Regular Council Meeting
June 5, 2025
FRESNO CITY COUNCIL
(ID 25-725)
Supplement Packet
ITEM(S)
Office of Mayor & City Manager
Contents of Supplement: Presentation
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MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
Mayor and City
Manager
Department
Budget Presentation
JUNE 5, 2025
Mayor & City Manager Department
FY 2026 Total Budget2
Category FY 2023
Amended
FY 2024
Amended
FY 2025
Amended
FY 2026
Proposed
Personnel $ 5,271,100 $ 4,631,100 $ 4,476,500 $ 4,520,100 Non-Personnel 3,008,900 960,800 1,159,900 1,159,900
Interdepartmental 932,300 819,700 858,000 723,000
Total $ 9,212,300 $ 6,411,500 $ 6,494,400 $ 6,403,000
Notes
1. FY 2023: The Mayor & City Manager Department added the Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Office of Special Events, and added two support personnel for the Cannabis program
2. FY 2024: The Animal Center and Budget Division became stand-alone Departments, and budget decreased by $1,006,371 in Cannabis Equity Grant funds fully expended in FY 2023
3. FY 2025: The Warming & Cooling Center program was transferred into the Department’s Office of Emergency Preparedness from the PARCS Department
4. FY 2026 Proposed Budget includes the Office of Community Affairs, Independent Review, Emergency Preparedness, and Special Events:
• Continues 6.18%, or $245,300 attrition savings first implemented in FY 2025 • The Department’s FY 2026 General Fund impact was reduced by $324,700, which represents a 5% decrease from the prior year, and contributed to balancing the General Fund
JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
Mayor & City Manager Department
FY 2026 Budgeted Positions3
Category FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Amended
FY 2026
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Office of the Mayor 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00 10.00
Office of the City Manager 9.00 9.00 9.00 0.00 9.00
Office of Independent
Review 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 2.00
Office of Emergency
Preparedness 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 3.00
Office of Special Events 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 2.00
Office of Community
Affairs 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 4.00
Total 30.00 30.00 30.00 0.00 30.00
JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
Mayor & City Manager Department
Divisions and Program Highlights4
ONE FRESNO VISION: An inclusive, prosperous, beautiful city where people take pride in their neighborhoods and community. A government that listens, keeps is promises, and is owned by the people.
1. Office of the Mayor: The hub of City government responsible for citywide leadership, budget, economic development, legislative oversight, community engagement and the implementation of initiatives, such as Beautify Fresno.
2. Office of the City Manager: Responsible for the administration and implementation of policies and the management of departments.
3. Office of Independent Review: The OIR works to strengthen community trust by providing neutral, third-party review of police policies, procedures and internal investigations.
4. Office of Emergency Preparedness: Overseeing efforts such as the warming and cooling centers, the OEP works to mitigate, prepare for and respond to effects of citywide emergencies by conducting safety education programs, training City staff regarding Disaster Service Worker responsibilities.
5. Office of Special Events: The Special Events team facilitates the permitting and event process for members of the community, including the closures of streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public spaces to successfully coordinate festivals, parades, runs, walks, farmers markets, annual events, and more.
6. Office of Community Affairs: Civic Academy and community engagement. The OCA acts as a resource for Fresno residents, by serving as the City government’s liaisons to key constituent groups.
JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
Mayor & City Manager Department
Community Outreach Highlights5
According to the Charter, one of the Mayor’s core responsibilities includes communicating with the public about City affairs. Highlights include:
State of Affordable Housing, State of Downtown, and State of the City Outreach and appointments for various board opportunities Speaking at various community events, groundbreaking ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, graduations, business façade improvement and grand openings
Progress videos and announcements on the City’s infrastructure investments
Promotion of the FresnoHOP trolley system, and downtown events such as the ice rink
Highlighting local small businesses through Explore Fresno JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
Mayor & City Manager Department
Community Outreach Highlights, Continued6
In support of citywide Departments, public service announcement videos, recruitment videos/career opportunities, and graphic and flyer services are provided by the Mayor and City Manager Department, examples include:
• Promotion of Beautify Fresno volunteer opportunities (150 annual events) • Promotion of service delivery through the FresGO app and 3-1-1 call center • Launch of Build Fresno, allowing residents to gain real time updates on construction • Airport terminal expansion and mural unveiling
• Paving projects, the Active Transportation Plan, and opportunities to complete surveys • Opening of recreational facilities and programs such as Camp Fresno through PARCS • New housing developments, Housing Element Reporting and community workshops • Cooling and Warming Center information
• Notices of Funding Availability and various public hearings JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026
7 Questions
JUNE 5, 2025 MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2026