RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, US
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2026
BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE
DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is an eligible applicant of the 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program; and WHEREAS, eligible entities can use BUILD funds for the purpose of constructing projects that will improve safety; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Secretary (OST), US Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for an estimated available funding of approximately $1,500,000,000.00 for BUILD; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department intends to submit a capital grant application in the amount of $25 million for funding of the construction of the Parkway Drive Pedestrian Bridge Project.
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Date Adopted:
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City Attorney Approval: Resolution No.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council approves and supports the submission of an application for grant funding from the OST, DOT, 2026 BUILD for the eligible project and participation therein consistent with constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution.
2. The Council appoints and authorizes the Public Works Director designee, to execute and submit all grant application related documents and execute grant related agreements on behalf of the City of Fresno, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. 3 of 3
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY ALLER, Interim 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 2026.
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AMY K. ALLER,
Interim City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Tricia Herrera Date
Deputy City Attorney