REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of Mayor & City Manager
MINDY CASTO, Chief of Police
Police Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorize the Police Department to accept an in- kind donation of retrofit at the Fresno Police Department’s gymnasium from the Fresno Police Officers Association in excess of $25,000 pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) section 7-105, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept an in- kind donation of retrofit at the Fresno Police Department’s gymnasium from the Fresno Police Officers Association in excess of $25,000 pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) section 7- 105, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Police Department is asking the City Council to approve acceptance of an in- kind donation from the Fresno Police Officers Association valued at over $25,000 to replace the gym carpet at the Police Department Annex. Because the donation exceeds the threshold in Fresno Municipal Code section 7-105, Council approval is required. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager or a designee to complete all necessary paperwork and oversee the project. This donation lets the department improve its gym facilit ies at no cost to the City, supporting employee wellness and strengthening community partnership.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department’s gym carpet is worn and no longer meets safety or functionality standards, prompting a need for replacement. The Fresno Police Officers Association has offered an in- kind donation valued at over $25,000 to fully fund and coordinate t he carpet replacement, continuing its history of supporting police facilities and employee wellness. Because the donation exceeds the threshold in Fresno Municipal Code section 7- 105, City Council approval is required to ensure transparency and proper stew ardship. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution.
Accepting the donation allows the City to improve the gym without using City funds, aligning with goals of maintaining high-quality public safety facilities and supporting personnel health. If approved, the City Manager or designee will handle all necessary documents and oversee project implementation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, this is not a project as defined by CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The local preference was not implemented because the adoption of this resolution does not involve the bid or award of a construction or services agreement
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund or other City debt service obligations; all materials and labor will be provided by a contractor through the Fresno Police Officers Association.
Attachment: Resolution