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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
OR DESIGNEE TO NOTIFY THE COUNCIL OF ANY
DELAYS TO EXISTING CITYWIDE AND DISTRICT
PROJECTS CAUSED BY NEW PUBLIC WORKS OR
CAPITAL PROJECTS, ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
OR THE REPROGRAMING OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Council through its legislative process, has approved and adopted both citywide and district Public Works projects; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Capital Projects Departments are responsible for managing and implementing a variety of projects aimed at improving the C ity's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Council is entrusted with oversight and governance responsibilities to ensure that projects are effectively managed, and taxpayers' dollars are judiciously spent; and
WHEREAS, new sources of funding, including but not limited to Measure P, Measure C, and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) have resulted in an overall increase in capital projects added in the City by the City’s Department of Public Works and Capital Projects Department; and
WHEREAS, while new capital improvement projects are vital to the continued prosperity of the City and the community at large and align with existing citywide goals, the recent influx has, in some instances, resulted in delays to previously approved or planned projects, causing public concern regarding the timely completion of projects; and
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WHEREAS, transparent and timely communication between the Administration and the City Council regarding delays to Council approved projects is essential for maintaining public trust and effective governance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Administration is hereby directed to provide updates to the City Council of any material changes to existing project delivery timelines which will be occasioned by the approval of new Council, Mayoral, or Administration approved projects. Such updates must be provided prior to the approval of the new project and at least one week in advance of a Council vote on the new proposed project.
2. The updates may be provided at the time of new project approval and/or acceptance of funds by Council (i.e., enumerated in staff reports) or may be in the form of a memorandum to Council from the Administration.
3. The Administration is further directed, where possible, to present reasonable mitigation measures to minimize impacts on current project delivery timelines.
4. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2023
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2023
Mayor Veto: , 2023
Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney