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Date Adopted:
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City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE FRESNO
HOUSING AUTHORITY MAINTENANCE WORKERS AS A
CRITICAL PUBLIC SERVICE TO LOW -INCOME
RESIDENTS AND TO CALL ON THE FRESNO HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS TO
CONDEMN ANY PROPOSED LAYOFFS OF
MAINTENANCE WORKERS
WHEREAS, the Fresno Housing Authority (FHA) Maintenance Workers perform a critical public service to the low-income communities of Fresno, improve the safety of the housing and save taxpayer money; and
WHEREAS, FHA Maintenance Workers play a critical role by identifying deficiencies, ensuring compliance with housing standards, and protecting the health and safety of Fresno Housing residents; and
WHEREAS, the FHA has proposed laying off Maintenance Workers, which will likely lead to increased repair response times, delay in unit turnovers, maintenance backlogs, and the inability to meet the housing standards that FHA is committed to providing; and
WHEREAS, deferred maintenance can lead to higher repair costs, deteriorating property conditions, and a decline in the quality of life for Fresno Housing residents; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the need to preserve FHA Maintenance Workers to provide critical work to keep residents safe and improve the safety of homes; and
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WHEREAS, the Council calls on the FHA Boards of Commissioners, seven (7) of whom were appointed by the City, to condemn FHA’s proposed actions of laying off FHA Maintenance Workers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council recognizes and supports the critical work of FHA Maintenance Workers to provide safe, decent and affordable housing in protecting the health and safety of Fresno Housing residents.
2. The Council calls on the FHA Boards of Commissioners to condemn FHA’s proposed actions of laying off FHA Maintenance Workers whose work is considered a critical public service to low -income communities of Fresno, improves the safety of the housing and saves taxpayer money.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY K. ALLER , 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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ABSTAIN :
AMY K. ALLER
City Clerk
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Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Tricia Herrera Date
Deputy City Attorney