Agenda packet — Fowler City Council, October 14, 2024

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625 AGENDA
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1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. INVOCATION BY PASTOR PAUL IRWIN OF FOWLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
6A. Veterans Day Proclamation

7. PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not described on this agenda. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and include a recommended action from Staff and shall be acted on by one motion of the Council. If a Councilmember requests additional information or would like to pull an item for discussion, that item shall be pulled from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately. A Councilmember may register an action on an individual item without pulling the item from the Consent Calendar. A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is deemed to include a motion to waive the full reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar. For adoption of ordinances, only those which received a unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present at introduction shall be eligible for placement on the Consent Calendar.
8A. RATIFY Pay Warrants for October 14, 2024
8B. APPROVE Minutes of the October 1, 2024 City Council Meeting 8C. RECEIVE AND FILE the Cash and Investment Report for the First Quarter ending September 30, 2024
8D. Actions pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 first quarter budget report and budget amendments:
i. ACCEPT the Fiscal Year 2024-25 first quarter budget report 2 ii. ADOPT Resolution No. 2747 approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 proposed budget amendments
8E. APPROVE Resolution No. 2748 Adopting Guidelines for the qualification of Community Identifiers within the City and to establish a local inventory of Community Identifiers

9. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard individually immediately after action is taken on the Consent Calendar.

10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Works
10A. APPROVE Resolution No. 2749, Approving and Adopting a Capital Project Spending Plan and Budget Amendment for the David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters Project for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, and Awarding the Construction Contract to Katch Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $14,450,000.00

11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
11A. Community Drop-Off Day Update
11B. Capital Projects Update
11C. Code Enforcement Update

12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

13. ADJOURN
Next Ordinance No. 2024-05
Next Resolution No. 2750
CERTIFICATION: I, Angela Vasquez, City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Angela Vasquez, CPMC
City Clerk
3 CHECK NUMBERS CHECK DATES AMOUNT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS Regular checks 45378-43662 October 2 thru October 9 932,851.93 $ TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS 932,851.93 $ PAYROLL COSTS Second September Bi-Monthly Payroll September 30, 2024 141,734.17 $ TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS 141,734.17 $ TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS 1,074,586.10 $ NOTE: Check #43578 Void Check Check #43579 Void Check CITY OF FOWLER WARRANTS LIST October 14, 2024 4 Section 8, Item 8A.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2024 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625

MINUTES

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Parra called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:

Daniel Parra
Juan Mejia
Amarjeet Gill
Leonard Hammer
Karnig Kazarian
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Gaffery, City Attorney Cross, City Planner Allinder, Fresno County Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Dominguez, City Planner Marple, Finance Director Moreno, City Engineer Park, Police Chief Reid, Public Works Director Rocha, and City Clerk Vasquez.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
One member of the public spoke.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Gill, Seconded by Kazarian.

Voting Yea: Parra, Mejia, Hammer

8. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the consent calendar.

9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Planning
9A. Actions pertaining to the 2023-2031 Housing Element:
i. Conduct a public hearing; and,
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ii. APPROVE Resolution No. 2746 finding that the City of Fowler 2023-2031 Housing Element is consistent with the scope of the 2040 General Plan EIR (SCH No. 2021110053) and adopting the City of Fowler 2023-2031 Housing Element Motion made by Mejia, Seconded by Gill.

Voting Yea: Parra, Hammer, Kazarian

10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
10A. Economic Development Update
Updates were also provided by Interim City Manager Gaffery, Public Works Director Rocha, Police Chief Reid, City Engineer Park, and City Clerk Vasquez.

11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Updates were provided by Councilmember Gill, Mayor Pro-Tem Mejia, Councilmember Kazarian, and Mayor Parra.

12. CLOSED SESSION
Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: APN 343-233-02ST & 343-233-03ST
Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager
Negotiating Party: Bottom Line Group
Under Negotiation: Terms of Disposition and Development Agreement Government Code Section 54957
Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Title: City Manager
The meeting went into closed session at 6:53 p.m.

13. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ACTION
The meeting reconvened into open session at 7:14 p.m.

No reportable action was taken.

14. ADJOURN
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 23 Section 8, Item 8B.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 14, 2024
FROM: MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director & Treasurer
SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE the Cash and Investment Report for the First Quarter ending September 30, 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City earned $274,169 of interest income in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25.

BACKGROUND
The Cash and Investment Report provides a detailed financial summary of the City’s cash and investments. Cash balances are invested in United Security Bank, Local Area Investment Fund (LAIF), California Asset Management Program (CAMP) Joint Powers Authority Pool, and California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS).

To ensure proper internal controls a dual approval procedure is required for any withdrawals or transfers from these accounts.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Interest income on City investments supports the implementation of the entire General Plan including its goals, policies, and action items.

FISCAL IMPACT
Interest earned is allocated on a monthly basis.
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PROCUREMENT PROCESS
There is no procurement associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Cash & Investment Report
25 Section 8, Item 8C.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 14, 2024
FROM: MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director & Treasurer
SUBJECT: Actions pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 first quarter budget report and budget amendments:
i. ACCEPT the Fiscal Year 2024-25 first quarter budget report ii. ADOPT Resolution No. 2747 approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 proposed budget amendments

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The quarterly report summarizes the City’s revenue and expenditure activity for the first quarter of the fiscal year from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.

BACKGROUND
The first quarter budget reports provide the data to inform any necessary budget amendments to ensure that the budget is balanced at the end of the fiscal year. As such, staff recommend budget amendments based on one-time revenues and expenses in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Below is a summary of revenues received and expenditures made for each fund type through September 30, 2024.

GENERAL FUND
The General Fund covers core services such as police, fire, public works, community development, parks, recreation, and the senior center. Sales and property taxes are the two largest sources of revenue in the General Fund. Revenues in the General Fund are at 7% and expenditures are at 30% for the first quarter, as follows:

REVENUES
As summarized in Attachment A, the General Fund revenues received in the first quarter ending September 30, 2024 total 7% of the annual budget estimates while expenditures are on target at 30%. It is important to note that certain revenues are collected at various times throughout the year and, therefore, not reflected in the first quarter report. For example, the first installment of property tax revenues are collected in December/January. Staff is confident that projected revenues and expenditures will be consistent with what was budgeted.

PROPERTY TAX
Revenues are at 0% of budget
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The major portion of property tax revenue is not scheduled to be distributed to cities until the end of December or early January and therefore not reflected in this report. The midyear or second quarter report will better reflect actual revenues compared to projections.

PERMITS/LICENSES
Revenues are at 22% of budget
The City received 22% of permits/licenses fees through September 30, 2024. Building permits are at $149,959 and plan check fees at $33,571 which make up a large portion of these estimated revenues.

FINES & FEES
Revenues are at 4% of budget
The first quarter reflects revenues at 4%.

USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL INCOME
Revenues are at 38% of budget
The City has received 38% of use of money & property rental income, in which the majority of revenues is due to the City’s current investments in interest income. The remaining revenues are from rental income received from Unwired broadband for the water tower.

MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU
Revenues are at 0% of budget
The motor vehicle in lieu revenues are property tax shares allocated to cities and counties by the State. The first payment is made each year in the month of December.

SALES TAX
Revenues are at 7% of budget
The City has received 7% of sales tax revenues representing one month for July 2024.

Sales tax revenues are the largest revenue source in the General Fund.

TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Revenues are at 0% of budget
The TOT taxes are received on a quarterly basis, the first payment will be received in October and will be reflective in the 2
nd quarter.

FRANCHISE FEES
Revenues are at 0% of budget
Franchise fees are received in a quarterly basis, the first payment will be received in October and will be reflective in the 2nd quarter.

SERVICES & OTHER FEES
Revenues are at 40% of budget
Revenues from services & other fees are currently at 40% and are anticipated to meet budgeted expectations. These revenues are from fees from recreation, inspections, planning, park maintenance, and police.

GRANT
Revenues are at 1% of budget
Revenues from grant funding is at 1% for the first quarter. Local Public Safety Funds (LPSF) reflect one month worth of revenue.
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OTHER MISC REVENUE
Revenues are at 31% of budget
Revenues from other sources at are currently at 31%. These miscellaneous revenues include donations, P.O.S.T reimbursements, restitution, and other refunds. It is typical for revenues in this category to reflect higher percentages than budgeted.

TRANSFER IN
Revenues are at 0% of budget
A general ledger entry will be done to allocate the transfer in and transfer out to the appropriate funds at year end.

EXPENDITURES
As summarized in Attachment A, the City has expended roughly 30% of its appropriations as of September 30, 2024. All departments are on target to their budgeted lines from actual to budget for the quarter.

As summarized in Attachment 'B' the summary of all funds reflect the revenues and expenditures for the first quarter ending September 30, 2024 by fund type.

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

WATER UTILITY FUNDS
Revenues 36% | Expenses 28%
Through September, revenues exceed expenses in the Water Utility Fund. While expenses were at 28% or less through September for the utility funds, revenues were slightly higher at 36%. At the end of this quarter the water revenues only reflect one month’s worth of revenues; however at the end of the year the two months will be accrued.

A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

WATER WELL MAINTENANCE
Revenues 552% | Expenses 0%
Water Well Maintenance funds are currently at 552% for revenues and 0% for expenses in the first quarter. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

GROUNDWATER RECHARGE CID
Revenues 0% | Expenses 100%
Groundwater Recharge CID funds are currently at 0% for revenues and 100% for expenses in the first quarter.

TCP
Revenues 2181% | Expenses 0%
TCP funds are currently at 2181% for revenues and 0% for expenses in the first quarter.

A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS

UTILITY USERS TAX
Revenues 34% | Expenses 17%
Utility User’s Tax is paid to the City one month in arrears, for the first quarter the amount received is $161,740 in revenues and 17% in expenses. Amounts vary because usage varies from one season (hot summer) to the next (mild fall) and the next (cold winter). 29 Section 8, Item 8D.

DISTRICT SALES TAX (MEASURE N)
Revenues 12% | Expenses 2%
District Sales Tax Funds are received in a monthly basis. July revenues are reflected in the first quarter at 12% and Expenses are at 2%.

COPS GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
COPS grant reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

RECYCLE GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 40%
Recycle grant are received annually. The first quarter reflects revenues at 0% and expense are at 40%.

GAS TAX
Revenues 21% | Expenses 0%
Highway User Tax revenues are received monthly from State gas tax and are at 21% for the first quarter and expense are at 0%.

ARPA
Revenues 807% | Expenses 1%
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been received at 100% in full. Revenues are at 807% and expenses at 1% for the first quarter. Expenses budgeted for this fund include improvements for the water tower rehabilitation and visual identity project. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

CALRECYLCE SB1383 grant
Revenues 0% | Expenses 2
CalRecycle SB1383 grant revenues are at 0% and expenses are currently at 0% for the first quarter through September 2024. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

LTF ART 3 & 8
Revenues 5% | Expenses 2%
LTF revenues are generated from Fresno County. The LTF revenues are 2% in the first quarter. Revenues will be reflected in the second quarter for funding not received in prior years. Currently expense of 2% are for utilities, such as Pacific Gas & Electric, and street sweeping. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

MEASURE C
Revenues 22% | Expenses 0%
Measure C revenues currently reflects revenues at 22% and expense are at 0%. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

SB1 RMRA
Revenues 36% | Expenses 0%
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SB1 revenues are received from the State on a monthly basis and are at 36% showing one month of revenue for the first quarter. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

ACTIVE TRNSPORT PLAN (ATP)
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

SRFC TRNS BLCK GRANT (STBG)
Revenues 0% | Expenses 4%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

MEASURE C TOD
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

CMAQ Grant
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

CDBG
Revenues 46% | Expenses 0%
CDBG grant funds are currently at 1% for revenues and 0% for expenses in the first quarter.

A budget amendment is proposed to appropriate revenues from CDBG loans. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

STATE GRANT AB178
Revenues 492% | Expenses 3%
AB178 STATE GRANT revenues are at 492% and expenses are currently at 3% for the first quarter through September 2024. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter.

DWR STATE GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

DWSRF STATE GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

BIKE PED TRAILS SUST TRAN
Revenues 0% | Expenses 1%
Revenues are at 0% and expenses are currently at 1% for the first quarter through September 2024. Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust expenses to actual.
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MANNING RR CROSSING
Revenues 0% | Expenses 2%
Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.

AB1600 IMPACT FEES
Due to increased development activity in the City for impact fees, the various AB1600 revenues are reflecting a range from 7361% to 31% for the first quarter. A budget amendment is proposed to several impact fees funds to adjust interest income to actual in the first quarter. In expenses, a budget amendment is proposed to adjust expenses to actual in Traffic & Impact Fees for the pedestrian crossing improvement project.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The City’s annual budget supports implementation of the entire General Plan including its goals, policies, and action items.

FISCAL IMPACT After the budget amendments, revenues and expenditures for all fund types are expected to be on target for the first quarter.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
There is no procurement associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments:
- A: General Fund Summary
- B: All Fund Summary
- Resolution No. 2747 Budget Amendment & Attachment C
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ATTACHMENT A

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY REVENUES PERCENTAGE

BUDGET AS OF REVENUES
REVENUES 2024-2025 9/30/2024 9/30/2024
PROPERTY TAX 1,200,300 1,852 0%
PERMITS/LICENSES 877,300 191,336 22%
FINES & FEES 16,000 713 4%
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL 89,375 34,139 38%
VLF 896,000 0 0%
SALES TAX 2,090,000 136,154 7%
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 160,000 0 0%
FRANCHISE FEES 436,000 0 0%
SERVICES FEES & OTHER 128,550 51,234 40%
GRANTS 233,000 3,102 1%
OTHER MISC REVENUE 215,050 65,837 31%
TRANSFER IN 840,882 0 0%
TOTAL REVENUES $7,182,457 $484,367 7%

EXPENDITURES PERCENTAGE

BUDGET AS OF EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES 2024-2025 9/30/2024 9/30/2024
CITY COUNCIL 43,770 3,348 8%
ADMINISTRATION 465,506 133,116 29%
CITY CLERK 173,047 40,288 23%
FINANCE 332,521 162,248 49%
CITY ATTORNEY 200,000 26,620 13%
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 263,362 154,606 59%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 121,450 42,491 35%
POLICE 2,250,529 705,979 31%
FIRE 311,863 163,285 52%
ANIMAL CONTROL 5,600 4,762 85%
PUBLIC WORKS-ADMIN 235,324 63,986 27%
PUBLIC WORKS-STREET 727,179 246,048 34%
PLANNING 523,190 58,438 11%
BUILDING 437,405 106,715 24%
PUBLIC WORKS-PARK MAINT 701,594 158,331 23%
RECREATION 239,332 81,049 34%
SENIOR CENTER 170,312 44,218 26%
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,201,984 $2,195,530 30%
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ATTACHMENT B

REVENUES EXPENSES

ALL FUND SUMMARY
2024-2025 REVENUES AS PERCENT 2024-2025 EXPENSES AS PERCENT BUDGET 9/30/2024 REC'S YTD BUDGET 9/30/2024 USED YTD

GENERAL FUND
General Fund $7,182,457 $484,623 7% $7,201,984 $2,195,530 30%

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water Utility 1,711,600 622,019 36% 2,209,814 628,553 28% Water Well Maintenance 1,000 5,517 552% 0 0 0%
Groundwater Recharge CID 50,000 0 0% 464,954 464,954 100% TCP 1,000 21,811 2181% 2,800,000 0 0%
Sub-total $1,763,600 $649,347 37% $5,474,768 $1,093,507 20%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Utility Users Tax 535,000 179,824 34% 1,127,911 193,392 17% District Sales Tax 1,866,000 217,752 12% 8,841,458 216,751 2% COPS Grant 125,700 560 0% 125,000 0 0%
Cares Funding 2,000 0 0% 0 0 0%
Recycle Grant 5,000 0 0% 5,000 2,000 40%
Gas Tax 197,978 41,781 21% 0 0 0%
ARPA Funding 500 4,037 807% 243,952 1,731 1%
CalRecycle SB1383 Grant 0 139 0% 0 0 0%
LTF Article 3 8,050 376 5% 30,000 0 0%
LTF Article 8 377,000 7,379 2% 682,900 11,567 2%
Measure C 349,735 76,013 22% 548,226 0 0%
Road Maint & Rehab SB1 183,946 66,092 36% 323,096 0 0%
Active Trnsport Pln (ATP) 600,000 0 0% 600,000 0 0%
Srfc Trns Blck Grnat -STBG 1,971,625 0 0% 1,971,625 79,553 4% Measure C TOD 400,000 0 0% 400,000 0 0%
CMAQ Grant 500,230 0 0% 500,230 0 0%
CDBG 16,500 7,577 46% 0 0 0%
State Grant AB178 5,000 24,587 492% 3,790,000 108,220 3% DWR State Grant 2,100,000 0 0% 2,100,000 7,834 0%
DWSRF State Grant 3,005,200 0 0% 3,005,200 0 0%
Bike Ped Trails Sust Tran 124,650 0 0% 124,650 1,174 1% Manning RR Crossing 1,855,000 0 0% 1,855,000 28,650 2%
AB1600 General Service 60,500 32,744 54% 245,000 0 0%
AB1600 Law Enforcement 60,500 25,487 42% 500,000 0 0%
AB1600 Fire 80,500 29,048 36% 405,000 0 0%
AB1600 Traffic & Impact 80,500 48,736 61% 32,000 88,715 277% AB1600 Parks 82,000 101,602 124% 1,000,000 0 0%
AB1600 Water 82,000 70,817 86% 468,000 0 0%
AB1600 Ground Wtr Rchrg 50 3,681 7361% 50,000 0 0%
AB1600 Sewer 85,000 113,035 133% 0 0 0%
AB1600 Storm Drain 81,000 25,373 31% 150,000 0 0%
99/Merced Signalization 50 1,478 2957% 0 0 0%
Sub-total $14,841,214 $1,078,117 7% $29,124,248 $739,588 3% 34 Section 8, Item 8D.

RESOLUTION NO. 2747

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

APPROVING AND ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR VARIOUS FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
WHEREAS, the FY 2024/2025 Annual Budget reflects the City of Fowler’s ongoing commitment to providing core services; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2024/2025 Annual Budget was approved by the City Council on June 4, 2024, by Resolution 2717, and any subsequent amendments must be approved by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is necessary to align the expected revenues and expected expenses.

WHEREAS, the budget amendment attached hereto as Attachment C specifies the various proposed budget amendments for various funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Fowler City Council hereby resolves that the FY 2024/2025 budget be amended as described in Attachment C hereto to provide the necessary funding to various funds.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October 2024, at a special meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
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Daniel T. Parra, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT C

REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Resolution No. 2747
Requested by: Margarita Moreno Budget Amounts
Account Numbers: Fund Name Description Increase Decrease Revenues
208-3301 Cares Funding-Interest Income - $ 2,000 $
212-3301 ARPA-Interest Income 4,000 $
213-3301 CalRecycle SB1383 Grant-Interest Income 300 $
220-3301 LTF-Article 3-Interest Income 400 $
225-3301 LTF-Article 8-Interest Income 6,500 $
230-3301 Measure C-Interest Income 8,500 $
234-3301 RMRA SB1-Interest Income 4,000 $
250-3301 CDBG-Interest Income 4,500 $
255-3301 State Grant AB178-Interest Income 20,000 $
500-3301 Water-Interest Income 2,000 $
501-3301 Water Well Maintenance-Interest Income 5,000 $ 503-3301 TCP-Interest Income 22,000 $
710-3301 General Services Impact Fees-Interest Income 1,000 $ 720-3301 Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Interest Income 3,000 $ 730-3301 Fire Impact Fees-Interest Income 2,200 $
740-3301 Traffic & Impact Fees-Interest Income 3,500 $
750-3301 Parks Impact Fees-Interest Income 7,000 $
750-3850 Parks Impact Fees-Development Fees 14,000 $
760-3301 Water Impact Fees-Interest Income 6,000 $
765-3895 Ground Water Recharge-Development Fees 4,000 $ 770-3301 Sewer Impact Fees-Interest Income 12,000 $
770-3870 Sewer Impact Fees-Development Fees 17,000 $
799-3301 99/Merced Signalization-Interest Income 1,500 $ Expenses
6080-5715 General Government-Equipment $ 15,800
7400-5710 Traffic & Impact-Improvements $ 56,715
Reason(s) for Budget Amendment:

Finance Director
Signature __________________________ Date_________________ City Manager
Signature __________________________ Date_________________ City Council: Approved Resolution #__________ Denied
Journal Entry No. _______________ Date Posted ___________ By: ____________________________ To align expenses and revenues to first quarter FY 2024/25 budget, staff request budget amendments to the following funds:

General Fund Expenses: First quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual: General Government-Equipment, $15,800: To adjust to actual expenses for emergency one-time expense for council chambers AC unit.

Special Revenue Fund Expenses: First quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual:

Traffic & Impact Fees-Improvement Expenses, $56,715: To adjust to actual expenses for the pedestrian crossing improvement project.

Enterprise Fund Revenues: First quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual: • Water-Interest Income, $2,000: To adjust to acutal interest income. • Water Well Maintenance-Interest Income, $5,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • TCP-Interest Income, $22,000: To adjust to actual interest income Special Revenue Funds: First quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual: • Cares Funding-Interest Income, $(2,000): To adjust to actual revenues to zero out due to account fund closed. • ARPA -Interest Income, $4,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • CalRecycle SB1383 Grant-Interest Income, $300: To adjust to actual interest income. • Art 3 & 8-Interest Income, $6,900: To adjust to actual interest income. • Measure C-Interest Income, $8,500: To adjust to actual interest income. • RMRA SB1-Interest Income, $4,000: To Adjust to actual interest income. • CDBG-Interest Income, $4,500: To adjust to actual interest income. • State Grant AB178 -Interest Income, $20,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • General Services Impact Fees-Interest Income, $1,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Interest Income, $3,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • Fire Impact Fees-Interest Income, $2,200: To adjust to actual interest income. • Traffic & Impact Fees-Interest Income, $3,500: To adjust to actual interest income. • Parks Impact Fees-Interest Income, $7,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • Parks Impact Fees-Development Fees $14,000: To adjust to actual revenues increased development activity. • Water Impact Fees-Interest Income, $6,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • Ground Water Recharge Impact Fees-Development Fees, $4,000: To adjust to actual revenues increased development activity. • Sewer Impact Fees-Interest Income, $12,000: To adjust to actual interest income. • Sewer Impact Fees-Interest Income, $17,000: To adjust to actual revenues increased development activity • 99/Merced Signalization -Interest Income, $1,500: To adjust to actual interest income. 36 Section 8, Item 8D.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 14, 2024
FROM: DAWN E. MARPLE, City Planner
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2748 Adopting Guidelines for the qualification of Community Identifiers within the City and to establish a local inventory of Community Identifiers

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fowler, particularly within its Downtown area, is home to several unique buildings and businesses that hold architectural and stylistic value, or which have cultural importance to the City and its residents. City staff is proposing Community Identifier Guidelines be adopted to aid in the preservation of buildings that hold cultural significance within the City.

BACKGROUND
In Fowler’s history since being incorporated in 1908, the City has been home to people of a variety of cultures and buildings of unique architectural style, representing several different time periods. The City recognizes the importance of maintaining the buildings in the City that make Fowler a special place to live and work. While not all buildings can be maintained as they were originally designed and built, Community Identifier Guidelines will ensure that aspects of these buildings are preserved for future generations to come.

Within the Community Design Chapter of the General Plan, City staff were directed to document “Community Identifiers that contribute to Fowler’s character”. These include historic era buildings and areas of historic or architectural value. The following General Plan policies include action items for City staff in regard to Community Identifiers:
 General Plan Policy CDES-7: Maintain the integrity of Community Identifiers, that contribute to Fowler’s character. Community Identifiers may include notable landmarks; historic buildings; and areas of historic, architectural, or aesthetic value. o Action Item CDES-7a: Prepare a local inventory of Community Identifiers. o Action Item CDES-7b: Establish a design resource for property owners, developers, and City staff to ensure awareness of the Community Identifiers inventory and considerations for making improvements to such landmarks or adjacent properties.
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 General Plan Policy CDES-8: Promote the maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation of historical resources and Community Identifiers through a variety of financial and development incentives.

Based on the two (2) action items described above, the City has developed guidelines for the qualification of Community Identifiers, as well as a list (local inventory) of properties/buildings that meet these qualifications.

The following guidelines have been drafted to verify Community Identifiers within the city:

A) Community Identifier verification shall be completed by the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the issuance of any Building or Demolition Permits for properties located within the Form Based Code zone district.

Designation Criteria:

A nominated property may be designated as a Community Identifier if it is more than fortyfive (45) years of age and satisfies the requirements set forth below.

Properties that are less than forty-five (45) years of age can be designated, but in addition to meeting the criteria below, they must also exhibit exceptional significance as determined by the Community and Economic Development Director (Director) based on a preponderance of evidence.

For the purposes of this section, any interior space or spaces open to the general public, including, but not limited to, a lobby area, may be included in the Community Identifier designation of a property if the City Council finds that the public space(s) satisfies the following criteria:

To be designated as a Community Identifier, a property must satisfy the criteria set forth in (1) and (2) below:

1. The property meets at least two (2) of the following criteria:
a. Is identified with important events in the main currents of national, State, or local history, or directly exemplifies or manifests significant contributions to the broad social, political, cultural, economic, recreational, or architectural history of the nation, State, City, or community;
b. Is directly associated with the lives of significant persons important to national, State, City or local history;
c. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction;
d. Represents a notable work of an architect of significance to national, State, City, or local history;
e. Has yielded or has the potential to yield, information important in the prehistory or history of the nation, State, City, or community; f. Is listed or has been formally determined eligible by the national park service for listing on the national register of historic places, or is listed or 38 Section 8, Item 8E.
has been determined eligible by the State historical resources commission for listing on the California register of historical resources.

2. The property retains integrity from its period of significance. The proposed Community Identifier retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, and association. Integrity shall be judged with reference to the particular criteria specified in subsection (1) of this section. A proposed Community Identifier's deferred maintenance, dilapidated condition, or illegal alterations shall not, on their own, be construed to equate to a loss of integrity.

B) The Director may, within his or her discretion, request that the property owner complete a DPR 523 Form with the State of California Office of Historic Preservation. The results of submitting such a form to the Office of Historic Preservation shall be provided to the Director for their consideration.

C) The determination as to whether or not a property meets the criteria for designation as a Community Identifier will be the responsibility of the Director. The Director will make the determination based on all available facts. Should the owner of a property disagree with the Director’s decision, they may appeal the Director’s decision to the Planning Commission in writing within ten (10) days of receiving the Director’s decision. Unless appealed, the Director’s decision is final.

D) Following the Director’s verification of a property as a Community Identifier, the Director shall present the verified Community Identifier to the City Council for confirmation of the property to be added to the City’s local inventory of Community Identifiers, at the next available City Council meeting.

Based on the guidelines contained above, the following properties would be qualified as a community identifier:

Table 1: Local Inventory of Community Identifiers
City of Fowler Community Identifiers
Address Use
19 E Merced St United States Post Office
113 E Main St Ace Hardware / George's Body & Fender Works (Shimoda) 133 S 6th St Pizza Factory/Motorcycle Shop
127 S 6th St Station 48 Taproom/Old Fire Station
110 S 6th St Victorian House
207 E Merced St Fowler Ensign
106 E Main St United Health Centers/H. Sumida & Co. General Store 102 E Merced St Partners Personnel
302 E Merced St Wallins Funeral Home
310 E Merced St (also 312 E Merced St) Barbershop
312 E Merced St White House Adjacent to Barbershop
110 S 5th St Fowler Improvement Association Hall
108 N 6th St Fowler Physical Therapy
114 N 6th St American Legion Hall (1922)
128 N 6th St Doctor's Office/Old Bank of America
101 E Merced St Ace Gifts/First National Bank (1904)
111 E Merced St Odd Fellows Hall/J.S. Manley Store (1907) 211 E Merced St Renge Law Office
115 E Merced St (also 117 & 119 E Merced St) Chinese/Alterations/Donuts 127 E Merced St (also 106 S 6th St) Salons
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City staff have proposed that the above-referenced guidelines officially be adopted in order to establish the qualification procedures for establishing Community Identifiers. City staff also propose officially establishing the properties/buildings contained in Table 1 referenced above as Community Identifiers. Should an unlisted property/building come under consideration to be established as a community identifier in the future, the City Council shall consider adoption of a resolution to add said property/building to the established local inventory list.

At the October 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the official Community Identifier Guidelines and the establish the local inventory of Community Identifiers list contained herein.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A public hearing notice is not required for the adoption of a City guidelines.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The first step in complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is to determine whether the activity in question constitutes a “project” as defined by CEQA (Pub.

Res. Code § 21000, et seq.; Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 15000, et seq. [“CEQA Guidelines”].) However, the establishment of City guidelines does not qualify as a project under CEQA. (Cal.

Code Regs., Tit. 14, § 15378, subd. (b)(3).) Therefore, this matter is not subject to CEQA.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is being undertaken based on the action items from the City’s General Plan which are described in detail above.

FISCAL IMPACT
While this action will not result in a direct fiscal impact, it will preserve areas of cultural significance in the City and encourage the development of future uses with unique architectural and stylistic character.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachment(s):
- Attachment 1: Resolution No. 2748
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Attachment 1: Resolution No. 2748
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RESOLUTION NO. 2748

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER, COUNTY OF

FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CITY GUIDELINES FOR THE

QUALIFICATION OF COMMUNITY IDENTIFIERS AND TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY IDENTIFIERS WITHIN THE CITY.

WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City adopted an update to its General Plan; and WHEREAS, General Plan Policy CDES-7, Policy CDES-8, and Action Item CDES-7a and Action item CDES-7b direct City staff to prepare a local inventory of Community Identifiers; and
WHEREAS, whereas the General Plan describes Community Identifiers as “notable landmarks; historic buildings; and areas of historic, architectural, or aesthetic value”; and WHEREAS, in order to create a local inventory of Community Identifiers, staff have created guidelines for the determination of what constitutes a community identifier; and WHEREAS, based on the guidelines created by staff, a local inventory of Community Identifiers has been created; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed that the City Council adopt a resolution to establish the guidelines for determining the qualifications for Community Identifiers, and also create an official local inventory of Community Identifiers; and
WHEREAS, future addition to the City’s official local inventory of Community Identifiers would require approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, adoption of new City guidelines does not require a public hearing and therefore the item was noticed as a part of the regular meeting agenda; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 3, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt Guidelines for the qualification of Community Identifiers and establish a local inventory of Community Identifiers; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the staff report, including the proposed guidelines and local inventory of Community Identifiers, and any written and/or oral public comment received prior to or during the October 15, 2024, City Council meeting. 42 Section 8, Item 8E.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Fowler, based upon the entire record of proceedings, hereby:

1. Adopts City guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, for the qualification of Community Identifiers within the City; and

2. Establishes a local inventory of Community Identifiers, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, based on the aforementioned guidelines.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October 2024, at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Fowler by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Daniel T. Parra, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”

CITY OF FOWLER COMMUNITY IDENTIFIER

QUALIFICATION GUIDLEINES
A) Community Identifier verification shall be completed by the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the issuance of any Building or Demolition Permits for properties located within the Form Based Code zone district.

Designation Criteria:

A nominated property may be designated as a Community Identifier if it is more than forty-five (45) years of age and satisfies the requirements set forth below.

To be designated as a Community Identifier, a property must satisfy the criteria set forth in (1) and (2) below:

1. The property meets at least two (2) of the following criteria:
a. Is identified with important events in the main currents of national, State, or local history, or directly exemplifies or manifests significant contributions to the broad social, political, cultural, economic, recreational, or architectural history of the nation, State, City, or community;
b. Is directly associated with the lives of significant persons important to national, State, City or local history;
c. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction;
d. Represents a notable work of an architect of significance to national, State, City, or local history;
e. Has yielded or has the potential to yield, information important in the prehistory or history of the nation, State, City, or community; 44 Section 8, Item 8E.
f. Is listed or has been formally determined eligible by the national park service for listing on the national register of historic places, or is listed or has been determined eligible by the State historical resources commission for listing on the California register of historical resources.

C) The determination as to whether or not a property meets the criteria for designation as a Community Identifier will be the responsibility of the Director.

The Director will make the determination based on all available facts. Should the owner of a property disagree with the Director’s decision, they may appeal the Director’s decision to the Planning Commission in writing within ten (10) days of receiving the Director’s decision. Unless appealed, the Director’s decision is final.

EXHIBIT “B”

CITY OF FOWLER LOCAL INVENTORY OF

COMMUNITY IDENTIFIERS
City of Fowler Community Identifiers
Address Use
19 E Merced St United States Post Office
113 E Main St Ace Hardware / George's Body & Fender Works (Shimoda) 133 S 6th St Pizza Factory/Motorcycle Shop
127 S 6th St Station 48 Taproom/Old Fire Station
110 S 6th St Victorian House
207 E Merced St Fowler Ensign
106 E Main St United Health Centers/H. Sumida & Co. General Store 102 E Merced St Partners Personnel
302 E Merced St Wallins Funeral Home
310 E Merced St (also 312 E Merced St) Barbershop
312 E Merced St White House Adjacent to Barbershop
110 S 5th St Fowler Improvement Association Hall
108 N 6th St Fowler Physical Therapy
114 N 6th St American Legion Hall (1922)
128 N 6th St Doctor's Office/Old Bank of America
101 E Merced St Ace Gifts/First National Bank (1904)
111 E Merced St Odd Fellows Hall/J.S. Manley Store (1907) 211 E Merced St Renge Law Office
115 E Merced St (also 117 & 119 E Merced St) Chinese/Alterations/Donuts 127 E Merced St (also 106 S 6th St) Salons
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 14, 2024
FROM: MICHAEL REID, Chief of Police
MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director & Treasurer
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2749, Approving and Adopting a Capital Project Spending Plan and Budget Amendment for the David T.

Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters Project for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, and Awarding the Construction Contract to Katch Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $14,450,000.00

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of Resolution No. 2749 approves the comprehensive spending plan, related budget amendment, and award of the construction contract for the David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters.

BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2022, the Fowler City Council approved an agreement with Dewberry Architects Inc., (“Dewberry”) to design the David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Department (“Project”). Dewberry held several community meetings and published an online survey tool to solicit community input on the design of the Project. As the design was finalized, Dewberry completed and submitted the construction documents required for building permits to be issued and for the construction contract to be competitively bid.

On April 16, 2024, City Council approved a professional services agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. (“Vanir”) to provide construction and Project management for the Project. On October 1, 2024, City Council approved the independent construction material testing and special inspections services agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. to be managed by Vanir as a part of the Project.

Capital Project Spending Plan
Funding. An estimate for the Project costs was included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.

Approval of Resolution No. 2749 provides an additional $1,136,421 in funding for the Project now that the construction contract cost is known. The Project is funded via Measure N reserves and revenue, a grant from the State of California, general services development impact fees, law enforcement development impact fees, parks development impact fees, and general fund reserves.
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Note on General Fund Reserves. Staff anticipate additional development impact fee revenue during fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. As those revenues are recognized, staff will present to City Council subsequent budget amendments to utilize development impact fees (as consistent with the City’s 2021 development impact fee nexus study) prior to utilizing general fund reserves to fund the Project.

Costs. Total Project costs beyond the construction contract include architect costs, engineering costs, construction management, inspection, and testing costs, and furniture fixtures and equipment costs.

Contingency. Although general fund reserves are anticipated to fund the Project, the spending plan also includes a 5% contingency. Use of the contingency would be approved by the City Council in accordance with the construction contract change order process.

Senior Center and Police Headquarters Design & Construction Spending Plan Funding Source Fund 2024/25 2025/26
Measure N 201 $ 8,006,569 $ 500,000
State Grant-Arambula-Construction 255 $ 3,851,355 $ -
General Services Impact Fees 710 $ 200,589 $ -
Law Enforcement Impact Fees 720 $ 521,844 $ -
Park Impact Fees 750 $ 1,300,000 $ -
General Fund Reserves 101 $ - $ 2,204,831
$ 13,880,357 $ 2,704,831
Costs
Construction Contract $ 12,895,169 $ 1,554,831
Dewberry Architects, Inc. (remaining) $ 40,762 $ -
Vanir CM (remaining) $ 894,425 $ -
Furniture & Space Programming (FF&E) $ - $ 1,000,000
IT Buildout (FF&E) $ - $ 150,000
P&P Allocated Costs $ 50,000 $ -
$ 13,880,357 $ 2,704,831
5% Contingency
General Fund Reserves $ 644,758 $ 77,742

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
At its May 30, 2024 special meeting, the Planning Commission determined the Project (Planning Application 24-04) is exempt from further environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and adopted a Class 32 [In-Fill Development Projects] categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15332. A Notice of Exemption was filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse for approval. 48 Section , Item 10A.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with:

Goal CDES-1
Through community design, Fowler fosters and reinforces the City’s unique sense of place.

Goal CDES-3
Downtown Fowler is preserved and enhanced as the primary cultural and civic core of the community.

Policy CDES-10
Improvements to older buildings in the downtown area and throughout the City should enhance rather than weaken the original character of such buildings.

Policy CH-2
Promote walking and bicycling and reduce vehicle miles traveled by allowing complementary land uses in close proximity to one another.

Goal OS-3
Recreational programming and facilities meet the needs of community members of all ages and abilities.

Policy OS-16
Ensure that community centers provide sufficient space to conduct civic meetings, recreational programs, and social activities to meet the needs of residents. The City should aim to meet the standard of one meeting room per 7,500 residents. Community centers should serve the needs of seniors; families with children; and teens. Locate a new Community Center within or adjacent to parks or downtown.

Goal PF-1
Fowler provides reliable public facilities, utilities, and community services that meet the needs of the existing community and planned growth. PP Goal PF-2 Fowler maintains and manages the orderly and efficient expansion of public facilities, utilities, and community services.

Policy PF-8
Provide City departments with adequate office and building space for employee workspace and equipment storage.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Project will be funded in FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 as outlined in the spending plan above.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
On May 10, 2024, and May 17, 2024, the City of Fowler advertised for qualified companies interested in bidding as the general contractor for the Project, to submit a prequalification package to the City of Fowler. The Project was advertised on PlanetBids and in the Fresno Business Journal. There were thirteen (13) companies that submitted the requisite prequalification packages and all thirteen (13) were deemed qualified. 49 Section , Item 10A.

On August 24, 2024, a mandatory pre-bid conference was held at the existing Senior Center to conduct a walk through for the pre-qualified contractors. Pre-qualified contractors were invited to submit sealed bids, utilizing PlanetBids, by September 26, 2024. Five (5) contractors submitted sealed bids for the Project. The bids were reviewed to ensure that each contained the required information, all of which did. Katch Environmental, Inc., had the lowest responsive bid at $14,450,000.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Mejia owns real property within 500 feet of the Project. (See Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 2, § 18702.2, subd. (a)(7).)
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2749 & Attachment A
- Construction Contract for the Project
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RESOLUTION NO. 2749

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CAPITAL PROJECT SPENDING PLAN AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FUNDING FOR THE DAVID T. CARDENAS SENIOR CENTER AND POLICE HEADQUARTERS PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; AND AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KATCH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

WHEREAS, on May 10 and 17, 2024, the City of Fowler advertised for contractors to pre-qualify to bid on the David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters Project (“Project”) and thirteen (13) contractors were pre-qualified to submit bids for the Project; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2024, five (5) of those pre-qualified contractors submitted sealed bids for the Project; and
WHEREAS, upon opening of the bids, Katch Environmental, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive bidder at $14,450,000; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2024, the Planning Commission determined that the Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted a Class 32 [In-Fill Development Projects] categorical exemption; and WHEREAS, the fiscal year (“FY”) 2024/2025 Annual Budget reflects the City of Fowler’s ongoing commitment to providing core services; and WHEREAS, the FY 2024/2025 Annual Budget was approved by the City Council on June 4, 2024, by Resolution No. 2717, and any subsequent amendments must be approved by Council Resolution; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is necessary to adjust the expenses for additional funding for the construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the budget amendment attached hereto as Attachment A specifies the additional funding of $1,136,421.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fowler City Council hereby:

1. Amends the FY 2024/2025 budget as described in Attachment A hereto to provide the necessary funding to various City funds.

2. Approves the Project spending plan as described in the October 14, 2024 Staff Report, which is hereby incorporated by this reference herein.

3. Awards the Project construction contract to Katch Environmental, Inc., as the lowest responsive bidder.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October 2024, at a special meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Daniel T. Parra, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A

REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Resolution No. 2749
Requested by: Michael Reid Budget Amounts
Account Numbers: Fund Name Description Increase Decrease Revenues
710 General Services Impact Fees-Fund Balance $ 75,589
720 Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Fund Balance $ 21,844
750 Park Impact Fees-Fund Balance $ 300,000
201 Measure N-Fund Balance $ 113,890
100 General Fund-Fund Balance $ 644,758
Expenses
720-5220 Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Professional Services $ 100,000 750-5220 Park Impact Fees-Professional Services $ 150,000 201-5220 Meas N-Professional Services $ 395,632
720-5710 Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Improvements $ 100,000 750-5710 Park Impact Fees-Improvements $ 150,000
201-5710 Meas N-Improvements $ 395,632
710-5710 General Services Impact Fees-Improvements $ 75,589 720-5710 Law Enforcement Impact Fees-Improvements $ 21,844 750-5710 Park Impact Fees-Fund Balance $ 300,000
201-5710 Meas N-Improvements $ 113,890
6080-5110 General Fund-Special Dept $ 644,758
Reason(s) for Budget Amendment:

Finance Director
Signature Date
City Manager
Signature Date
City Council: Approved Resolution #__________ Denied
Journal Entry No. _______________ Date Posted ___________ By: ____________________________ To align expenses and revenues to the FY 2024/25 budget, staff request budget amendments to the following funds for the David T. Carde nas Senior Center and Police Headquarters.
• Law Enforcement Impact Fees, $100,000: To adjust from professional service to improvements for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters.
• Park Impact Fees, $150,000: To adjust from professional service to improvements for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. .
• Measure N Funds, $395,632: To adjust from professional service to improvements for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. .
• General Services Impact Fees, $75,589: To adjust additional funding for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. • Law Enforcement Impact Fees, $21,844: To adjust additional funding for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. • Park Impact Fees, $300,000: To adjust additional funding for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. • Measure N, $113,890: To adjust additional funding for the Senior Center and Police Headquarters. • General Fund-Special Dept Expense, $644,758: To adjust addtional funding for Senior Center and Police Headquarters for construction contingency.
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