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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
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City Attorney Approval: ______
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA , DECLARING AN URGENT
NECESSITY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE, HEALTH,
OR PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENTS WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF UNITS AND REMOVAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ; AND APPROV ING A
CONTRACT WITH OLSEN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION OF UNITS AT THE
EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $75,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno (City) owns the property located at 933 N. Parkway, Fresno 93728 (APN: 449 -335-32) known as Valley Inn (Property), which currently operates as a 106-unit Emergency Shelter; and
WHEREAS, twelve (12) units within the Property have sustained water damage, resulting in significant deterioration of the walls and other structural defects; and WHEREAS, in July of 2024, the City Risk Department initiated emergency mold remediations by Olsen Construction by and through ALM Environmental and have since been completed with three (3) units remaining uninhabitable; and WHEREAS, the condition of these three (3) units are unfinished and may pose an imminent danger to life, health, and safety; and
WHEREAS, immediate rehabilitation of the affected units is necessary to prevent further deterioration, mitigate risks to public safety, and preserve the integrity of the Property; and
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WHEREAS, entering into agreements, without competitive bidding for various services, is necessary for the timely performance of the emergency repair work allowing for contractors to promptly perform demolition, hazardous material testing, and the removal of hazardous materials and debris without delay; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to grant contracting authority to the Planning & Development Director or designee, allowing them to enter into an agreement with Olsen Constructions without competitive bidding, as necessary to ensure the timely completion of emergency repair work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The foregoing facts constitute an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health and property.
2. The requirement to advertise for competitive bids is hereby waived pursuant to Charter Section 1208(a).
3. The Planning & Development Director or designee is authorized to enter into a contract with Olsen Construction for demolition services, unit rehabilitation, hazardous materials testing, and the removal of hazardous materials and debris, for a term up to six months, with an amount not to exceed $75,000, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
4. The Council finds the Project is in the best interest of the City.
5. 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 2025.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2025
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2025
Mayor Veto: , 2025
Council Override Vote: , 2025
TODD STERMER, MMC
City Clerk
By: ___________________________
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By: ___________________________
Jennifer M. Wharton Date
Deputy City Attorney