 306.24
550-6205-6700 Cell Phones 362.15
550-6210-6700 Internet Service 427.96
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 31782.6
550-7000-6600 Travel, Conferences & Training 1812.05
590-5500-5000 Department Supplies 28.4
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 1196.5
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 229.96
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 1811.57
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 19.41
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 11042.9
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Consent Agenda Item 3i

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Declaration of Surplus Personal Property and Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Personal Property; Resolution 2026-30
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider declaring personal property surplus and authorize to dispose by adopting Resolution 2026-30.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City purchased equipment parts from Helix for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The parts have not been installed, and the new plant upgrade has made them obsolete. These parts are no longer of use to the City. It is requested that the Council declare the following personal property surplus:

Item Condition Disposition Method
4950 Gallon 102”x159” 15deg Cone
Bottom Tank with Steel Stand
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
Mixing System – 5 Hp Motor, 1750
RPM, 230/460V, 3-Phase 184TC
Frame, TEFC
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
HD Gear unit, 32.34 Ratio, 54
RPM, 2.0626” Hollow SS Shaft,

2.88x140”
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
40” 3-Blade 316SS Hydrofoil
Impeller
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
44” 3-Blade 316SS Hydrofoil
Impeller
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
Approx. Value TOTAL $38,950.00
The California Constitution and Government Code 37350, 37351 provides for a city to dispose of personal property in any way it chooses if the disposition is for the common benefit. The proposed disposition methods are presented in the table above.

The items listed will be sold back to the supplier, Helix or the supplier will arrange for the sale to another plant who can use the parts. The assumed value is at or below what the city paid for these parts. Proceeds will be deposited into the City’s General Fund.

Consent Agenda Item 3i

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Adopt Resolution 2026-30. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2026-30; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Declaring Certain Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Personal Property
Consent Agenda Item 3i

RESOLUTION 2026-30

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA

DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING

THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PERSONALPROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna has determined that the following equipment will no longer be used by the City:

Item Condition Disposition Method
4950 Gallon 102”x159” 15deg Cone
Bottom Tank with Steel Stand
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
Mixing System – 5 Hp Motor, 1750
RPM, 230/460V, 3-Phase 184TC
Frame, TEFC
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
HD Gear unit, 32.34 Ratio, 54
RPM, 2.0626” Hollow SS Shaft,

2.88x140”
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
40” 3-Blade 316SS Hydrofoil
Impeller
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
44” 3-Blade 316SS Hydrofoil
Impeller
Brand New Return to Helix or sell to another
treatment plant
Approx. Value TOTAL $38,950.00
WHEREAS, the California Constitution and Government Code Section 37350, 37351 allows for the disposal of surplus personal property by a city in any way it chooses if the disposal is for the common benefit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fortuna hereby declares that the listed personal property is surplus and may be disposed of in the proposed manner.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any items the City is unable to dispose of through the proposed methods will be a loss of funds as they cannot be recycled.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all monies received from the sale of said items shall be deposited in the City of Fortuna’s General Fund.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 17th day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:

Consent Agenda Item 3i

_____________________________
Siana Emmons, City Clerk
Consent Agenda Item 3j

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Amy Nilsen, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Designate the City’s Voting Delegates for the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Designate Mayor Mike Johnson as the City’s Voting Delegate for the 2026 Annual League of California Cities Conference & Expo September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim Convention Center, California.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Each year the League of California Cities or Cal Cities request each city to designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates to vote on League of California Cities policies at the annual conference. The 2026 Annual Conference & Expo is September 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The City's voting delegate and alternate must be designated by the City Council. This action must be enacted on by the City Council and cannot be delegated by either the Mayor or City Manager. Historically, the City’s voting delegate and alternate have been the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. This year, Mayor Mike Johnson will be attending the event, and staff is recommending the Council designate the Mayor as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem as the alternate.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:

This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.

Core Values:

Clear Direction: Consistent decisions based on shared principles that outlast any one leader. Every Council member interviewed named this as essential.

Priorities:

Priority 9: Building A Communication Culture & Fortuna’s Voice FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact to the City is the cost of travel, lodging and attendance for the annual expo and is approximately $2,000 and has been appropriated in the adopted budget.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

If the Council does not select voting delegates, the City will not have voting rights at the conference.

Consent Agenda Item 3j

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to designate Mike Johnson as Voting Delegate and Tami Trent as the alternate for the 2026 Annual League of California Cities Annual Conference and direct City Clerk to submit voting Delegate Form to Cal Cities. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Letter from LOCC
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.

For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026
alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

Consent Agenda Item 3k

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Katey Schmidt, Senior Planner
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP for On-Call Administrative Hearing Officer Services STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional services agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP to act as the Hearing Officer pursuant to Title 11 of the Fortuna Municipal Code and authorize a supplemental budget request for $8,750.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council adopted the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance on April 6, 2026, and it was codified as Fortuna Municipal Code (FMC) Section 11.02. FMC Section 11.02.01(D) defines a “Hearing Officer” as a licensed attorney that is capable of conducting hearings in accordance with the Ordinance. To implement this requirement, the City has determined that an on-call administrative hearing officer is necessary to preside over potential hearings under Section 11.02, as well as other administrative hearings required by the Municipal Code.

Staff recommend that the City Council award a contract to Serviam by Wright LLP to provide oncall Hearing Officer services for administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings. Serviam by Wright LLP would serve as an impartial professional responsible for conducting hearings, reviewing records, evaluating testimony and documentary evidence, and preparing written findings and decisions in accordance with applicable law, City ordinances, and due process requirements.

The selected consultant will provide these services on an as-needed basis for matters that may include, but are not limited to, code enforcement hearings, nuisance abatement proceedings, administrative appeals, and housing-related hearings. The agreement term will be negotiated following contract award. A draft professional services agreement is also included as an attachment to the staff report.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The requested budget for on-call Hearing Officer services is $8,750, which provides approximately 25-30 hours of service. Staff will note that this budget amount would correspond to the fee that would be required for a Fair Return Rent Increase Application, as approved by the fee established Consent Agenda Item 3k

in the approved council resolution for the Ordinance. Staff will note that the use of a hearing officer will only occur when an application is filed by an eligible Mobile Home Park operator, and that the true cost of the hearing officer would be charged in full to the applicant. Therefore, there is no actual fiscal impact to the City’s budget, and the draft Supplemental Budget Request included with this staff report shows the amount as both revenue and expenditure.

ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

If the City Council does not approve the contract, Community Development staff will lack the necessary resources to conduct impartial administrative hearings. This could expose the City to potential litigation and create a perception that hearings are not neutral or independent. These services are outside the current scope of City staff expertise and require a subject-matter expert to provide impartial, neutral findings.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Make a motion to Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional services agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP for on-call Administrative Hearing Officer services and approve a supplemental budget request of $8,750. Consent agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Serviam by Wright LLP Statement of Qualifications

2. Supplemental Budget Request

3. Professional Services Agreements with Serviam by Wright LLP for on-call Administrative Hearing Officer Services

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ON-CALL HEARING OFFICER SERVICES
Submitted To:

City of Fortuna
Community Development Department
Katey Schmidt, Senior Planner
621 11th Street, Fortuna, CA 95540
[email protected]
Submitted By:

SERVIAMBYWRIGHTLLP
3 Corporate Park, Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (949) 385-6431 | Email: [email protected]
Contact: Izabela Mijic, Chief Marketing Officer
Submission Due Date:

July 9, 2026
Proposal Valid Through:

January 5, 2027 (180 days)
Municipal Law and Code Enforcement Attorneys
This Statement of Qualifications is submitted in strict confidence and contains proprietary information.

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July 6, 2026
Katey Schmidt, Senior Planner
City of Fortuna—Community Development Department
621 11th Street, Fortuna, California 95540
Re: Request for Qualifications—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Dear Ms. Schmidt and Members of the Selection Committee, SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP (“SERVIAM”) is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications in response to the City of Fortuna’s Request for Qualifications for On-Call Hearing Officer Services. We are a California law firm with a practice devoted exclusively to public agency representation, municipal administrative law, code enforcement adjudication, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Our attorneys have presided over more than 1,000 administrative hearings for cities, counties, and public agencies throughout California, and bring direct, hands-on experience with every category of matter the City has identified for this engagement.

We understand that the City of Fortuna seeks experienced, impartial, on-call hearing officers to conduct administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings—including code enforcement hearings, administrative citation appeals, nuisance abatement and neighborhood preservation matters, abandoned vehicle abatement, noisy-dog determinations, and mobile home space rent stabilization proceedings—and to prepare clear, legally defensible written findings in accordance with the Fortuna Municipal Code, applicable state law, and due process requirements. SERVIAM has the capacity, subject-matter depth, and neutrality to serve as a dependable on-call hearing officer partner for the City on a rotational, as-needed basis.

We offer the City the following key advantages:
• Every proposed hearing officer is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California with substantial administrative-hearing experience.
• Direct experience adjudicating mobile home and residential rent stabilization, tenant protection, and relocation matters—directly responsive to Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 11.02. • Demonstrated ability to issue well-reasoned written decisions within required timelines and in a format suitable for City use and judicial review.
• Full proficiency with in-person, video, and hybrid hearing formats, which allows us to serve Humboldt County efficiently and minimize travel cost to the City. • A single, fixed hourly rate across all hearing types and all attorney levels, with no hidden charges.

We have reviewed this RFQ in its entirety, including the Scope of Work, Minimum Qualifications, the sample Professional Services Agreement, and the Insurance Requirements (Attachment C). SERVIAM takes no exceptions to the sample Agreement and is prepared to execute the City’s standard form, subject only to the insurance confirmation noted in Section 6.

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Izabela Mijic
The authorized contact for this submission is Izabela Mijic, Chief Marketing Officer, (949) 385-6431, [email protected]. Curtis Wright, Managing Partner, is authorized to bind the firm and to execute any resulting agreement. This Statement of Qualifications is valid for 180 days from the submission deadline (through January 5, 2027).

We are committed to delivering impartial, efficient, and legally sound hearing services that protect the due process rights of all parties while supporting the City’s enforcement and regulatory programs. We welcome the opportunity to serve the City of Fortuna.

Sincerely,
Chief Marketing Officer

SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductory Letter ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Section 1—Consultant Information, Qualifications and Experience ............................................................. 4 Section 2—Scope of Work and Services....................................................................................................... 9 Section 3—Schedule of Work and Availability........................................................................................... 13 Section 4—Conflict of Interest Statement ................................................................................................... 15 Section 5—Rate Schedule and Cost Proposal.............................................................................................. 17 Section 6—Contract Requirements, Insurance, and Proposed Term ........................................................... 19 Why SERVIAM for the City of Fortuna ....................................................................................................... 21 Certification Statement................................................................................................................................ 22 Exhibit A—Team Resumes......................................................................................................................... 23 SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna
SECTION 1—CONSULTANT INFORMATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE

1.1 Organizational Information
Legal Name SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP
Office Address 3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606 Telephone (949) 385-6431
Authorized Contact Izabela Mijic, Chief Marketing Officer, [email protected] Signatory Authorized to Bind Curtis Wright, Managing Partner (SBN 273323) Type of Entity California limited liability partnership (private) State of Organization California
Proposal Validity 180 days from the submission deadline (through January 5, 2027) SERVIAM will serve as the sole contracting entity. All hearing officer services will be performed directly by SERVIAM’s licensed attorneys. No joint venture, association, or subcontracting arrangement applies to this submission.

1.2 Firm Overview
SERVIAM is a California law firm focused exclusively on public agency representation, administrative law, and municipal enforcement. Our name— SERVIAM, Latin for “I will serve”—reflects our commitment to public service and institutional integrity. Our attorneys routinely operate at the intersection of due process, code enforcement, and quasi-judicial decision-making, which uniquely qualifies us to serve as impartial adjudicators.

SERVIAM attorneys have conducted more than 1,000 administrative hearings on behalf of public agencies across California, spanning municipal code violations, nuisance abatement, administrative citations, abandoned-vehicle abatement, parking and animal matters, permit and license proceedings, and— directly relevant here—mobile home and residential rent stabilization, tenant protection, and relocation matters. We are intimately familiar with the administrative hearing framework under California Government Code section 53069.4 and related authorities, and with the due process standards that govern administrative adjudication.

1.3 Compliance with Minimum Qualifications (RFQ Section 10) Each proposed hearing officer meets or exceeds every minimum qualification set forth in the RFQ:

Substantial experience in
administrative hearings / municipal
code enforcement
All proposed officers are California attorneys with extensive administrative-hearing and code-enforcement adjudication experience and demonstrated familiarity with applicable ordinances, regulatory frameworks, due process, and
enforcement procedures.

Not employed by the City of Fortuna No proposed officer is, or has been, employed by the City of Fortuna.

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Able to conduct hearings virtually
and/or in Fortuna
SERVIAM conducts in-person, video, and hybrid hearings and will appear at City Hall or another Fortuna location, or virtually, as the City directs.

Experience in public agency law;
knowledge of administrative hearings
SERVIAM’s practice is devoted entirely to public agency law, with deep working knowledge of administrative hearing
procedure.

Meets “hearing officer” definition in
Code section 11.02.010
Confirmed—see the Conflict of Interest Statement (Section 4):
no financial interest in mobile homes, mobile home spaces, or mobile home parks; no representation of park owners in rentsetting, closure, or conversion disputes within the last five years; and no representation in park owner–resident disputes within the last five years.

1.4 Areas of Expertise Relevant to This RFQ
SERVIAM’s core practice corresponds directly to the Fortuna Municipal Code chapters identified in the RFQ and to the matters the City expects to assign:

Administrative Citations (FMC Chapter 1.09)
We regularly preside over administrative citation appeals arising from a broad range of municipal violations, evaluating officer testimony, photographs, and inspection records, and issuing concise written decisions supported by code findings.

Neighborhood Preservation & Nuisance Abatement (FMC Chapter 8.16) Our hearing officers have conducted numerous nuisance abatement and property-maintenance hearings—including overgrown vegetation, substandard conditions, accumulation, and repeat violations— and issue detailed abatement orders with clear findings, compliance timelines, and cost-recovery provisions where applicable.

Abandoned & Inoperative Vehicles (FMC Chapter 8.24)
We are experienced in abandoned-vehicle abatement proceedings under the Vehicle Code framework and local ordinance, including ownership and notice issues, evidentiary review, and removal and cost determinations.

Restrictions on Noisy Dogs (FMC Chapter 6.4)
Our attorneys have adjudicated animal-related and nuisance-noise matters, weighing competing testimony and documentary evidence and issuing fair, well-supported determinations.

Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization (FMC Chapter 11.02) This is a core strength. SERVIAM attorneys currently serve as hearing officers for mobile home park and residential rent stabilization, tenant protection, and relocation programs—including for the City of Oxnard’s mobile home park rent stabilization program. Our officers are experienced in evaluating financial and programmatic evidence (operating expenses, capital improvements, fair-return and maintenance-of-net-operating-income analyses), applying ordinance-specific standards, and issuing findings responsive to the requirements of the applicable program. Each proposed officer satisfies the independence requirements of Code section 11.02.010.

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1.5 Key Personnel—Proposed Hearing Officer Pool
SERVIAM proposes the following pool of hearing officers, each an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Andrew Cristea will serve as the City’s primary hearing officer and principal point of contact for scheduling, conflict checks, and invoicing. The balance of the roster provides depth for rotation, concurrent assignments, and conflict substitutions. No subcontractors will be used.

Attorney Role State Bar No. /
Admitted Status
Andrew Cristea Attorney & Primary Hearing
Officer; principal client contact 342206 / 2021 Active
Curtis Wright Managing Partner & Senior
Hearing Officer 273323 / 2010 Active
Brian Chu Of Counsel & Senior Hearing
Officer 161900 / 1992 Active
Kayla Watson Partner & Hearing Officer 286423 / 2012 Active Rene Farjeat Partner & Hearing Officer 301188 / 2014 Active David Demurjian Senior Of Counsel & Hearing
Officer 237742 / 2005 Active
David Lee Attorney & Hearing Officer 356074 / 2024 Active Mayya Magay Attorney & Hearing Officer 362189 / 2025 Active Andrew Abrams Attorney & Hearing Officer 368086 / 2026 Active Full curricula vitae for each proposed hearing officer are provided in Exhibit A. SERVIAM reserves the right to add qualified attorneys to the pool subject to prior written notice to the City.

1.6 Current Agency Engagements (Representative)
Agency Services Provided Frequency
County of San Diego Hearing officer services for code enforcement As needed City of Oxnard Hearing officer services for rent stabilization, tenant protection, and mobile home park rent stabilization As needed City of Santa Ana Hearing officer services for rent stabilization and code enforcement As needed
Fresno Housing Hearing officer services for Housing Choice Voucher hearings As needed

1.7 Professional References
The following three references reflect recent and ongoing engagements involving administrative hearing needs similar to those of the City of Fortuna. We welcome the City to contact any reference listed below.

Reference 1—Christian Lopez, Housing Department — Administrative Services City of Oxnard
Phone: (805) 385-8041 | Email: [email protected] Contract Period: Current
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Services Provided: Hearing officer services for rent stabilization, tenant protection, and mobile home park rent stabilization
Reference 2—Michael Pittman, Land Use & Environmental Planner County of San Diego
Phone: (619) 433-7030 | Email: [email protected] Contract Period: 2023–2025
Services Provided: Hearing officer services for code enforcement Reference 3—Marc Flores, Management Analyst — Rent Stabilization Division City of Santa Ana
Phone: (714) 565-2635 | Email: [email protected]
Contract Period: Current
Services Provided: Hearing officer services for rent stabilization and code enforcement

1.8 Debarment Disclosure
Neither SERVIAM, any officer of the firm, nor any employee with a proprietary interest has ever been debarred, disqualified, or otherwise prevented from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity.

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SECTION 2—SCOPE OF WORK AND SERVICES

2.1 Confirmation of Ability to Perform All Services
SERVIAM confirms that it can perform all services described in the RFQ Scope of Work (Section 9), without exception. Our hearing officers are available on an as-needed, on-call, rotational basis and will provide hearing management, evidentiary review, decision-writing, and related administrative adjudication services for in-person, virtual, or hybrid hearings as the City designates. The narrative below tracks the four tasks set forth in the RFQ.

2.2 Task 1—Assessment and Case Review
Upon assignment, the hearing officer reviews the complete case record—including staff and enforcement reports, citation and violation history, inspection records and photographs, the applicable Fortuna Municipal Code provisions and procedural rules, and any evidence submitted by the responding party. Before accepting the matter, the officer performs a conflict check and identifies any threshold procedural issues, jurisdictional questions, notice deficiencies, or other concerns that may affect the integrity of the hearing, and communicates them to City staff promptly.

2.3 Task 2—Hearing Preparation and Conduct
Each hearing is conducted in a fair, orderly, and impartial manner consistent with the Fortuna Municipal Code, applicable state law, and due process. The hearing officer will:
• Open the hearing, state the record, and confirm jurisdiction and proper notice; • Explain the process to all parties in clear, accessible language; • Administer oaths and affirmations where appropriate;
• Receive and consider all relevant testimony and documentary evidence from City staff, the responding party, and witnesses;
• Rule promptly on evidentiary and procedural objections with brief explanations; • Afford each party a full and fair opportunity to present testimony, evidence, and argument; • Coordinate language interpretation or accessibility accommodations asrequired; and • Maintain an orderly, professional, and impartial proceeding throughout, coordinating with City staff on scheduling, format, noticing, and records as needed.

2.4 Task 3—Written Findings and Final Determinations
Following each hearing, the assigned officer prepares a clear, timely written decision that (1) summarizes the proceedings; (2) sets out findings of fact based on the evidence; (3) identifies the applicable standards and states conclusions of law citing the relevant Fortuna Municipal Code sections, state statutes, and constitutional authority; and (4) renders a final determination with any orders, conditions, compliance timelines, or penalty or cost provisions. Decisions are written in a format suitable for City use and, where applicable, judicial review, and are delivered in Microsoft Word and/or PDF. Absent a shorter deadline set by ordinance, SERVIAM commits to issuing written decisions within fifteen (15) business days of the close of the hearing, and will communicate promptly if any extension is warranted.

2.5 Task 4—Housing-Related or Specialized Hearings
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For housing-related matters—including mobile home space rent stabilization under FMC Chapter

11.02, tenant protection, and relocation—the hearing officer evaluates financial and programmatic evidence, applies ordinance-specific standards (including fair-return and maintenance-of-net-operatingincome principles where applicable), and issues findings responsive to the requirements of the City’s program. Serviam’s current rent stabilization and mobile home park engagements give our officers practical command of the evidence, expert submissions, and standards these matters require. Each proposed officer satisfies the conflict restrictions of Code section 11.02.010, as confirmed in Section 4.

2.6 Independence and Impartiality
Every SERVIAM hearing officer acts as a neutral adjudicator, completely independent of City enforcement staff. Our officers do not consult with code enforcement officers, the City Attorney, or other City personnel regarding the merits of any pending matter, and maintain strict separation between the adjudicative role and the City’s enforcement role. We adhere to all applicable ethics, disclosure, and conflict-of-interest requirements and to the California Canons of Judicial Conduct, consistent with the RFQ and the sample Agreement.

2.7 Technology and Remote Hearing Capability
SERVIAM’s attorneys routinely conduct hearings via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms, including administering oaths remotely, admitting electronic exhibits, managing multi-party sessions, and maintaining a proper administrative record in a remote environment. We provide our own computers and technology for remote proceedings and electronic evidence review and require no City resources beyond case-file access and any City-provided recording equipment. Because Fortuna is located in Humboldt County, our video and hybrid capability allows us to serve the City promptly and without travel cost for most matters.

2.8 Assumptions
This Scope is offered on the following assumptions, each of which SERVIAM will confirm with City staff at the outset of the engagement:
• Hearings are assigned on an as-needed, rotational basis; there is no predetermined hearing schedule, and SERVIAM will remain on call.
• The City will coordinate scheduling, format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), location, and public noticing, with at least ten (10) days’ public notice generally provided before a hearing. • The City will transmit the complete case file and applicable ordinance and procedural materials sufficiently in advance to permit thorough review.
• Written decisions are due within the earlier of any deadline set by ordinance or fifteen (15) business days of the close of hearing, in a City-approved format. • The City will provide, at no charge, a hearing room, use of copying equipment, and necessary clerical support, as stated in RFQ Section 11.

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SECTION 3 — SCHEDULE OF WORK AND AVAILABILITY

3.1 General Availability
SERVIAM is available to provide on-call hearing officer services on an as-needed basis, including on relatively short notice. We maintain a roster of five qualified hearing officers, which provides the depth to accept rotational assignments, handle concurrent matters, and substitute promptly where a conflict arises.

SERVIAM is ready to begin accepting assignments upon execution of the Agreement and consistent with the City’s August 1, 2026 on-call commencement target—no ramp-up period is required.

3.2 Response and Confirmation Times
• Assignment acknowledgment: within one (1) business day of a hearing request. • Conflict check and hearing-officer confirmation: within two (2) to three (3) business days of a request, subject to scheduling availability; shorter-notice and urgent matters can often be accommodated.
• Hearing scheduling: coordinated with City staff to align with the City’s noticing timeline (generally at least ten (10) days’ public notice).
• Written decision: issued within the earlier of any ordinance deadline or fifteen (15) business days following the close of the hearing.

3.3 Implementation Timeline
Timeframe Activity
Award – Week 1
Execute Agreement; introduce the SERVIAM team; confirm scheduling protocols, preferred hearing formats, and communication channels with Community Development staff.

Weeks 1–2
Review applicable Fortuna Municipal Code chapters (1.09, 6.4, 8.16, 8.24,

11.02), adopted administrative procedures, hearing rules, and decision-format preferences; provide certificates of insurance and endorsements.

By August 1, 2026 Commence on-call services; begin accepting assigned hearings on a rotational basis; establish monthly invoicing cadence.

Ongoing
Conduct hearings per City scheduling; deliver written decisions within required timelines; perform conflict checks on every new matter; maintain insurance coverage in force throughout the term.

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SECTION 4—CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

4.1 Disclosure
SERVIAM has performed a preliminary conflict check with respect to providing hearing officer services to the City of Fortuna. Based on that review, SERVIAM has no known financial, business, or other relationship with the City of Fortuna, and no proposed hearing officer has any relative employed by the City, that would affect impartial service or create a conflict of interest. SERVIAM represents public agencies; it does not represent private parties in matters adverse to the City of Fortuna.

4.2 Applicable Conflict-of-Interest Laws and Judicial Canons SERVIAM and its hearing officers will comply with all applicable conflict-of-interest authorities, including the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Gov. Code section 81000 et seq.), Government Code section 1090 et seq., the common law conflict-of-interest doctrine under California law, and the City of Fortuna Conflict of Interest Code. In addition, each hearing officer will comply with the California Canons of Judicial Conduct in the conduct of hearings and decision-making.

4.3 Code Section 11.02.010 — Mobile Home Hearing Officer Qualification Each proposed hearing officer satisfies the definition of “hearing officer” in Fortuna Municipal Code section 11.02.010. Specifically, each proposed officer:
• Has no financial interest in mobile homes, mobile home spaces, or mobile home parks; • Has not represented mobile home park owners in disputes involving mobile home rent setting, park closings, or park conversions within the last five (5) years; and • Has not provided representation in disputes between park owners and park residents within the last five (5) years.

4.4 Per-Matter Conflict Checks
Prior to undertaking any individual matter, the assigned hearing officer conducts a full conflict check as to the relevant City department or program, the party or parties subject to the hearing, and all known witnesses and material persons. Any actual, apparent, or potential conflict will be promptly disclosed to the City, and a substitute hearing officer from our roster will be designated without delay.

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SECTION 5—RATE SCHEDULE AND COST PROPOSAL
SERVIAM bills in one-tenth of an hour (0.10) increments rather than quarter-hour increments. The rates below constitute SERVIAM’s complete and binding fee schedule for all hearing officer services provided to the City of Fortuna. A single, uniform rate applies across all hearing types and all attorney levels. No additional charges will be billed to the City beyond those set forth here, except as expressly noted.

5.1 Hearing and Preparation Rates
Service Category Billing Unit Rate Minimum
Case review, hearing preparation, coordination,
and rendering of written decision Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Hearing conduct (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Daily minimum where in-person travel to
Fortuna is required Per day $273.00/hr 4 hours
Daily minimum (virtual / online hearings) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None

5.2 Uniform Rate by Hearing Type
Hearing Type Hourly Rate 0.10-Hour Rate
Administrative citation appeals (FMC Ch. 1.09) $273.00 $45.50 Neighborhood preservation & nuisance abatement (FMC
Ch. 8.16) $273.00 $45.50
Abandoned / inoperative vehicle abatement (FMC Ch.

8.24) $273.00 $45.50
Noisy-dog and animal-related determinations (FMC Ch.

6.4) $273.00 $45.50
Mobile home space rent stabilization (FMC Ch. 11.02) $273.00 $45.50 Other administrative appeals & housing-related matters $273.00 $45.50

5.3 No-Show and Cancellation
Category Policy / Rate
No-show by responding party / contestant No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Cancellation—any notice period No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Advance notice requested to avoid charge 3 business days preferred for in-person; 0 days for virtual hearings
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5.4 Ancillary and Travel Costs
Item Rate
Foreign-language interpreter (if applicable) Actual cost, passed through at invoice with no markup
Court reporter / transcription (if requested) Actual certified court-reporter cost with no markup Travel—mileage (in-person hearings only) IRS standard mileage rate in effect at time of travel Travel time, portal-to-portal (in-person only) $273.00/hr in 0.10-hour increments, for travel beyond ordinary commute
Hotel per diem (if overnight stay required) At cost
Meal reimbursement None
Taxes As applicable by law
Note: SERVIAM’s principal office is in Irvine, California. To minimize cost to the City, Serviam will prioritize virtual and hybrid hearings wherever the City permits and, when in-person travel to Fortuna is required, will coordinate hearing dates to cluster assignments and reduce total travel.

5.5 Term for Which Rates Apply
The rates set forth above are firm and fixed for the full initial contract term proposed in Section 6 (three years), with no escalation during that period. SERVIAM will hold these rates through any negotiated initial term and will not seek an adjustment except by mutual written agreement at renewal.

5.6 Independent Contractor and City-Provided Facilities SERVIAM acknowledges that the hearing officer serves as an independent contractor, receives no employee benefits or workers’ compensation coverage from the City, and is subject to no City withholdings.

SERVIAM further acknowledges that the City will provide, without charge, a hearing room, use of copying equipment, and necessary clerical support, and that all other business needs—including equipment for remote hearings—are at SERVIAM’s expense.

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SECTION 6—CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, INSURANCE, AND PROPOSED TERM

6.1 Proposed Term
SERVIAM proposes an initial term of three (3) years commencing on or about August 1, 2026, with the option for the City to extend by mutual agreement for additional one-year periods. SERVIAM understands that the term will be negotiated after award, that the selected applicant will receive all assigned hearings (or all in rotation) during the term, and that early termination will be for cause only and not for substantive disagreement with the hearing officer’s decision-making, consistent with the RFQ and the sample Agreement.

6.2 Contract Exceptions
SERVIAM has reviewed the sample Professional Services Agreement (Appendix C) and the Insurance Requirements (Attachment C) in their entirety. SERVIAM takes no exceptions to the sample Agreement and is prepared to sign the City’s standard form.

6.3 Insurance Compliance
SERVIAM currently maintains insurance that meets or exceeds the required coverages, and will furnish certificates of insurance and all required endorsements—including additional-insured, primary-andnoncontributory, and waiver-of-subrogation endorsements (except as to workers’ compensation)—prior to commencement of services. All insurers are admitted or otherwise acceptable carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or better.

Coverage Fortuna Required Limit SERVIAM Coverage
Commercial General Liability $1M per occurrence $2M per occ. / $4M agg. ✓ Automobile Liability $1M per accident $2M CSL ✓
Workers’ Compensation /
Employer’s Liability Statutory / $1M EL Statutory / $1M ✓ Professional Liability (E&O) $2M per claim / $2M agg. $3M per claim / $3M agg. ✓ Cyber Liability / Technology E&O $1M per claim $2M per claim / $2M agg. ✓

6.4 Independent Contractor and Records
SERVIAM will perform as an independent contractor, will maintain complete records of services, invoices, and case files for the period required by the Agreement (including the four-year audit period), and will keep all non-public information confidential consistent with the Agreement and the California Public Records Act. SERVIAM will submit detailed monthly invoices identifying, for each matter, the services provided, the individual providing them, the dates and time incurred, the basis for the amount due, and any allowable reimbursable expenses.

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WHY SERVIAM FOR THE CITY OF FORTUNA
Fortuna’s on-call hearing officer needs span code enforcement, administrative citations, neighborhood preservation and nuisance abatement, abandoned vehicles, noisy-dog determinations, and mobile home space rent stabilization. The City needs a single, dependable partner with genuine depth across all of these areas, the neutrality to deliver legally defensible decisions, and the flexibility to serve a Humboldt County community efficiently. SERVIAM offers exactly that.

Differentiator What It Means for the City of Fortuna
100% Public Agency Practice
Our entire practice is devoted to public agency law—no private-client conflicts, no competing loyalties, and full alignment with the City’s interest in impartial adjudication.
1,000+ Hearings Statewide
Our attorneys have presided over more than a thousand administrative proceedings across California, at the scale and complexity the City requires.

Rent Stabilization Depth
Active mobile home and residential rent stabilization hearing-officer engagements (Oxnard, Santa Ana) make us immediately ready for FMC Chapter 11.02 matters.

Full-Spectrum Coverage One contractor for every hearing type in this RFQ, with a nineattorney roster for rotation, concurrency, and conflict substitution.

Virtual / Hybrid Ready Proficiency with remote and hybrid hearings lets us serve Fortuna promptly and without travel cost for most matters.

Fixed, Transparent Pricing
A single $273/hour rate across all hearing types and attorney levels, billed in 0.10-hour increments, with ancillary costs passed through at actual cost.

Impartiality and Independence Our officers serve purely as neutral adjudicators—no enforcement role and no agency-client relationship in the matters they decide.

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
The undersigned, on behalf of SERVIAM, certifies that:
• The information contained in this Statement of Qualifications is true, accurate, and complete to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge;
• SERVIAM has reviewed the Request for Qualifications, the sample Professional Services Agreement, and the Insurance Requirements, and takes no exceptions except as expressly noted in Section 6; • Each proposed hearing officer meets the minimum qualifications set forth in Section 10 of the RFQ, including the hearing officer definition in Code section 11.02.010; • SERVIAM has no known conflict of interest with the City of Fortuna and will comply with all applicable conflict-of-interest laws and the California Canons of Judicial Conduct; • This Statement of Qualifications is valid for 180 days from the submission deadline; and • The undersigned signatory is authorized to make this certification and to bind the firm.

Sincerely,
Chief Marketing Officer

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EXHIBIT A—TEAM RESUMES
Curricula vitae for the proposed hearing officers follow. Each includes State Bar membership, education, and professional experience. Additional resumes and State Bar certificates of standing are available upon request.

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ANDREW P. CRISTEA
California Bar Number 342206
949-208-5494 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 342206) (2021)
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY DALE E. FOWLER SCHOOL OF LAW, ORANGE, CALIFORNIA (2020)
Honors: Merit Scholarship
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA (2014)
Honors: Dean’s List (Fall 2012 – Spring 2012)
Honor Roll (Fall 2010 - Spring 2014)
State University Award Recipient (Fall 2012 - Spring 2014)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Attorney 2025-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer for parking citation, vehicle impound, rent stabilization, tenant protection, and many other ordinance matters.

LAW OFFICES OF CULLINS & GRANDY LLP Laguna Hills, California Associate Attorney 2021-2024
• Drafted motion for summary judgment, motion for more definite statement, and motion to compel • Responded to pleadings, demands, and discovery related to personal injury litigation • Reviewed insurance claims, medical records, and employment records to identify evidence in support of legal arguments to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed with settlement
• Participated in initial client meetings and client depositions • Prepared case files for depositions by drafting relevant questions to focus on, including defendant’s liability, injuries, symptoms experienced, and past medical history • Researched relevant California case law regarding issues such as discovery and attorney-client privilege
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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’SOFFICE Newport Beach, California Law Clerk, Harbor Justice Center Branch Unit 1/2019-5/2019 Law Clerk, TARGET Unit 1/2017-5/2017
• Interviewed witnesses and introduced evidence at trial as certified law student • Drafted and appeared in court to argue responses to motions to suppress evidence for illegal searches
• Researched federal, state, and local laws to prepare briefs and arguments • Prepared felony and misdemeanor prosecutions for trial by putting together relevant statutes, case law, and anticipated defenses
• Regularly observed courtroom trial activities and participated in jury selection LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Norwalk, California Law Clerk, TARGET Unit 5/2017-8/2017
• Answered defense motions and assisted supervising attorneys with trial preparation • Researched and drafted reports analyzing scope of the Sanchez ruling and its effect on police reports
• Reviewed and summarized case files, including police body camera footage and interviews of defendants
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CURTIS R.WRIGHT
California Bar Number 273323
949-529-5922 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAMBYWRIGHTLLP Southern California
Founding Partner 2013–Present
City Attorney and City Prosecutor for numerous jurisdictions throughout California. Court Receiver appointment and litigation counsel. Specializing in municipal law, municipal cost recovery, nuisance abatement, code enforcement, receiverships, civil litigation, criminal prosecution, administrative law, land-use, gun confiscations, deadly weapon forfeitures, Pitchess motion defense, business law and litigation, and enforcement of judgments. Pioneering new and efficient methods of improving nuisance abatement effectiveness and maximizing municipal cost recovery.

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP Ontario, California
Attorney 2009–2013
Extensive experience with civil, criminal, state, and federal court litigation. Collaborated directly with clients to intake, manage, and prosecute cases. Extensively worked on litigation investigations, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, oral argument, settlement negotiations, bench trials, and jury trials. Practiced municipal, code enforcement, receivership, criminal, administrative, constitutional, business, real estate, and redistricting law.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Riverside, California
Judicial Extern Spring 2009
Drafted opinions, reports, and recommendations. Assisted in legal research, analysis, and decision making. Discussed legal principles and decision making factors with the judge.

Observed trials, hearings, and settlement conferences. Ascertained the practical aspects of how to effectively advocate in court.

OSBORN & CARTER APC Rancho Cucamonga, California
Law Clerk 2008–2009
Composed motions, research papers, office memoranda, and legal correspondence. Reviewed files and records to identify and sequence events in preparation for pleadings and discovery.

Observed depositions and client consultations. Worked on insurance, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, real estate, and administrative law cases.

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY Various Locations
Captain, Ranger, Combat Veteran 2002–2010
Served in multiple positions including: Fire Support Officer, Infantry Platoon Leader, Artillery Platoon Leader, Battery Executive Officer, and Classified War Plans Officer. Stationed in multiple locations around the world including: Iraq, Japan, Korea, Washington, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida. Commanded units of up to 82 men and was responsible for over $6 million worth of weapons, equipment, and armored vehicles. Fought in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and led over 150 combat patrols, raids, and civil-military operations without sustaining a single casualty to my unit. Ranger School graduate surviving an intense combat leadership course composed predominantly of field operations in forest, swamp, and mountainous terrain involving planning and executing attacks on widely dispersed objectives, training over 22 hours per day, sleeping less than two hours per night, and eating only the minimum food necessary to sustain function.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, COLLEGE OF LAW (ULV) Ontario, California Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude May 2010
Rank: Third in Class; Dean’s List; Full Tuition Scholarship.

Awards: Best Appellate Brief; Best Appellate Oralist; CALI—Estate Planning, Contract Drafting, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Appellate Advocacy.

Clubs: Law Review; Peer Mentoring; Faculty Curriculum Committee; American Constitutional Society; Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC) Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Science, Business Entrepreneurship May 2002

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
*Representative Sampling*
Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement—Certification Academy Courses Modules 1–3, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Numerous Cities, California, 2015– Present.

Nuisance Abatement Enforcement Tools, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Cities, California, 2015–Present.

Nefarious Building Abatement—Drugs, Gangs, & Prostitution, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Cities, California, 2017–Present.

Sober Living & Groups Homes Enforcement, SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE, Orange, California, 2023–Present.

Nuisance Abatement Legislative Update, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Cities, California, 2018–Present.

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Cannabis Laws, Regulation, & Enforcement, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Locations & Webinars, 2014–Present.

Homeless Enforcement, COPSWEST CPOA—CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, Ontario, California, 2023.

Privacy Rights, Fourth Amendment, Search & Seizure, Inspection & Abatement Warrants, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Cities, California, 2016–Present.

Homeless Enforcement, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Various Cities, California, 2017–Present.

Sidewalk Vending Enforcement, INLAND EMPIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP, Rancho Cucamonga, California, 2023.

Code Enforcement Receiverships, COCO—COUNTY COUNSELS’ ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, Monterey, California, 2022.

Health & Safety Receiverships, ICC—INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL EDUCODE CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2022.

Post-Pandemic Nuisance Abatement, IMLA—INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021.

Defending Lawsuits Against Code Enforcement, SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Santa Ana, California, 2021.

Sober Living & Group Home Facilities, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Virtual Conference, 2020 & 2021.

Rent Control & The Tenant Protection Act of 2019, THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL LAW HANDBOOK 2020, § 9.59.

Code Enforcement 101, MMASC—MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Affordable Housing via Code Enforcement, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Code Enforcement During a Pandemic, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Code Enforcement During a Pandemic, WESTERN CITY, September 2020.

Pandemics: Code Enforcement’s Role, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE, Webinar for Public Agencies & Organizations throughout California, 2020.

Drugs, Gangs, & Human Trafficking, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Sidewalk Vending & Microenterprise Home Kitchens, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Safe & Affordable Housing Via Code Enforcement, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM, Virtual Conference, 2020.

Nuisance Abatement, SILVER & WRIGHT LLP, Webinars for Public Agencies & Organizations throughout California, 2020.

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Cannabis Enforcement, COUNTY COUNSEL ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Rosa, California, 2019.

Hot Topics in Code Enforcement, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM, Various Cities, California, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM, Madera, California, 2018.

SB 946 Sidewalk Vendors, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Bell, California, 2018.

Law Enforcement Evidence & Testimony, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Monterey Bay, California, 2018.

Receiverships & Nuisance Abatement, COUNTY OF LAKE, Lakeport, California, 2018.

Code Enforcement Symposium Panelist, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HOUSING COLLABORATIVE, Stockton, California, 2017.

California Cannabis Law, Regulation, and Enforcement, CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS, Newport, California, 2017.

Emerging Issues in Code Enforcement, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Claremont, California, 2017.

Criminal Prosecutions & Substandard Housing Enforcement, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Pasadena, Santa Rosa, Redding, & Fresno, California, 2017.

Resources & Strategies to Fight Blight, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO, Visalia, California, 2016.

Public Governance Ethics, CITY OF ADELANTO, Adelanto, California, 2016.

STEP, DAA, & RLAA Enforcement, DESERT ENFORCEMENT NETWORK, Palm Desert, California, 2016.

Marijuana Tax & Regulation Workshop, CITY OF ADELANTO, Adelanto, California, 2016.

Health & Safety Receiverships, INLAND EMPIRE CRIME FREE COLLABORATIVE, Rancho Cucamonga, California, 2015.

Municipal Receiverships & Cost Recovery, CITY OF MURRIETA, Murrieta, California, 2015.

Graffiti Vandalism: Legal Enforcement & Cost Recovery, ZERO GRAFFITI INTERNATIONAL, Santa Ana, California, 2015.

Realignment & Code Enforcement: Tools To Survive, DESERT ENFORCEMENT NETWORK, Palm Desert, California, 2015.

Crime-Free Housing, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, Various Cities, California, 2013–14.

Regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, INSPECTION ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE, Various Cities throughout California, 2013.

Health & Safety Code Receiverships Panel, CALIFORNIA RECEIVERSHIP FORUM, Los Angeles, California, 2013.

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Nuisance Abatement Cost Recovery, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Fremont, California, 2013.

Responding to Realignment Impacts, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, Ontario, California, 2013.

Public Entity Receiverships of Blighted and Foreclosed Properties, 35 PUB. L.J. 21, no. 4, Fall 2012 at 21.

New California Law Strengthens Municipal Powers To Fight Blight On Foreclosed Homes, THE PUBLIC RECORD, Sept. 18, 2012, at 15.

Redistricting Law for Water Agencies, ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES, Monterey, California, 2012.

Scott Talkov, Barristers President’s Message—Honoring Our Veterans: Army Ranger & Barrister Curtis Wright, RIVERSIDE LAWYER, October 2011, at 6.

Obtaining Citizenship Through Military Service, RIVERSIDE LAWYER, October 2011, at 12.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, Monterey, California, 2011.

Code Enforcement Criminal Prosecutions, CITY OF FONTANA, Fontana, California, 2011.

Metadata Mining and Scrubbing: Potential Ethical Pitfalls California Attorneys Need To Know, RIVERSIDE LAWYER, June 2010, at 25.

Quanta of Solace?: The Patent Exhaustion Doctrine and Method Patents After Quanta v. LGE, 30 U. LA VERNE L. REV. 494 (2009).

ACCOLADES
Organizations: Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (2009–10); Riverside County Bar Association (2009–20); Riverside Barristers Association (2009–13); California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, Instructor (2010–Present); United States Army Ranger Association, Southwest Region Deputy Director (2010–13); Veterans of Foreign Wars (2010–Present); American Legion (2010–Present); Inland Empire Federal Bar Association (2011–13); Stop Urban Blight & Zero Graffiti International, Board of Directors (2013–16); Inland Empire Hoarder Task Force, Legal Counsel (2013–16); Orange County Hoarder Task Force (2013); Los Angeles Hoarder Task Force (2013); San Diego Hoarder Task Force (2013); San Bernardino Crime-Free Housing Program, Legal Counsel (2013–14); Inland Empire Crime Free Collaborative, Legal Counsel (2013–16); American Association of Code Enforcement, Board of Directors (2015–16); University of Southern California Veterans Alumni Council (2017–18); Orange County Bar Association (2018–Present); Altair Landscape Committee (2020–Present); Cadence Park PTSA Board of Directors, Parliamentarian (2021–Present); Altair Board of Directors and Past President (2021–Present).

Bar Admissions: State Bar of California (2010–Present); Supreme Court of California (2010– Present); United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2010–Present); United States District Court for the Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California (2010–Present).

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Awards: National Lawyer of Distinction (2020); ULV Law Graduation Keynote Speaker (2013); Ranger Tab (2003); Combat Action Badge (2003); Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf (2002–2006); National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star (2004); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal (2003); Army Service Ribbon (2002); Overseas Service Ribbon (2003).

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RENE L. FARJEAT
California Bar Number 301188
949-281-6542 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Partner 2016-Present
Specialized in representing public agencies in various legal matters, including, but not limited to, code enforcement, receiverships, police services, land use, zoning and planning, municipal law and litigation, nuisance and graffiti abatement, administrative law, business law and litigation, constitutional law, and tort defense. Prepared and litigated a heavy volume of pleadings and motions in State, appellate, and federal courts. Attended a high volume of court proceedings and made oral arguments for ex parte hearings, motion hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.

Performed all aspects of trial preparation, including written discovery, depositions, mediation, preparation of trial briefs and exhibits, and witness preparation. Negotiated numerous settlement agreements with opposing counsel and parties and have a proven track record of successful alternative dispute resolution. Represented public agencies in city council meetings, planning commission meetings, and meetings of the oversight board of the successor agency to the redevelopment agency, as well as various sorts of administrative hearings. Handled a significant portion of the firm’s transactional matters including, but not limited to, drafting contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, ordinances, and resolutions. Taught courses on various legal topics, including municipal law, code enforcement, receiverships, and cannabis enforcement. Handled all aspects of client communications including case referral and status, legal strategy, mediation and settlement, trial preparation, and fee requests. Mentored and supervised several junior attorneys with great success.

MALCOM CISNEROS A LAW CORPORATION Irvine, California
Associate Attorney 2015-2016
Lead Attorney in Several Departments—Unlawful Detainer; Breach of Contract/Recovery of Possession of Property; Surplus Proceeds; Judicial Foreclosure LAW OFFICE OF ENRIQUE AREVALO Pasadena, California
Associate Attorney 2014-2015
Appeared in court for Immigration matters. Appeared for Immigration Interviews with USCIS.

Successfully prepared and litigated Motions to Reopen, Motions for Change of Venue, Motions to Withdraw, Motions for Substitution of Counsel.

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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,GOULD SCHOOL OFLAW Los Angeles, California Juris Doctorate May 2014
Awards: USC Law School Merit Scholarship
Honors: Criminal Law; Business Organizations; Mergers & Acquisitions; Gifts, Wills, & Trusts
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude May 2011 Awards: Delta Chi Fraternity Valedictorian; Achieved USC’s Dean’s List every semester as an undergraduate student (Total: 8); USC Trustee Scholarship (Full Tuition Academic Award)
Activities: Held Several Leadership Positions at the Delta Chi Fraternity; Active Member of 3 National Honor Societies; Active Member of USC’s Pre-Law Society; Volunteered for the Joint Educational Project
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KAYLA N. WATSON
California Bar Number 286423
949-570-8651 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 286423) (2012)
• ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, THE NINTH CIRCUIT

COURT OF APPEALS, AND THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, WHITTER LAW SCHOOL (2012)
Honors: Cum Laude Honors
Deans Merit Scholarship
• BACHELOR OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (2009)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Partner 2025-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer for parking citation, vehicle impound, rent stabilization, tenant protection, and many other ordinance matters.

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, COUNTY OF ORANGE Santa Ana, California Senior Deputy County Counsel 2012-2025
• Represented the County of Orange in complex litigation matters in state and federal court.
• Served as lead counsel for the County of Orange in multi-party, multi-forum litigation matters.
• Served as lead counsel for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in implementing California’s “red flag” laws. Shaped and implemented policy and procedure for the Orange County Sheriff and the Orange County Superior Court for obtaining and issuing Gun Violence Restraining Orders. Provided training to the Sheriff’s Department and other public agencies on proper implementation and issuance of Gun Violence Restraining Orders.
• Served as lead counsel for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for Concealed Carry Weapons matters, including the legal ramifications that evolved following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in 2022 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. • Advised County agencies on a variety of high-risk, politically sensitive matters. • Provided training to County agencies and the County Counsels’ Association regarding various legal compliance issues.

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BRIAN T. CHU
California Bar Number 161900
949-590-4990 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 161900) (1992)
• CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.LEVEL IRESERVE PEACE OFFICER (1997) • UNITED STATES DISTRICTCOURT,CENTRAL DISTRICT (1994)
• NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS (1996)
• UNITED STATES DISTRICTCOURT,EASTERN DISTRICT (1998)

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, SCHOOL OF LAW (1992) • BACHELOR OF ARTS, ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (1985) • CERTIFICATE, RESERVE POLICE OFFICER, LEVEL 1, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVE ACADEMY (1995)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Southern California
Of Counsel 2023–Present
Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including law enforcement/civil rights defense, dangerous conditions, general liability and auto liability, contracts, and state and federal appeals. Hearing officer for parking citation, vehicle impound, and rent stabilization ordinance matters.

OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNSEL Los Angeles, California Senior/Principal Deputy County Counsel (2000-2023) 1999–2023 Deputy County Counsel (1999-2000)
Represented the County of Los Angeles in various areas, including litigation, advice, supervision, and mentorship. Further details of my experience with the County of Los Angeles are included below.

Advice
• Serving a variety of Departments (Board of Supervisors, Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, Department of Health Services Emergency Medical Services Agency, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, Department of Mental Health, Correctional Health Services, Department of Public Health) and serving on project-oriented Teams (Coroner's Inquests; Commercial Cannabis Enforcement; Privacy Team (HIPAA/CMIA); Veteran Suicide Review Team). • Providing legal advice and strategic planning on a broad scope of topics, including statutory duties, regulatory compliance, draft legislation, Ralph M. Brown Act open SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna
meeting requirements, Public Records Act responses, contracting and competitive bid processes, contract negotiations, employee relations, workplace security policies, and ethics/conflict of interest.
• Advising on risk management issues and development of corrective action plans. • Supervising and directing Third Party Administrator in the investigation, assessment, and defense against claims and lawsuits.

Litigation
• Litigating state and federal cases in trial and appellate courts in defense of the County, County Departments and Commissions, and its employees. • Supervising panel defense counsel assigned to litigation of lawsuits and appeals; establishing and assessing creative litigation strategies; conducting periodic litigation roundtable conferences; actively participate in mediation, pre-trial, and trial activities; settlement negotiations; and review/approve legal defense invoices. • Litigation types: General liability, premises liability, automobile liability, labor and employment, law enforcement/civil rights defense, bail bond forfeitures. • Prosecuting County debarment proceedings against contractors. • Prosecuting disciplinary actions against Emergency Medical Technician certificate holders and ambulance operator license holders.
• Experienced in all aspects of trial and appellate practice, including law and motion, discovery, trial, and appeals in both state and federal courts. • History of successful resolutions at pre-trial, trial, and appellate stages.

Notable publishes appellate cases:

People v. Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc. (2016) 2 Cal.5th 35 People v. Safety National Casualty Corp. (2016) 62 Cal.4th 703 People v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Ins. Co. (2010) 49 Cal.4th 301 County of Los Angeles v. Fairmont Specialty Group (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 538 People v. Lexington National Ins. Co. (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 1192 County of Los Angeles v. Harco National Ins. Co. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 656 Supervision
Bail Bond Unit Supervisor
• Supervised team of attorneys and paralegals in the enforcement and litigation of bail bond forfeiture judgments, approximately $4.9 million annually. • Developed process for review and evaluation of property bonds applications. • Reviewed/Evaluated bail agent course outline/curriculum.

In-House Claims Unit Supervisor (2009-2013)
• Supervised team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff responsible for processing and/or adjusting approximately 4,000 damage claims annually. • Team evaluated and assisted all Los Angeles County departments in the investigation of Government Claims and Applications to Present Late Claims. • Negotiated claim settlements.

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• Claims-handling training to County Department risk managers, including County Counsel.

Mentorship
• County Counsel Mentorship Program – Mentor.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior attorneys in trial practice, including law and motion, discovery, trials, and appeals.
• Interview prospective new-hires for attorney, paralegal, and staff positions.

MONTEREY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT Monterey Park, California Reserve Police Lieutenant (Ret.) 1995–2021
• General law enforcement duties, including field interviews and investigations. • Field Assignments:
o Crime Impact Team/Asian Gang Task Force – Gang enforcement, investigations, probation checks, arrest and search warrant service.
o Beat Patrol – Respond to calls for service, traffic enforcement, crime reports. o Bicycle Patrol – Patrol business districts, proactive enforcement, traffic control. o Security and Traffic Details – Supervise reserve field personnel (2-12 officers). • Trained in use-of-force tactics, laws of arrest, firearms, Taser, drafting/service of search warrants, emergency vehicle operation, search and seizure laws and practices, and jail operations.
• Administrative Duties: Reserve Squad supervision, recruitment, new applicant oral board panel, detail assignments, field training supervision, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy role player/evaluator.

AUXILIARY LEGAL SERVICES Los Angeles, California
Associate Attorney II 1998–1999
• Assigned to the Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel, General Litigation Division. • Litigated complex public entity general liability cases at trial and appellate levels representing County of Los Angeles and its departments. • Case types: Dangerous conditions of public property, motor vehicle negligence, general negligence, employment, civil rights violations and false arrest.

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LAFOLLETTE, JOHNSON, DEHAAS, FESLER & AMES Santa Ana, California Associate Attorney 1993–1997
• Insurance defense practice.
• Litigate trials and appeals.Case types: General and motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, dangerous conditions of public property, contracts, medical malpractice, and construction defect.
• Render insurance coverage opinions.

OTHER EXPERIENCE / INTERESTS
CEGM999 Corp, Director (2016-Present)
• Provide legal support for insurance consulting firm.
• Provide statutory compliance advice for new company start-up.

Real Estate Investment & Property Management (1987–Present) • Commercial office and multi-unit residential properties. • Budgeting, accounting, supervision and management of on-site personnel, forecasting, market analysis, valuations for sale and purchase.

Retrouvaille of Orange Coast, Orange, CA, Director/Founder/Peer Minister (1996– Present)
• Non- profit, educational/religious organization and peer ministry aiding troubled marriages.
• In-person, interactive presentations to groups of up to 30 married couples • Prepare annual operational budgets.
• Financial reporting
Retrouvaille International, Director/Treasurer (2023–Present) • Worldwide non-profit, educational/religious organization and peer ministry aiding troubled marriages.
• Annual/monthly preparation of financial reports and Statement of Information.

Bradford Bridenbecker Foundation, Tustin, CA, Director (2007–Present) • Non-profit organization awarding annual financial scholarship to college-bound graduates of Foothill High School, Tustin.

Trust Savings Bank, Arcadia, CA, Mortgage Loan Officer (1986–1989) • Underwrite mortgage loans.
• Review/evaluate real estate appraisals.

SeaFarms West, Carlsbad, CA, Oyster Farmer (1985–1986)
• Culture oysters and mussels for consumer retail market.

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DAVID DEMURJIAN
California Bar Number 237742
949-385-6431 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 237742) (2005)
• NEW YORK BAR (SBN 2176410) (1987)
• MASSACHUSETTSBAR (SBN 552081) (1988)

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (1987) • BACHELOR OF ARTS, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (9184)
Honors: University Scholar
Omicron Epsilon Delta Economics

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Senior Of Counsel 2026-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer for code enforcement, parking citation, vehicle impound, rent stabilization ordinance, and many other matters.

LAW OFFICES OF D. DEMURJIAN, A.P.C. Los Angeles, California President 1988-2026
• Law practice specifically created for the training of law enforcement and military personnel for the use of force encounter. The firm provides in depth review and analysis of use of force tactics and policies so that personnel becomes well versed in accomplishing their mission effectively and legally. Since its inception in 1987, the firm is privileged to have trained personnel from every major police agency in every western state and most of the United States over the past thirty years. A partial list of the agencies that have retained the firm:
o U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; U.S. Department of the Army; U.S. Marine Corp; U.S.

Secret Service; U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; California Department of Justice; Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office; Ventura County District Attorney’s Office; Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; Los Angeles Police Department; City of San Francisco Police Department; San Diego County Sheriff’s Department; Marin County Sheriff’s Department; New York City Police Department; Massachusetts State Police; Long Beach Police Department; Alhambra Police Department; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; California Narcotics Officers Association; Monrovia Police Department; Escondido Police Department; Cypress Police Department; Buena Park Police Department; Hawthorne Police Department; Inglewood Police Department; San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; Riverside County Sheriff’s Department; Beverly Hills Police Department; Santa Ana Police Department; Huntington Park Police Department; Burbank Police Department; Pasadena Police Department; Glendale Police Department; Whittier Police SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna
Department; El Segundo Police Department; Redondo Beach Police Department; Manhattan Beach Police Department; Torrance Police Department; Montebello Police Department; La Verne Police Department; Santa Monica Police Department; Oceanside Police Department; Palm Springs Police Department; Oxnard Police Department; U.S. Bureau of Land Management; Nevada State Police; Reno Police Department; Hawaiian State Police; Las Vegas Metropolitan Police; North Las Vegas Police; Washington State Police; Kentucky State Police; Oregon State Police; Hawaii State Police; Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department; Napa County Sheriff’s Department; San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department; Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department; Vallejo Police Department; State of California Park Rangers.

JONES &MAYER Fullerton, California
Attorney 2015-2021
The law firm of Jones & Mayer is devoted to serving public entities throughout California. In that capacity, the firm serves as general counsel to the cities of Blythe, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Grand Terrace, La Habra, Maywood, South Pasadena, Stanton, Westminster and Whittier, and as General Counsel to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG). Of equal importance to our practice, the firm provides advice and representation to the law enforcement agencies of cities, counties and the state. • Police Practice Group: General Counsel to California State Sheriffs’ Association & California Police Chiefs’ Association; Police disciplinary matters including internal affairs investigations; administrative hearings and all court proceedings.

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’SOFFICE Santa Ana, California Deputy District Attorney 2005-2008
• Investigating and prosecuting cases involving white collar crimes (state and federal matters); state and federal proceedings involving financial crimes: securities fraud, real estate fraud, affinity fraud, credit/debit card fraud.

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DAVID LEE
California Bar Number 356074
562-756-6806 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 356074) (2024)

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OFLAW (2014) • BACHELOR OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE (2004)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Attorney 2025-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer for parking citation, vehicle impound, and rent stabilization ordinance matters.

CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC Irvine, California
Job Title October 2024-October 2025
• Conducted preliminary hearings, prepared criminal complaints, attended arraignment and pretrial hearings in 400+ misdemeanor cases as City Attorney on behalf of cities of Chino, Upland, Palmdale, Duarte, and Monterey
• Reviewed and researched Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and municipal codes for City departments and prepared reviews of code compliance inspections • Drafted inspection/abatement warrants, complaints, ex parte applications, notice and order to repair or abate, cease and desist letters, and compliance agreements in code enforcement cases for the cities of Palmdale, Richmond, Oakdale, Tehachapi, and Lake Elsinore
LIU LAW,INC. City of Industry, California
Law Clerk March 2023-September 2024
• Researched Federal, State, and local laws, performed evidentiary analysis, and prepared trial briefs, complaints, oppositions, answers, discovery requests, and subpoenas on tort, contract, and criminal cases
• Researched and drafted motions in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases including opposition to a motion in limine, motion to terminate a receivership, and motion for leave to file a late claim
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OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER,HOWARD COUNTY Ellicott City, Maryland Law Clerk August 2020-December 2021
• Conducted research and drafted memoranda on attorney-client privilege, scope of home and car search, motion for discovery, and motion to suppress; performed evidentiary analysis of interrogation testimony
• Developed case theories with staff attorneys, reviewed and analyzed evidence, and assisted with client interviews on assault, robbery, and homicide cases SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna

MAYYA MAGAY
California Bar Number 362189
949-200-6726 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATEBAR (SBN 362189)(2025), IF APPLICABLE • ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
• ORANGE COUNTY WOMAN BAR ASSOCIATION

EDUCATION
• L.L.M, UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW (2024) • JURIS DOCTOR, KYIV NATIONAL ECONOMIC UNIVERSITY (2000) – FOREIGN EQUIVALENT • PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN MARKETING, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING (2009)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Associate Attorney / Court Receiver 2026-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer for parking citation, vehicle impound and rent stabilization ordinance matters.

INVICTUSGLOBALGROUP Orange, California
General Counsel 2025 - 2026
• Provided strategic legal advice to senior management on contracts, regulatory compliance, real estate transactions
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated various commercial agreements, supported management with day-to-day legal questions and risk assessments INVICTUSGLOBALGROUP City, State
Project Manager 2023 - 2025
• Managed all phases of real estate development projects, including due diligence, budgeting, design, construction and closeout
• Oversaw contractor and vendor selection, negotiated contracts, and insured performance compliance
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ANDREW ABRAMS
California Bar Number 368086
951-743-5143 | [email protected]
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92606

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• CALIFORNIA STATE BAR (SBN 368086) (2026)

EDUCATION
• JURIS DOCTOR, TRINITY LAW SCHOOL (2023)
Honors: Student of the Year Award
• MASTER OF ARTS, SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (2018) • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (2017) • ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, ORANGE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2010)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP Irvine, California
Associate Attorney 2026-Present
• Represent various public entities in all types of litigation matters, including code enforcement, civil defense, civil litigation/prosecution, and public entity defense. • Hearing officer in various areas of law, including parking citation, vehicle impound, code enforcement, rent stabilization ordinance matters, and many others.

ABRAMS CONSTRUCTION Moreno Valley, California
Contractor 2019-2026
• As an AutoZone vendor to over 600 stores in California, I assist AutoZone’s maintenance department as an external vendor with store repairs in areas of plumbing, painting, minor electrical, structural damage, water leaks, concrete, and welding.
• Most of our primary and emergency work order requests generate from AutoZone’s Maintenance Department, AutoZone’s Environmental Protection Liaison, AutoZone’s Legal Department, or City Code Enforcement which include graffiti removal, vandalism repair, health and safety compliance, illegal dumping removal, hazmat removal, building code compliance, and homeless removal.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Orange, California Investigator 2018-2019
• As a state investigator working with the attorney general, I investigated alleged physical and/or sexual abuse against children, elders, or developmentally delayed under the care of a state licensed employee and/or facility.

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• Additionally, I investigated all suspected violations of Federal, State, and/or local laws, policies, or regulations reported, performed, or alleged to my division. • I handled multiple complex cases involving numerous parties, maintained confident and sensitive information, collected and preserved evidence, and generated extensive reports for administrative and criminal proceedings.

HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICER Huntington Beach, California Police Officer Trainee 2016-2016
• As a Trainee Police Officer my duties consisted of citywide calls for service, proactive patrol, and the investigation of infractions, misdemeanors, and felony crimes.
• Additionally, I documented numerous reports, issued citations, conducted arrests, interviewed suspects, witnesses, and victims.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Riverside, California Deputy Sheriff 2013-2016
• As a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the jail my duties consisted of booking, searching, classifying, transporting, and supervising inmates. • Aside from jail floor operations, I performed inmate cell searches, booked evidence, and transported inmates to local hospitals for medical clearance, care, or supervision.
• I documented numerous reports consisting of inmate altercations, illegal possession of contraband, inmate weapons, and penal code violations.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

CITY OF FORTUNA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement (“Agreement”) for professional services is made on August 18, 2026, between the City of Fortuna, a California municipality (“City”), and Serviam by Wright (“Consultant”).

1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide to City the professional services described in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated herein (the “Services”). Only the City’s governing body or the City Manager may authorize any change or addition to the Scope of Services specified in Attachment A.

Any such authorization shall be in writing and signed by the parties to be effective.

2. Term. This Agreement shall become effective on August 18, 2026 and shall continue in effect until the Services are completed, unless terminated sooner in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance.

3. Compensation. For the full and satisfactory completion of the Services, City shall compensate Consultant on a Time and Materials as needed basis as described in Attachment B.

4. Prevailing Wage Laws. Services by persons deemed to be employees of Consultant possibly may be subject to prevailing wages under California Labor Code Sections 1770-1781. Consultant has the sole responsibility to comply with those requirements, should they apply. If a dispute based upon the prevailing wage laws occurs, Consultant, at its expense, shall indemnify, defend (including Consultant’s providing and paying for legal counsel for City), and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, employees, and representatives from and against all liability, claims, suits, demands, damages, fines, penalties, wages, costs, or expenses pertaining to the prevailing wage laws.

5. Payment. City shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily provided during each calendar month within thirty (30) days following City receipt and approval of a detailed invoice. Amounts unpaid 30 days after receipt of the invoice shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum until paid. The invoice must include, at a minimum:

5.1 A description of the specific Services provided,

5.2 the name of the individual providing the Services,

5.3 the date(s) upon which the Services were provided,

5.4 the time spent providing the Services,

5.5 the amount due for the Services and the basis for calculating the amount due, and

5.6 an itemized summary of Allowable Reimbursable Expenses.

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6. Independent Contractor.

6.1 Consultant understands and acknowledges that Consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, agent, or principal of City. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, association, or employeremployee relationship between the Parties. At its own expense, Consultant is responsible for providing compensation; employment benefits; disability, unemployment, and other insurance; workers’ compensation; training; permits and licenses; and office space for Consultant and for Consultant’s employees and Subconsultants. Consultant has, and shall retain, the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation, and discharge of all persons whom Consultant uses in performing the Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall provide the Services in Consultant’s own manner and method, except as this Agreement specifies. Consultant shall treat a provision in Consultant Agreement that may appear either to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of doing the work, or to exercise a measure of control over the work, as giving Consultant direction only as to the work’s end result.

6.2 Consultant shall indemnify, defend (including Consultant’s providing and paying for legal counsel for City), and hold harmless City for any obligation; claim; suit; demand for tax or retirement contribution, including any contribution or payment to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); social security; salary or wages; overtime, penalty, or interest payment; or workers' compensation payment that City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant, an employee of Consultant, or any employee of Consultant construed to be an employee of City, for the work done under this Agreement.

7. Consultant’s Warranties.

7.1 Consultant warrants that all Services provided under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards for Consultant’s profession in the state.

7.2 Consultant warrants that all Services provided under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

7.3 Consultant warrants that Consultant has no present interest which would conflict in any manner with the performance of Services on the City’s behalf.

7.4 Consultant represents and warrants that it is now, and will remain for the duration of its Services, properly licensed, qualified, experienced, and equipped to perform the Services.

7.5 Consultant possesses the competence, experience, expertise, skill, facilities, equipment, personnel, financial wherewithal, and other resources

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necessary to perform this Agreement and the Services in a professional and competent manner.

7.6 Consultant represents and warrants that the Services and the sale or use of the Services shall not infringe, directly or indirectly, on any valid patent, copyright or trademark, and Consultant shall, at Consultant 's sole cost and expense, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from and against any and all claims and causes of action based on alleged or actual infringements thereof.

7.7 These warranties shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, and are in addition to any warranties provided by law. No payment to Consultant for any Services performed hereunder (including, without limitation, final payment) shall constitute a waiver of any Claims by the City against Consultant relating to the Services.

7.8 Consultant shall comply with the City of Fortuna Lake Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act and applicable regulations promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

8. Notice. Any notice, billing, or payment required by this Agreement must be made in writing, and sent to the other party by personal delivery, U.S. Mail, a reliable overnight delivery service, facsimile, or by e-mail as a .pdf (or comparable) file. Notice is deemed effective upon delivery unless otherwise specified. Notice for each party shall be given as follows:

City: City of Fortuna
Attn: City Manager
P.O. Box 545
Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: (707) 725-1410
Email: [email protected]
Consultant: Serviam by Wright
3 Corporate Park, Ste 100
Irvine, CA 92606

9. Indemnity.

9.1 General. For purposes of the following indemnification provisions, the phrases “design professional” and “design professional services” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Civil Code section 2782.8. If any term, provision or application of this Section 9 is found to be invalid, in violation of public policy or unenforceable to any extent, such finding shall not invalidate any other term or provision of this Section 9 and such other terms and provisions shall continue in full force and effect. If there is any conflict between the terms, provisions or application of this Section

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9 and the provisions of California Civil Code Sections 2782 or 2782.8, the broadest indemnity protection for the District under this Section 9 that is permitted by law shall be provided by Consultant.

9.2 Indemnification for Design Professional Services Claims. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its governing board, directors, officers, employees, and agents against any claims that arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its employees, subcontractors, and agents in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement, excepting only liability arising from the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of District, or defect in a design furnished by District, but in no event shall the amount of such Consultant’s liability exceed such Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by a court, arbitrator or mediator, or as set out in a settlement agreement. In the event one (1) or more defendants to any action involving such claim or claims against District is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with the other parties to such action regarding unpaid defense costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any direct claims initiated by the District exclusively against Consultant unrelated to, and without limitation on, Consultant’s indemnity or defense obligations for third-party claims, Consultant will not be obligated to provide the District a defense for the direct claim but, in the event the District prevails in such direct claim, Consultant shall be subject to Section 15.13, below, concerning the the reimbursement of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs.

9.3 Indemnification for All Other Claims or Loss. For any claim, loss, injury, damage, expense or liability other than claims arising out of Consultant’s performance of design professional services under this Agreement (e.g., those types of claims usually covered by general liability insurance or automotive liability insurance), Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless District, its governing board, directors, officers, employees, and agents against any claim for loss, injury, damage, expense or liability resulting from or alleging injury to or death of any person or loss of use of or damage to property, arising from or related to the performance of services under this Agreement by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors, or agents, excepting only liability arising from the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of District, or defect in a design furnished by District.

9.4 Indemnification Not Limited by Availability of Insurance; Survival. The obligations set forth in this Section 9 (including, without limitation, the indemnification and defense obligations) are not limited by any limitation on the amount, coverage or type of damages available under any applicable insurance policy held by Consultant and shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement with respect to any liability subject to the indemnity obligations created by this Agreement.

10. Insurance. Consultant shall comply with the Insurance Requirements for Professional Services, as described in Attachment C hereto and incorporated herein, during the Term of this Agreement.

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11. Dispute Resolution. In the event that any dispute arises between the parties in relation to this Agreement, the parties agree to meet face to face as soon as possible to engage in a good faith effort to resolve the matter informally. In the event that any dispute arises between the parties in relation to this Agreement, and the dispute is not resolved by informal discussions, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation.

11.1 Either party may give written notice to the other party of a request to submit a dispute to mediation, and a mediation session must take place within sixty (60) days after the date that such notice is given, or sooner if reasonably practicable. The parties shall jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator. The parties further agree to share equally the costs of the mediation, except costs incurred by each party for representation by legal counsel.

11.2 Good faith participation in mediation pursuant to this Section is a condition precedent to either party commencing litigation in relation to the dispute.

12. Early Termination.

12.1 Termination for Convenience. City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In the event City elects to terminate the Agreement without cause, it shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily provided up to the effective date of termination.

12.2 Termination for Cause. If either party breaches this Agreement by failing to timely or satisfactorily perform any of its obligations or otherwise violates the terms of this Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice ten (10) calendar days prior to the effective date of termination, specifying the reason and the effective date of the termination. Consultant shall be entitled to payment for all services satisfactorily provided up to the effective date of termination, except that the City may withhold from that payment the amount of costs the City incurred, if any, because of Consultant’s alleged breach of the Agreement.

13. Work Product. City shall be the sole owner of all rights to any work product in any form which has been prepared by Consultant on City’s behalf pursuant to this Agreement, unless otherwise specified in writing by the parties.

14. Audit. During this Agreement’s Term and for a period of four (4) years after the expiration, cancellation, or termination of this Agreement, or any extension of it, Consultant shall:

14.1 Keep and maintain, in their original form, all records, books, papers, or documents related to Consultant’s performance of this Agreement; and

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14.2 Permit City or its authorized representatives, at all reasonable times, to have access to, examine, audit, excerpt, copy, photocopy, photograph, or transcribe all records, books, papers, or documents related to Consultant’s performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to: direct and indirect charges, and detailed documentation, for work Consultant has performed or will perform under this Agreement.

15. General Provisions.

15.1 Assignment and Successors. Neither party may transfer or assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement, in part or in whole, without the other party’s prior written consent. This Agreement is binding on the heirs, successors, and permitted assigns of the parties hereto.

15.2 Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

15.3 Nondiscrimination. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, medical condition, disability, or other prohibited basis. All nondiscrimination rules or regulations required by law to be included in this Agreement are incorporated by this reference.

15.4 Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by California law, and venue shall be in the Superior Court for the county in which City is located, and no other place.

15.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in part or in whole, the remaining provisions, or portions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

15.6 Amendment. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in a writing duly authorized and signed by the parties to this Agreement.

15.7 Provisions Deemed Inserted. Every provision of law required to be inserted in this Agreement shall be deemed to be inserted, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as though included. If it is discovered that through mistake or otherwise that any required provision is not inserted, or not correctly inserted, this Agreement shall be amended to make the insertion or correction.

15.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties regarding

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the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior written or oral understandings or agreements of the parties.

15.9 Attachments. If any provision in any attachment to this Agreement conflicts with or is inconsistent with the provisions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the provisions set forth in the body of this Agreement shall control over the conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the attachment.

15.10 Waiver. No waiver of a breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right, or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure, right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right, or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.

15.11 Force Majeure. If either party is delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder because of strikes, lockouts, inability to procure labor or materials, failure of power, riots, insurrection, war, fire or other casualty, or other reason beyond the reasonable control of the party delayed, excluding financial inability (“Force Majeure Event”), performance of that act shall be excused for the period during which the Force Majeure Event prevents such performance, and the period for that performance shall be extended for an equivalent period. Delays or failures to perform resulting from lack of funds shall not be Force Majeure Events.

15.12 Headings. The headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall neither affect the construction or interpretation of any provision in this Agreement nor affect any of the rights or obligations of the parties to this Agreement.

15.13 Attorneys Fees and Venue for Disputes. If litigation becomes necessary to enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement or as a result of any breach by Consultant or the City of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such litigation shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The Humboldt County Superior Court for the State of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this Agreement or Consultant’s provision of Services hereunder, and shall serve as the venue for any such dispute.

All parties expressly consent to this designation of jurisdiction and venue.

15.14 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

15.15 Authorization. Each individual executing this Agreement, or its counterpart, on behalf of the respective party, warrants that he/she is authorized to

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do so and that this Agreement constitutes the legally binding obligation of the entity which he/she represents.

16.16 Government Code 1097.6 Safe Harbor. Consultant’s duties and services under this agreement shall not include preparing or assisting the public entity with any portion of the public entity’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with the public entity. The public entity entering this agreement shall at all times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project. Consultant’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications. Consultant shall cooperate with the public entity to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by contractor pursuant to this agreement.

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The parties agree to this Agreement as witnessed by the signatures below:

CITY: CONSULTANT:

City of Fortuna Serviam by Wright
s/_______________________________ s/_________________________ Amy Nilsen, City Manager Izabela Mijic, Chief Marketing Officer
Date: ___________________________ Date: ______________________ Attachments:

Attachment A: Scope of Services
Attachment B: Consultant’s Fee Schedule
Attachment C: Insurance Requirements for Professional Services

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Insurance Requirements for Professional Services
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (Not required if Consultant provides written verification it has no employees)

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriates to the Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. If coverage is canceled or nonrenewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the Entity for review.

If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the Entity requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the Entity.

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Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.

General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance at least as broad as one of the following ISO ongoing operations Forms: CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 or CG 20 33 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 38; and one of the following ISO completed operations Forms: CG 20 37, CG 20 39 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 40.

Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Notice of Cancellation
Consultant shall provide immediate written notice if (1) any of the required insurance policies is terminated; (2) the limits of any of the required polices are reduced; (3) or the deductible or self-insured retention is increased. In the event of any cancellation or reduction in coverage or limits of any insurance, Consultant shall forthwith obtain and submit proof of substitute insurance.

Waiver of Subrogation
Consultant hereby grants to Entity a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the Entity by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the Entity has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

However, the Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. The Entity may require the Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language

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shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or Entity.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.

Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the Entity with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to Entity before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The Entity reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that Entity is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.

Special Risks or Circumstances
Entity reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna
SECTION 5—RATE SCHEDULE AND COST PROPOSAL
SERVIAM bills in one-tenth of an hour (0.10) increments rather than quarter-hour increments. The rates below constitute SERVIAM’s complete and binding fee schedule for all hearing officer services provided to the City of Fortuna. A single, uniform rate applies across all hearing types and all attorney levels. No additional charges will be billed to the City beyond those set forth here, except as expressly noted.

5.1 Hearing and Preparation Rates
Service Category Billing Unit Rate Minimum
Case review, hearing preparation, coordination,
and rendering of written decision Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Hearing conduct (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Daily minimum where in-person travel to
Fortuna is required Per day $273.00/hr 4 hours
Daily minimum (virtual / online hearings) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None

5.2 Uniform Rate by Hearing Type
Hearing Type Hourly Rate 0.10-Hour Rate
Administrative citation appeals (FMC Ch. 1.09) $273.00 $45.50 Neighborhood preservation & nuisance abatement (FMC
Ch. 8.16) $273.00 $45.50
Abandoned / inoperative vehicle abatement (FMC Ch.

8.24) $273.00 $45.50
Noisy-dog and animal-related determinations (FMC Ch.

6.4) $273.00 $45.50
Mobile home space rent stabilization (FMC Ch. 11.02) $273.00 $45.50 Other administrative appeals & housing-related matters $273.00 $45.50

5.3 No-Show and Cancellation
Category Policy / Rate
No-show by responding party / contestant No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Cancellation—any notice period No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Advance notice requested to avoid charge 3 business days preferred for in-person; 0 days for virtual hearings
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna

5.4 Ancillary and Travel Costs
Item Rate
Foreign-language interpreter (if applicable) Actual cost, passed through at invoice with no markup
Court reporter / transcription (if requested) Actual certified court-reporter cost with no markup Travel—mileage (in-person hearings only) IRS standard mileage rate in effect at time of travel Travel time, portal-to-portal (in-person only) $273.00/hr in 0.10-hour increments, for travel beyond ordinary commute
Hotel per diem (if overnight stay required) At cost
Meal reimbursement None
Taxes As applicable by law
Note: SERVIAM’s principal office is in Irvine, California. To minimize cost to the City, Serviam will prioritize virtual and hybrid hearings wherever the City permits and, when in-person travel to Fortuna is required, will coordinate hearing dates to cluster assignments and reduce total travel.

5.5 Term for Which Rates Apply
The rates set forth above are firm and fixed for the full initial contract term proposed in Section 6 (three years), with no escalation during that period. SERVIAM will hold these rates through any negotiated initial term and will not seek an adjustment except by mutual written agreement at renewal.

5.6 Independent Contractor and City-Provided Facilities SERVIAM acknowledges that the hearing officer serves as an independent contractor, receives no employee benefits or workers’ compensation coverage from the City, and is subject to no City withholdings.

SERVIAM further acknowledges that the City will provide, without charge, a hearing room, use of copying equipment, and necessary clerical support, and that all other business needs—including equipment for remote hearings—are at SERVIAM’s expense.

SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna
SECTION 5—RATE SCHEDULE AND COST PROPOSAL
SERVIAM bills in one-tenth of an hour (0.10) increments rather than quarter-hour increments. The rates below constitute SERVIAM’s complete and binding fee schedule for all hearing officer services provided to the City of Fortuna. A single, uniform rate applies across all hearing types and all attorney levels. No additional charges will be billed to the City beyond those set forth here, except as expressly noted.

5.1 Hearing and Preparation Rates
Service Category Billing Unit Rate Minimum
Case review, hearing preparation, coordination,
and rendering of written decision Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Hearing conduct (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None Daily minimum where in-person travel to
Fortuna is required Per day $273.00/hr 4 hours
Daily minimum (virtual / online hearings) Per 0.10 hour $273.00/hr None

5.2 Uniform Rate by Hearing Type
Hearing Type Hourly Rate 0.10-Hour Rate
Administrative citation appeals (FMC Ch. 1.09) $273.00 $45.50 Neighborhood preservation & nuisance abatement (FMC
Ch. 8.16) $273.00 $45.50
Abandoned / inoperative vehicle abatement (FMC Ch.

8.24) $273.00 $45.50
Noisy-dog and animal-related determinations (FMC Ch.

6.4) $273.00 $45.50
Mobile home space rent stabilization (FMC Ch. 11.02) $273.00 $45.50 Other administrative appeals & housing-related matters $273.00 $45.50

5.3 No-Show and Cancellation
Category Policy / Rate
No-show by responding party / contestant No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Cancellation—any notice period No charge (preparation time only if actually incurred, at $273.00/hr)
Advance notice requested to avoid charge 3 business days preferred for in-person; 0 days for virtual hearings
SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP | RFQ—On-Call Hearing Officer Services Confidential—Submitted to City of Fortuna

5.4 Ancillary and Travel Costs
Item Rate
Foreign-language interpreter (if applicable) Actual cost, passed through at invoice with no markup
Court reporter / transcription (if requested) Actual certified court-reporter cost with no markup Travel—mileage (in-person hearings only) IRS standard mileage rate in effect at time of travel Travel time, portal-to-portal (in-person only) $273.00/hr in 0.10-hour increments, for travel beyond ordinary commute
Hotel per diem (if overnight stay required) At cost
Meal reimbursement None
Taxes As applicable by law
Note: SERVIAM’s principal office is in Irvine, California. To minimize cost to the City, Serviam will prioritize virtual and hybrid hearings wherever the City permits and, when in-person travel to Fortuna is required, will coordinate hearing dates to cluster assignments and reduce total travel.

5.5 Term for Which Rates Apply
The rates set forth above are firm and fixed for the full initial contract term proposed in Section 6 (three years), with no escalation during that period. SERVIAM will hold these rates through any negotiated initial term and will not seek an adjustment except by mutual written agreement at renewal.

5.6 Independent Contractor and City-Provided Facilities SERVIAM acknowledges that the hearing officer serves as an independent contractor, receives no employee benefits or workers’ compensation coverage from the City, and is subject to no City withholdings.

SERVIAM further acknowledges that the City will provide, without charge, a hearing room, use of copying equipment, and necessary clerical support, and that all other business needs—including equipment for remote hearings—are at SERVIAM’s expense.

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
08/03/2026

PRODUCER
First Indemnity Insurance Agency, Inc.

One Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.

INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

INSURED
Serviam By Wright, LLP
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92606-5159
INSURER A: Spinnaker Insurance Company 24376
INSURER B:

INSURER C:

INSURER D:

INSURER E:

COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING

ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY

PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE

DATE (MM/DD/YY)

POLICY EXPIRATION

DATE (MM/DD/YY) LIMITS

GENERAL LIABILITY

COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS MADE OCCUR
GEN’L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC
EACH OCCURENCE $

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
$

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED AUTOS

SCHEDULED AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS

NON-OWNED AUTOS

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Each Occurrence) $

BODILY INJURY
(Per person) $

BODILY INJURY
(Per accident) $

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident) $

GARAGE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $

OTHER THAN
AUTO ONLY:

EA ACC $
AGG $

EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY

OCCUR CLAIMS MADE

DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $
EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
$
$

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? If yes, describe under
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below
WC STATUTORY LIMITSOTHER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $
A
OTHER
Cyber Insurance Policy FLY-CB76431152B-006
12/01/2025 12/01/2026 Aggregate Limit
Per Claim Limit
$2,000,000
$2,000,000

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS City of Fortuna is hereby listed as an additional insured

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
City of Fortuna
Community Development Department
621 11th Street
Fortuna, CA 95540

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE

EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT

FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
07/31/2026

PRODUCER
First Indemnity Insurance Agency, Inc.

One Beacon Street
Boston MA 02108

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.

INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

INSURED
Serviam Law, LLP
3 Corporate Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92606-5159
INSURER A: Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company 30104 INSURER B: Hartford Casualty Insurance Company 29424
INSURER C:

INSURER D:

INSURER E:

COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING

ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY

PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE

DATE (MM/DD/YY)

POLICY EXPIRATION

DATE (MM/DD/YY) LIMITS
A

GENERAL LIABILITY

COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS MADE OCCUR
GEN’L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC
08 SBA BP0AVT 02/06/2026 02/06/2027
EACH OCCURENCE $2,000,000

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $1,000,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $10,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $2,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE $4,000,000
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $4,000,000
$
A

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED AUTOS

SCHEDULED AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS

NON-OWNED AUTOS
08 SBA BP0AVT 02/06/2026 02/06/2027

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Each Occurrence) $2,000,000

BODILY INJURY
(Per person) $

BODILY INJURY
(Per accident) $

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident) $

GARAGE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $

OTHER THAN
AUTO ONLY:

EA ACC $
AGG $
A

EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY

OCCUR CLAIMS MADE

DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $10,000
08 SBA BP0AVT 02/06/2026 02/06/2027
EACH OCCURRENCE $2,000,000
AGGREGATE $2,000,000
$
$
$
B

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? If yes, describe under
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below
08 WEC BJ9H7N 07/22/2026 07/22/2027
WC STATUTORY LIMITSOTHER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000
A
OTHER
Businessowners Policy 08 SBA BP0AVT 02/06/2026 02/06/2027 Business Personal Property:
$42,100

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS The City of Fortuna, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are hereby listed as an additional insured due to endorsement SL 30 32 06 21. The policy is primary and non-contributory with endorsement SL 00 00 10 18. A blanket waiver of subrogation is attached with endorsement SL 00 00 10 18 in relation to the general liability and auto liability policies. A blanket waiver of subrogation is attached with endorsement WC040306 in relation to the workers compensation policy. A 30-day notice of cancellation is provided with endorsement SU 00 00 12 19. The GL, Auto and Umbrella policies are primary and non-contributory with endorsement SL 00 00 10 18

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
City of Fortuna
Community Development Department
621 11th Street
Fortuna, CA 95540

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO

THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2001/08) © ACORD CORPORATION 1988
INSR
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ADD’L
INSRD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea
accident)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACCORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required)

GENERAL LIABILITY
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y/N

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICE/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF
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Consent Agenda Item 3l

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brendan Byrd, Community Development Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve a Joint Letter of Support with the Cities of Arcata and Rio Dell for Draft Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations within Humboldt County STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a regional joint support letter for Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation in the Cities of Arcata, Fortuna and Rio Dell and direct staff to submit the letter to the GO-Biz public comment portal.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

At the July 20th meeting the Council approved the submission of three eligible census tracts within the City of Fortuna to the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Staff subsequently submitted applications for those tracts to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GOBiz), and on August 3rd the City was informed that the State has selected City census tract 06023010901 (the Upper Mill District) as a draft tract to be submitted to the federal government for review and approval under Opportunity Zones 2.0.

The Cities of Arcata and Rio Dell also received draft Opportunity Zones designations for a census tract within their city boundaries, and staff at the three agencies are proposing to develop a joint support letter for the proposed census tracts. A regional support letter will help convey to the state and federal governments the regional alignment with the proposed designations across the county and further strengthen the broader narrative that opportunity zone designation within Humboldt County is identified as a regionally significant issue, not simply a local one.

Attached to the staff report is a draft letter of support that will also be considered by the Council’s of Arcata and Rio Dell. Should the Council approve being signatory to this letter staff would move to finalize the letter with those partnering agencies and submit the letter to the Go-BIZ Opportunity Zones 2.0 portal before the close of the public comment period on August 28th.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

As noted in the staff report presented to the Council on July 20th regarding the Opportunity Zone program, there is no fiscal impact or City budget required as part of being included in the Opportunity Zone program. The program is designed to encourage and incentivize private equity investment to drive economic development in rural and struggling communities and not use state or local public funds.

Consent Agenda Item 3l

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the Council approve a regional joint support letter for Opportunity Zones

2.0 designation in the Cities of Arcata, Fortuna and Rio Dell and direct staff to submit the letter to the GO-Biz public comment portal. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Joint Letter of Support for Designation of Census Tracts in Arcata, Fortuna, and Rio Dell as California Opportunity Zones
CITY OF ARCATA • CITY OF FORTUNA • CITY OF RIO DELL
Humboldt County, California

CITY OF ARCATA • CITY OF FORTUNA • CITY OF RIO DELL
Humboldt County, California
August 24, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Joint Letter of Support for Designation of Census Tracts 06023001001 (Arcata), 06023010901 (Fortuna), and 06023011100 (Rio Dell) as California Opportunity Zones 2.0
Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the cities of Arcata, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, we write jointly to express our strong concurrence with the California Department of Finance's draft recommendation to nominate the following census tracts for designation as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zones

2.0 program, and to respectfully request that your office include all three tracts in the State's final nomination submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury:

City Census Tract County
Arcata 06023001001 Humboldt
Fortuna 06023010901 Humboldt
Rio Dell 06023011100 Humboldt
Each of our three census tracts meets the federal eligibility criteria for Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation, and each represents a community with a genuine and demonstrated need for the longterm, patient capital investment this program is designed to attract. While each city brings a distinct set of circumstances, we share a common interest in the economic revitalization of the greater Humboldt County region, and we believe the case for all three designations is strengthened when presented together.

Arcata's designated tract encompasses the city's downtown core, the economic, cultural, and civic heart of the community. The area is well positioned to benefit from reinvestment in mixed-use development, housing, small business growth, and critical downtown infrastructure. The tract also CITY OF ARCATA • CITY OF FORTUNA • CITY OF RIO DELL
Humboldt County, California

includes properties impacted by the January 2, 2026, fire for which Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency.

Fortuna's designated tract reflects the city's ongoing efforts to repurpose and revitalize its core commercial and residential areas amid a declining population base and a poverty rate well above state and national averages. OZ designation would materially support the city's General Plan Update and broader economic development priorities, and further leverage several existing local and state infrastructure investments including the Great Redwood Trail.

Rio Dell's designated tract includes a community still recovering from the December 2022 Ferndale earthquake, which damaged an estimated 25 percent of the city's building stock yet was never federally declared as a disaster. OZ designation would provide a meaningful tool to attract the private capital needed to accelerate that recovery and build on recent infrastructure and capacity investments made by the city and state, including the new $57.4 million CAL FIRE regional headquarters.

Humboldt County's rural communities face persistent structural economic challenges, including limited access to capital markets, an aging building stock, and a shrinking working-age population.

The Opportunity Zones 2.0 program offers one of the few federal tools capable of directing private investment to communities like ours at the scale needed to make a difference. We respectfully urge that the State's final nomination reflect the draft recommendation and include all three census tracts identified above.

We appreciate the Administration's work to develop a thoughtful and data-driven draft recommendation, and we appreciate the opportunity to formally concur in that recommendation on the record during the public comment period. Should you or your staff have any questions or require additional information from any of our three cities, please do not hesitate to contact any of the undersigned or our respective city managers.

Respectfully,
______________________
Kimberley White
Mayor, City of Arcata
______________________
Mike Johnson
Mayor, City of Fortuna
______________________
Debra Garnes
Mayor, City of Rio Dell
cc:

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) California Department of Finance, OZ 2.0 Public Comment Portal City Managers of Arcata, Fortuna and Rio Dell
Study Session Item 4a

STAFF REPORT
Study Session Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Measure D – Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation regarding Measure D – Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure, which proposes an additional ¾-cent transaction and use tax measure, receive public comment, and receive and file report. No formal Council action is requested.

DISCUSSION:

In November 2016, a majority of voters approved a local ¾-cent transactions and use tax (Measure E) with the intention of funding previous cuts to public safety and to help maintain and enhance public safety services, support local businesses, provide essential services, and stabilize the City budget. The tax was originally set to expire on March 31, 2025; however, in November 2020, a majority of voters approved an extension of the tax through March 31, 2033. Measure E revenues are essential for the City to maintain certain essential City services and to maintain a balanced budget. As discussed in more detail below, the City has experienced a significant increase in the cost of providing essential services since 2016 and additional funds are necessary to meet current and projected costs.

The City attempted an additional ¾-cent transaction and use tax, Measure P, in November 2024.

This tax measure did not pass with 58 percent of voters voting no.

On April 21, 2025, the City Council heard a presentation on the City’s budget outlook and this included: limited investment in vital services, particularly City wages, a review of wages across local jurisdictions; climbing city-wide turnover percentage; potential revenue generation options; and creation of a Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee. The Revenue Generation Ad Hoc reported to the City Council on several occasions in May and September 2025.

On May 19, 2025, the City Council approved funding for public opinion research polling for a potential November 2026 sales tax measure as a result of the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation.

On April 6, 2026, the City Council received public opinion research from EMC Research regarding a potential November 2026 sales tax measure. The presentation indicated that 61 percent of Fortuna voters felt the City was generally going in the right direction, 66 percent rated the City’s Study Session Item 4a

overall job performance positively, and 64 percent said the City has a need for more money for City services. The research also identified voter priorities including retaining and attracting small businesses, street repair, youth programs, public transit for seniors and people with disabilities, and public safety services. The City Council directed staff to return with sales tax measure ballot language based on polling results.

On May 4, 2026, the City Council voted unanimously to place the tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Sales tax measure ballot language is below.

Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure
Shall the measure to maintain essential City services, such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/ deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe, by authorizing a ¾-cent sales tax in the City of Fortuna, generating $1,800,000 annually for general government use until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, community oversight, and all funds staying in Fortuna, be adopted?
Yes
No
The proposed 2026 measure would not eliminate the current voter-approved ¾-cent transactions and use tax, which would remain in effect through March 31, 2033. Instead, the proposed measure would authorize an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax commencing April 1, 2027. If approved, the combined City transactions and use tax rate would be 1.5-cents from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2033, after which the existing voter-approved tax would sunset and the additional voter-approved ¾-cent tax would remain in effect unless ended later in accordance with the ordinance and applicable law.

Community Engagement and Economic Priorities
The proposed Measure D is one component of a broader strategy to strengthen Fortuna's long-term economic vitality and maintain essential community services. Through community listening sessions, business outreach, public workshops, and strategic planning efforts conducted over the past year, residents and business owners consistently identified economic development, downtown vitality, quality-of-life amenities, youth opportunities, and the need for a clear City vision as community priorities. The Strategic Plan process represented the most extensive community engagement effort undertaken by the City and included interviews, focus groups, business surveys, community workshops, and online participation opportunities. These efforts informed the development of the City of Fortuna 2026-2036 Strategic Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on July 20, 2026.

The Strategic Plan identifies economic development as a top community priority and includes actions focused on developing a clear economic identity for Fortuna, supporting downtown revitalization, improving permitting and customer service processes, expanding community partnerships, and strengthening communication and accountability. In response to community feedback, the City has also supported the formation of a community-led economic development working group and continues to work with community partners to advance initiatives that Study Session Item 4a

strengthen Fortuna's economy and quality of life. Measure D would help maintain essential City services while these longer-term economic development strategies are implemented.

What led the City Council to ask voters to consider a ¾-cent sales tax measure in November 2026 was the City of Fortuna’s experience with several consecutive years of structural financial challenges driven primarily by stagnant or declining revenues and rapidly increasing operational costs—particularly for public safety, insurance, and core community services.

1. How Fortuna Reached this Fiscal Crossroads
A. Sales Tax Revenues Are Not Keeping Pace With Inflation The City’s largest unrestricted revenue source is sales tax, and sales tax has not kept up with inflation. Under normal inflation, revenues would have increased to $5.2M by Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. Actual projected revenues are only $4.1M. This results in a gap of over $1,000,000. This means the City effectively lost the purchasing power of nearly one million dollars over a five-year period. See below chart.

B. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Revenues Have Declined Significantly Traditionally, TOT helps fund City services and tourism-related impacts. The City’s TOT revenue has dropped sharply since FY 2021–22. Expected inflation-adjusted TOT for FY 2026–27 is approximately $1.1M. Actual projected TOT is $700,000, a gap of over $400,000. This decline appears linked to regional lodging patterns and reduced tourism activity. See below chart.

Study Session Item 4a

C. Liability Insurance Costs Have Skyrocketed
Liability insurance—an unavoidable cost—has increased more dramatically than any other major expense category. Actual costs for liability insurance in FY 2021–22 were $435,894. Projected costs for FY 2026-27 are $1,051,372, an increase of over $615,000, or over 140%. These increases are consistent with statewide trends affecting municipal risk pools. See below chart.

The result of these three trends is a General Fund structural budget deficit. These combined trends demonstrate rising costs and flat to declining revenues. In order to address these trends, the use of reserves and a hiring freeze has been put into place. In addition, there is a potential for reductions in services to maintain critical operations.

Study Session Item 4a

D. Steps Included in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget to Reduce Deficit The FY 2026–27 budget included a series of expenditure reductions and measures designed to address the projected General Fund deficit. These actions reflected a combination of operational adjustments, staffing controls, and service level reductions intended to minimize financial impacts while maintaining core City services. • Hiring Freeze in place for FY 2026-27. Total savings to the General Fund will depend on which positions end up having vacancies and for how long. • Froze (1) Street Maintenance Worker I Position - $57,300 • Froze a part-time Community Services Officer Position - $33,000 • Froze a full-time Police Officer Position (will leave 2nd Detective specialty position vacant) - $190,000
• Departments reduced services and supplies budgets by up to 10%. • Total savings to the General Fund - $75,000
• Pursuing a lease of the River Lodge to another local public agency with time/costs allotted for a smooth transition period. This included eliminating the full-time River Lodge Manager and River Lodge Coordinator positions.
• Total savings to the General Fund - $180,000
• Eliminated entire budget for Business Improvement.
• Total savings to the General Fund - $20,000
• Transitioned the Museum Curator Position to be funded by donations. • Total savings to the General Fund - $27,000
• Did not implement full-time Transit Supervisor position. • Total savings to the General Fund - $70,000
In total approximately $600,000 in reductions have been included in the FY 2026-27 budget. These reductions along with the increased contributions from Measure E reserve funds of $300,000 put the General Fund at a balanced operating budget, one-time costs of $740,000 for the General Plan and employee stipends, however, are coming from reserves.

In total, between the General Fund and Measure E Fund, over $1,000,000 is being taken from reserves. This is an unsustainable amount to be taking from reserves.

E. What is at Stake Should Measure D Not Pass?
To maintain a balanced budget in future years, the City may need to implement approximately $1,000,000 in ongoing reductions. The following scenario illustrates the potential service and staffing impacts that could result from reductions of that magnitude.

Police Department:
2 Police Officer positions, approximately $160,000 each ($320,000) 1 Dispatcher position, approximately $125,000
1 part-time Code Compliance Officer position, approximately $35,000 Total: $480,000
Study Session Item 4a

Parks and Recreation:
2 Park Maintenance Workers, approximately $87,500 each ($175,000) 1 Recreation Program Supervisor, approximately $92,500
Total: $267,500
Public Works:
3 Street Maintenance Workers, approximately $62,500 each ($187,500) 25% reduction in contracted street paving services or $65,000 Total: 252,500
Potential positions to be frozen and/or eliminated include 9.5 positions, or approximately 10% of the City’s workforce.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Without the proposed additional ¾-cent increase to the City’s existing transactions and use tax, the City will continue to lose the ability to fund necessary projects and would struggle to maintain existing service levels for police, code compliance, parks, and street maintenance services. If the tax is not increased in 2026 then the City would look to work toward balancing future budgets by reducing services and staffing. In addition, the following essential services would be at risk for elimination or reduction:
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that are scheduled for the repair and/or replacement of deteriorated City infrastructure will continue to be postponed and/or cancelled • Fewer staff and maintenance projects for city streets • Fewer repair projects for city drainage facilities
• Fewer staff and maintenance, expansion or improvement of city parks RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive report from staff regarding a proposed ballot measure

2. Take public comment

3. Council discussion and receive and file staff report.

ATTACHMENTS:

Measure D – Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure

CITY OF FORTUNA
➢ Measure D
➢ Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure
➢ Summer / Fall 2026
Why is the
City asking
voters to
consider
Measure D?
• City revenues have not kept pace with inflation and
rising costs.
• Sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues have
declined by $483,000 since FY 2021-22, and are more
than $1.4 million below inflation-adjusted projections. • Liability insurance costs alone are projected to increase by more than $615,000 between FY 2021-22 and FY
2026-27.
• The City currently spends about $700,000 per year on
paving but has an estimated $2 million annual shortfall to properly maintain roads.
• The City has already included approximately $600,000, in reductions and cost-saving measures in the FY 2026-
27 budget.
• Further reductions could directly affect police, streets, parks, recreation, and other essential services.

Sales Tax: Fortuna is more than $1 million behind where revenues would be if they had kept pace.
3,750,000
4,000,000
4,250,000
4,500,000
4,750,000
5,000,000
5,250,000
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Estimate
FY 2026-27
Estimate
Sales Tax (3% per year increase)
Sales Tax (actual inflation per year increase)
Actual Total City Sales Tax
Over
$1,000,000
Gap
Sales Tax and TOT Trends: the local revenue gap
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT): Hotel tax revenue is roughly $400,000 below the inflation-adjusted trend.

Sales Tax and TOT Trends: the local revenue gap
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Estimate
FY 2026-27
Estimate
TOT (3% per year increase) TOT (actual inflation per year increase) Actual TOT Revenue
Over
$400,000
Gap
Liability Insurance: Insurance costs have risen sharply, creating a gap of more than $500,000.

Rising Insurance and Inflationary Costs
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Estimate
FY 2026-27
Estimate
Liability Insurance (3% per year increase)
Liability Insurance (actual inflation per year increase) Actual Liability Insurance Cost
Over
$500,000
Gap
What has
the City
done to
reduce
costs?
Already reduced or frozen:
• Street Maintenance Worker I Position - $57,300
• Part-time Community Services Officer Position -
$33,000
• Full-time Police Officer Position (will leave 2nd
Detective specialty position vacant) - $190,000
• Departments services and supplies reductions:
$75,000
• River Lodge staffing/transition savings: $180,000
• Eliminated business improvement budget: $20,000
• Museum Curator funding transition: $27,000
• Full-time Transit Supervisor position not
implemented: $70,000
These actions total approximately $600,000 in reductions and costsaving measures, in addition to use of reserves to balance the FY 2026-27 operating budget.

The City has taken steps to reduce costs first. Measure D is being considered because the remaining gap cannot be closed without direct impacts to the community.

What further reductions could look like
Cut 33% of Street
Maintenance/General
Services Staff, $187,500
Cut 25% of
Contracted Street
Paving Budget,
Cut 33% of
Police Patrol
Officers,
$480,000
Cut 33% of Park
Maintenance Staff,
$175,000
Cut 100% of Full-time
Recreation Staff,
$92,500
Positions that could be frozen/eliminated:
2 Police Officers
1 Dispatcher
1 Part-time Code Compliance Officer
3 Street Maintenance Workers
2 Park Maintenance Workers
1 Recreation Program Supervisor

9.5 Positions or approximately 10% of the City’s workforce What Fortuna voters told us
• A majority of Fortuna voters feel the City is generally going in the right direction:
61% right direction, 32% wrong track
• Two-thirds of voters rate the City’s overall job performance positively: 66% positive, 33% negative
• About two-thirds say the City has a need for more money for City services: 64% say there is a need, including 32% who say there is a great need • Voters’ top funding priorities include retaining and attracting small businesses, street repair, youth programs, public transit for seniors and people with disabilities, and public safety services
We listened, and we are taking action
The City has taken concrete steps before asking voters to consider additional local funding.

Community input Strategic focus Community partnership
Measure D supports the work already underway to strengthen Fortuna’s future.

Developed and approved a
new Strategic Plan for Fortuna
Aligned City priorities with
community-identified needs
Building progress measures
and accountability into
implementation
Completed community
listening sessions
Surveyed local businesses
Used public feedback to
identify economic priorities
Supported a community-led
working group focused on economic
priorities
City staff and Council are active
participants
Continuing collaboration with
residents and businesses
Engaging in collaborative
partnerships with regional
jurisdictions to foster regional
economic growth
Building Fortuna’s economic future
Measure D would help maintain essential services while the City continues work to strengthen the local economy.

Invest
Maintain essential services
Support local business
Strengthen accountability
Economic vision and brand
Advancing a clearer identity for Fortuna and its future.

Downtown revitalization
Creating a high-level action plan to guide structure, steps, and process for façade improvements and business loans.

Streamlined City services
Improving permitting and service processes to better support residents and businesses.

Preparing for economic future
Actively seeking resources, incentives and grants to attract and support new and existing businesses while engaging in collaborative partnerships to foster regional economic growth. Working to reduce development and redevelopment barriers by advancing critical infrastructure projects.

Community priorities reflected in Measure D
On May 4, the Fortuna City Council voted unanimously to place the tax measure on the ballot.
• Essential Services Supplemental Funding Measure - protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe.
• Measure D would authorize an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax beginning April 1, 2027. Together with Measure E, the City rate would be 1.5 cents through March 31, 2033.

Local
Control and
Accountability
• Maintain locally controlled funding.
• The City of Fortuna prides itself on fiscal responsibility, and protecting your public safety, environment and quality of life.
• Measure D would provide a source of local funding to
maintain essential services that cannot be taken by the State.
63%
3%
10%
8%
16%

6.00%, State
of California

0.25%, County
Transportation
Funds

1.00%, City of
Fortuna

0.75%, City
of Fortuna
(Measure E)

1.50%, County of
Humboldt (Measure Z
and O)
What services
would Measure D
help maintain?
These essential services include:
• Playground / Parks safety improvements
• Park Maintenance
• Parks programming
• Summer Camps: Summer Fun and Rohner Ranges
(ages 4-12)
• Hot Shots Youth Basketball League (K-4
th grades)
• Community partnerships with other agencies
providing services (Fortuna Garden Club, Fortuna
Concert Series, Fortuna Kiwanis (Rodeo Pancake
Breakfast), Redwood Auto Expo
What services
would Measure D
help maintain?
These essential services include:
• Street maintenance
• Repair and maintenance of
deteriorating roads
• Storm drain maintenance
projects
• Paving projects
• Striping
What
essential
services will
Measure D
maintain?
These essential services include:
• Police services, enforcing laws that protect Fortuna
residents
• K9 Program, Special Needs Assistance Program
• Nuisance abatement
• Code Compliance Officer
• Illegal campsite identification, cleanup and
coordination
• Providing emergency communications for first
responders
• Recruitment and retention of police officers
• 911 emergency response times
• Emergency Calls for Service: 2min 48 sec
• Non-Emergency Calls for Service: 4 min 15 sec
What
essential
services will
Measure D
maintain?
What does Measure D cost?
• Measure D would increase an existing voter-approved ¾ cent sales tax by an additional ¾ cent, increasing City revenue by $1.8 million. • Taxable goods:
• $100 in taxable goods = 75 cents
• $1,000 in taxable goods = $7.50
• $10,000 in taxable goods = $75.00
What purchases are exempt?
• Measure D is not applied to prescription medicine or food purchased as groceries.
• Visitors to our city also pay the cost as well.

How would funds be accountable and locally
controlled?
Accountability:
• Annual financial audits, public disclosure, oversight, and local control • Measure E Independent Oversight Committee will continue to review Measure D funds to ensure they are spent efficiently on public priorities. • By law, all Measure D funding must be spent locally, and none can be taken by the State.

When is Measure D on the ballot and where can
residents learn more?
➢ Measure D is on the November 3, 2026 ballot
➢ To register to vote online and for more elections information, visit the Humboldt County Elections department at humboldtgov.org ➢ The City will continue to keep the community informed about Measure D ➢ For more information please call 725-7600
Business Agenda Item 5a

STAFF REPORT
City Council Business Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: River Lodge Operations and Management Request for Proposals – Review of Proposals and Recommendation for Operator Selection
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

1. Receive the report regarding proposals submitted for the management and operation of the River Lodge; review the recommendation provided by the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) and staff evaluation results;

2. Select the Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD) as the preferred operator for the River Lodge; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease and operating agreement, subject to final City Council approval. The recommendation is based on the overall evaluation of the proposals, the District's demonstrated financial capacity, assumption of operational responsibilities, commitment to facility maintenance, and the independent financial analysis provided by RREDC.

DISCUSSION:

On April 21, 2025, the City Council heard a presentation on the City’s budget outlook and this included: limited investment in vital services, particularly City wages, a review of wages across local jurisdictions; climbing city-wide turnover percentage; potential revenue generation options; and creation of a Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee.

On September 2, 2025, the City Council received an update from the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee which provided a detailed analysis of the River Lodge. The River Lodge had an overall financial subsidy of almost $1,000,000 over the last five years as shown below.

The Ad Hoc Committee came up with three options for the Council to consider. • Stay the course and continue to utilize General Fund dollars to fund the River Lodge. • Infuse additional funds into the River Lodge to make it a top-of-the-line facility and increase advertising effort/funds. One example could entail updating the sound system.

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• Lease the River Lodge to a 3rd party. This could entail releasing a request for proposal (RFP) and/or talking with local external organizations. In this scenario the General Fund would no longer provide any financial support.

At that time the Council directed staff to keep the River Lodge and pursue marketing opportunities to help address the recurring deficit that the River Lodge facility has operated in for many years.

On April 27, 2026, during the budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget reductions were proposed in order to adjust to the declining revenues and increasing expenses for over a 5-year period, in particular, sales tax revenues and lack of inflationary growth in the amount of $1,000,000, lack of inflationary growth for transient occupancy tax in the amount of $400,000 and the increased costs in liability insurance of over $500,000. Steps to reduce the budget included eliminating the full-time River Lodge Manager and River Lodge Coordinator positions, as well as leasing the River Lodge to another public entity.

On June 15, 2026, the City Council heard an update on leasing the River Lodge to another public entity. During this meeting the City Council directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals and expand the search to include private entities as well.

An RFP was issued on June 18, 2026 with a response deadline of July 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The RFP sought an organization to operate, manage, market, and maintain the River Lodge facility.

The City's objective was to identify a qualified operator capable of maintaining public access to the facility, increasing utilization, reducing the financial burden on the City, and providing longterm stewardship of this community asset.

The City received three proposals:

1. Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD)

2. CAL FIRE / California Department of General Services (CAL FIRE)

3. Fortuna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (Chamber) Pursuant to the RFP, proposals were reviewed by City staff consisting of the City Manager, Finance Director, and Parks and Recreation Director. In addition, the City requested an independent financial review from the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC). The RREDC analysis was limited to evaluation of the financial components of each proposal and did not assess programmatic content or community benefits.

PROPOSAL SUMMARIES:

Fortuna Union High School District
The FUHSD proposal presents a public-to-public partnership model focused on educational programming, youth development, civic engagement, and regional conferences. FUHSD proposes:
• An annual lease payment of $25,000.
• Assumption of routine operating costs, utilities, groundskeeping, custodial services, and day-to-day maintenance.

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• A dedicated maintenance and asset preservation approach funded through the District's existing facilities programs.
• A three-year operating and cash flow projection demonstrating a plan toward financial sustainability.
• An initial investment of approximately $40,000 in technology upgrades and additional operational support during the start-up period.

The proposal emphasizes use of the facility for educational conferences, professional development opportunities, Fortuna civic events, and community organizations while maintaining affordability and public access with youth-focused emphasis.

CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE proposes to operate the River Lodge as a regional Public Safety Training and Emergency Services Conference Center. The proposal includes:
• An annual lease payment of approximately $50,000.
• Relocation of the Humboldt-Del Norte Unit Training Bureau to the facility, providing daily staff presence and oversight.
• Use of the facility for public safety training, emergency preparedness, governmental meetings, workforce development, and community education. • Year-round utilization through training programs and conferences conducted by CAL FIRE and partner agencies.
• Up to twelve workdays of grounds maintenance annually.

The proposal identifies significant opportunities to increase regional visitation and generate economic activity. Follow-up questions were asked to better understand the allocation of operating and maintenance costs between CAL FIRE and the City, as well as CAL FIRE's anticipated use of the River Lodge after completion of its new headquarters.

CAL FIRE indicated that it would utilize existing personnel, equipment, and administrative resources to operate and maintain the River Lodge. With respect to the Lodge's role following completion of the headquarters project, which is currently anticipated in 2032, CAL FIRE stated that it is premature to determine the long-term use of the facility beyond the headquarters development period.

Fortuna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
The Chamber proposes integrating River Lodge operations into its existing tourism and destination marketing activities. The proposal includes:
• A phased lease payment schedule beginning at $1 annually during the start-up period and increasing to $24,000 annually and later $36,000 annually. • Expanded marketing efforts intended to increase event bookings, tourism activity, and overnight stays.
• Operation of the facility through Chamber staff, including a proposed office manager and event-support personnel.
• Coordination with local businesses, tourism partners, and community organizations to increase utilization of the facility.

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The proposal emphasizes tourism promotion, community events, and economic development initiatives built upon the Chamber's existing visitor services and marketing infrastructure. Followup questions were asked to better understand the allocation of operating and maintenance costs between the Fortuna Chamber and the City. The Chamber indicated that it would utilize existing staff for day-to-day operations and maintenance, while contracting for specialized services such as HVAC maintenance and groundskeeping.

Additional follow-up questions were also asked regarding operating cash flow and payroll obligations. The proposed operating budget includes a $100,000 contribution from the Humboldt Lodging Alliance (HLA), which currently appears to be a one-time funding source. Without this contribution, projected revenues would not fully cover operating expenses.

Redwood Region Economic Development Commission Financial Review At the City's request, the RREDC conducted an independent review of the financial elements of the three proposals. The review analyzed:
• Financial capacity of each proposer;
• Clarity and reasonableness of multi-year financial planning; and • Financial impact to the City of Fortuna.

Based on its analysis, RREDC concluded that the Fortuna Union High School District proposal is the strongest and most complete proposal from a financial perspective. RREDC cited the District's demonstrated financial capacity, its inclusion of a detailed multi-year operating and cash-flow projection, and its commitment to facility operations, maintenance, and capital preservation.

RREDC noted that while CAL FIRE proposed the highest annual lease payment, it did not provide sufficient detail regarding ongoing operating expenses, maintenance responsibilities, or allocation of financial obligations.

RREDC also expressed concerns regarding the Chamber proposal due to limited financial reserves, uncertainty surrounding proposed outside funding, and the lack of detailed multi-year operational projections.

Staff Evaluation
City staff independently reviewed and evaluated each proposal using the criteria established in the RFP. Reviewers included the City Manager, Finance Director, and Parks and Recreation Director.

The evaluations reflected differing perspectives regarding the strengths of the proposals. The City Manager, Finance and Parks and Recreation Directors all ranked the FUHSD proposal first and ranked the CAL FIRE proposal second. All three reviewers ranked the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce proposal third. Based on the collective evaluation process, staff determined that the FUHSD and CAL FIRE proposals were the strongest submissions received.

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Rank Proposal
City
Manager
Finance
Director
Parks and
Recreation
Director
1 Fortuna Union High School
District 915 945 810
2 CalFire
878 895 795
3 Fortuna Chamber of
Commerce 783 760 740
After considering the independent financial review prepared by RREDC, the strengths and weaknesses identified during the staff evaluation process and asking follow up questions of all three proposals, and the City's objectives of reducing operational costs while maintaining longterm public access and facility stewardship, staff recommends selection of the FUHSD as the River Lodge operator.

CONCLUSION:

Each proposal offered a distinct vision for the future of the River Lodge. The Chamber proposal focused on tourism promotion and destination marketing; CAL FIRE proposed converting the facility into a regional public safety training and emergency preparedness center; and FUHSD proposed a public-to-public partnership emphasizing educational programming, community access, conference activities, and long-term facility stewardship.

The independent review prepared by the RRDEC concluded that the FUHSD proposal was the strongest proposal from a financial perspective due to the District's financial capacity, detailed multi-year operating plan, and commitment to maintenance and capital preservation. RREDC specifically identified the FUHSD proposal as the most complete and financially sustainable of the three proposals reviewed.

While staff recognized significant strengths within the CAL FIRE proposal, including professional facility management experience, year-round occupancy, and regional training opportunities, staff found that the FUHSD proposal provided the greatest overall balance of financial sustainability, operational responsibility, community benefit, and long-term stewardship. The District's willingness to assume routine operating costs, provide a guaranteed annual lease payment, and invest in facility improvements, provides a clear path toward reducing the City's financial burden while maintaining the facility as a community asset.

Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council select the FUHSD as the preferred operator of the River Lodge and authorize negotiation of a lease agreement consistent with the proposal submitted by the FUHSD.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE RIVER LODGE:

Reservation data from July 2021 through June 2026 demonstrates that the River Lodge serves both local Fortuna users and a broader local audience. Based on the City listed in the reservation data, approximately 54% of reservations were from Fortuna users, while approximately 46% were from users outside Fortuna. When measured by total reserved days, Fortuna-based users accounted for Business Agenda Item 5a

approximately 53% of reserved days, while out-of-Fortuna users accounted for approximately 47%.

When “local” is defined more broadly as Humboldt County, the data shows that approximately 87% of reservations and 85% of reserved days were associated with Humboldt County users, while approximately 13% of reservations and 15% of reserved days came from outside Humboldt County.

Wedding-related reservations represented 44 of 665 total reservations, or approximately 6.6% of all River Lodge reservations from July 2021 through June 2026. However, because weddings commonly reserve the facility for multiple days, they accounted for 110 of 923 total reserved days, or approximately 11.9% of total reserved days. Wedding reservations averaged 2.5 days per booking, with a median duration of 3 days.

Wedding use also demonstrates the River Lodge’s role as a regional venue. Only 16 of 44 wedding reservations were associated with Fortuna users, while 28 of 44 were associated with users from outside Fortuna. However, 39 of 44 wedding reservations were still from within Humboldt County, indicating that weddings primarily serve a local and regional market rather than a predominantly out-of-county market.

Weddings typically require significant facility capacity. Of the 44 wedding-related reservations, 39 reserved the entire facility, and 38 included kitchen rental. This indicates that while weddings are not the largest category of use by number of reservations, they are an important facility use because they tend to involve full-facility rentals, kitchen use, and multi-day reservations.

Non-profit organization related reservations represented 194 events or approximately 29.2% of total reservations. Non-profit reservations use represented 360 of the 923 total event days, or 39% of total event-days.

Category Reservations Percent of 665
Nonprofit/community organization use 194 29.2%
School use 93 14.0%
Governmental/public agency use 84 12.6%
Weddings 44 6.6%
Baby showers 26 3.9%
Other/private/commercial 224 33.7%
Total 665 100.0%
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:

This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.

Quality of Life: Family, Nature & Neighbors: Safety, family life, care for youth, cleanliness, parks, forests, and rivers.

Priorities:

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Priority 3: Fiscal Foundation – Revenue, Cost Accounting & Honest Commitments FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact varies significantly among the proposals.

FUHSD proposes a fixed annual lease payment of $25,000 while assuming responsibility for utilities, routine maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial services, and operational management.

CAL FIRE proposes an annual lease payment of approximately $50,000.

The Chamber proposes a phased lease payment schedule beginning at $1 annually during the start-up period and increasing to $24,000 annually and later $36,000 annually and anticipates one-time financial support from the HLA in the amount of $100,000.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions.

2. Receive public comments.

3. Motion to select the Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD) as the preferred operator for the River Lodge, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease and operating agreement, subject to final City Council approval. Roll Call vote.

ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

As an alternative to staff's recommendation, the City Council could select one of the other proposals as the preferred operator and direct staff to negotiate a lease agreement with that organization. While staff recognizes several strengths in the other proposals, staff does not recommend this alternative because the proposals provide less financial or long-term commitment than the proposal submitted by FUHSD. Specifically, the independent review conducted by RREDC concluded that the FUHSD proposal was the strongest and most complete proposal from a financial perspective. RREDC found that FUHSD demonstrated the greatest financial capacity, submitted the only detailed multi-year operating and cash-flow projection, and provided specific commitments related to facility operations, maintenance, and capital preservation.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. FUHSD Proposal
a. Follow-Up Questions

2. CAL FIRE Proposal
a. Follow-Up Questions

3. Fortuna Chamber Proposal
a. Follow-Up Questions

4. RREDC Memo

5. Letter from Julie Winburn in Support of the Chamber

6. Letter from Michael Renner in Support of the Chamber Riverlodge Conference
Center Proposal
Date: Jul 1, 2026
The Fortuna Union High School District offers more than a management proposal. We offer a long-term public partnership that transforms the River Lodge into a vibrant center for education, civic engagement, and regional economic growth. By eliminating the City's operating deficit while preserving affordable community access, our mission-driven approach ensures this cherished public asset serves Fortuna for generations to come.

Background
Company
overview
Fortuna Union High School District has the staff, systems, and infrastructure to successfully operate the River Lodge, including an established facility rental program, online reservation system, maintained website, and strong community partnerships.

Project goals FUHSD's goal is to preserve the River Lodge as an affordable community asset while eliminating the City's operating burden and expanding educational, civic, and regional opportunities.

Project details
Current Model FUHSD Proposal
Ongoing operating deficit $0 operating deficit
City pays maintenance & utilities FUHSD assumes all daily operating costs No guaranteed lease payment Guaranteed $25,000 annual lease payment
Variable deferred maintenance funding $25,000/year dedicated asset preservation fund
Commercial management focus Mission-driven public partnership 707-725-4462
www.fuhsdistrict.net
[email protected]
[email protected]
Proposal Submitted by: Clint Duey, Superintendent Fortuna Union High School District

Table of Contents
RFP Requirement Proposal Section
Philosophy Pages 3-4
Qualifications Pages 4–6
Operations Pages 6–9
Marketing Pages 9–10
Community Benefit Pages 10–12
Rental Fee Pages 12–13
Fiscal Sustainability Pages 13–18
Insurance Page 19

Section: Overall Philosophy and Approach
A Mission-Driven, Public-to-Public Partnership
The Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD) proposes a collaborative, public-to-public partnership with the City of Fortuna to operate the River Lodge Conference Center. Unlike for-profit models that require maximizing rental fees and narrowing public access to turn a profit, FUHSD’s core philosophy is mission-driven rather than profit-driven. Our primary objective is to preserve, maintain, and revitalize this vital community asset. We aim to maximize its utilization for youth development, career education, and civic engagement while ensuring it remains highly accessible and affordable for the residents and non-profit organizations of the Eel River Valley.

FUHSD is not aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this proposal.

Core Philosophy: FUHSD is not seeking to generate a profit from the River Lodge.

In fact, the District is fully prepared to invest its own operational resources to absorb financial deficits, ensuring the facility remains a dedicated, continuous resource for local students and community members.

Core Mandate and Transparency of Use
FUHSD believes full transparency is essential for a successful long-term partnership. As a public educational institution, our primary priority and legal obligation will always be the success, training, and development of our district's students.

To maintain total transparency with the City Council and the Evaluation Committee, we want to be clear that under District management, the River Lodge will likely not see the same high volume of total calendar days reserved as it did under previous management models. However, FUHSD firmly believes that a facility's value is measured by its community impact and economic depth, rather than just the number of days the lights are on.

Our strategy shifts the focus from frequent, localized use to high-impact, multi-day regional operations. While local single-day bookings like weddings or private parties keep the building occupied, they primarily serve local residents who return to their own homes at night.

Conversely, FUHSD will utilize the River Lodge to host large-scale, multi-day educational conferences and become a professional development hub. These events bring in educators, administrators, and students from across the county and the state of California. Because these attendees must travel from out of the area, they are required to stay for multiple days, creating a sustained economic footprint.
● Sustained Economic Impact: A prime example of this model is the annual California Delta Conference for agricultural educators hosted by the District. This single, multi-day event alone brings teachers from across California to Fortuna, generating over $21,000 paid directly to local hotels and an additional $10,000 for local catering businesses in just one cycle.