Hanford City Council
February 17, 2026

believes that any street tree may be injured, the director may require the person moving the building or other object along a street in the city to furnish a bond in an amount sufficient to cover the damage or destruction of street trees. § 12.12.330 Park strip inspection.

The director may inspect or cause to be inspected all street trees, shrubs, hedges, and other plants located within park strips. Upon discovering that any street tree, shrubs, hedges, or other plants within a park strip are dead, infected or infested with plant, animal, insect, or other condition detrimental to the growth, health, or life of any such street tree, the director may utilize the provisions of and pursue the remedies outlined in Sections

12.12.400 through 12.12.530.
§ 12.12.340 Hazardous conditions—Sight obstructions on private property.

A. No owner or person in possession or control of any property shall maintain any tree, shrub, hedge or other plant located on his or her property, or located in a park strip abutting the owner's property, in a manner that causes or may cause a hazardous condition or imminently hazardous condition on a street.

B. No owner of property shall permit the existence of any tree, shrub, hedge, plant, mound of earth, boulders, or any other object located on his or her property or within a park strip abutting his or her property that obscures and/or impairs the view of passing motorists or pedestrians or which impairs the view of any street sign, traffic sign, or any other control device or sign placed upon the streets for the safety and convenience of the public. § 12.12.350 Violations and Penalties.

Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance, including property owners and persons performing tree removal or pruning activities, shall be subject to the following penalty:

A. Mandatory Dual Penalty for Unauthorized Removals. Any unauthorized removal or damage of a heritage or street tree shall require:

1. On-Site Replacement. Replacement in accordance with Table 1 in §12.12.280; AND,

2. Payment of an In-Lieu Fee. Payment of an in-lieu fee for each tree removed, regardless of whether replacement occurs on-site, as follows:
i. First Violation: One (1) times the in-lieu fee per tree removed. ii. Second Violation: Two (2) times the in-lieu fee per tree removed. 107 of 201

iii. Third or Subsequent Violation: Four (4) times the in-lieu fee per tree removed.

3. When Replacement is Not Feasible. If on-site replacement is determined to not be feasible by the director or the City Arborist, payment of two (2) times the amount required above.r

B. Additional Penalties and Enforcement: The City may impose additional penalties, including:

1. Administrative fines

2. Stop work orders

3. Permit holds or revocations

4. Cost recovery for enforcement and restoration

§ 12.12.400 Notice of violation.

If the director determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred or that the condition of any tree, shrub, hedge, or plant constitutes a violation of any provisions of this chapter, the director may, by written notice, notify the owner of the property in violation to take corrective action. A notice of violation may be provided in the form of an administrative citation or other form of writing that the director deems appropriate.

A. The notice of violation specified in Section 12.12.400 may be given by delivering a written notice personally to the property owner, or by mailing the notice, certified with return receipt requested, to the property owner at his or her last known address as the same appears on the last equalized assessment rolls of the county.

B. Any notice of violation issued by the director shall contain the following information:

1. The date of inspection;

2. The address or a description of the property upon which such tree, shrub, hedge, or plant is located, or the address of the property which abuts the parkway strip in which such tree, shrub, hedge, or plant is located;

3. A description of the violation;

4. A description of the corrective action required to address the violation; and

5. A definitive time period or deadline to complete the corrective action. 108 of 201

§ 12.12.430 Notice of violation—Right to appeal.

A. The notice of violation will specify that the property owner may file with the director City Clerk a written request for an appeal hearing. Such written request must be received by the director within 15 calendar days of the date of the notice of violation. The written request for hearing must clearly outline the reasons and bases for the property owner's objection to the notice of violation.

B. The director shall consider each written request for appeal. If the director does not alter his or her decision on an issue as a result of the written request for appeal hearing, the director shall set the matter for a hearing before the city council. The city council will serve as the hearing body for appeals involving notices of violation. A hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than 15 days and not more than 60 days from the date that the request for hearing is filed in accordance with the provisions of this section. The city council will give the property owner an opportunity to be heard and will thereafter render a written decision regarding the notice of violation. § 12.12.440 Work performed by city.

A. If the corrective action required by a notice of violation is not completed within the time specified in the notice, the city may, but shall not be required to, perform the required work or cause the work to be performed.

B. In cases of imminently hazardous conditions, the director shall have the authority to perform or cause to be performed corrective work necessary to abate the imminent hazard without first issuing a notice of violation to the property owner. § 12.12.450 City invoice for work performed.

A. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with any corrective action taken by the city, including, without limitation, costs of planting, removal, or pruning and the city's administration time and expenses associated therewith. After completion of the work by the city pursuant to Section 12.12.440, the city shall mail an invoice to the property owner. The property owner shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, remit full payment to the city within 30 calendar days of the date of the city's invoice.

B. Any invoice not fully paid within the 30 day calendar period referenced in the immediately preceding subsection shall be deemed delinquent and shall accrue interest at the rate of 10% per year or the maximum interest rate allowed by law, whichever is less.

Commented [KC29]: These sections are recommended
for removal due to the City never invoicing property
owners.

Commented [AD30R29]: These sections should remain
in place and has been used in the past. The payment
method needs to be reviewed and approved by the City’s
Finance Department.
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C. The costs payable to the city pursuant to this section may, at the director's discretion, be made in installments of no less than $15 per month, which shall be included as a charge on the utility bills or property tax bills for the property at which the city provided services. A property owner wishing to pay the amount owed in installments pursuant to this subsection must submit a written request to the director within 15 calendar days of the date of the invoice issued by the city pursuant to this section; if a property owner fails to submit such a request within the 15 calendar-day period, the payment terms identified in subsection B shall apply. Each owner of real property who is allowed to make installment payments pursuant to this subsection shall execute a promissory note and/or other documents approved by the city to reflect: (1) the payment obligation; (2) interest at a rate equal to the local agency investment fund (LAIF) interest rate in effect on the date of execution of the promissory note and/or other documents; and (3) the city's cost to prepare and record the documents evidencing the debt owed to the city and to process such installment payments.

1. If the director determines that installment payments shall be added to a property's utility bills, the property owner shall also execute a lien or deed of trust, in a form approved by the city, that will be recorded against the real property at which the city provided services. In determining whether the amount owed to the city will be paid through installments added to a property's utility bills, the director may require satisfactory proof that the real property will sufficiently secure payment of the amount owed to the city.

2. If the director determines that installment payments shall be paid through an owner's property tax bills, the city will notify the Kings County tax collector of the amounts to be added to the tax roll. The amount added to each tax bill shall be the equivalent of the monthly installment rate approved by the director plus any administrative fees charged by Kings County to collect and process the payments. § 12.12.460 Collection of city's costs.

A. To cause the payment of a delinquent amount, the director may pursue any remedy available to the city to enforce this code.

B. The city may add to the owner's unpaid balance any costs incurred by the city to collect a delinquent amount.
§ 12.12.470 Collection of corrective action costs—Special assessment.

A. To cause the payment of a delinquent amount, the director may pursue any remedy available to the city to enforce this code.
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B. The city may add to the owner's unpaid balance any costs incurred by the city to collect a delinquent amount.

C. If a property owner fails to pay a city invoice in a timely manner, the city may, but shall not be required to, declare the delinquent amount a special assessment against the owner's property.

D. If the city elects to declare a special assessment in accordance with subsection A, the director will cause a notice of a public hearing before the city council to be provided to the property owner in the manner specified in Section 12.12.430. The notice will specify the day, hour, and place where the city council will hear and pass upon a report of the director (the contents of which are described below), together with written objections, if any, which may be raised by the property owner.

E. Prior to such hearing, the director shall prepare and file with the city council a report specifying the work performed by the city, the cost thereof, a description of the real property upon which the offending tree, shrub, hedge, or plant was located or a description of the real property abutting the park strip in which the offending street tree, shrub, hedge, or plant was located, and the assessment proposed to be levied against the property to pay the costs incurred by the city.

F. On the day and hour fixed for the hearing, the city council will hear and pass upon the report of the director, together with any written or oral objections which may be raised by any property owner liable for the cost of the city's corrective work. The city council may make such modifications in the report as it may deem just, after which, the report, as submitted or as modified, will be confirmed and provided to the property owner. The decision of the city council on all objections shall be final and conclusive.

G. The hearing will serve to provide full opportunity to the person subject to the city's invoice to be heard and object. The failure of any person to appear at the hearing shall constitute a failure to exhaust administrative remedies.

H. The city council, after confirmation of a special assessment amount, may:

1. Order a notice of lien to be delivered to the county for recording against the owner's property; or

2. Order the assessment amount to be submitted to the county tax assessor, who shall enter the amount thereof in the county's assessment records opposite the description of the particular property, and the amount shall be collected together with taxes assessed against the property. Thereafter, the city's assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as taxes against the property 111 of 201

are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest, and to the same foreclosure and sales rights and procedures in the event the owner fails to pay the assessment in a timely manner.

3. § 12.12.480 Private arrangements for tree trimming or removal.

4. The director may, if he or she deems it to be in the public's interest, cause street trees to be pruned or removed through a private arrangement between the city and the owner of the property on which such trees are located or the owner of the property that abuts the park strip in which the trees are located. The arrangement will include terms under which the city will be reimbursed for initially paying the costs of such work on the owner's behalf.

§ 12.12.500 No interference with enforcement of this chapter.

No person shall interfere with or delay an authorized representative or contractor of the city from executing and enforcing this chapter.
§ 12.12.510 Failure to give or receive notice.

The failure to post, mail, or deliver by personal service any notice required under this chapter or the failure of any person to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings or actions taken by the city or its officers, officials, employees, contractors, or volunteers under this chapter.
§ 12.12.530 Remedies.

The provisions of this chapter are non-exclusive and supplement any existing rights and remedies available to the city. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by any remedies provided for in this municipal code or otherwise available in law or equity.

Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted criminally, civilly, or administratively, either undertaken separately or in conjunction with other remedies, at the sole discretion of the city. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the city from commencing any administrative, legal, equitable, or criminal proceeding to enforce this chapter, the city's municipal code, or any law.
(Ord. 15-12 § 1, 2015)
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Appendix D
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1 City Document Review
This section reviews and highlights key documents that the city has published in regard to the health and maintenance of their urban forest, and how the UFMP addresses goals and actions within these documents.

1.1 2035 General Plan
The Hanford 2035 General Plan is the main document for the City that guides future development goals and policies and reflects the long-term vision of the community. All other city policies must be consistent with the General Plan.

This section focuses on how the General Plan interacts with the urban forest and the ways that recommendations in the Hanford UFMP align with goals and actions in the General Plan.

Table 1.1: General Plan Highlights
Goal/Policy Section Relation to UFMP
Goal E7: A vibrant and thriving Downtown
that serves as the City’s main commercial
center and location for community events.

Goal E8: A distinct Downtown that sets
Hanford apart from surrounding
communities.

Policy E35: Downtown Infrastructure
Improvements

Maintain parking, lighting, landscaping,
sidewalk and other public improvements
that support business activity and
movement in the Downtown.

Chapter 2: Economic
Development

Section 2.6: Downtown

The UFMP emphasizes the
importance of trees and landscaping
in enhancing the visual character of
Hanford’s built environment,
including the downtown area, where
trees can both soften the
appearance of large buildings and
parking areas, as well as provide
shade and greenery to improve the
pedestrian experience, encouraging
foot traffic and supporting local
businesses. The UFMP recommends
the City continue partnership with
Mainstreet Hanford to enhance
canopy cover in the downtown area
of the City.

Goal L9: Distinctive neighborhoods that
preserve and enhance the quality of life
for residents.

Policy L28: Street Trees and Landscaping

Encourage all new residential
developments to include shade trees
along the street and install landscaping
and irrigation systems that meet State
requirements for low water use.

Chapter 3: Land Use &
Community Design

Section 3.4: Residential
Land Use

The UFMP highlights the role of
urban trees in helping residents
adapt to extreme weather by
providing shade, cooling, and
stormwater management.

Requiring shade trees in new
developments contributes to this by
reducing urban heat island effects
and improving comfort in residential
areas.

The UFMP also provides a
recommended tree list with drought-
tolerant tree species which will
support the City and residents in
establishing green infrastructure that
is compliant with low water use
requirements.
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Goal L38: Revitalized Arterial corridors
that accommodate a mix of
nonresidential and residential uses that
generate activity and economic vitality
and improve the visual character.

Policy L145: East Lacey Boulevard Design
Policies and Ordinances

Policy L151: Hanford-Armona Road Public
and Industrial Facilities

Develop design policies and ordinances
for mixed use development that provide
for pedestrians and bicyclists including
features such as street trees, buildings
close to the street, de-emphasis of
parking lots and garages, limitation of
driveway cuts, traffic-calming features,
clearly defined street crossings, adequate
lighting, and street furnishings.

Chapter 3: Land Use &
Community Design

Section 3.13: Corridor Areas

The inclusion of street trees in
mixed-use development directly
supports the UFMP’s goal of
expanding and maintaining a healthy
urban canopy. The UFMP recognizes
the role of trees in creating inviting,
shaded, and aesthetically pleasing
environments.

Goal L38: Revitalized Arterial corridors
that accommodate a mix of
nonresidential and residential uses that
generate activity and economic vitality
and improve the visual character.

Policy L54: Design of the Service
Commercial Land Use Designation

Policy L58: Design of the Highway
Commercial Land Use Designation

Policy L62: Design of the Neighborhood
Mixed Use Land Use Designation

Policy L67: Design of the Corridor Mixed
Use Land Use Designation

Policy L71: Design of the Downtown
Mixed Use Land Use Designation

Policy L78: Design of the Office Land Use
Designation

Require that new development projects
and major site reconfigurations in the
Highway/Service Commercial/
Neighborhood, Corridor and Downtown
Mixed Use/ Office land use designations
provide site layouts, landscaping, and
screening so that the site appears
Chapter 3: Land Use &
Community Design

Subsection 3.1.5: Service
Commercial

Subsection 3.5.4: Highway
Commercial

Subsection 3.6.2:

Neighborhood Mixed Use

Subsection 3.6.2: Corridor
Mixed Use

Subsection 3.6.3: Downtown
Mixed Use

Subsection 3.7.1: Office

The UFMP emphasizes the
importance of trees and landscaping
in enhancing the visual character of
Hanford’s built environment. The
UFMP encourages tree planting not
just in residential areas but also in
commercial corridors and downtown
zones, where trees can both soften
the appearance of large buildings
and parking areas, as well as provide
shade and greenery to improve the
pedestrian experience, encouraging
foot traffic and supporting local
businesses.
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aesthetically pleasing from the public
street.

Goal T3: City streets that meet the needs
of bicyclists, pedestrians, children,
motorists, persons with disabilities, the
elderly, users of public transportation,
and commercial goods movers.

Policy T37: Shade Trees in Planter Strips

Where adequate space permits, include
street trees planted in planter strips
between the curb and sidewalk to shade
paved street surfaces.

Chapter 4: Transportation &
Circulation

Section 4.2: Streets and
Highways

Subsection 4.2.8: Planned
Roadway Improvements
The new public tree inventory data
collected as part of this UFMP
project allows for the City to analyze
the condition of existing trees and
identify where tree gaps exist along
streets.

Goal T3: City streets that meet the needs
of bicyclists, pedestrians, children,
motorists, persons with disabilities, the
elderly, users of public transportation,
and commercial goods movers.

Policy T41: Streetscape Enhancements

Strive to improve the visual character of
roadway corridors by improving
streetscapes with amenities such as
street trees, pedestrian-scaled lighting,
underground utilities, water-efficient
landscaping, and streetscape furniture.

Chapter 4: Transportation &
Circulation

Section 4.2: Streets and
Highways

Subsection 4.2.9: Complete
Streets Program
The new public tree inventory data
collected as part of this UFMP
project allows for the City to analyze
the condition of existing trees and
identify where tree gaps exist along
streets.

Goal O2: Conservation of non-renewable
energy resources and maximization of the
use of renewable energy resources.

Policy O16: Vegetation to Conserve
Energy

Encourage the use of native and drought
tolerant shade trees and vines on
southern and western exposure building
walls as an energy conservation
technique

Chapter 5: Open Space,
Conservation & Recreation

Section 5.3: Mineral and
Energy Resources

Subsection 5.3.3: Energy
Conservation

The UFMP contains an appendix with
arboricultural best practices for tree
spacing next to structures and
discusses the benefits of tree shade
and energy conservation.

Goal O4: Protection of natural habitat and
other biological resources.

Policy O36: Nonnative Invasive Species
Chapter 5: Open Space,
Conservation & Recreation

Section 5.5: Biological
Resources

The UFMP contains an updated
recommended tree species list for
staff and residents which includes
climate-appropriate and drought
resistant trees. The tree species list
will also include a section on
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Manage or eliminate nonnative invasive
species from City-owned property and
open space.

Policy O38: Native Tree Species and
Drought Tolerant Vegetation
Encourage the planting of native tree
species and drought-tolerant vegetation.

Subsection 5.5.1: Natural
Habitat

invasive trees species that should
not be planted in Hanford.

Goal O4: Protection of natural habitat and
other biological resources.

Policy O37: Mature Trees
Promote the preservation of existing
mature trees and encourage the planting
of appropriate shade trees
in new developments.

Chapter 5: Open Space,
Conservation & Recreation

Section 5.5: Biological
Resources

Subsection 5.5.1: Natural
Habitat

As part of the UFMP process, the
City’s Trees and Shrubs ordinance
was reviewed and recommendations
were provided for updating the
ordinance to better preserve existing
trees and clarify responsibilities for
property owners and developers.

Goal O8: The equitable distribution of
parks throughout the community that are
well designed, accessible, and integrated
with the surrounding neighborhood.

Policy O51: Provision of Parkland
Acquire and develop new parks consistent
with the Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space Master Plan.

Chapter 5: Open Space,
Conservation & Recreation

Section 5.7: Parks and
Recreation

Subsection 5.7.1: Park
Classifications

As part of the UFMP project, a
planting plan was developed for 600
new trees to be planted over the
next two years along streets and in
parks, including the future Heroes
Park.

Goal O8: The equitable distribution of
parks throughout the community that are
well designed, accessible, and integrated
with the surrounding neighborhood.

Policy O66 Park and Landscaped Area
Maintenance

Provide adequate staff to maintain parks
and other public landscaped areas.

Chapter 5: Open Space,
Conservation & Recreation

Section 5.7: Parks and
Recreation

Subsection 5.7.6: Park
Design and Maintenance

The UFMP provides an analysis and
recommendations for appropriate
numbers of staff to maintain trees in
parks and other city-maintained
spaces. It also provides an inventory
and canopy cover analysis for each
of the City’s parks which will allow
the City to prioritize limited resources
for improving park canopy.

Goal H3: Reduced risk to public health
and safety and disruption of social,
economic, and environmental welfare
resulting from natural hazards.

Policy H18: Extreme Heat Emergency Plan

Support the maintenance and
implementation of the Kings County
Extreme Heat Emergency Plan to support
vulnerable populations during times of
extreme heat.

Chapter 7: Health, Safety,
and Noise

Section 7.3: Natural Hazards

Subsection 7.3.3: Extreme
Heat

The City’s urban forest will be crucial
for mitigating future climate impacts
like providing shade and cooler
temperatures on extreme heat days.

The UFMP provides resources on
climate-appropriate tree species,
and tree establishment and
maintenance. The UFMP also
provides recommended actions and
projected costs for increasing the
City’s tree canopy in priority areas
and identifies ways were the City can
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improve its management of the
urban forest.

Goal H9: Improved health, safety, and
mental well-being

Policy H61: Public Amenities

Consider environmental justice issues as
they are related to the equitable provision
of desirable public amenities such as
parks, recreational facilities, and other
beneficial uses that improve the quality of
life.

Policy H62: Public Participation

Assure that all community residents have
opportunities to participate in decisions
that affect their environment and health
and make accommodations for them to
be involved in the decision-making
processes.

Chapter 7: Health, Safety,
and Noise

Section 7.6: Public Health
and Fitness

Subsection 7.6.2:

Environmental Justice

The tree canopy goals within the
UFMP are based on analysis of
where current canopy is lacking
within the City, and prioritizes tree
planting efforts to increase canopy in
those areas.

Community engagement and public
participation was a key component
of the UFMP process and involved
multiple opportunities for the public
to voice their opinions, concerns,
and desires including an online
public survey, City UFMP webpage
with email contact information, a
Working Group with participation
form the public, and a public review
period for the draft UFMP.

Goal H9: Improved health, safety, and
mental well-being

Policy H65: Comfortable Walking and
Biking Environments

Provide comfortable environments and
destinations for walking and bicycling to
integrate physical activity into daily
routines.

Chapter 7: Health, Safety,
and Noise

Section 7.6: Public Health
and Fitness

Subsection 7.6.3:

Relationship of Health to
Land Use Patterns and Parks
Access.

Trees play a crucial role in reducing
high temperatures along sidewalks
and pathways during the summer
months, encouraging the community
to use more non-vehicle forms of
transportation. The UFMP includes
recommended actions for identifying
new opportunities to establish trees
along planned future pathway
improvements associated with the
California high-speed rail station.

1.2 Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2020
The purpose of the City of Hanford’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan is “ to provide a roadmap for future development of recreational facilities and opportunities for the City over the next 10 years, consistent with the General Plan 2035 requirements.” The plan is based on recognized park planning principles and standards, and reflects input from residents and stakeholders in Hanford, City staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Parks and open spaces within a City often contribute greatly to a city’s overall canopy cover . In addition, they provide areas for green space, recreation, and wildlife habitat, and improve mental and physical health benefits for the community. It is important that City’s parks, and trees within them, are well managed so that their benefits can be maximized for the public.

Table 1.2: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Highlights
Goal/Policy Section Relation to UFMP
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Investing in the Existing parks System:

Continue to focus on reinvesting in, and
maintaining existing parks.

Resolution of the future of the 18 acres of
vacant land adjacent to Hidden Valley
Park.

Sec 1.4.2 Community Input
Key Findings
The UFMP provides an analysis of
what improvements can be made to
the City’s urban forestry program
including establishment and
maintenance of trees in City parks. It
also includes an updated tree
species list with drought tolerant,
climate appropriate trees that should
require less maintenance than some
current City trees.

Trails and Connectivity:

Desire for a connected, accessible
recreational trail system that also
supports active transportation initiatives.

Sec 1.4.2 Community Input
Key Findings
The UFMP contains recommended
actions for enhancing potential
future pedestrian and bike trails with
tree canopy as part of the California
high-speed rail station and related
projects.

Funding the Parks and Recreation System
Creative and multiple funding strategies
are required to meet the needs of the
community.

Sec 1.4.2 Community Input
Key Findings
The UFMP includes an appendix with
potential funding sources for
projects that increase tree canopy in
Parks and other public spaces.

Current System Inventory and Level of
Service (LOS):

If the City achieves the 2035 General
Plan’s stated goal (of 3.5 parkland acres
per 1,000 residents), the overall LOS for
the City of Hanford’s park system will be

4.57 acres per 1,000 population, which
would be slightly below the current LOS of

5.06 acres per 1,000 population.

Sec 1.4.4 Level of Service
and Facility Analysis
While the City is currently achieving
there parkland acreage per 1000
residents’ goal, the UFMP includes
an appendix with a tree planting plan
for the new Heroes Park, and other
parks and public spaces in the City
which will include 600 tree plantings
over late 2025 and late 2026.

Key Unmet Facility Needs:

Walking and biking trails to improve
connectivity.

Reservable covered picnic areas.

Shaded playgrounds.

Neighborhood/School parks.

Community parks
Sec 1.4.4 Level of Service
and Facility Analysis
The UFMP contains recommended
actions for enhancing future
pedestrian trails and bike paths with
additional tree canopy using climate
appropriate tree species. The UFMP
also identifies tree planting
opportunities adjacent to schools
and recommends partnering with
school administrators on grant
funding for tree planting on school
properties.

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City of Hanford. Hanford 2035 General Plan. 2017. Accessed June 14, 2025. https://www.cityofhanfordca.com/DocumentCenter/View/383/2035-General-Plan-Policy-Document-PDF City of Hanford. Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2020. Accessed June 14, 2025. https://www.cityofhanfordca.com/DocumentCenter/View/745/2020-Hanford-Parks-Master-Plan-PDF

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Community Engagement Results
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Community Engagement
Community outreach was a key step in the development process of the UFMP to understand and amplify the voices of Hanford’s community. Kicking off in spring 2025, residents and businesses were engaged in outreach efforts that included the following activities and educational materials:
▪ An online, tree-related community survey (69 responses total) ▪ Tabling at community events including one Easter egg hunt event and two Thursday Night markets in Civic Park with educational posters describing tree benefits, desired future tree planting locations, tree ordinance information, and a QR code linking to the tree survey. ▪ Hanford’s UFMP webpage ( https://www.cityofhanfordca.com/1594/Urban-Forest-Management-Plan), detailing project updates, public meeting and UFMP review notifications, and other community resources.
▪ Social media outreach through the City of Hanford channels (Instagram, Facebook, and NextDoor). ▪ An Urban Forest Informational Open House hosted in November 2025 to inform attendees on the status of Urban Forest Management Plan, tree inventory and canopy cover analysis results, and to gather general feedback on the recommended updates to the Trees and Sh rubs Ordinance and Hanford’s UFMP Strategic Plan (XX attendees).
▪ A Working Group made up of various local organizations and community members who helped craft the vision statement, and guiding principles for the Strategic Plan (3 meetings, 12 members)

Summary of Stakeholder Input
Online Surveys
An online survey was created to identify the public’s perception and understanding of the City’s trees, and to offer a space for public feedback on the City’s Trees and Shrubs Ordinance (Ch 12.12). The 22-question survey was open between April 1, 2025 and July 31, 2025, and was distributed through various City social media outlets, local newspapers, and Thursday Night markets. The survey had a total of 69 respondents, which is a fairly low level of participation. Of the combined 69 respondents, XX% live in Hanford, XX% work in Hanford, and 8% go to school in Hanford (Table C-1). Table C-2 highlights other relevant survey respondent demographics, and how they compare to City data from the US Census Bureau. The survey responses only reflect the opinions of small porion of Hanford’s residents. During the implementation phase of the UFMP, it will be important to continue to outreach to City residents to ensure that diverse prospectives are heard and valued. The full survey response results can be found at the end of this Appendix.

Table C-1. Percentage of Survey Respondents Who Live, Work, or go to School in Hanford
Response Percent of Respondents
Live in Hanford 84%
Work in Hanford 36%
Go to school in Hanford 7%
Source: Hanford UFMP Community Survey 2025
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Table C-2. Demographics of Survey Respondents Compared to Demographics of the City of Hanford
Category Demographics of Survey Respondents
U.S. Census Demographics of
City of Hanford 202 3
Age 65 or older 19% 65 or older 13%
Age Between 18 and 65 77% Between 18 and 65 58%
Age Under 18 3% Under 18 29%
Housing Status Homeowner 70% Homeowner 62%
Education Bachelor’s degree or
higher
52% Bachelor’s degree or
higher
24%
Source: U.S Census Bureau 2023
Survey Results Limitations and Need for Ongoing Community Engagement The community survey conducted as part of this UFMP process offers a glimpse into how residents perceive and engage with Hanford’s urban forest and related ordinances. It’s important to acknowledge that the number of respondents (69) was a small fraction of the City’s total population of 60,000 people. This means the survey doesn’t reflect a statistically representative cross-section of the community. Instead, it likely reflects the views of individuals who are already interested or invested in urban forestry issues. Their feedback, while not comprehensive, is still valuable as it highlights the concerns and priorities of engaged residents who too k the time to share their thoughts.

Rather than drawing broad conclusions, the survey results can be used to identify recurring themes and areas of interest. These included concerns about tree maintenance responsibilities, desires for more trees and shade in public spaces, and interest in educational resources for tree care . Such patterns can help guide future outreach and planning efforts, especially when paired with other data sources like canopy coverage maps or neighborhood demographics.

Ultimately, the survey serves as a starting point. It underscores the need for ongoing and deeper engagement using more inclusive outreach strategies to ensure that future efforts reflect the diversity of Hanford’s residents and their viewpoints. At the same time, it provides a foundation of community input that can inform early steps in urban forest planning and help shape conversations moving forward.

Urban Forest In-Person Public Engagement
Dudek tabled at three separate in-person events including an Easter Egg Hunt in Civic Park on April 18, 2025, and two Thursday Night Markets in Civic Park on May 1, 2025 and June 12, 2025. The Project Team had a table with information on poster boards that introduced residents and other attendees to the UFMP and the City’s Trees and Shr ubs Ordinance, encouraged participation in the online community survey, asked which areas around the City could use more trees, asked what people’s favorite benefit was from trees, and created a venue for residents to voice their opinions and perceptions about the City’s urban forest. The combined attendance from the three in -person outreach is estimated to be over 100 individuals who stopped by the tables and/or participated in one of the poster board activities. The poster board responses were digitized and are detailed in Table C-3 and Figures C-1a-c.

Table C-3. Urban Forest Engagement Responses to Poster 1 – What Do You Love Most About Trees?
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Poster 1: What Do You Love
Most About Trees?
04/18/25
Easter Egg
Event
05-01-2025
Thursday
Night Market
06-12-2025
Thursday
Night Market
Total
Votes
% of all
Votes
Cleaner Air 8 4 14 26 32%
Shade 11 1 9 21 26%
Energy Savings 3 0 4 7 9%
Beauty 2 1 6 9 11%
Wildlife Habitat 2 0 2 4 5%
Food 1 0 2 3 4%
Healthier Communities 1 2 4 7 9%
Stormwater Mitigation 0 1 3 4 5%
Connecting with Neighbors 0 0 1 1 1%
Total Votes 82

Table C-4. Urban Forest Engagement Responses to Poster 2 – Where do We Need More Trees?
Poster 2: Where Do We Need
More Trees?
04/18/25
Easter Egg
Event
05-01-2025
Thursday
Night Market
06-12-2025
Thursday
Night Market
Total
Votes
% of all
Votes
Parks 5 1 10 16 22%
Schools 12 1 2 15 20%
Parking Lots 5 0 5 10 14%
Sidewalks 6 0 4 10 14%
Front and Back Yards 5 0 3 8 11%
Transit Stops 4 0 1 5 7%
Apartment Communities 0 0 6 6 8%
Retail Areas 3 0 1 4 5%
Total Votes 74

Figures C-1a – c. Poster Boards and Table at the In-Person Community Engagement Events

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Urban Forest Open House (To be completed after open house event)

Working Group
The consultant team formed a working group of various community stakeholders (Table C-5) that met three times during the plan development process. The three meetings provided an opportunity for the consultant team to relay key findings to the working group, get feedback on the draft plan, and discuss and prioritize strategies and actions for addressing current issues and achieving Hanford’s future urban forestry goals . The result was the creation of the UFMP’s vision statement, guiding principles, and the strategic, implementation and monitoring plans.

Table C-5. Hanford’s Working Group Participants
Participant Organization/Affiliation
Bradley Albert City of Hanford
Brian Johnson City of Hanford
Kevin Cullinen Dudek
Kanami Otani Dudek
Joe Castaneda Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission
Victor Rosa Hanford Joint Union High School District
Daniel Pierotte Hanford Elementary School District
Todd Barlow Kings County Office of Education
Jeff Garner Kings County Action Organization
Marilyn Castaneda King’s Partnership
Carson DeBlieck Resident
Greg Mendonsa Urban Tree Foundation

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RESPONDENTS)

1. Does your neighborhood have planted street trees (street trees- any tree that is planted in the public right- of-way near and along the roadways which shade sidewalks and grow over the road)? Feelings on Planted City Trees Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this
option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Yes, and I support having them. 32 46%
No, but I wish we did. 33 48%
Yes, but I wish we didn't. 1 1%
No and I prefer not having them 1 1%
Did not answer question 2 3%

49%
44%
2% 2% 3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Yes, and I support
having them.

No, but I wish we did. Yes, but I wish we
didn't.

No and I prefer not
having them
Did not answer
question

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2. Where would you like to see more trees planted in Hanford? Where respondents would like trees planted category (full description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this
option:

Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Sidewalks and streets 35 51%
Parks 33 48%
Parking Lots 29 42%
Biking and walking paths 29 42%
Neighborhoods 26 38%
Schools 12 17%
Shopping Districts 11 16%
New developments 9 13%
Residential Properties 5 7%
Apartment Communities 3 4%
Other - Lower Income Communities 1 1%
Other - Playgrounds 1 1%
I would NOT like to see more trees in Hanford 0 0%
Did not answer question 0 0%

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3. Where should the City of Hanford plant more trees?

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4. Rank the City’s management of trees in Hanford from highest priority (number 1) to lowest priority (number 7).

Preferences for City Priorities in UFMP (full description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected the following
UFMP Prioritization
category as #1 choice:

Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Plant native trees that enhance native pollinators and
wildlife habitats 20 29%
Increase the number of trees planted each year. 15 22% Better maintain and preserve existing trees. 13 19%
Prioritize planting drought tolerant and low-maintenance species 5 7%
Diversify the urban forest by planting uncommon tree
species 3 4%
Provide opportunities and educational resources for
community members relating to trees 2 3%
Reduce the risk of invasive pests and diseases. 1 1%
Did not answer question 4 6%

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5. Which of the following activities would you be willing to participate in? Activities that respondents would do Category (full
description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option:

Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Plant a tree on your private property. 43 62%
Attend a tree education workshop (in person or virtual). 35 51% Volunteer or help organize a community tree planting event. 34 49% Help the City promote the Urban Forest program through
community outreach and social media 28 41%
Volunteer to provide basic tree care in your neighborhood (watering and weeding). 15 22%
I am not interested in helping to support the City's urban forest program. 5 7%
Other (please specify below) 3 4%
Did not answer question 2 3%

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6. What factors would make you more inclined to plant a tree on your property? Factors that would make respondents more inclined to
plant a tree on their property Category (full description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option:

Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
A list of tree species suggestions that are climate
appropriate and do no damage infrastructure 41 59%
Information on how to properly plant, water, and maintain a tree. 30 43%
Assistance with cost to water, maintain, and trim trees. 26 38% Pruning assistance to reduce risk of damage by falling
branches. 25 36%
I am not inclined to plant a tree on my property. 3 4% Other (please specify) 6 9%
Did not answer question 4 6%

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7. It typically costs under $10 a year to water a newly planted tree. Does this information make it more likely that you would plant a tree on your property?
Feelings on Planted City Trees Category (full description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Yes. 29 42%
Yes, and I would plant a tree even if the cost was higher 19 28% Only if the City provided an incentive such as a rebate program 6 9%
No, the cost is prohibitive 1 1%
No, the watering cost isn't prohibitive, but the cost of continual maintenance is. 9 13%
Other (please specify) 4 6%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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8. Please select your level of agreement with the following statement: “I think Hanford effectively protects its trees.”
Level of agreement on statement: "Hanford effectively
protects its trees" Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Strongly agree 1 1%
Agree 19 28%
Neutral 26 38%
Disagree 16 23%
Strongly disagree 7 10%
Did not answer question 0 0%

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9. Before taking this survey, I was aware that Hanford has an ordinance that provides protections and regulations for the City’s street trees.

Awareness that the City of Hanford has an ordinance that provides protections and regulations for the City's trees? Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Yes 27 39%
No 41 59%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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10. Before taking this survey, I was aware that property owners who have a public street tree or shrub in front of their property are responsible for watering, pruning, maintaining, and replacing those public street trees and are liable for all damages and/or injuries caused by their failure to maintain those street trees and shrubs.

Awareness of the tree maintenance and replacement
responsibilities placed on property owners who have a
public street tree adjacent to their property by the City's Tree and Shrubs ordinance?
Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Yes 33 48%
No 35 51%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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11. Who do you think should be responsible for maintaining public street trees? Who participants think should be responsible for
maintaining public street trees (full description):

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Shared responsibility between the City and adjacent
property owner 41 59%
The City only 25 36%
The adjacent property owner only 3 4%
Did not answer question 0 0%

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12. I understand who to contact at the City if a street tree adjacent to my property is damaging a sidewalk, driveway, etc.?
Understanding of who to contact at the City for tree-related infrastructure damage issues.

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Yes 17 25%
No 49 71%
Did not answer question 3 4%

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13. I understand when a permit is needed to work on public street trees and Heritage trees.

Level of agreement with the sentence: "I understand when a permit is needed to work on public street trees and Heritage trees."
Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Strongly agree 7 10%
Agree 8 12%
Neutral 16 23%
Disagree 24 35%
Strongly disagree 13 19%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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14. I understand the penalties for removing a public street tree or Heritage tree.

Level of agreement with the sentence: "I understand the penalties for removing a public street tree or Heritage tree in Hanford"
Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Strongly agree 8 12%
Agree 10 14%
Neutral 12 17%
Disagree 24 35%
Strongly disagree 14 20%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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15. I think the current Street Trees and Shrubs Ordinance is effective at protecting public street trees.

Level of agreement with the statement: "I think the current Street Trees and Shrubs Ordinance is effective at
protecting public street trees"
Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Strongly agree 1 1%
Agree 6 9%
Neutral 47 68%
Disagree 6 9%
Strongly disagree 8 12%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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16. Have you had experience applying for a permit to remove or replace a public street tree or Heritage tree?
Level of experience with applying for a tree
removal permit.

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
No, and I don't want to. 44 64%
No, but I know about the process. 20 29%
Yes, and it was a good experience. 3 4%
Yes, and it was a bad experience. 1 1%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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17. Do you live or work or go to school in the City of Hanford? Do you live, work, and/or go to school in City of
Hanford Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Live 58 84%
Work 25 36%
Go to school 5 7%
None of the above 9 13%
Did not answer question 0 0%

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18. Which best describes your current housing situation? Current housing situation Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Homeowner 48 70%
Renter 13 19%
Child of homeowner 5 7%
Child of renter 1 1%
Did not answer question 2 3%

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19. What neighborhood do you live in?
Neighborhood
Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Stonecrest 6 9%
10th 5 7%
Area 4 6%
Fargo 4 6%
Park 3 4%
School 3 4%
Grangeville 3 4%
Windgate 2 3%
Flowers 2 3%
Monroe 2 3%
East 2 3%
Hartley 2 3%
Copper 2 3%
Valley 2 3%
9th 1 1%
Woodside 1 1%
Hannahdale 1 1%
Vineyard 1 1%
Ave. 1 1%
Silver 1 1%
Oaks 1 1%
Short 1 1%
Acres 1 1%
Semas 1 1%
Elementary 1 1%
Salem 1 1%
Drive 1 1%
Riveroaks 1 1%
Apts 1 1%
Pinecastle 1 1%
Pine 1 1%
Castle 1 1%
North 1 1%
campus 1 1%
High 1 1%
Mission 1 1%
Housing 1 1%
Authority 1 1%
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Kings 1 1%
County 1 1%
Lincoln 1 1%
Elementary. 1 1%
Hoover 1 1%
Short 1 1%
Acres 1 1%
Semas 1 1%
Elementary 1 1%
Salem 1 1%
drive 1 1%
Riveroaks 1 1%
Apts 1 1%
Pinecastle 1 1%
Pine 1 1%
Castle 1 1%
North 1 1%
Campus 1 1%
High 1 1%
Mission 1 1%
Housing 1 1%
Authority 1 1%
Kings 1 1%
County 1 1%
Lincoln 1 1%
Elementary. 1 1%
Hoover 1 1%
Woods 1 1%
Did not answer 15 22%

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20. Which of the following age groups are you a part of? Age Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Under 18 2 2.9%
18-24 0 0.0%
25-34 15 21.7%
35-44 19 27.5%
45-54 13 18.8%
55-64 7 10.1%
65+ 13 18.8%
Did not answer question 0 0%

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21. What is the highest level of education you have attained? Highest level of education Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Graduate 13 19%
Bachelor 23 33%
Associates 23 33%
Some college but no degree 7 10%
High school diploma 2 3%
No high school diploma 1 1%
Did not answer question 13 19%

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22. How did you hear about this survey?
Where did participant hear about survey Category:

Number of survey
respondents who
selected this option
Percentage of
respondents who
selected this option
out of total
participants
Social Media 46 67%
Thursday Night Market 11 16%
Other Public Event 3 4%
Email 5 7%
Local Newspaper 0 0%
Friends or Family 0 0%
Other - Member of the Parks and Recreation
Commission 1 1%
Other - Repetitive conflicts with code enforcement
leading to a Parks and Rec Meeting 1 1%
Other - UFMP Zoom meeting 1 1%
Did not answer question 1 1%

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Community Assessment and Goal -Setting Tool
The Community Assessment and Goal- Setting Tool was created by the Vibrant Cities Lab to provide a quantifiable method for a city to track it’s progress towards a sustainable urban forest. Vibrant Cities Lab is a collaboration of partners which includes the United States Forest Service, American Forests, and the National Association of Regional Councils, and serves as an online hub of urban forest and tree research, best practices, and planning tools ( https://old.vibrantcitieslab.com/assessment/). The Assessment and Goal -Setting Tool is based on research of urban forest sustainability and establishes criteria and indicators to measure urban forest sustainability. The tool is used as an assessment to define the City’s current state of a specific a rea of urban forest sustainability. The user decides what the City’s current state of the metric is and then sets where the goal metric should be. Each metric is assigned a point value, and the City is assigned a “Total Current Score” and a “Gap Score”, or how far off the current state is from the desired goal. A city that has a gap score between 20 to 40 is not far from achieving the goals of its urban forest program. Conversely, gap scores of 40+ indicates that a City is still implementing programs and policies to close the gap and develop a sustainable urban forest.

Hanford’s assessment was conducted on August 6 2025, by City staff and the consultant team. Table M -1 provides the results from the first assessment, which set the baseline for the City’s “Total Current Score” at its pre-UFMP metrics. Staff used Vibrant Cities Lab’s rating descriptions to determine Hanford’s status (prior to the UFMP process) for the vari ous categories and then chose the goals they want to achieve in each category to determine the gap between the two ratings.

Based on this first assessment, the City has a current rating of 19, with a gap score of 72. The City’s UFMP monitoring plan should be based around the Vibrant Cities Lab Community Assessment and Goal Setting Tool and be retaken each year to track, measure , and highlight progress. The assessment can also be used to demonstrate successes and justify additional funding asks to City Council.

Table M-1. Tree Canopy Goal Assessment Summary (Mid-UFMP) Category Current Rating Goal Rating Gap
Canopy cover The existing canopy is
50%-75% of desired. 1
The existing canopy is >75%-
100% of desired – at individual
neighborhood level as well as
overall municipality.
4 3
Inventory
Complete or sample-based
inventory of publicly owned
trees.
1 Inventory guides planning,
management decisions. 2 1
Assessment
Methodology
The existing canopy is
50%-75% of
desired+B3:B4.
3 Complete, detailed, and
spatially explicit, high-resolution
Urban Tree Canopy (UTC)
assessment based on
enhanced data (such as LIDAR)
– accompanied by
comprehensive set of goals by
land use and other parameters;
all utilized effectively to drive
urban forest and green
infrastructure policy and
4 1
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Table M-1. Tree Canopy Goal Assessment Summary (Mid-UFMP) Category Current Rating Goal Rating Gap
practice municipality-wide and
at neighborhood or smaller
management level.

Publicly owned trees
Complete tree inventory
that includes detailed tree
condition ratings.
2 Complete GIS tree inventory
that includes detailed tree
condition and risk ratings.
4 2
Publicly owned natural
areas
Identified only in natural
area survey. 1
Ecological structure and
function of all natural areas
assessed and documented.
3 2
Private property trees
Aerial, point-based
assessment – capturing
extent and location.
1 Bottom-up sample-based
assessment, as well as basic
aerial view
4 3
Relative performance
index by species
Half of the six most
common species have
higher RPI scores than the
average of all species in
community. (>1.)
2 All of the six most common
species have higher RPI scores
than the average of all species
in the community
4 2
Use of native
vegetation
Voluntary use of native
species on publicly and
privately owned lands;
invasive species are
recognized.
1 Native species are widely used
on a project-appropriate basis
in all areas; invasive species
are proactively managed for
eradication to the full extent
possible.
4 2
Align municipal
departments
Municipal
departments/agencies
take actions impacting
urban forest with no cross-
departmental coordination
or consideration of the
urban forest resource.
-1
Municipal policy implemented
by formal interdepartmental/
interagency working teams on
all municipal projects.
4 5
Engage residents in
planning and
implementation
Some neighborhood
groups engaged across the
community but no minimal
outreach to assure
underserved
neighborhoods participate
effectively.
1 Proactive outreach and
coordination efforts by
municipality and NGO partners
resulting in widespread citizen
involvement and structured
engagement among diverse
neighborhood groups.
4 3
Environmental equity
Planting and outreach
includes attention to low
canopy neighborhoods or
areas.
1 Equitable planting and outreach
at the neighborhood level is
guided by strong resident
involvement in low canopy/high
need areas. Residents
participate actively in
identifying needs for their
neighborhoods, planning,
implementation and monitoring
4 3
Trees acknowledged as
vital community
resource
Trees generally recognized
as important and
beneficial.
1 Urban forest recognized as vital
to the community’s 4 3
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environmental, social, and
economic well-being.

Engage large private
landowners and
institutions
Large private landholders
are generally uninformed
about urban forest issues
and opportunities
-1
Municipality educates
landowners, provides technical
assistance, sets goals and
provides incentives for
managing resources in
accordance with plan
1 2
All utilities work with
municipality, employ
best management
practices
Utilities take actions
impacting urban forest
with no municipal
coordination
1 Utilities are included in informal
municipal teams that
communicate regularly and
collaborate on a project-specific
basis.
3 2
Green industry
embraces goals, high
standards
Little or no cooperation
among segments of green
industry or awareness of
municipality-wide urban
forest goals and
objectives.
-1
Specific collaborate
arrangements across segments
of green industry in support of
municipality-wide goals and
objectives.
2 3
Develop urban forest
management plan
New or recent urban forest
and green infrastructure
management plan which
targets public tree planting
sites, protection and
maintenance based on
assessment of anticipated
benefits ranging from
stormwater to heat island
mitigation, public
health, etc.
3 New or recent urban forest and
green infrastructure
management plan which
targets public and private tree
planting and protection based
on assessment of anticipated
benefits - and assures these
benefits are distributed
equitably among
neighborhoods.
4 1
Cooperative planning
with other
municipalities
Municipalities have no
interaction with each other
or the broader region. No
regional planning or
coordination on urban
forestry.
-1
Some urban forest planning
and cooperation across
municipalities and regional
agencies.
2 3
Forestry plan integrated
into other municipal
plans
Urban forestry plan
mentions how it could
meet other municipal
objectives or inform other
planning efforts.
-1
Once completed, urban forestry
planning team works with other
agencies to align current and
future objectives.
2 3
Urban forestry program
capacity
Lack of staff training
and/or access to adequate
equipment limits
effectiveness.
1 Team has capacity and will in
the future work to achieve all
goals of the urban forest
management plan, to maintain
the resource over time, and
adapt management as
circumstances change.
4 3
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Table M-1. Tree Canopy Goal Assessment Summary (Mid-UFMP) Category Current Rating Goal Rating Gap
Municipality-wide urban
forestry funding
Ad hoc funding for
emergency; reactive
management.
1 Sustained, long-term funding
from multiple municipal,
regional, and/or state agencies,
along with private sources to
implement a comprehensive
urban forest management plan
and provide for maintenance
and adaptive management as
circumstances change.
4 3
Growing site suitability
Appropriate tree species
are considered in site
selection
1 All trees planted in sites with
adequate soil quality and
quantity, and with sufficient
growing space and overall site
conditions to achieve their
genetic potential and thus
provide maximum ecosystem
services. Where growing
conditions are poor, guidance
provided on how to improve soil
volume, quality, other factors.
4 3
Tree establishment and
maintenance
Some tree planting and
establishment occurs, but
with limited overall
municipality-wide planning
and post-planting care.
-1
Comprehensive tree
establishment plan provides
concrete guidance on most of
the following criteria: site
selection, size, age class,
diversity of species, native plant
choice, planting protocols, and
young tree care.
4 5
Management of
publicly owned natural
areas
Only reactive management
to facilitate public use, e.g.
hazard abatement, trail
maintenance.
1 Management plan in place for
each publicly owned natural
area to facilitate appropriate
public use.
2 1
Policies that foster
good urban forestry on
private lands
No tree protection
ordinance, or one that's
weak and rarely enforced.
-1
Policies regarding stormwater,
site and subdivision planning,
zoning and other issues that
affect private forests are
included in management plan.
2 3
Tree protection policy
and enforcement
Policies in place to protect
public trees and employ
industry best management
practices, but rare or
inconsistent enforcement/
1 Integrated municipality-wide
policies and practices to protect
public and private trees,
consistently enforced and with
penalties sufficient to deter
violations.
4 3
Monitoring
Monitoring is infrequent
and reactive to reported
changes in tree health, site
condition.
1 Monitoring on a regular basis
with rotating schedule for each
area. Monitors are
professionals or volunteers
trained to collect specific data
required by municipality. Multi-
2 1
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Table M-1. Tree Canopy Goal Assessment Summary (Mid-UFMP) Category Current Rating Goal Rating Gap
year data available for trend
analyses
Tree risk management
Citizens and city staff
report tree safety issues to
the forestry department or
manager (e.g., 3-1-1
system, online form, etc.).

System tracks the time
between damage report
and mitigation action.
1 Includes "better" but with TRAQ-
qualified contractors on city
projects. Educate tree care
companies and public about
importance of TRAQ
qualifications.
4 3
Urban wood and green
waste utilization
While most green waste
does not go to landfill,
uses are limited to chips or
mulch.
1 The majority of green waste is
reused or recycled - for energy,
products, and other purposes
beyond chips or mulch.
2 1
Total Current Score 19 Total Goal Rating 91
Total Gap Score 72

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Appendix G
Potential Resources

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Potential Resources
Funding Sources
The City of Hanford (City of Hanford) needs to increase their annually allocated urban forestry budget to meet their urban forestry goals . Currently, the urban forestry budget is funded through a combination of Landscape Assessment Districts (LAD), the General Fund, and grant funding as it is available and awarded.

Funding strategies may include incurring fees throughout urban forestry operations, pursuing various grant funding sources, collaborative funding through partnership s with internal departments , and identifying community resources that may be interested in participating in urban forestry efforts.

Fees, Assessments, and Taxes
Voter approved fees, assessment, or tax measures can be one method to generate the additional revenue needed for the care of the urban forest. The level of funding required varies with the selected strategy.

Details regarding potential methods are found in Table G-1.

Table G-1. Fees, Assessments, Taxes
Mechanism Description
Parcel Tax*
A parcel tax is a special tax levied for the provision of special benefits. Revenues from special taxes must be used for the specific purpose for which they are intended, so a parcel tax would create a dedicated funding stream for street trees.

Similar to a special assessment, a parcel tax cannot be based on the value of property; however, the amount levied on each parcel need not be directly related to the benefits provided (ILG 2008). Cities have the flexibility to levy parcel taxes as they see fit, but they are typically based on lot square footage or levied as a flat tax, with the same amount per parcel (CTD 2012a). Parcel taxes are designed to encompass entire cities and therefore, are good candidates for a citywide street tree program, as opposed to the district-level approach that often occurs under special assessments.

General
Obligation
Bonds*
Local governments commonly use General Obligation (GO) bonds to fund construction and improvement of projects involving real property (e.g., buildings, infrastructure, and parks). GO bonds typically carry low interest rates, making them attractive for capital projects, which may include tree planting. However, funding is available for discrete projects, often over a limited time rather than an extended period. In addition, ongoing maintenance is ineligible for GO bond funding pursuant to federal tax law. California cities pay debt service from GO bonds through ad valorem property taxes, where assessments are based on property value. As a result, the issuance of GO bonds requires two-thirds voter approval (State Treasurer 2008).

Community
Benefit Districts*
Community Benefit Districts (CBDs) are used to finance neighborhood revitalization, commonly in commercial areas. Special benefits typically include public safety, economic development, beautification, and streetscape improvements. Formation of a CBD requires property owners to petition the appropriate local agency and demonstrate an interest in paying for additional services. A non-profit Board of Directors typically comprised of property owners, businesses, and government representatives administers a CBD. While CBDs may include street tree planting and maintenance, this is rarely the focus.

The City of Hanford is currently modifying their Landscape Assessment Districts to Community Benefit Districts.
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Annexation of
Existing
Neighborhoods to
Community
Facilities Districts
Currently State law requires a 2/3 majority support on the ballots returned to form a new maintenance district or to annex property into an existing maintenance district under Mello-Roos law. This approach creates a new special tax to be levied, with revenue collected being limited to the specific neighborhood and for the specific services noted at time of formation or annexation. Funds would be protected specifically for the street trees or park trees within the boundary of the CFD annexation.

Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing
Districts (EIFD)
A certain geographic boundary of the City would be established as an EIFD, where a portion of the tax increment could be designated for urban forest maintenance along with other services benefitting the district. Recognizing the argument that healthy, well maintained urban forests of streetscapes, parks and greenways increase property values, allocating a portion of tax increment could be one consideration as a funding strategy.

Permit Fees and Violation Penalties
The City of Hanford requires a tree removal permit to be filed for trees on public land, including the utility right-of-way. However, the parameters of the Street Trees and Shrubs Ordinance (Chapter 12.12) is not widely known among community members, resulting in trees being removed on public land without being replaced with new trees. As the Ordinance is updated, associating a cost with tree removal permit administration may help incur costs for the urban forestry program. Updating the Ordinance to include enforceable parameters and penalties for violation may be a strategy to recover funds to repopulate the urban forest when the Ordinance is violated.

In-Lieu Fee Fund
When a tree is removed and there is no viable vacant site on the property of the removal, an in-lieu fee fund can be created. Private property owners that are unable to plant a replacement tree can contribute to an in-lieu fund. Once funds are in the in-lieu fund, fees should be allocated towards the urban forestry program to distribute new tree planting in public areas with low canopy cover. This funding can be used to plant new trees in the ‘right tree, right place’, on public land, decreasing costs for the City while providing a pathway for residents to contribute to the urban forestry program when their property does not allow for a mitigation tree. The in-lieu fee should be seen as a last resort and on -site verification to confirm that an appropriate planting site is not available is a protective measure the City can use so the in-lieu fee is used as intended.

Grant Opportunities
State and Federal entities such as the US Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency, California Natural Resources Agency, and CalFire may fund urban forestry efforts as part of their projects. Topics for funding typically include stormwater managemen t, green infrastructure, urban greening, green schools, environmental education, urban and community forestry, wood innovation, workforce development, and youth engagement, among others. Public funding sources often target disadvantaged communities based on state or federal assessment tools. The City of Hanford is identified as such through tools such as CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the DAC Mapping Tool by the Department of Water Resources, meaning the City is a target for state and federal grant programs and is likely to be competitive for funding. 158 of 201

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Exploring partnerships with regional entities and other community -based organizations for grant projects where urban forestry efforts are an eligible expense is one strategy to increase competitiveness and may reduce the administrative burden placed on the City should a grant be awarded.

As of 2025, the availability of future federal and state grant programs is uncertain, and grant funding should not be seen as a replacement to allocated funding for an urban forestry program. Table G-2 details various grant programs which have historically been funded and align with urban forestry efforts. Some of the opportunities listed in Table G-2 are not available at the time of UFMP development but were included due to uncertainty of these funds being reinstated.

Table G-2. Federal or State Grant Funding
Funding Program Agency Description
Proposition 4 Governor’s
Office of
California
In November 2024, voters approved Proposition 4, a $10 billion bond measure focused on increasing the state’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Governor has proposed a multiyear spending plan to implement the bond, including appropriations totaling $2.7 billion in 2025‑26. Funding will likely be allocated through other State agencies like CAL FIRE and will go to programs that address wildfire and forest resilience, extreme heat mitigation, and biodiversity and nature-based solutions, among others.

Urban and
Community
Forestry Grants
CAL FIRE Funding available for tree planting, tree inventories, urban wood and biomass utilization, blighted urban lands improvements, urban forest planning, and green schoolyards to advance the goals and objectives of supporting healthy urban forests and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The City’s existing grant funding for the UFMP comes from this grant program.

Green
Schoolyards
Grant
CAL FIRE One of the grants under the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grant program that is specifically targeted towards improving tree canopy on school facilities.

Active
Transportation
California
Department of
Transportation
This program provides funding to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. Trees and other vegetation are significant components of several eligible projects under the Active Transportation Program, including parks, trails, and safe routes to schools. Disadvantaged Communities are guaranteed a minimum of 25% of the entire program’s funding.

Sustainable
Transportation
Planning Grants
Caltrans This program has $34.8 million annually in grant funds and is meant to help communities implement Regional Transportation Plans (RTP).

It encourages sustainable communities strategies to achieve California’s GHG reduction targets of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 (compared to 1990). Projects must have a transportation nexus and align with state goals for sustainability and climate resilience.

Community
Wildfire Defense
Grants
US Forest
Service
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorizes the $1 billion, five- year CWDG Program funding. This program funds the
development or revision of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) and to implement projects described in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan that are less than ten years old. The program prioritizes at-risk communities:
- In an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard potential,
- Are low income,
- Have been impacted by a severe disaster that affects the risk of wildfire.
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Due to a lack of wildfire urban interface/intermix areas identified in Hanford, the City may not be competitive for a CWDG grant.

However, CWPPs may create a pathway for future funding and should be explored with the Fire Department.

Wood
Innovations,
Community
Wood, and Wood
Products
Infrastructure
Assistance
US Forest
Service
Grant funding will support proposals that increase demand and create new and innovative uses for sustainably sourced wood.

Funded proposals include converting heating systems in schools to sustainable biomass boilers, installing cutting-edge equipment in sawmills and processing facilities to increase efficiency, supporting innovative housing using mass timber, and more.

Urban Wood
Reuse
CAL FIRE CAL FIRE has a grant assistance program that awards funding for Cities and non-profit organizations to develop an urban wood reuse program. Example projects include providing lumber and other wood products to local makers and artisans, generating funding to support operations and contributing to local economic
development.

Environmental
Enhancement
and Mitigation
California
Natural
Resources
Agency
This program was created by California Streets and Highways Code Section 164.56 (Article XIX, Section 1, of the State Constitution), which authorizes the legislature to allocate up to $7 million each fiscal year from the Highway Users Tax Account (Motor Vehicle Revenues, Section 2100) for environmental enhancement and mitigation projects that are directly or indirectly related to the environmental impact of modifying existing transportation facilities or for the design, construction, or expansion of new transportation facilities. The applicant entity is not required to be a transportation- or highway-related organization, and partnerships are encouraged. Urban forestry projects designed to offset vehicular emissions of carbon dioxide are eligible.

Urban and
Community
Forest
Sustainability
Standard
Sustainable
Forestry
Institute (SFI)
This grant program is being modified new guidelines are planned to be released. The prior grant funding allowed a city to benchmark their urban and community forest against the new SFI urban and community forestry sustainability standard.

Affordable
Housing and
Sustainable
Communities
(AHSC)
California
Strategic
Growth Council
Urban Greening is a threshold requirement for all AHSC funded projects. Eligible urban greening projects include, but are not limited to, rainwater recycling, flow and filtration systems including rain gardens, stormwater planters and filters, vegetated swales, bioretention basins, infiltration trenches and integration with riparian buffers, shade trees, community gardens, parks and open space.

Extreme Heat
and Community
Resilience
Program (EHCRP)
California
Governor’s
Office of Land
Use and
Climate
Innovation
Reduce the impacts of extreme heat. Maintenance and watering for nature-based solutions and any staff training necessary to ensure landscapes are maintained to achieve desired outcomes. is an eligible activity for this grant program. Parking space, asphalt, and/or other impervious and/or low albedo surface removal with trees or shade replacement is an eligible activity.

Partnerships
Municipal Partnerships
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Cities are often siloed in their operational practices. However, some cities take the initiative to identify departments addressing similar issues and explore if a partnership can be developed to most effectively use public resources. Collaborating with st reets departments to cost share on repairing tree and infrastructure conflicts is one method. Other examples include hosting water-wise events in partnership with water providers, to educate the community on how to properly water trees and conserve water, cross marketing opportunities such as rebate or tree give away programs to reduce water use, and working with Fire Departments on tree maintenance education to reduce risk.

Community Resources
National community-based organizations such as American Forests, the Arbor Day Foundation, the National Wildlife Federation, and regional groups such as the California Urban Forests Council and California ReLeaf, at times, invest in programs to assist in urban forestry efforts. These organizations have hosted programs that give residents free trees to plant on their private property. Increasing canopy cover on private property is a continued challenge for many public entities, and public funding sources do not fund private property enhancements. These partnerships help to fill that gap and provide free urban forestry resources, education, and trees for private property.

Volunteer tree planting events are a popular activity among communities. Groups like Kiwanis, Rotary Clubs, beautification groups, and school and religious groups have historically supported volunteer efforts including tree planting and providing urban forestry education, canvassing for adopt-a-tree programs, and may be interested in collaboration as the City explores the community’s appetite for urban forestry advocacy.

When trees and infrastructure conflict, a public tree or a private tree may be causing damage to potentially both public and private infrastructure. Although cities continuously address and mitigate these issues, the time from the initial inquiry to repair may be lengthy and cumbersome. Some residents may be interested in prioritizing the repair of the infrastructure in front of their home, with a desire to provide funding for prioritization. In these cases, some cities have obliged to this request and shar e the repair cost with residents. Although this will increase the administrative burden on staff, cost-sharing may be an appealing method for the City, as the cost is supplemented, and resident satisfaction increases.

Table G-2. Potential Partnerships to Enhance Urban Forestry Community
Partner Examples Potential Collaboration
Volunteer Groups Hanford Rotary
Club, Boy and
Girl Scouts of
America, high
school Key
clubs,
educational
institutions,
religious
groups
Rotary clubs and other service-based organizations are known to donate volunteer time for urban forestry efforts such as volunteer tree planting. Some organizations identify an annual priority and these groups have historical prioritization of urban forestry efforts.

Health care
providers and
facilities
Tree Campus
Healthcare |
Arbor Day
Foundation
National recognition program through the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate healthcare facilities using trees as a tool for community wellness.
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Fee for Service
Groups
The Corps
Network, Kings
County Parks
Youth
Conservation
Corps
Workforce development or youth job training organizations may offer a lower fee-for-service for tree planting, watering, or concrete removal efforts. Partnering with these groups in a grant application also supports workforce and economic development goals and may increase competitiveness of proposals.

Adventist Health
Central Valley
Community
Partnership
Adventist
Health Group
Sponsorships ranging from $100 to $1,000 based on availability of funds and alignment with Adventist Health mission and values.

Corporate
Sponsorships
Costco
Wholesale,
Target, Inc.,
Del Monte
Foods Inc.,
Keller Ford,
Walmart
Supercenter,
etc.

For-profit businesses may be interested in sponsoring tree planting or Arbor Day events in a variety of ways including providing employees as volunteers, donating refreshments for volunteers, or providing tree planting or watering costs in exchange for a marketing opportunity. Reaching out to these corporations with local locations or offices through either city outreach or through a non-profit partnership (and a donation letter) may encourage sponsorship.

Identify/join
potential
partnership with
community
foundations to
seek funding
Central Valley
Community
Foundation

Central Valley
Joint Venture
Conserving
Bird Habitat
The Central Valley Community Foundation is the only nationally accredited community foundation serving Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties. The organization offers donors innovative and flexible charitable tools and help maximize the impact of their giving.

Focus on conserving bird habitat. Access to funding to support restoration activities on private land. Staff is available to help identify appropriate conservation projects and associated funding sources.

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Appendix H
Arboric
ulture Bes
t Management Practices
▪ H1 - Nursery
Stock Standards
▪ H2 - Tree
Spacing Guidelines for Residential Yar
ds and City St
reets
▪ H3 - Tree
Planting Guidelines
▪ H4 - Tree
Staking Guidelines
▪ H5 – Tree Wat
ering Guidelines
▪ H6 - Youn
g Tree Pruning Gui
delines
▪ H7 - Matur
e Tree Pruning Gui
delines
▪ H8 - Tree Risk
Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
▪ H9 - Trees
and High Wind
▪ H10 - Matur
e Tree Prot
ection During Construct
ion Gui
delines
▪ H11 - Tree
Care for Wildlife and Migratory Bird Treaty Act
▪ H12 - Tree
Replacement to Expand Canopy Cover

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Appendix H1
Nursery Stock Standards
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Introduction
The qu
ality of nu
rsery st
ock ha
s la
sting ef
fects on tr
ee lo
ngevity, hi
ghlighting th
e
importance of nu
rsery stock in
spection an
d se
lection. Th
is ap
pendix visually displays th
e
nursery selection IS
A BM
Ps an
d pr
ovides explanations on wh
y th
is pr
actice is im
portant for tr
ee
longevity.

Table H-1. Nursery Stock Characteristics
Ch
aracteristic Re
asoning Relation to Lo
ngevity
Root ball Inspect root ball to ensure
roots are white in color.

Healthy roots are necessary for tree roots to
efficiently absorb water and nutrients and provide
the entire tree with resources for tree growth and
health.

Reject stock that have roots
with a sour smell.

Remove girdling roots at the
time of planting or reject
stock.

Girdling roots restrict the tree’s water and nutrient
flow from roots to the rest of the tree reducing
growth and health.

Ensure structural roots are
horizontal and reach the root
ball periphery.

Trees with horizontal roots and balanced root
structure enable the roots to access larger soil areas
which may contain more nutrients and water to
provide to the tree.

Branching
structure
Look for specimens with a
strong, central leader, branch
aspect ratio less than 1/3rd of
the trunk for each primary
branch, with even branch
distribution both radially and
vertically.

Trees with optimal structure will have less defects to
correct as the tree establishes into landscape. When
trees are pruned or corrected for defects at the time
of planting, trees need resources to
compartmentalize the wound and heal. By avoiding
these defects, trees will be able to establish without
a need for greater resources including water.

Quality of stock Trees should be healthy and
vigorous with no signs of
drought stress, die-back, pest
or disease, and no signs of
mechanical injury.

Healthy trees with no signs of stress establish into
the landscape more readily.
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Root Correction for
Container Grown Trees
Accept
Roots radiate from trunk and reach each side of root ball without deflecting down or around.

Root collar

Remove excess
soil. Do not cover
root collar.

Bottom-Up View

Absorbing
Roots

Structural
Roots

Example 1 Example 2
Reject
Structural roots primarily grow
to one side or tangent to trunk.

Remove girdling root
growing over or under
a structural root. Cut here

Structural roots do
not reach periphery.

Structural roots circle
and do not radiate
from the trunk.

Scenario 2

Scenario 1 Scenario 3

URBAN TREE FOUNDATION ADAPTED BY DUDEK
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Accept

URBAN TREE FOUNDATION ADAPTED BY DUDEK

Accept

One central leader
(No codominant leaders)
Aspect ratio of B:A less than 0.66 as measured 1"
above the top of the branch union

B A

Aspect ratio is
less than 0.66.
1”
Branch
union A B
1”
Branch
union

Reject
Multiple leaders
(Several co-dominant
leaders)
Reject
Aspect ratio of B:A greater than or equal to 0.66 as measured 1" above the top of the branch union.

Aspect ratio is
greater than 0.66.

B A
1”

Branch
union
B

NOTE: 1. Nursery stock with significant mechanical injury, serious root defects, and trees that show signs of dehydration are to be rejected. 2. Aspect ratio shall be less than 0.66 on all branch unions.

Aspect ratio is the diameter of branch (B) divided by the diameter of the trunk (A) as measured 1" above the top of the branch union. 3. Any tree not meeting the crown observations detail may be rejected.

A
B
1”
Branch
union
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Appendix H2
Tr
ee Spacing Guidelines for
Residential Yards and City Streets
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Spacing Guidelines for
Residential Yard Trees
Spacing requirements
by tree size
Large 45’ tall and higher
30’ 16’
15’
15’
10’
12’ to 15’ 8’ to 10’
Medium 25’ to 45’ Small Up to 25’
Source: Sacramento Tree Foundation
If you plant more than
one tree, make sure they
are sited far enough
apart to allow full growth
of both trees. Trees
should be placed 12 to
30 feet apart depending
on their ultimate size
Knowing the type of soil, water needs, and eventual size of the tree will help you select the best tree for your yard.

Fence
12’ - 30’
Foundation
Plant at least 8 feet
from sidewalks and
driveways, 15 feet
from home founda-
tions and swimming
pools, and 6 feet
from fences.
15’
15’
10’ 10’ 10’
8’
6’
6’
6’ 6’ 6’
Spacing from
other trees
Spacing from
building foundations
Spacing from sidewalks.
curbs and driveways
Spacing from limbs to
overhead wires
Spacing from trunk at maturity
to in-ground electrical lines
Spacing from trunk at maturity
to in-ground gas lines
Deciduous trees (trees that lose their
leaves) will help cool your home in
the summer and allow the sun to
warm it in the winter.

Planting the right tree on the South,
West, and East side of your home
allows trees to shade your home and
lower energy costs.

Residence is
shaded from the
harsh summer
sun.

Site your tree
where the
tree can grow
to its full size.

EW
N
S
BEFORE

YOU DIG
CALL 811
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Large
45’ tall and higher
15’
15’
12’ to 15’
10’
6’
6’ 4’
Spacing Guidelines for Street Trees
30’ 16’
10’
8’ to 10’
Medium
25’ to 45’
Small
Up to 25’
15’
15’
10’
6’
Spacing from
other trees
Spacing from
building foundations
Spacing from sidewalks,
curbs and driveways
Spacing from
sides of median
All trees
Streetlights
20 ft. from
trunk at
maturity
Fire Hydrant
10 ft. from
trunk at
maturity
Spacing from limbs
to overhead wires
Spacing from trunk at
maturity to in-ground
electrical lines
Spacing from trunk
at maturity to
in-ground gas lines
3’
10’
8’
6’
6’
6’
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Appendix H3
Tree Pla
nting Guide
lines
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Introduction
Tree est
ablishment an
d lon
g-term surv
ival can be im
pacted grea
tly by the ac
tions ta
ken du
ring pla
nting,
such as th
e wid
th an
d dept
h of th
e plan
ting hole, placi
ng th
e tree at the righ
t de
pth, an
d prop
er sta
king.

Refer to this app
endix cov
ers tree planting details an
d use th
e appendix for tree spa
cing guidelines to
minimize fu
ture in
frastructure con
flicts. Th
e ta
ble below prov
ide expl
anations on wh
y th
ese pra
ctices are
impo
rtant for tree
longevity.

Table H-2. Tree Planting Characteristics
Ch
aracteristic Re
asoning Relation to Lo
ngevity
Planting depth Planting a tree too deep or too
shallow will inhibit the tree’s
establishment and growth.

If planted too shallow, tree roots will not have
soil to establish in, decreasing the water and
nutrients available to the tree overall.

Planting a tree too deeply, may cause roots to
suffocate and cause root rot.

Water at planting Ensure newly planted trees
receives 15 gallons of water,
applied slowly upon planting.

Watering a tree after planting reduces
transplant shock experienced by the tree and
its roots, helping establishment.

Staking at planting Trees that lean at the time of
planting should be staked with
one, two, or three stakes and
supported by flexible ties. Each
stake and tie shall allow
movement of the tree trunk to
develop trunk taper.

Leaning trees can be corrected to grow
vertically with the support of stakes and ties.

Trees that grow with a lean into maturity can
potentially cause conflicts with pedestrian or
vehicle paths of travel.

Tying stakes to a tree too tightly will prevent
movement of the tree, slowing the growth of
the trunk and inhibiting establishment of a
strong root system that can support the tree
during high wind events.

Plant early in the
planting season
Plant trees in winter months
while rain events are likely and
high heat events are less
frequent.

Planting new trees in winter months will allow
the tree to take advantage of rain events and
limited heat stress. Providing water to newly
planted trees through the planting season
when not naturally occurring, assist the tree
in the early phases of establishment.
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Tree Planting
and Mulching
Planting hole shall be dug
no deeper than the root ball
and root collar is to be 1 to 2
inches above finished grade.

Round-topped soil berm 4
inches high by 8 inches wide
above root ball surface shall be
constructed around the root ball.

Berm shall be built 6 to 12
inches outside of root ball. 2” to 3” layer of mulch.

Ensure root
collar is visable
Prior to mulching, lightly
tamp soil around the root
ball (do not over compact).

After backfilling, slowly water
to saturate the root ball.

Root ball width
Planting hole 2-3 times width of root ball
Loose soil. Dig and
turn the soil to reduce
compaction.

Keep mulch 4 to 6 inches
away from trunk.

Finished grade

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Appendix H4
Tree Stak
ing Gu
idelines
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Tree Staking
Care Guidelines

Install two stakes outside of
the root ball.

Remove nursery stake.

Stake location shall not
interfere with permanent
branches.

Tree stakes should be
firmly secured vertically
in the soil 2 feet deep.

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Place non-abrasive tree ties
in the middle to lower portion
of the tree to allow 3-4” of
tree sway in each direction.

Nail tree ties to stake.

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Appendix H5
Tree Wa
tering Guide
lines
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Appendix H6
Young Tree Pruning Guide
lines
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Pruning to Improve Young Tree Structure

1 Remove 2 Select central leader and 3 Select lowest 4 Select scaffold 5 Select low temporary broken branches. remove competing leaders. permanent branch. branches. branches. Cut back and leave as temporary.

1 Broken
branch

BEFORE PRUNING

2 Central
leader

WHAT TO PRUNE

Competing
leader

AFTER PRUNING

4 Scaffold
branch

5 Temporary branch

3 Lowest
permanent
branch

NOTE: 1. At the time of planting, limit pruning to removal of broken, dead, or diseased branches only.

2. Young Tree Structural Pruning is to occur only after trees establish and resume normal growth rates following planting.

Structural Pruning: A Guide for the Green Industry
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Appendix H7
Mature Tr
ee Pruning Gu
idelines
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Tree Pruning
Central
Leader
Suckers
2 1
3 4
5 6
7 8
Limbs that compete with the
tree’s central leader.

Rubbing, crossing branches.

Inadequate spacing between
branches.

Awkward unattractive
branches.

Watersprouts that shoot up
from main “scaffold” branches.

Dead, diseased, or broken
limbs.

Limbs that sag or grow close
to the ground.

Suckers that grow from the
roots or base of the trunk.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
Healthy Pruning Cuts
1 2
3 On the bottom of the limb between
6 and 12 inches from the trunk; cut
about one-quarter of the way through.

Through the limb from
the top, starting about
1 inch beyond the first
cut. The weight of the
branch may cause it
to snap off before the
cut is complete.

Cut completely through the short
remaining stub from top to bottom
just beyond the swollen branch collar.

Support the stub while sawing to
make a clean cut.
1 2
3 How to Make a Pruning Cut
To prune a tree limb larger than 2
inches in diameter cleanly and safely,
as shown in the image above, use a
pruning saw and make these three
sequential cuts:
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Appendix H8
Tree Risk Management

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Introduction
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) developed a specialized Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), training arborists to effectively assess tree risk using a systematic and documented process. TRAQ arborists are equipped to systematically assess tree health, structural integrity, likelihood of tree failure, time frame in which failure may occur, likelihood of impact to target (e.g., people, home, car), and severity of impact should it occur. TRAQ arborists are trained to consider solutions to mitigate tree risk prior to considering removal as a recommendation.

Tree risk management begins with the tree owner establishing an acceptable level of risk (ISA 2017) and identifying the appropriate level of assessment to determine the risk of individual trees. Three levels of risk assessment exist in the ISA TRAQ program which vary in detail and equipment used to complete the assessment: level 1 limited visual assessment, level 2 basic assessment, and level 3 advanced assessment (shown in the table below). Municipalities often utilize all levels of assessment throughout the City to balance risk assessment programs with responsible use of public funds. A level 1 assessment is often used to first identify trees that are high risk. Once high-risk trees or areas of concern are identified, a level 2 assessment occurs for indivi dual trees and mitigation follows, A level 3 assessment is typically reserved for trees of significance, protected trees, or large mature trees that provide value to the community with costly replacement. Effective risk management depends on tree risk assessments being conducted on a regular basis, occurring every 3-5 years as tree risk conditions may develop as trees continue to mature.

By utilizing these three assessment levels, the City can manage tree risk prior to failure and retain trees where risk can be mitigated.

Table N-1. ISA Tree Risk Assessment Levels
Risk Assessment
Level Description
Level 1 ‘Windshield’ survey to identify high risk trees while driving or walking. Only major defects or concerns are observed and recorded.

Level 2
360-degree observation of the crown, limbs, and trunk.

Determination of targets (homes, people, cars) that may be impacted by tree or limb failure.

Level of damage to the target should impact occur.

Level 3 Advanced assessments of the roots, stem, or crown.

Analyze internal aspects of trees using sophisticated tools and technology.

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Appendix H9
Trees and High Wind
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Introduction
Minimizing wind related damage from trees is a priority for the City. The table below exhibits tree characteristics and management practices that influence tree risk in high wind areas. Findings are based on arboricultural best management practices and wind and tree management research studies. However, it should be noted that in extreme weather events, many tree failures are unexpected and happen to healthy trees.

Table O-1. Findings For Tree Care in High Wind Areas
Findings Considerations
Damage to roots from construction can
impact a tree's structural stability for
decades following.

Susceptibility to windstorms may warrant more stringent protection criteria such as larger Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) than other municipalities.

Certain pruning methods of branches and
roots can have detrimental effects on a tree’s
structural integrity.

Pruning methods such as topping and lion tailing should be prohibited. Pruning trees to establish structurally
sound trees with proper trunk and branch taper decrease risk of failure in high wind areas. Exercise caution and consider long term impacts when root pruning on the
windward side of a tree.

Most trees fall in the same direction as the
prevailing winds during the storm.

Use data from past storms to analyze potential targets at risk based on historic wind direction.

Each species of tree has specific traits such
as root vigor, wood composition, and branch
structure.

Use the species list, observations from past storms, and online resources to discern which species are suitable to plant in areas vulnerable to high winds.

Source: Gilman, Ed (2015). Storm Damage Prevention: Lessons Learned. Web. Accessed March 2024. International Society of Arboriculture (2017). Tree Risk Assessment, Second Edition.

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Appendix H10
Mature Tree Protection During Construction Guidelines
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Introduction
Construction for development, maintenance, and renovation can pose threats to tree survivability in numerous ways. Threats include injury to roots, trunks, and branches; soil compaction; soil contamination; and improper pruning. Including an arborist in the planning stages of construction helps avoid damage when trees intersect with the built environment. Arborists identify which trees will be retained or removed, create site-specific tree protection protocols, and establish areas where replacement trees will be planted.

Pleasanton’s Municipal Code (§17.16.070) provides guidelines for the mandatory tree protections during construction. Further detail for tree protection requirements may have significant benefits on the urban forest, as described below:

1. Tree Protection Zones: A Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) is an area surrounding a tree and its critical root zone where no grading, excavation, construction activity, equipment storing, or vehicle parking is to occur. The purpose of the TPZ is to protect all parts of the tree, both above and below ground.

The size of TPZ ranges between tree owners; however, research suggests that a TPZ should be at least 1.5 feet (18 inches) wide per every inch of diameter at standard height (DSH), and 18:1 ratio. (Day et al. 2010). A successful TPZ is surrounded by signed fencing that reads “Keep Out: Tree Protection Zone.”

2. Reducing Compaction: When soil is compacted, water and oxygen available to tree roots is limited, leading to detrimental issues for a tree. In construction areas, compaction occurs purposefully through mechanical compaction or incidentally through the passage of vehicles and construction equipment over soil containing a tree’s roots.

3. Minimizing Effects of Grade Changes: The optimal zone for root growth is within the first 12 inches of soil depth. Any change in grade within a tree’s rooting zone will likely cause negative impacts for tree health. The degree to which these impacts affect the tree depends on the age of the tree, species, prior stressors, and environmental factors.

4. Inspection: Trees impacted during construction, maintenance, or renovations, should be monitored for decline annually by an ISA Certified Arborist for the first 5 years after construction. Monitoring should include photographs, annual reports, and mitigation techniques if necessary.

References:

Day, Susan, Wiseman, Phillip & Dickinson, Sarah & Harris, J. (2010). Contemporary Concepts of Root System Architecture of Urban Trees. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 36. 10.48044/jauf.2010.020. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265246704_Contemporary_Concepts_of_Root_System_Architecture _of_Urban_Trees
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Tree Protection
Guidelines for
Construction

KEEP OUT
Tree Protection Zone
(contact info)
No vehicles, construction
equipment, material, debris, paint
or paint products, pallets,
chemicals, contaminated water or
other foreign material shall be
allowed to be placed, poured,
piled, pushed, or stored within the
Tree Protection Zone of any tree.

Laminated sign
with contact info.

Tree protection zone extends 1’ beyond drip line.

Drip Line

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6 ft
Drip line
A substantial construction fence,
such as a non-movable chain link
fence, must be placed around the
Tree Protection Zone of each
Protected Tree.

Tree protections shall be in
place prior to any
construction equipment or
materials being on site.

Fencing shall remain in
place until construction
equipment, materials, and
debris have been removed
from the site and approval
from the City Landscape
Architect has been given
for removal.
1’ 1’
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Appendix H11
Tree Care for Wildlife and the Migr
atory Bird Tr
eaty Act

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Introduction
Tree care professionals need to be aware of their impact on wildlife because their activities can directly or indirectly harm animals. Direct harm includes injuring or killing wildlife or removing nests with eggs or young. Indirect harm involves actions like removing vegetation that protects nests from weather or predators. Understanding these impacts helps arborists balance their work with wildlife care, ensuring they minimize harm while maintaining and creating habitats. This awareness is crucial for preserving urban biodiversity and supporting species that depend on specific tree structures, like dead branches.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) (16 U.S.C. 703-712) plays a significant role in tree care by protecting migratory birds from harm during tree care activities. Here are some key points:

Protection of Birds: The MBTA makes it illegal to harm, kill, or disturb migratory birds, their nests, or their eggs without a permit. This includes both direct harm (e.g., cutting down a tree with an active nest) and indirect harm (e.g., removing vegetation that protects a nest).

Industry Standards: Tree care professionals must follow best practices to comply with the MBTA. This includes conducting pre-work inspections to identify and avoid disturbing active nests.

Minimizing Impact: The MBTA encourages arborists to adopt methods that minimize the impact on bird habitats. This can involve timing tree care activities to avoid nesting seasons (birds in California generally nest between February and August) and using techniques that reduce the risk of disturbing birds.

Legal Implications: Violating the MBTA can result in significant fines and penalties. Therefore, municipalities and tree care companies must be diligent in their practices to avoid unintentional harm to migratory birds.

By adhering to the MBTA, tree care professionals can help protect bird populations and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in urban environments.

Minimizing Impacts to Wildlife During Tree Care:

Tree care work varies in its risk to wildlife, and proper preparation and on -site actions can reduce these impacts. Best management practices for minimizing impacts for wildlife are organized into the following categories:

Training:

Ensuring tree care workers are aware of wildlife and can involve trained professionals when needed.

Training levels range from basic awareness to Wildlife Trained Arborists to Wildlife Biologist with specialized knowledge in wildlife protection and habitat assessment.

Project Preparation:

Assessing the breeding season and habitat value of a site to categorize the work and minimize impacts.

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should be done outside of these nesting season months if possible. For municipalities that need to prune thousands of trees each year, it is usually not possible to conduct pruning and removal activities only during the non-nesting season months, so measures should be implemented to minimize impacts to birds and other wildlife.

Tree care work can be roughly divided into three categories, based on the level of expertise and caution required to mitigate impacts to wildlife:

Low Habitat Value High Habitat Value Sensitive Habitat
Non-breeding Season Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Breeding Season Category 2 Category 3 Category 3

Summary of Categories for Minimizing Impacts to Wildlife:
• Category 1: Low value habitat during the non-breeding season. Nesting wildlife are least likely to be encountered. A pre -work inspection by a tree care worker with awareness training is recommended.
• Category 2:
o Low value habitat during the breeding season, where nesting wildlife are more likely to be encountered.
o High value habitat during the non-breeding season, where valuable habitats are more likely to be encountered.
o A pre-work inspection by a Wildlife Trained Arborist is recommended. • Category 3:
o High value habitat during the breeding season or sensitive habitat at any time of the year, where nesting wildlife and valuable habitats are more likely to be encountered. o Best practice is to contact a Wildlife Biologist for direction. Companies with a programmatic approach may use a well-trained arborist to minimize impacts. o The Wildlife Biologist will provide recommendations on how the project can proceed, which may include timing or methodological changes. Permits from regulatory agencies may be required for work in sensitive areas.

Note: Wildlife can nest year -round in any habitat, so the assessed category may change during fieldwork. Signs of wildlife encountered during fieldwork may require further expertise.

Fieldwork:

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until the young no longer depend on the nest and work can safely proceed. In some cases the Wildlife Biologist may be able to suggest alternative methods to use near the nest, which are discussed below.

Considerations for Work Performed Near Active Bird Nests:

Special guidelines for working near nests to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife include:
▪ The duration of the work to be completed
▪ The tools being used
▪ The species involved
▪ The distance of the work to the active nest
▪ The status of the nest (e.g. eggs present, parent incubating, young unable to fly, mature nestlings close to fledging),
▪ The location specifics (e.g. urban vs. rural)
▪ The environmental conditions (temperature and wind)
Many nests require sufficient cover to provide protection from the elements and disguise from predators so vegetation removal should be minimized around nests . Additionally, a no-activity buffer, or an area in which no work should occur, should be established around the nest where possible.

Emergencies:

Wildlife emergencies during tree work involve situations where wildlife are injured, orphaned, or in danger, or where nests are abandoned or disturbed. The priority is to avoid these emergencies, but appropriate responses are crucial when they occur:
• Contacting Wildlife Rehabilitators : If wildlife are injured or abandoned, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator. Provide detailed information about the situation and species involved. The rehabilitator will guide the next steps, which may include doing nothing to allow parents to return or safely transporting the wildlife.
• Continuing Work: After a wildlife emergency, consult a Wildlife Biologist before resuming work. If no emergencies occur and no nesting wildlife are observed, continue working while remaining vigilant. Contact a Wildlife Trained Arborist or Wildlife Biologist if unsure how to proceed. • Human Health and Safety Emergencies: These involve immediate risks to human health or safety.

A Wildlife Biologist can help coordinate permission to remove active nests with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies. In extreme situations, action may be taken before permission is received, but this should be a last resort.

These guidelines help ensure that tree care activities are conducted responsibly, minimizing harm to wildlife while addressing emergencies effectively.

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Municipalities and contractors can adopt a programmatic approach to consistently apply these practices across multiple sites. The goal is to balance tree care with wildlife protection, ensuring minimal harm while maintaining habitat value.

References:

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service. “Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.” Accessed October 9, 2024. https://www.fws.gov/law/migratory-bird-treaty-act-1918
Basset, Corey; Donohue, Kara; Gilpin, Ryan. 2022. Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices with Western Chapter ISA Appendices . https://treecareforbirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ Tree-Care-for-Wildlife-BMPs-4.13.22-2.pdf
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Appendix H12
Tree Re
placement to Expand Canopy Cover
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TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TO

EXPAND CANOPY COVER
Height: 55’+
Example Species:

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
Aleppo Pine (Pinus halpensis)
Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmanii)
Benefits:

Large trees should be planted wherever
space allows. A large tree provides six
times more shade, stores seven times
as much carbon, and captures five
times more water than a small tree.

Height: 35’ to 55’
Example Species:

Box Elder (Acer negundo)
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora)
Benefits:

Medium trees strike a balance between
the benefits of larger trees and the
spatial requirements of small trees.

Medium trees are beneficial to have
along parkways and in commercial
space that may not allow large trees.

Height: Under 35’
Example Species:

Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifuloia)
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
Benefits:

Small trees are best used when a
larger tree may conflict with
surrounding infrastructure such as
powerlines or nearby buildings. Small
trees are also used to fill in gaps in the
landscape and create visual interest.
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TREE SPECIES LIST
Appendix I
Hanford Recommended Tree Species List

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TREE SPECIES LIST
City of Hanford Tree Species Selection Guide
This Appendix provides more detail one each tree species from the approved tree species list inked above.

The matrix contains 8 attributes for each tree species. The Tree Species Selection Guide table below contains explanations for some attributes found in this appendix.

Table I-1. Tree Species Selection Guide
Attribute Explanation
Tree
size
Height at
maturity
These attributes should be the primary factors considered when finding the right species for a planting location. Before planting a tree, one should consider how large it will grow in the coming decades and choose a species that fits the available space at maturity.

Canopy
spread at
maturity
Trunk
Diameter
Planting
Area
requirement
Water Use Rating As California and the City of Hanford continue to cycle through extended periods of drought and extreme heat, tree species that require low amounts of water are likely to be suitable for the City’s environmental conditions.

Hardscape
Damage Potential
The hardscape damage potential is a metric for a species’ known ability to cause damage to sidewalks, streets, curbs, and gutters.

Pest and Disease
Vulnerability
There are an array of arboreal pests and diseases that affect tree health. Certain pests and diseases can have detrimental affects on certain species trees. Notes about pest and disease susceptibility are included for each species in the tree list.

Species Recommendations
Selecting the appropriate tree species for their designated planting locations can drastically simplify the task of maintaining a sustainable urban forest. Proper attention should be given to making the right species choice because decisions made at this stage have lasting impacts on the health and resiliency of a city’s urban forest. Hanford aims to follow the principles of “right tree, right place” when choosing which type of tree to plant and where to plant it.

The Recommended Tree Species List below has been developed to assist with the tree selection process and should be referenced whenever trees are being planted in the City of Hanford. All species included in this list have been filtered through the following considerations:
▪ Tree canopy. The City of Hanford aims to maintain and grow the Urban Forest. Therefore, trees that provide large, lush canopies must be included in the tree list and planted wherever feasible .

However, some sites don’t have the available space for a large tree to grow. Trees with small- and medium-sized canopies have also been included.
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City of Hanford intends to maintain species diversity of its inventory such that no one species represents more than 5%, and no one genus comprises more than 10% of the total City inventory population (See species diversity sustainability goals in Section 1.4.2). Because Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) currently makes up over one-third (34%) of the entire City inventory, City staff and residents should prioritize planting alternative species to increase the diversity of the City’s trees.
▪ Physical constraints such as the size of the planting soil area, canopy spread , and nearby powerlines or underground utilities, must be considered when choosing the appropriate species for a given planting site.
▪ Projected suitability and low maintenance costs. Individual trees should not require extraneous maintenance requirements to maximize the urban forest benefits throughout the city. Trees that are well-suited for their site will require less maintenance than trees in unsuitable locations. ▪ Wildlife Habitat. Trees that maximize wildlife habitat should be prioritized. In many cases, such as parks and large planting sites, this includes native trees. It must be noted, however, that native trees that thrive in wildland habitats may not thrive in some adjacent urb an sites where a tree’s access to groundwater may be limited and the soil is generally more acidic, saline, compact, and devoid of symbiotic microorganisms that the tree may benefit from. In such cases, a non -native tree able to provide long-term urban forest benefits may be prioritized. ▪ Aesthetic criteria of the planting . Involve the consideration of species -specific features including fruits, litter, thorns, and seasonal color when selecting tree species.

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TREE SPECIES LIST
Table I-2. City of Hanford Recommended Tree Species List

Small Trees: For 2-to-4-foot planter wells
Common Name Botanical Name Tree
Stature
Max.

Mature
Height (ft)
Max.

Canopy
Diameter
(ft)
Hardscape
Damage
Potential
Water
Use
CA
Native
Utility
Friendly
2-4 ft Planter Well
lemon bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus Small 25 15-25 Low Medium ✓ weeping bottlebrush Callistemon viminalis Small 25 15-25 Low Medium ✓ Ray Hartman ceanothus Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' Small 20 15-20 Low Low ✓ ✓ Mexican redbud Cercis canadensis subsp. mexicana Small 40 15 Low Medium ✓ western redbud Cercis occidentalis Small 25 10-20 Low Medium ✓ ✓ desert willow Chilopsis linearis Small 30 10-20 Low Medium ✓ ✓ smoke tree Cotinus coggygria Small 15 10-20 Low Low ✓ purple hopseed Dodonaea viscose Small 15 10-15 Low Medium ✓ pineapple guava Feijoa sellowiana Small 20 15-20 Low Medium ✓ crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica Small 25 25 Low Medium ✓ desert museum palo
verde Parkinsonia × 'Desert Museum' Small 20 20-25 Low Medium ✓ ✓ chaste tree Vitex agnus castus Small 25 20-25 Low Medium ✓

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TREE SPECIES LIST
Medium Trees: For 4-to-7-foot planter wells or parkways Common Name Botanical Name Tree
Stature
Max.

Mature
Height (ft)
Max.

Canopy
Diameter
(ft)
Hardscape
Damage
Potential
Water
Use
CA
Native
Utility
Friendly
4-7 ft Planter Well or Parkway
strawberry tree Arbutus unedo Medium 35 8-35 Low Low
Kurrajong bottle tree Brachychiton populneus Medium 50 30 Moderate Low bottle tree Brachychiton rupestris Medium 40 20-30 Moderate Medium eastern redbud Cercis canadensis Small 30 25-36 Low Medium ✓ chitalpa Chitalpa tashkentensis Medium 35 30 Low Medium ✓ Chinese fringe tree Chionanthus retusus Small 25 15-20 Low Medium ✓ Australian willow Geijera parviflora Large 60 20 Low Medium Maidenhair tree
(grafted male) Ginkgo biloba Large 50 20-30 Low Medium
Tecate cypress Hesperocyparis forbesii Small 25 20 Moderate Low ✓ ✓ toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia Small 25 8-15 Low Medium ✓ Chinese flame tree Koelreuteria bipinnata Medium 40 20-40 Low Medium golden rain tree Koelreuteria paniculata Medium 35 25-40 Low Medium flowering crab apple Malus floribunda Small 25 46381 Low Medium fruitless olive Olea europaea ‘Wilsonii‘ Small 25 25 Moderate Low ✓ Chinese pistashe grafted
male 'Keith Davey' Pistacia chinensis Medium 40 25-35 Low Low coast live oak Quercus agrifolia Large 70 30-70 High Very Low ✓ Engelmann oak Quercus engelmanii Large 70 75-80 Moderate Low ✓ interior live oak Quercus wislizenii Large 70 40-75 Moderate Medium ✓

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TREE SPECIES LIST
Large Trees: For greater than 7-foot planter space, yards, or parks Common Name Botanical Name Tree
Stature
Max.

Mature
Height (ft)
Max.

Canopy
Diameter
(ft)
Hardscape
Damage
Potential
Water
Use
CA
Native
Utility
Friendly
> 7ft Planter Space, Yard, or Park
Illawarra flame tree Brachychiton acerifolius Large 60 30-40 Moderate Low pink flame tree Brachychiton discolor Large 70 30 Moderate Medium floss silk Cebia speciosa Large 60 40-50 Moderate Low
camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora Medium 45 30-45 Moderate Low Canary Island pine Pinus canariensis Large 60 40 Moderate Medium jelecote pine Pinus patula Large 70 20-30 Moderate Medium London plane Platanus x hispanica Large 80 50 High Medium scarlet oak Quercus coccinea Large 60 30-50 Moderate Medium blue oak Quercus douglasii Large 70 40-50 Low Very Low ✓ Hungarian oak Quercus frainetto Large 60 70 Moderate Medium California black oak Quercus kelloggii Large 70 30-50 Moderate Low ✓ valley oak Quercus lobata Large 70 50 Moderate Low ✓
bur oak Quercus macrocarpa Large 80 30 Moderate Medium
Chinquapin oak Quercus muhlenbergia Large 60 50-70 Low Medium Mexican blue oak Quercus oblongifolia Large 60 20-30 Moderate Low pin oak Quercus palustris Large 60 30-40 Moderate Medium netleaf oak Quercus rugosa Large 60 20-40 Moderate Low
cork oak Quercus suber Large 70 70 Moderate Low
island oak Quercus tomentella Medium 50 25-40 Low
southern live oak Quercus virginiana Large 80 60-75 High Medium Chinese elm Ulmus parvifolia Large 60 50-70 Moderate Low

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4.B.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: STUDY SESSION

SUBJECT:

Groundwater Sustainability Agency Update

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Receive a presentation from Chuck Kinney and Amer Hussain regarding the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) activities and updates.

BACKGROUND:

Representatives Chuck Kinney and Amer Hussain will provide the City Council with an update on current Groundwater Sustainability Agency efforts, including basin conditions, project planning, Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) status and regulatory developments affecting the region.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact

ATTACHMENTS:

None

12.B.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Approval of the Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting.

BACKGROUND:

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. December 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

12.C.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2026, Special Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the January 5, 2026, Special meeting.

BACKGROUND:

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. January 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

12.D.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Approval of the Minutes of the January 6, 2026, Special Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, Special meeting.

BACKGROUND:

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. January 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

12.E.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group for the Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study in an amount not to exceed $266,231 and approve a project contingency of $40,000.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group for the Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study in an amount not to exceed $266,231, funded by Measure H.

2. Authorize a project contingency of $40,000

3. Authorize the City Manager to approve changes and/or change orders as necessary within the project budget.

Recommended Motion:

I move to authorize the City Manager to:

1. Enter into a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group for the Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study in an amount not to exceed $266,231, funded by Measure H.

2. Authorize a project contingency of $40,000

2. Approve changes and/or change orders as necessary within the project budget.

BACKGROUND:

Background Discussion

The City of Hanford is entering an important phase in the development of its public safety infrastructure. With the planning of a new Fire Station and a new Public Safety Building now underway, the City has the opportunity to take a deliberate and forward-looking approach to how these critical facilities will serve the community for decades to come.

These projects represent more than new buildings. The locations of public safety facilities directly influence emergency response times, service coverage, operational coordination, community presence, and the City’s ability to adapt as community needs evolve. Selecting the right sites is foundational to the success of both projects and will shape how effectively police and fire services

are delivered across Hanford well into the future.

The City’s ability to undertake this level of proactive planning has been made possible through Measure H. The passage of Measure H provides a dedicated funding source that allows the City to move beyond reactive decision-making and invest thoughtfully in public safety facilities that are strategically planned, appropriately located, and aligned with long-term community needs. These planning studies represent a critical early step in translating that funding into tangible improvements for public safety services.

While the design contract for the Public Safety Building has already been awarded and design efforts are moving forward, the locations for both the new Fire Station and the Public Safety Building have not yet been finalized. Rather than advancing these projects in isolation, the City is intentionally coordinating planning and design efforts to ensure that facility siting, operational needs, and future growth considerations are evaluated together. This coordinated approach helps ensure that early decisions support long-term success and reduce the risk of inefficiencies or missed opportunities.

This planning and location study will provide the City with data-driven analysis and clear recommendations to guide future actions related to site selection, property acquisition, and subsequent design and construction phases. By completing this work now, the City is positioning itself to move forward with confidence—ensuring that future public safety investments are made thoughtfully, responsibly, and in a manner that best serves the community.

To support this effort, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2026-14) seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms with demonstrated experience in public safety facility planning, location studies, and service coverage analysis.

As this effort progresses, staff will return to the City Council with updates on potential facility locations and, for the Fire Station, the space needs assessment and conceptual layouts, providing opportunities for continued Council involvement as these projects take shape.

Scope of Services

Under the proposed agreement, RRM Design Group will provide professional planning and pre- design services focused on evaluating and recommending optimal locations for the City’s planned public safety facilities. The scope of work includes distinct but coordinated efforts for each facility, as outlined below:

Services related to the Fire Station will include:
• Preparation of a comprehensive Fire Station Location Study, including service coverage modeling and response-time analysis.
• Evaluation of City-owned and alternative sites to determine the most effective location for the new Fire Station.
• Completion of a detailed space needs assessment developed in close coordination with the Fire Department to translate operational requirements into a functional program. • Preparation of conceptual site plans, floor plans, and exterior elevations for the Fire Station to support site evaluation and guide future design and construction efforts. • Analysis of site access, apparatus circulation, infrastructure considerations, and operational support needs.

Services related to the Public Safety Building will include:
• Completion of a Location Study and service coverage analysis to evaluate potential sites that support Police and Fire Administration, dispatch, and operational coordination. • Coordination with Darden Architects, who have been awarded the Public Safety Building design contract, to ensure consistency between the location analysis and ongoing design efforts.
• Evaluation of site suitability, access, operational efficiency, interdepartmental relationships, and long-term growth considerations for the Public Safety Building.

Additional services provided under this contract include:
• Technology and radio communications infrastructure planning to ensure selected sites can support modern public safety operations and communications systems. • Coordination with City staff, Fire Department leadership, Police Department leadership, and community stakeholders, including council meetings.

Project Implementation and Close-Out

Upon authorization, RRM Design Group will begin work immediately and coordinate closely with City staff, Darden Architects, and other project stakeholders. The study findings will be documented through mapping, technical memoranda, and summary reports and will be used to inform future City Council actions related to site selection, property acquisition, and subsequent design and construction phases for the City’s public safety facilities. Completion of this planning effort will position the City to move forward with confidence, ensuring that future public safety investments are strategically located, operationally efficient, and aligned with long-term community needs.

Selection Process

The City of Hanford received proposals from four firms in response to Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2026-14) for the Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study. Proposals were submitted by qualified firms with experience in public safety facility planning, location studies, and service coverage analysis.

All proposals were reviewed by a City evaluation committee to assess technical qualifications, understanding of the project scope, proposed approach, relevant experience, and the ability to complete the required services in a timely and effective manner. The evaluation criteria were consistent with those outlined in the RFP.

Following the initial proposal review, three select firms were invited to participate in interviews. The interview process allowed the City to further evaluate each firm’s understanding of the City’s specific project needs, familiarity with the RFP requirements and addenda, and ability to translate the requested scope into a clear and actionable work plan. The interview committee also assessed each firm’s approach to coordination with City staff and other consultants, as well as their ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively.

Based on the combined results of the proposal evaluations and interviews, RRM Design Group was identified as the highest-ranked firm and the clear top choice. During the interview process, RRM distinguished themselves by demonstrating a strong familiarity with the City’s specific project

objectives, constraints, and sequencing. Their presentation clearly reflected a thorough review of the RFP and all issued addenda, and they were able to directly address how the proposed scope and methodology would be tailored specifically to Hanford’s needs. Staff found that RRM’s level of preparation and project-specific understanding set them apart from other firms and reinforced that this effort was being approached as a focused, City-specific planning study rather than a generic location analysis.

A key strength of RRM’s proposal was the inclusion of AP Triton as a sub-consultant responsible for the location studies and service coverage analysis. AP Triton is a nationally recognized public safety consulting firm specializing in response modeling and station siting and is staffed by former fire chiefs, firefighters, police leaders, and public safety professionals. Staff found that the operational experience brought by AP Triton, combined with RRM’s facility planning expertise, resulted in a highly qualified and well-balanced project team.

In addition to proposal review and interview performance, staff contacted references provided by RRM Design Group. References consistently spoke highly of RRM’s ability to manage complex public safety planning efforts, communicate effectively with City staff and stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work responsive to agency-specific needs. Several references noted RRM’s strong understanding of public safety operations and their collaborative approach throughout the planning process. Staff also noted that multiple references expressed a willingness to work with RRM again on future projects.

Based on the proposal evaluations, interview performance, reference feedback, demonstrated understanding of the City’s specific project needs, and overall qualifications of the proposed team, staff determined that RRM Design Group is the most qualified firm to perform the Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study and recommends their selection.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed professional services agreement with RRM Design Group includes a base contract amount and a separate contract contingency, for a combined not-to-exceed contract amount of $266,231.

This work is a prerequisite to both the new fire station and public safety building; therefore, the agreement will be funded by Measure H. The funding for this work is included in the design of each facility and has been appropriated through the adoption of the Measure H Expenditure Plan. There is sufficient funding so no additional appropriations are needed at this time.

The base contract amount covers the defined scope of planning and location study services for both the Fire Station and the Public Safety Building. Staff recommends a contract contingency be included as a separate amount to allow flexibility for additional planning and analysis that may be required as the study progresses and project needs are further refined. The proposed contingency amount represents approximately 15% of the total contract value and is consistent with standard industry contingency allowances for similar projects.

Base Contract Amount
• Total Base Contract Amount: $266,231
The base contract amount supports two coordinated but distinct planning efforts, with the anticipated allocation as follows:

• Fire Station Planning and Location Study: $194,149
Includes the fire station location study, response coverage analysis, space needs assessment, conceptual site layouts, preliminary floor plans and elevations, technology analysis, and coordination related to Fire Department operations. • Public Safety Building Location Analysis: $69,083
Includes the public safety building location study, service coverage analysis, site evaluation, and coordination with the separately awarded design contract for the Public Safety Building. • Reimbursable Expenses: $3,000

Contract Contingency
• Contract Contingency Amount: $40,000
The contingency is separate from the base contract amount and will only be used as needed with City authorization.

Contract Contingency Justification:

The contract contingency is intended to address additional planning and analysis efforts that are reasonably anticipated but cannot be fully defined at the outset of the study. Including a contingency allows the City to respond efficiently to evolving project needs without requiring contract amendments for each additional task. The proposed contingency amount represents approximately 15% of the total contract value and is consistent with standard industry contingency allowances for similar projects.

Potential uses of the contract contingency include, but are not limited to:
• Evaluation of a future Fire Training Center as part of the fire station location study, which may require a preliminary needs assessment to determine minimum site size, concept-level cost estimate, grant assistance, operational adjacencies, and land requirements. • Analysis of additional sites that may be identified during the course of the study warranting further evaluation to ensure all viable options are thoroughly considered. • Additional iterations of analysis or site concepts, including refinements based on stakeholder input.
• Additional meetings, coordination efforts, or presentation materials, including supplemental renderings or graphics needed to support decision-making.

Separating the base contract amount from the contingency allows the City to maintain cost control while retaining the flexibility necessary to complete a comprehensive and well-informed planning effort.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Fee Schedule/Scope

2. Project schedule

Fire Department Cost Public Safety Bldg
Cost
FEE
TYPE

1.1 Kick Off Meeting and Project Start Initiaion FF 6,210 $ 6,210 $

1.2 Project Status Meetings - 10 total vritual meetings FF 12,503 $ 12,503 $

1.3 City Council Meetings - 3 total FF 11,490 $ 11,490 $ Task 1 Total: 30,203 $ 30,203 $ FEE
TYPE

2.1 Data Collection & Review FF 16,160 $

2.2 Program Development FF 4,420 $

2.3 Conceptual Layouts - 2 site with 3 style design options each FF 59,440 $

2.3a Conceptual Renderings - Assume 3 for each of 2 sites FF 21,450 $

2.4 City Review & Finalization - In person meeting assumed FF 13,816 $ Task 2 Total: 115,286 $
FEE
TYPE

3.1 Existing Conditions Review FF 3,800 $

3.2 Service Coverage Modeling FF 5,500 $

3.3 Site Evaluation & Optimization FF 15,450 $

3.4 Findings & Recommendations FF 5,380 $
Task 3 Total: 30,130 $
FEE
TYPE

4.1 Existing Conditions Review FF - $ 2,180 $

4.2 Operational & Locational Criteria Development FF - $ 2,050 $

4.3 Site Identification & Evaluation FF - $ 9,700 $

4.4 Service Area & Response Efficiency Analysis FF - $ 1,650 $

4.5 Findings & Recommendations FF - $ 4,600 $

4.6 Architectural PD Site Fit Diagrams - Up to 3 Diagrams FF - $ 10,900 $

4.7 Arch Coordination Meeting w/ PD Design Team - 2 Virtual, 1 In Person FF - $ 7,800 $ Task 4 Total: - $ 38,880 $ FEE
TYPE

5.1 Technology Coordination Review FF 2,480 $

5.2 Data Compatibility & Integration Planning FF 3,000 $

5.3 Resource Reliability & Concurrent Call Analysis FF 2,450 $

5.4 Recommendations FF 3,710 $
Task 5 Total: 11,640 $
FEE
TYPE

6.1 Subtask Name FF 6,890 $
Task 6 Total: 6,890 $
Fire Department Cost Public Safety Bldg Cost
194,149 $ 69,083 $ 3,000 $
266,231 $
FEE
TYPE

7.1 Allowance TBD 60,000 $
60,000 $
Subtotal
Estimated Project Total (FD and PD Cost)
Reimbursable Expenses
Task 6: Radio Communications Infrastructure Planning
Fee Footnotes
A. Fixed fee tasks will be billed as the work progr esses until the task is completed and the total amo unt stated in the contract for the task is invoiced .

B. Estimated fees for tasks shown as “Time and Materials” (T&M) are provided for informational purpose s. Amounts billed for these tasks, which will refle ct actual hours, may be more or less than the estimate given.

Reimbursable Expenses
Incidental expenses incurred by RRM Design Group or any subconsultant it may hire to perform services for this project are reimbursed by the client at ac tual cost plus 10% to cover its overhead and administrative expenses.

Adjustment to Hourly Billing Rates
RRM reserves the right to adjust hourly rates on an annual basis.

Task 7: Additional Services Allowance
Recommended Additional Services Allowance
Task 3: Fire Station Location Study
Task 4: Location Study & Service Coverage Analysis for Public Safety Building Task 1: Project Meetings
Task 2: Fire Station Conceptual Layout
Task 5: Technology Analysis for Fire Operations
City of Hanford Public Safety Facilities Planning and Location Study Project Schedule
12/9/2025 Revised 02/07/26

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Subtask 2.4: City Review & Finalization
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Subtask 3.2: Service Coverage Modeling
Subtask 3.3: Site Evaluation & Optimization
Subtask 3.4: Findings & Recommendations
Subtask 4.1: Existing Conditions Review
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Subtask 4.4: Service Area & Response Efficiency Analysis Subtask 4.5: Findings & Recommendations
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Subtask 5.2: Data Compatibility & Integration Planning
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12.F.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Amendment to Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services)

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation:

That City Council adopt a Resolution of Consideration of the City Council of the City of Hanford to make changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax Established for Community Facilities No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services).

Recommended Motion:

I move to adopt the Resolution of Consideration of the City Council of the City of Hanford to make changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax Established for Community Facilities No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services).

BACKGROUND:

On May 20, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent and Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts with the intent of forming a Mello-Roos community facilities district, CFD 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) for Billingsley Tract 937 to finance the impact by new development on landscaping and lighting maintenance, park maintenance, drainage maintenance and street maintenance. (The Stonehaven Tract 940 development was annexed into the CFD on September 16, 2025.)

On July 1, 2025, a public hearing was held to receive public testimony and property owner protests, if any, with regard to the formation of the district and the levy of a special tax.

After receiving public testimony, the City Council adopted (1) a Resolution of Formation forming and establishing CFD 2025-2, (2) a Resolution calling a special tax election, (3) a Resolution declaring the results of a special landowner election, and (4) due to a favorable vote by property owners, introduced an Ordinance authorizing the levy of a special tax within the boundaries of CFD 2025-2.

The levy of the special tax in CFD 2025-2 was approved by at least 2/3 of the qualified electors. The city clerk directed the recording of a notice of special tax, and the ordinance ordering the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2025-2 was introduced, followed by the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on July 15, 2025.

After a recent re-examination of CFD 2025-2, city staff determined that it is necessary to increase the

Special Tax to fully fund maintenance services. After meeting with DR Horton and Willdan Financial Services, it was determined that increasing the Special Tax on only the DR Horton-owned parcels would be required in order to fund the gap and to prevent current sales contracts and lots released for sale from being affected. As such, any parcels that are still owned by DR Horton on May 1, 2026 will be affected by the increase, and DR Horton will disclose such increased special tax to prospective buyers.

The increase is equal to $27.08 per month on 123 lots in CFD 2025-2, forty-one (41) lots in the Billingsley Ranch developmentand eighty-two (82) lots in the Stonehaven development.The current Assessor’s Parcel’s Numbers subject to the increase are: 011-630-001 through 011-630-023, 011- 630-038 through 011-630-049, 011-630-069 through 011-630-073, 011-630-095, and 011-040-030- 000, which are shown the attached map.

While these affected parcels will start at a higher maximum special tax rate, a smaller annual inflationary adjustment will be applied to the maximum tax rates on these parcels. Each year, as part of the annual levy administration of CFD 2025-2, the maximum special tax rates will be calculated in accordance with the inflation factor. Once the maximum special tax rates for all lots in CFD 2025-2 are within $100 of each other when comparing Zone A and Zone B special tax rates, the special tax rates and inflationary adjustment will be updated so all lots are charged equal special tax rates.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated annual revenue received by the City for CFD 2025-2 will increase from the original estimate of $95,757 which is based on the maximum special tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for an estimated 177 single family residential parcels to $135,190. This amount is expected to increase as development of additional property occurs within CFD 2025-2 due to annexations. The special tax for CFD 2025-2 includes an annual CPI adjustment. No General Fund monies are used for this effort.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-06-R

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-R

A RESOLUTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HANFORD TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX ESTABLISHED FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-2 (PUBLIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES)

WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hanford Declaring Its Intention to Establish a City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services)” (the “Resolution of Intention”), stating its intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) (the “CFD”), of the City pursuant to Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, commencing with Section 53311, of the California Government Code (the “Act”) to finance certain services to serve the CFD (the “Services”);

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention, setting forth a description of the proposed boundaries of the CFD, Services to be financed by the CFD, including incidental expenses, and the rate and method of apportionment (the “Rate and Method”) of the special tax (the “Special Tax”) to be levied within the CFD to pay for the Services, is on file with the City Clerk and the provisions thereof are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention set July 15, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, as the date for a public hearing on the establishment of the CFD, the extent of the CFD, the furnishing of the Services within the CFD, and the proposed Rate and Method;

WHEREAS, a notice of the public hearing to be held on July 15, 2025 and later revised to July 1, 2025 was published in accordance with the Act;

WHEREAS, on this date, this Council held a noticed public hearing as required by the Act and the Resolution of Intention relative to the proposed formation of the CFD;

WHEREAS, at the hearing all interested persons desiring to be heard for or against the establishment of the CFD, the extent of the CFD, the furnishing of the Services and the Rate and Method were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; WHEREAS, at the public hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the formation of the District and the levy of the special taxes were heard, evidence was presented and considered by this City Council and a full and fair hearing was held; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the close of the public hearing, this City Council adopted resolutions entitled "Resolution of Formation of the City Council of the City of Hanford to establish City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services), to establish an Appropriations Limit therefor, to authorize the Levy of A Special Tax therein, and to Submit the establishment of an Appropriations Limit and the Levy of Special Taxes to the Qualified Electors thereof” (the “Resolution of Formation”), and "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hanford calling a Special Election and submitting to the Qualified Electors

of City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) propositions regarding the establishment of an appropriations Limit and the annual Levy of a Special Tax Within the Community Facilities District", which resolutions established the District, authorized the levy of a special tax within the District, and called an election within the District on the proposition of levying a special tax within, and establishing an appropriations limit for, the District; and

WHEREAS, an election was held within the District in which the landowners approved said propositions by ballots cast in the election.

WHEREAS, the levy of the special tax in CFD 2025-2 was approved by at least 2/3 of the qualified electors, the city clerk directed the recording of a notice of special tax, and the ordinance ordering the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2025-2 was introduced followed by the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on July 15, 2025.

WHEREAS, the CFD is intended to fund landscaping and lighting maintenance, park maintenance, drainage maintenance and street maintenance attributable to new growth within the City.

WHEREAS, the territory included in the CFD is as shown on the map thereof filed in the office of the County Recorder, County of Kings, State of California, to which map reference is hereby made, as well as the maps which have been filed with the Kings County Recorder’s Office for all subsequent annexations; and

WHEREAS, after further review and analysis of the initial budget for the CFD and the first annexation into the CFD, City staff determined it necessary to amend the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax of the CFD (the “Rate and Method of Apportionment”) set forth in Exhibit B to Resolution No. 2025-11-R, adopted May 20, 2025, and Resolution No. 2025-51- R, adopted September 16, 2025, (each the “Resolution of Intention”) for the CFD and the first annexation, respectively; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public convenience and necessity require the consideration of proposed amendments to the Rate and Method of Apportionment; and WHEREAS, the Public Services financed by the CFD continue to be in effect and no changes to such services are required, nor will be required, due to the proposed changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is fully advised in this matter;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hanford as follows:

Section 1. Recitals Correct. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby finds and declares that the actions authorized hereby constitute and are with respect to public affairs of the City and the consideration of the proposed amendments to the Rate and Method of Apportionment is important to the public welfare of the residents of the City and the CFD, and involve significant public benefits.

Section 3. As more specifically described in detail in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the proposed changes are (i) to amend the Rate and Method of Apportionment with the Amended and Restated Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax. Exhibit A details the changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment, followed by the proposed Amended and Restated Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.

Section 4. The Council hereby sets Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Council may reach the matter, in the Council Chambers, 400 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California, as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the Proposed Amendments. At the public hearing, any persons interested, including all taxpayers, property owners, and registered voters within the CFD, may appear and be heard, and the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against the adoption of the Proposed Amendments, will be heard and considered.

Section 5. Any protests to the proposals in this resolution may be made orally or in writing by any interested persons or taxpayers, except that any protests pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of these proceedings must be in writing and must clearly set forth the irregularities and defects to which objection is made. The City Council may waive any irregularities in the form or content of any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the proceedings. All written protests not presented in person by the protester at the public hearing must be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing in order to be received and considered. Any written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

Section 6. Written protests by a majority of the registered voters residing and registered within the CFD (if at least six such voters so protest), or by the owners of a majority of the land area within the CFD not exempt from the special tax, will require suspension of these proceedings for at least one year. If such protests are directed only against certain elements of the Proposed Amendments, only those elements need be excluded from the proceedings.

Section 7. The public hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be completed within 30 days, except that if the City Council finds that the complexity of the CFD or the need for public participation requires additional time, the public hearing may be continued from time to time for a period not to exceed 6 months.

Section 8. At the public hearing, the City Council may modify this resolution by eliminating or modifying (by reducing the extent of) any of the Proposed Amendments.

Section 9. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council may abandon these proceedings or may, after passing upon all protests, determine to proceed with conducting special mailed-ballot election within the CFD to determine if the Proposed Amendments should be

adopted. If, at the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council determines to proceed with the election, it expects that the proposed voting procedure will involve an election by the landowners within the affected parcel owners in the CFD voting in accordance with the Act, as the City Council is informed that during the 90 days prior to the date set for the hearing, there were fewer than 12 registered voters residing within the affected parcels of the CFD. The City Council will require this information to be confirmed before ordering the election.

Section 10. The City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of the public hearing by publishing a Notice of Public Hearing substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by reference, once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the area of the CFD, pursuant to section 6061 of the California Government Code, and publication must be completed at least seven days prior to the date set for such public hearing.

Section 11. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

Mark Kairis
Mayor of the City of Hanford
ATTEST:

Natalie Corral
City Clerk

State of California )
County of Kings ) ss
City of Hanford )

I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the day of , 2026.

Date: City Clerk .

EXHIBIT A

PROPOSED

AMENDMENTS
The Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax shall be amended as follows:

1. Changing the Annual Escalation Factor to distinguish between different applications to Land Use Classes in Table 1 and Land Use Classes in Table 2.

2. Changing the definition of “Land Use Class” to include Table 2.

3. Adding a definition for “Zone A” and a definition for “Zone B” to indicate the parcels that are included in each Zone.

4. Designating Table 1 as Land Use Classes in Zone A, which constitute parcels subject to the original special tax amount.

5. Designating the following Table 2 for Land Use Classes in Zone B, which will constitute the parcels subject to the increased special tax:

Table 2
Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property
Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) Fiscal Year 2025/26
Zone B
Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1B Detached Residential $866 per Dwelling Unit
2B Attached Residential $563 per Dwelling Unit
3B Commercial Property $0.783 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
4B Industrial Property $1.007 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
5B Institutional Property $0.559 per square foot of Non- Residential Floor Area
6B Mixed-Use Property
Sum of Maximum Special Tax
for each applicable Land Use
Class
7B Undeveloped Property $4,330 per Lot Acre

For each Fiscal Year following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 2 shall be increased by the Annual Escalation Factor. Additional Land Use Classes, and the corresponding Maximum Special Tax of each new Land Use Class, may be added to Table 2 as a result of future annexations or if future annexations involve a new Land Use Class.

Exhibit B

City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services)
Amended and Restated Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax

A Special Tax of City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) (“CFD”) shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels within the CFD and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2025/26 in an amount determined by the Special Tax Administrator through the application of the rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax set forth below. All of the real property in the CFD, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A. DEFINITIONS

The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:

“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.

“Administrative Expenses” means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs incurred by the City as administrator of the CFD, provided that such costs are directly related to administration of the CFD: costs to determine, levy and collect the Special Taxes, including an allocable share of the salaries and benefits of City employees, the fees of consultants, and legal counsel; the costs of collecting installments of the Special Taxes upon the general tax rolls, including any charges levied by County departments; and the preparation of required reports and any other costs required to administer the CFD in accordance with the Act, as determined by the City.

“Annual Escalation Factor” means for Land Use Classes shown in Table 1, the greater of (i) four percent (4%) or (ii) the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Annual Escalation Factor” means for Land Use Classes shown in Table 2, the lessor of (i) three percent (3%) or (ii) the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provided that the maximum special tax may not decrease. If said index is discontinued, then an alternative index may be used as determined by the Special Tax Administrator.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the Maximum Special Tax on Detached Residential Property in Table 1 is within $100 of the Maximum Special Tax on Detached Residential Property in Table 2, the Maximum Special Tax for all Land Use Classes in Table 1 and Table 2 will be set to the lessor of Table 1 or Table 2 Maximum Special Tax amounts at said time and the “Annual Escalation Factor” in subsequent fiscal years for both Table 1 and Table 2 will be the greater of (i) four percent (4%) or (ii) the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If said index is discontinued, then an alternative index may be used as determined by the Special Tax Administrator.

“Assessor's Parcel” means a Lot or parcel of land shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map with a parcel number assigned by the Assessor of the County that corresponds to a number shown on the County Assessor’s roll.

“Assessor's Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.

“Attached Residential” means an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, within the CFD for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a residential structure or structures sharing common walls and/or common spaces, qualified as Attached Residential at the City’s discretion, consisting of two or more Dwelling Units, including, but not limited to duplexes, triplexes, and apartment units, as of June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Base Year” means Fiscal Year 2025/26.

“Building Permit” means a permit issued for new construction of a residential or non-residential structure following the formation of the CFD. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” shall not include permits issued solely for grading, utility improvements, or other such improvements that are constructed and installed and are not intended for human occupancy.

“CFD” means City of Hanford Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services).

“City” means the City of Hanford.

“City Clerk” means the City Clerk for the City or his or her designee.

"Commercial Property" means, in any Fiscal Year, all Developed Property for which a Building Permit was issued on or prior to June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied for a commercial establishment which includes, but is not limited to, retail stores, clothing stores, book stores, drug stores, professional services (i.e., barber shops, dry cleaners), non-warehouse public storage facilities, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, movie theaters, appliance and electronic stores, home supply stores, auto parts stores, and other businesses providing such products and services. The City shall make the determination as to whether a Parcel is Commercial Property.

“Council” means the City Council of the City, acting as the legislative body of the CFD. “County” means the County of Kings, California.
“Detached Residential” means an Assessors’ Parcel of Developed Property within the CFD, for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a residential structure consisting of one single-family detached Dwelling Unit, including Mobile Homes, as of June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Developed Property” means, for Detached Residential or Attached Residential, an Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD for which a Building Permit was issued on or prior to June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied, based on the number of Dwelling Units or Building Square Footage, as applicable, per City or County records for that Assessor’s Parcel.

“Drainage Maintenance Requirement” means for any Fiscal Year in which the Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for providing the labor, material, testing, reporting, remediation, permitting, general administration, personnel, equipment and utilities necessary to maintain public drainage improvements for, within, or associated with the CFD, including drain inlets, filters, detention basin, storm drain pipeline, and associated appurtenant facilities located within, or associated with, the CFD.

“Dwelling Unit” means each separate residential unit that comprises an independent facility capable of conveyance or rental separate from adjacent residential units, in which a person or persons may live, which comprises an independent facility and is not considered to be for non- residential use only, and as defined in the City of Hanford's Municipal Code.

“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, an Assessor's Parcel within the CFD not subject to the Special Tax. Exempt Property includes: (i) Public Property, (ii) Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easement such as railroad parcels, roads and landscape lots, (iv) property reasonably designated by the City or Special Tax Administrator as Exempt Property due to deed restrictions, conservation easement, or similar factors that may make development of such property impractical for human occupancy, and (v) Welfare Exemption Property.

“Final Map” means an Assessor’s Parcel Map, a Final Subdivision Map, parcel map, condominium plan, or any other map functionally considered to be an equivalent development map that has been recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.

“Fiscal Year” means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Industrial Property" means, in any Fiscal Year, all Developed Property for which a Building Permit was issued on or prior to June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied for construction of an industrial, manufacturing, or warehousing structure. The City shall make the determination as to whether a Parcel is Industrial Property. "Institutional Property" means, in any Fiscal Year, all Developed Property for which a Building Permit was issued on or prior to June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied for construction of an institutional property, including but not limited to private schools, educational centers, child daycares, convalescent centers, hospice care centers, and property used for religious purposes. The City shall make the determination as to whether a Parcel is Institutional Property.

“Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Requirement” means for any Fiscal Year in which the Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for providing landscaping and lighting maintenance within, or associated with the CFD, including the labor, material, administration, personnel, equipment and utilities (i.e., water and power) necessary to maintain public landscaping and lighting improvements for, within, or associated with the CFD, including trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs, weed removal, irrigation systems, sidewalk, drainage facilities, lighting, signs, monuments, graffiti removal, walkways, and associated appurtenant facilities located within, or associated with, the CFD.

“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 and Table 2 and defined herein. “Lot” means an individual legal lot created by an Assessor’s Parcel Map or Final Map. “Maximum Special Tax” means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied by the CFD in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.

“Mobile Home” means a vehicle designed and equipped for human habitation as defined by the California Health & Safety Code § 18008.

“Park” means a public park, open space, trail, dog park dedicated to and/or managed by the City of Hanford.

“Park Maintenance Requirement” means, for any Fiscal Year in which the Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for providing park maintenance services within, or associated with the City or the CFD, including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting for park maintenance services, including trees, plant material, restrooms, irrigation systems, sidewalks, drainage facilities, weed control, lighting, and parking lot maintenance, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, including maintenance staff, that directly provide park maintenance services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, (iv) utility costs such as water, sewer, lighting and power and (v) City overhead costs associated with providing such services.

“Property Owner Association Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the CFD that is owned by, or irrevocably dedicated as indicated in an instrument recorded with the County Recorder, to a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, which consists of property owned in common by owners of surrounding properties and it is intended for use for community purposes.

“Proportionately” means, for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levied per Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property to the Maximum Special Tax per Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property. “Proportionately” means, for Undeveloped Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levied per Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property to the Maximum Special Tax per Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property.

"Public Property" means, in any Fiscal Year: (i) all Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD that are owned by or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California, the City or any other public agency; provided, however, that Taxable City Property shall not be categorized as Public Property, and any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act (as such section may be amended or replaced) shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use; and (ii) all Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD that are encumbered by an unmanned utility easement making impractical its utilization for other than the purpose set forth in the easement.

“Reserve Fund” means a fund that shall be created and maintained for the CFD for each Fiscal Year to provide necessary cash flow to cover maintenance and operational cost overruns, and delinquencies in the payment of Special Taxes.

“Special Tax” means the Special Tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement, and shall include Special Taxes levied or to be levied under Sections C and D, below.

“Special Tax Administrator” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.

“Special Tax Requirement” means the sum of (i) Streetscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirement, (ii) Administrative Expenses of the CFD, and (iii) and any amounts required to establish or replenish a Reserve Fund for that Fiscal Year.

“State” means the State of California.

“Street Maintenance Requirement” means, for any Fiscal Year in which the Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for providing the labor, material, administration, personnel, equipment and utilities necessary to maintain public streets, streetlights and associated appurtenant facilities for, within, or associated with the CFD, including City overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD.

“Streetscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirement” means the sum of the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Requirement, the Park Maintenance Requirement, the Street Maintenance Requirement, and the Drainage Maintenance Requirement.

“Taxable Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property within the CFD that are not Exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or as defined herein.

“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, an Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD for which a Building Permit has not been issued on or prior to June 30th preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied and is not classified as Exempt Property.

“Welfare Exemption Property” means, in any Fiscal Year, any Parcels that have received a welfare exemption under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and for which such welfare exemption is still in place.

“Zone A” means the specific area identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 011-630-024-000 through 011-630-037-000, 011-630-050-000 through 011-630-068-000, 011-630-074-000 through 011-630-094-000, and 011-630-096-000, any successor parcel numbers resulting from those parcels, or parcels annexed into Zone A of the CFD.

“Zone B” means the specific area identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 011-630-001 through 011-630-023, 011-630-038 through 011-630-049, 011-630-069 through 011-630-073, 011-630- 095, and 011-040-030-000, any successor parcel numbers resulting from those parcels, or parcels annexed into Zone B of the CFD.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES

For each Fiscal Year, commencing with Fiscal Year 2025/26, using the definitions above, each Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD shall be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2025/26, Taxable Property shall be further classified as Detached Residential, Attached Residential, Commercial Property, Industrial Property, Institutional Property, Mixed-use Property, or Undeveloped Property.

C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE

1. Taxable Property

Table 1
Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property
Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) Fiscal Year 2025/26
Zone A
Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1A Detached Residential $541 per Dwelling Unit
2A Attached Residential $352 per Dwelling Unit
3A Commercial Property $0.489 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
4A Industrial Property $0.629 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
5A Institutional Property $0.349 per square foot of Non- Residential Floor Area
6A Mixed-Use Property
Sum of Maximum Special Tax
for each applicable Land Use
Class
7A Undeveloped Property $2,426 per Lot Acre

For each Fiscal Year following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 1 shall be increased by the Annual Escalation Factor. Additional Land Use Classes, and the corresponding Maximum Special Tax of each new Land Use Class, may be added to Table 1 as a result of future annexations or if future annexations involve a new Land Use Class.

Table 2
Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property
Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Public Maintenance Services) Fiscal Year 2025/26
Zone B
Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1B Detached Residential $866 per Dwelling Unit
2B Attached Residential $563 per Dwelling Unit
3B Commercial Property $0.783 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
4B Industrial Property $1.007 per square foot of Non-
Residential Floor Area
5B Institutional Property $0.559 per square foot of Non- Residential Floor Area
6B Mixed-Use Property
Sum of Maximum Special Tax
for each applicable Land Use
Class
7B Undeveloped Property $4,330 per Lot Acre

For each Fiscal Year following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 2 shall be increased by the Annual Escalation Factor. Additional Land Use Classes, and the corresponding Maximum Special Tax of each new Land Use Class, may be added to Table 2 as a result of future annexations or if future annexations involve a new Land Use Class.

2. Exempt Property
No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property as defined in Section A.

For each Fiscal Year, if the use or ownership of an Assessor's Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor's Parcel is no longer classified as one of the uses set forth in Section A, therefore making such Assessor's Parcel no longer eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor's Parcel shall be deemed to be Taxable Property and shall be taxed pursuant to the provisions of Section C.1. and the definitions herein.

D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX

Commencing Fiscal Year 2025/26, and for each subsequent Fiscal Year, the Special Tax Administrator shall calculate the Special Tax Requirement based on the definitions in Section A and levy the Special Tax as follows until the amount of the Special Tax levied equals the Special Tax Requirement:

Step 1: The Special Tax shall be Proportionately levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to meet the Special Tax Requirement. The applicable Maximum Special Tax shall be based on the Developed

Property’s classification as Detached Residential, Attached Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Mixed-Use.

Step 2: If after applying the method of apportionment in Step 1, if additional funds are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement, the Special Tax shall be Proportionately levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to meet the remainder of the Special Tax Requirement needed.

E. APPEALS

Any landowner who pays the Special Tax and believes that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the Special Tax Administrator regarding such error. If following such consultation, the Special Tax Administrator determines that an error has occurred, the Special Tax Administrator may amend the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. If following such consultation and action, if any, the landowner believes such error still exists, such person may file a written notice with the City Clerk of the City appealing the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. Upon the receipt of any such written notice, the City Clerk shall forward a copy of such notice to the City Finance Director, who shall either (1) refer the matter to the City’s existing hearing board for administrative appeals; or (2) establish as part of the proceedings and administration of the CFD, a special three-member Review/Appeal Committee.

The Review/Appeal Committee may establish such procedures, as it deems necessary to undertake the review of any such appeal. The hearing board or Review/Appeal Committee shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment and make determinations relative to the annual administration of the Special Tax and any landowner appeals, as herein specified. The decision of the hearing board or Review/Appeal Committee shall be final and binding to all persons.

F. MANNER OF COLLECTION

Special Taxes levied pursuant to Section D above shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes, provided however that (i) the CFD may directly bill the Special Tax, and (ii) the CFD may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet the financial obligations of the CFD or as otherwise determined appropriate by the City Council.

G. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
Taxable Property in the CFD shall remain subject to the Special Tax in perpetuity or until the City Council takes appropriate actions to terminate the Special Tax pursuant to the Act.

12.G.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Approval of the Military equipment inventory and usage report consistent with the requirements of AB 481.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receives the Military Equipment Inventory and Usage Report, in compliance with the requirements of AB 481.

Recommended Motion: I move to acknowledge receipt and approve the Military Equipment Inventory and Usage Report.

BACKGROUND
AB 481 mandates that all law enforcement agencies report annually on military equipment inventory and usage. This requirement is codified in Government Code 7072(a) and includes the following components:

1. A summary of the uses and purposes of military equipment;

2. A summary of complaints or concerns received regarding the military equipment report;

3. Results of audits, information on violations, and any actions taken in response;

4. The total annual cost of each type of equipment;

5. The quantity possessed for each type of equipment;

6. Any intent to acquire additional equipment, including the quantities sought.

REPORT
The Hanford Police Department has established Policy 705, which details all military equipment possessed by the department, its purpose, authorized uses, expected lifespan, fiscal impact, required training, and the legal and procedural rules governing its use. Policy 705 is attached to this report and remains current and accessible on the department’s website.

As of 2025, the department's inventory of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Scout Robots, Armored Vehicles, 40MM Launchers, Less Lethal Shotguns, Rifles, and the Mobile Incident Command Vehicle has remained unchanged. Consumable items such as chemical agents, 12-gauge shotgun super- sock rounds, 12-gauge barricade breaching rounds, .223 and .308 ammunition, and diversionary devices fluctuate due to training, operational use, and vendor restocking timeframes. While some items may temporarily fall below the listed inventory levels, the department endeavors to maintain

quantities as close to the stated amounts as possible.

The complaint process is well-documented within departmental policy and is managed via the LEFTA computer system, which tracks and reports all citizen complaints to the state annually. For 2025, no complaints were received regarding military equipment or its use. A detailed summary of how military equipment was used throughout the year is attached to this report.

PUBLIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Hanford Police Department will host a public community engagement meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM located at the Hanford Police Activities League (PAL) building, 902 N 11th Ave. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to discuss and ask questions about the annual military equipment report, as well as the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the annual Military Equipment Inventory and Usage Report.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Annual MilitaryReport

2. 2025 AB 481

3. ANNUAL USE DETAILED REPORT-2025

4. Policy 705 Military_Equipment

Stephanie Huddleston, Chief of Police

Subject:

Police: Annual Military Equipment Report as mandated by the State under AB481.

Recommendation:

That the City Council, by motion, approve the Hanford Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report.

Background:

On September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment was signed into law. AB 481:

1. Requires the police department to report the following to council annually:
a. Description of each type of military equipment.
b. Purpose and authorized used of said equipment.
c. The fiscal impact of each type of equipment.
d. Legal and procedural rules that govern its use.
e. Training that is required for its use.
f. The mechanism to ensure compliance.
g. Complaint procedure.
h. Post policy of department website.
i. A summary of any complaints received.
j. The amount in possession of each piece of equipment. k. If any additional equipment is to be obtained in the coming year. l. The department must conduct one public meeting within 30 days of the annual report going to council.

City of H A N F O R D

HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
425 N Irwin Street
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)585-2540

Report:

The Hanford Police Department established Policy 705 which provides a description of all military items possessed by the department, the purpose of the item, authorized use, expected life span, fiscal impact, training required, and legal and procedural rules that govern its use. Policy 705 is attached to this report. This policy remains current and is on the department website. The amount in possession of each type of equipment has not changed during the 2025 year with regards to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Scout Robot, Armored Vehicles, 40MM launchers, Less Lethal Shotguns, Rifles, and our Mobile Incident Command Vehicle. Equipment such as our chemical agents, 12-guage shotgun super-sock rounds, 12-guage shotgun barricade breaching rounds, .223 ammo, .308 ammo, and diversionary devices are constantly fluctuating due to training and operational use as well as the ordering/restocking timeframes of vendors that the city uses. Some ammo and items drop below the listed amounts but we try to keep inventories as close to the listed numbers as possible.

The complaint procedure is well established as a policy and we have a computer system (LEFTA), which manages all of our citizen complaints. Our citizen complaints are also reported to the state each year.

We have had no complaints regarding our military equipment or its use during annual year 2025.

A summary of how the military equipment was used throughout the year is attached to this report.

Public community engagement:

The Hanford Police Department will conduct a public community engagement meeting on Thursday, March 5th 2026 from 1300hrs to 1500hrs, at the SWAT building located at 902 N 11th Ave. This meeting will allow the general public to discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the approval of the annual military equipment report.

AB 481 reporting for training in the year 2025
DATE MRAP ARV Command post GAS 40 mm launcher Robot Drone Breaching Rifle Flashbang 1/9/2025 Entry - none used
1/23/2025 Range (Day qualification) 1 1
2/6/2025 Veh assaults/ Dtac / Entry 1 1
2/20/2025 Hostage rescue/Medical 1 1
3/13/2025 Entry - none used
3/20/2025 Range/Divisonary Device 1 1
4/3/2025 High Risk SW 1 1 1
4/24/2025 Gas training/ Open area movement 1
5/15/2025 High Risk SW 1
5/29/2025 Range (Day qualification) 1
6/12/2025 veh movement / entry 1
6/26/2025 Range (Day qualification) 1 1
7/10/2025 Entry 1
7/24/2025 Range (Night qualifcation) 1 1
8/4/2025 Entry / Bus assaults 1
8/21/2025 Training Cancelled
9/4/2025 High Risk SW - None used
9/18/2025 Joint training (callout) 1 1 1
10/2/2025 High Risk SW 1 1
10/30/2025 Regional training Center 1 1 1
11/13/2025 Range 1 1
11/28/2025 PT/community event -none used
12/11/2025 Range 1 1 1
12/22/2025 MRAP Training 2
2 14 2 1 0 4 1 0 8 4

AB 481 reporting for Call outs in the year 2025
DATE Location MRAP ARV Command post GAS 40 mm launcher Robot Drone Breaching Rifles Flashbang 6/18/2025 700 block of Miller Ave, Corcoran 1 1 1
6/26/2025 1400 block of Echo Ln, Hanford 1 1 1 1
7/4/2025 100 Block of Elm, Hanford 1 1 1
7/29/2025 1700 block of Brewer, Corcoran 1 1 1 1
9/6/2025 2400 block of Ash Ct 1 1 1
12/20/2025 1500 Chittenden, Corcoran 1 1 1 1
4 6 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 1

AB 481 reporting for Public Relations in the year 2025 DATE Location MRAP ARV Command post GAS 40 mm launcher Robot Drone Breaching Rifles Flashbang 5/1/2025 AOJ Expo, Lemoore 1
5/23/2025 Woodrow wilson career day 1
10/7/2025 Civic park (Hanford Night Out) 1 1 1
12/6/2025 Stuff the SWAT truck 1
1 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
AB 481 reporting totals in the year 2025
Grand Totals 7 23 7 1 0 10 2 0 8 5

1 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025

ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 2 Controlled Equipment Categories ................................................................................................... 3 Robot ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ........................................................................................................................ 5 Armored Personnel Carrier, .............................................................................................................6-7 Command and Control Vehicles .................................................................................................................8 Specialized Firearms .................................................................................................................................. 9 Noise Flash Diversionary Devices ............................................................................................................. 10 Tear Gas ...................................................................................................................................................11 Projectile Launch Platforms and Associated Munitions ......................................................................... 12

2 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Executive Summary
On September 30, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 481 requiring California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by their applicable governing body (City Council) prior to taking certain actions related to the funding, acquisition, or use of controlled equipment.

Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, and use of controlled equipment (“Military Equipment”) within its jurisdiction if the equipment meets specified standards.

The Controlled Equipment Use Policy and an Annual Controlled Equipment Use Report is subject to annual review to affirm the criteria outlined in Assembly Bill 481 have been met.

The format of this report was crafted in a manner that conforms to the statutorily required annual report pursuant to California Government Code section 7072(a) to include the following information:

1.) A summary of the military equipment uses and the purpose;

2.) A summary of any complaints or concerns concerning the military equipment;

3.) The results of any internal audits, information on any violations, and actions taken in response;

4.) The total annual cost for each type of equipment;

5.) The quantity possessed of each type of equipment;

6.) The intent to acquire additional equipment and quantity sought. ***Unless otherwise noted the funds for the equipment, staff costs, training costs, or costs for the use of the equipment, is from the approved existing budget. All funds designated in the 2025 calendar year will come from the City of Hanford general fund.

The Hanford Police Department recognizes the public’s ongoing interest in how controlled equipment is used to protect our community and is committed to maintaining our community’s trust in providing professional and responsive police services. As such, the Hanford Police Department has authored the following comprehensive Annual Controlled Equipment Use Report to remain transparent with our community and in accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth by applicable California Law.

3 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Controlled Equipment Categories
Assembly Bill 481 created Government Code 7070 which designated 15 categories of items deemed "military" or more accurately defined as controlled equipment:

Category 1: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles Category 2: Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles or armored personnel carriers Category 3: High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and- one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached
Category 4: Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants Category 5: Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units Category 6: Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind Category 7: Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature Category 8: Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition
Category 9: Ammunition of .50 or greater.

Category 10: Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code §30515, with the exception of standard-issue handguns Category 11: Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles Category 12: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas”, “pepperballs”, munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service- issued handheld pepper spray
Category 13: TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices
Category 14: Launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projective launchers “beanbag”, rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons Category 15: Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight

4 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Robot (Category 1)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost:

Recon Robotics- SCOUT transportable robot
Use Reporting 2025
The robot was used during (5) SWAT
deployments and (5) Trainings
Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025: No
complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

The robot was checked monthly. No violations.

Total annual Cost 2025:

None.

Intended Acquisition in 2025:

None

5 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Category 1)
a. Description & quantity

1. (1) DJI MAVIC AIR

2. (1) DJI Matrice 300
Use Reporting 2025
Collectively the Mavic drone was used (0) times for deployments, and (2) times at trainings. The drone operators additionally participated in monthly training to maintain proficiency which
is tracked but not part of the 2 instances of use.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

Drones were audited monthly. No violations.

Total annual Cost 2025:
$1,000 - Maintenance, software, registration, repair, battery replacement, and training.

Intended Acquisition in 2026:

Planned budget proposal for (1) additional drones in 26/27 FY for interior buidling search capbilities and officer safety intelligence for SWAT.

6 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Armored Personnel Carrier
(Category 2 & 3)
a. Description & quantity
Supreme Corporation Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV)
Quantity: 1
Use Reporting 2025
It was utilized on (6) of 6 SWAT deployment. The ARV was used at (3) community events including Woodrow Wilson Carrer Day and Stuff the SWAT Truck. The vehicle has also been used (14) times during SWAT trainings.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations
Total annual Cost 2025:
$1,600 is the estimated annual maintenance.

7 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Armored Personnel Carrier
(Category 2 & 3)
a. Description & quantity
MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Manufactured by Navistar Quantity 1
Use Reporting 2025
The MRAP was utilized (4) of 6 SWAT deployments during the year. The MRAP was used at (1) community event, Hanford Night Out, for PR purposes. The vehicle was used during (1) SWAT trainings this year.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations
Total annual Cost 2025:

Annual maintenance cost of $5,000.00.

This vehicle was acquired for free through the DRMO process. Its has an estimated value of $900,000.00.

8 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Command and Control Vehicles
(Category 5)
a. Description & quantity
Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC)
Quantity 1
Use Reporting 2025
The MIC was utilized on (5) of 6 SWAT deployments during the year. Additionally, it was used during (2) CNT and SWAT trainings.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations, monthly inspections completed with no violations Total annual Cost 2025:

Annual maintenance cost of $5,000.00.

9 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Specialized Firearms and Ammunition (Category 10)
a. Description & quantity

1. Daniel Defense/Ammo Dogs AR-15
Quantity: 75

2. Sig Sauer SIG716 DMR AR-10.308 Caliber
Quantity: 4
Use Reporting 2025
The rifles were used during monthly range qualifications and during SWAT training. The carbines were deployed on patrol and SWAT operations per policy but were not discharged.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations
Total annual Cost 2025:

No maintenance cost.

10 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (Category 12)
a. Description & quantity
Combined tactical systems, 7290 FLASHBANG
Quantity 55
Use Reporting 2025
NFDDs were deployed (1) times during the 6 SWAT operations. (4) NFDDs were deployed during training.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations.

Total annual Cost 2025:

No annual cost other than purchase of replacement devices after deployments.

Intended Acquisition in 2026:

Replacement of expended NFDDs.

11 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 202 5 Tear Gas (Category 12)
Description & quantity

1. The Speedy heat CS or gas canister.

Quantity: (13)

2. Defense technology Flameless Tri-Chamber
Quantity (7)

3. 40MM Ferret CS or gas round
Quantity: (101)

4. 40MM OC Direct impact round: Quantity (23)
Use Reporting 2025
There was a total of one (0) deployment of chemical agent munitions during SWAT operations. Chemical agent munitions were deployed at (4) training.

Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations
Total annual Cost 2025:

None.

Intended Acquisition in 2026:

Replacement of expended munitions as necessary.

13 HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE - 2025 Projectile Launch platforms and associated munitions (Category 14) a. Description & quantity
LMT Defense 40LMTS 40mm single shot launcher
Quantity: (2)
Defense Technologies, Single-Barrel 40mm Launcher
Quantity: (5)-out of service
Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun
Quantity : (38)
12 Gauge Sock Rounds: Quantity (800)
12 Gauge Breaching Rounds: Quantity (15)
40MM Sponge rounds: Quantity (18)
Use Reporting 2025
The 40 mm launchers are used one (0) time during a SWAT deployment and one (1) times during training. The Remington 870 less lethal shotgun was used one (0) times on patrol
Summary of Complaints or Concerns 2025:

No complaints or concerns received.

Internal audits / Violations 2025:

No violations
Total annual Cost 2025:

None
Intended Acquisition in 2025:

Replacement of expended training ammunition and upcoming training. In 2025, the department acquired 28 Benelli Less Lethal Shotguns for patrol.

Total annual Cost 2025:

None
Intended Acquisition in 2026:

Replacement of expended training ammunition and upcoming training.

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705.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
705.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

POST –Police Officers Standards and Training
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following items or as amended in California Government Code Section 7070:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue service weapons. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.

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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
705.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Hanford Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. This is to be accomplished by:
(a) An annual report documenting each use of military equipment throughout the year to the Hanford City Council.
(b) A complaint procedure, for citizens to report possible misuse of military equipment by police personnel. This complaint procedure is outlined in the Hanford Police Department General Orders Manual 1020 Personnel Complaints. These complaints related to military equipment and the outcome of each complaint shall be reported to the Hanford City Council on an annual basis.
705.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of the Hanford Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

I. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

II. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) The complaint procedure will follow the personnel complaint procedure as outlined in Section 1020 of the Hanford Police Department Policy manual. (h) Ensure publication of the annual military equipment report submitted to and approved by the Hanford City Council.

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705.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Pursuant to California Government Code §7070, the Police Department will submit a Military Equipment Use Policy for approval to the Hanford City Council annually. 705.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 705.6 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
In exigent circumstances and with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Police Department may acquire, borrow and/or use Military Equipment that is not included in the Military Equipment Use Policy.

If the Police Department acquires, borrows, and/or uses Military Equipment in exigent circumstances, in accordance with this section, it must take all of the following actions:
• Provide written notice of that acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days following the commencement of such Exigent Circumstance, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, state or federal law. • If it is anticipated that the use will continue beyond the Exigent Circumstance, submit a proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council within 90 days following the borrowing, acquisition and/or use, and receive approval, as applicable, from the City Council.

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• Include the Military Equipment in the Police Department's next annual Military Equipment Report.
705.7 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in accordance with this department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid.
705.8 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 705.9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
705.10 MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
A. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
(a) Description, quantity, life span, capabilities and purchase cost.

I. DJI Mavic Air, cost:444.00, Quantity 1, 30-minute flight time, record video/ audio
II. DJI Matrice, cost: 5000.00, Quantity 1, 55-minute flight time., record video (b) Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to.

I. Major crime investigations
II. Search for missing persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. Crime scene photography

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V. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions VI. In response to specific requests from local, state and federal authorities for fire response and/or prevention
VII. At the request of another city department to assist with a legitimate City aerial photography needs.

VIII. Search and/or rescue operations.

IX. Public presentations with department approval
c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have completed and receive regular quarterly training on its use and possess a certification of waiver and authorization through the FFA (d) Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment has an expected lifespan of 5-7 years. (e) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Hanford Police Department UAS Policy. It is our policy that UAS equipment is to be used for official purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

B. Robots: A remotely -controlled unmanned machine that operates on the ground, which is utilized to enhance the safety of the community and officers (a) Description, quantity, life span, capabilities and purchase cost I. Recon Scout, cost: $3000.00, Quantity 1, 30-yard range, hand-held throwable, relays video/audio
(b) Purpose
To be used to gain visual and audio data.

I. Major crime investigations
II. Search for persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions V. In response to specific requests from local, state and federal authorities VI. Search and/or rescue operations.

VII. Public presentations with department approval.
c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have received training on its use and policy. (d) Expected Life Span

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All robot's equipment have an expected lifespan of 10 years or until no longer usable (e) Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all robot equipment is to be used for official purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

C. Armored Vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes
(a) Description, quantity, life span, capabilities, and purchase cost I. MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Manufactured by Navistar for the U.S.

Military. Acquired for free through the DRMO process. Estimated value of $900,000.00., Quantity 1, Seats 16 personnel with an open floor plan. It is capable of stopping a wide variety of projectiles beyond what a vest or shield is capable of.

II. ARV (Armored Response Vehicle) manufactured by Supreme Corporation. Quantity 1, Cost $400,000.00, Seats 10 with an open floor plan. It is capable of stopping a wide variety of projectiles beyond what a vest or shield is capable of. (b) Purpose
To be used to respond to critical incidents and to enhance officer and community safety. To improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents. The types of incidents these vehicles respond to are:

I. High Risk Search Warrants involving SWAT operations.

II. High Risk Search for persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions V. In response to specific requests from local, state and federal authorities VI. Search and/or rescue operations.

VII. Approved equipment request from an outside jurisdiction related to high-risk operations
VIII. Public relations events such as national night out and other community events for people to see and understand it's use.
c. Authorized Use
The use of the armored vehicles is only authorized by the Chief of Police or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Armored vehicles shall only be used for deployment by officers trained in their use by the department.
(d) Expected Lifespan
Armored vehicles have a 25-year lifespan.
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Annual Maintenance costs:

I. MRAP - $5000.00
II. ARV - $15,000
(f) Training
All Drivers/Operators shall attend formalized department or other approved training in the vehicle's operation, capabilities and practical driving instruction. (g) Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all Armored Vehicles are to be used for official purposes pursuant to State and Federal law.

D. 40MM Launchers and rounds used to launch impact and gas rounds. (a) Description, quantity, life span, capabilities and purchase cost I. Defense Technologies, 40MM single shot launcher, cost $1000.00, Quantity 4. The 40MM Tactical launcher is a single shot launcher and features an expandable stock and a front grip it will fire standard 40MM rounds up to 4.8 inches in length up to 131 feet. The tactical launcher is only authorized to be used by swat personnel on approved missions and training.

II. 40MM Ferret CS or gas rounds: A less lethal rounds used to penetrate barriers such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Cost: $30.00, quantity 105. Upon impact the nose cone delivers a small chemical payload into a structure or vehicle. The working range is 5 feet to 120 feet from the target.

III. Spede heat CS or gas canister. Cost: $30.00, quantity 5 used in crowd control situations to with a high-volume burn that expels its gas or smoke in 20-40 seconds used to disperse large crowds, conceal tactical movements or to route a crowd.

IV. Defense technologyFlameless tri chamber gas canisters. Cost: $30.00, quantity 21.

A less lethal munition dispensed into a vehicle or residence. Due to flameless technology, it is not prone to igniting other nearby objects and starting a fire. (b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or to attempt to prevent the escalation of a situation to the point of using lethal force. (c) Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons system may include, but are not limited to:

I. High Risk Search Warrants involving SWAT operations.

II. High Risk Search for persons
III. In response to specific requests from local, state, and federal authorities IV. Approved equipment request from an outside jurisdiction related to high-risk operations

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V. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals VI. Riot/Crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

VII. To obtain a tactical advantage.

VIII. Potentially vicious animals.

IX. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Expected Lifespan
40MM rounds have a 5-year life span.
(e) Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $1500.00, 50 rounds purchased annually. (f) Training
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by department less lethal and chemical agents instructors. All chemical agent deployments are to be reviewed by Chemical agent instructors who have been to a 40 Hour Peace Officer Standards and Training course on chemical agent use and deployment.
(g) Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all 40MM chemical, impact and gas rounds are for official law enforcement purposes and are used consistent with department orders and state/federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

E. Less Lethal Shotgun: Used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round and Royal Arms, 420 grain Copper Frangible Barricade Breaching Rounds. (a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Remington 870 Less lethal Shotgun, Cost $1000.00 Quantity 8. The Remington 870 is used to deploy Super Sock Beanbag rounds up to an effective distance of 75 feet.

The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between the officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat and possibly preventing the deployment of lethal force options.

II. Remington 12gauge stockless shotgun for barricade breaching rounds, Cost 800.00, Qty 2. This weapon system is only utilized by the SWAT Team on approved missions and in training. It is a faster and effective means of defeating fortified locations.

III. 12-gauge super-sock beanbag round. Cost $5.00, Qty 2000 rounds. A less lethal; 2.4- inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of shot.

Fired at a speed of 270-290 feet per second it has an effective range of between 5-75 feet. Effective range is dependent upon a variety of variables such as distance, clothing, stature, and point of impact. All less lethal shotguns firing this munition are distinguished by orange slings and orange stocks which are indicative of a less lethal weapon. All less lethal identified shotguns are never to fire live rounds other than the super sock or other approved less lethal round for any reason.

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(b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of a conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Breaching ammunition may be used to breach entry obstacles. (c) Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have received training on its use and policy. (d) Expected Life Span
No expiration on lifespan.
(e) Fiscal Impact
I. Annual Cost of $200.00 for breaching ammunition.

II. Annual cost of $2000.00 for less lethal shotgun rounds. (f) Training
I. Breaching instructors must complete an approved training course for this specialized tool. They must also train at least twice a year on its operations.

This tool is only used on approved SWAT operations.

II. The less lethal shotguns shall only be used by sworn personnel who have received annual training from the department. The training is conducted annually and shall review policy and contain a course of live fire. (g) Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all less lethal and breaching shotguns are to be used for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

F. Distraction Devices: A device used to distract dangerous persons. (a) Description, quantity, life span, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Combined tactical systems, 7290 FLASHBANG, Cost $50.00, Quantity 55. The 7290 Flash-Bang emits an output of 175db and produces 6-8 million candelas of light. (b) Purpose
A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high risk arrest situations. To produce an atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and as a result, can cause short term (6-8 Seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officer a tactical advantage. (c) Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons system may include, but are not limited to:

I. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.

II. High Risk Search Warrants involving SWAT operations.

III. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.

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IV. To obtain a tactical advantage in a high-risk situation where there may be extreme hazards to the officers.

V. During training exercises.
d. Expected Lifespan
Until used.
(e) Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $1500.00, 30 rounds purchased annually. (f) Training
Prior to use officers must attend diversionary training conducted by POST certified instructors.
(g) Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all distraction devices are for official law enforcement purposes and are used consistent with department orders and state/federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

G. Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC):
a. Description, quantity, life span, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Freightliner Chassis (Custom Built) vehicle, cost $450,000.00. Quantity 1, The MIC is used for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned large events, natural disasters, and Community events.
b. Purpose
To be used as the incident command vehicle in specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, or community event that is taking place. c. Authorized Use
Only officers trained in the deployment and operation of the MIC consistent with department policy. Situations in which the MIC is authorized for use would include but not be limited to critical incidents, emergencies, natural disasters, and community events.
d. Expected Lifespan
Vehicle has an expected 25-year lifespan with upgrades needed to equipment every 10 years to maintain IT equipment.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $5000.00.
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The driver/operator shall receive training from a current driver/operator on its safe use and deployment. The driver/operator shall maintain a driver's license endorsement consistent with the use of this vehicle.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that the MIC is for official law enforcement purposes and is to be used consistent with department orders and state law regarding the operation of vehicle H. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby having a greater accuracy over a long distance. (a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. AR-15's of various makes, Cost $1200.00 Quantity 63. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between the officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat and possibly preventing the deployment of lethal force options.

II. Sig Sauer SIG716 DMR AR-10.308 Caliber, Cost $1600.00, Qty 4. This weapon system is only utilized by the SWAT/ Sniper Team on approved missions and in training. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community and SWAT Team during large events and other approved SWAT missions.

III. Speer Gold Dot.223 caliber 62 grain rifle round. Quantity 74 cases 500 rounds per case at a cost of $285.00 per case. Remington ammunition made by Speer.

Features nickel plated brass cases that are reloadable and do not corrode. Gold DOT ammunition is widely used by law enforcement as it is a quality round with excellent ballistics. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced shortages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition. Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.

IV. Federal.223 Caliber 55 grain rifle round. Quantity 74 cases of 500 rounds per case at a cost of $179.00 per case. This is high quality full metal jacket round produced by Winchester. This round is safe to fire through our Rifles but is only used at the range in practice situation. This round is used in place of the Speer round as a cost saving measure as they are over $100 cheaper per case. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced shortages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition.

Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.

V. Federal Tru.308 168grain Tactical Tip MatchKing. Quantity 7 cases of 500 rounds at a cost of $434.00 per case. This round is used exclusively in the AR-10 Weapon system utilized by the SWAT/Sniper Team. This round was specifically made for law enforcement and AR-10 weapons systems. It is a flat trajectory bullet with uniform loads to ensure repeatable accuracy. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced shortages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition. Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.
b. Purpose
To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or distances than a handgun.

Hanford Police Department
Hanford PD Policy

MILITARY EQUIPMENT
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Published with permission by Hanford Police Department
MILITARY EQUIPMENT - 12
c. Authorized use
Only members that are POST certified and department trained are authorized to use a rifle.
d. Expected Life Span
Until used..
(e) Fiscal Impact
(f) Annual Cost of approximately $23,985.00 for ammunition. Price may vary depending upon the availability of ammunition and brands.
(g) Training
(h) Prior to use of the rifle, officers must be trained by a POST certified instructor in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members of the department will qualify with the rifle two times per year.
(i) The.308 rifles may only be used on SWAT missions by a SWAT member who has been to the Swat/Sniper POST certified school.
(j) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established by Hanford Police Department General Orders 300, Use of Force.

It is the policy of the Hanford Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. They may also be used for department approved public presentations. 705.11 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS When stocks of perishable items have reached a level where they are nearing exhaustion based upon current supplies and projected needs. In order to maintain essential availability for Department needs the Hanford Police Department is authorized to acquire additional stock items listed here, consistent with the City of Hanford's purchasing policing. 705.12 ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT
A. The Hanford Police department will review its listed military equipment annually to determine the following:
(a) If the equipment is still needed for its intended purpose (b) If there are other alternatives to the military equipment listed.

B. The Hanford Police Department will present this information to council annually at the same time this policy is updated.
705.13 SECTION TITLE

12.H.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Second Reading and Adoption. Ordinance Establishing Chapter 12.30 (Bicycles, E-Bikes, E- Scooters, and E-Skateboards)

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing Chapter 12.30 of the Hanford Municipal Code, regulating the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and electric skateboards (e-skateboards) within the City of Hanford, and establishing enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations.

BACKGROUND:

The ordinance received first reading on December 16, 2025. At that meeting, Council directed staff to clearly identify all classes of electric bicycles and to prohibit e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards from operating on sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety.

Use of micromobility devices has increased throughout Hanford. While these devices provide convenient and environmentally friendly transportation, they have created safety concerns, including high speeds in pedestrian areas, sidewalk conflicts, and unsafe operation near schools, parks, and playgrounds. The Municipal Code previously lacked specific regulations and enforcement tools for these devices.

The proposed ordinance establishes Chapter 12.30 to create a clear local framework consistent with state law and the City's Active Transportation Plan. The ordinance:
• Defines Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards • Requires yielding to pedestrians
• Prohibits bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards on sidewalks • Restricts use in parks, playgrounds, and school grounds unless designated • Sets a 20-mph limit on bicycle paths and trails
• Establishes passenger and direction-of-travel rules
• Allows temporary restrictions during special events
• Provides criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement options, including administrative citations and appeal rights

The ordinance supports Council direction, enhances pedestrian and community safety, and allows lawful use of micromobility devices under defined standards.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact is anticipated to be minimal. Enforcement will occur during regular patrol operations. No additional staffing or equipment expenditures are expected.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance 26-01

1 ORDINANCE NO. 25-_____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HANFORD
ADDING HANFORD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30,

REGULATING BICYCLE AND E-CONVEYANCE USE

The City Council of Hanford does ordain as follows:

Section 1. Title 12 of the Hanford Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter

12.30. The text of Chapter 12.30 is set forth in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference:

Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: __________________________________________________________________ NOES: __________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: __________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: __________________________________________________________________

___________________________

MARK KAIRIS
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

Attest:

_____________________________________

CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss

CITY OF HANFORD )

I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 3rd day of February, 2026.

Date: _______________________ ________________________________ City Clerk

2 EXHIBIT “A”

3 CHAPTER 12.30: BICYCLES, E-BIKES, E-SCOOTERS, AND E-

SKATEBOARDS

§ 12.30.010 DEFINITIONS

ELECTRIC BICYCLE (E-BIKE). An electric bicycle, or “e-bike,” is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor, classified as a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle, as defined in California Vehicle Code section 312.5, as may be amended. Electric bicycles shall be operated in a manner consistent with their classification and in compliance with this chapter and applicable provisions of state law.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER (E-SCOOTER). A micromobility device with two or three wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding, powered by an electric motor, and with a maximum speed of not more than 15 miles per hour on a paved level surface.

ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD (E-SKATEBOARD). A skateboard powered by an electric motor, designed to be operated by a standing rider, with or without handlebars, and with a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface.

E-CONVEYANCE. For purposes of this Chapter, “e-conveyance” means any small electric- powered device designed for personal transportation, including but not limited to electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric skateboards. E-conveyance shall be considered a form of micromobility consistent with the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP).

CONSISTENCY WITH ATP. The definitions set forth in this Chapter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP). In the event of any ambiguity, the ATP shall be consulted to ensure uniformity of terminology and intent.

§ 12.30.020 RIDING ON PLAYGROUNDS, AND THE LIKE

(A) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle or e-conveyance in a manner or at a location where such operation is expressly prohibited by this chapter, by posted signage, or by applicable state law. Except as otherwise restricted herein, bicycles and e-conveyance may be operated on roadways, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and bicycle trails in accordance with this chapter and applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code.

(B)Whenever any person is riding a bicycle or e-conveyance upon a bicycle path, or bicycle trail, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or person on horseback and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing pedestrians or equestrians.

(C) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle or e-conveyance upon any playground, park, or school ground not specifically designated as a bicycle path or route, unless specifically posted as authorized for such use.

4 (D) No person shall operate a bicycle or e-conveyance on a bicycle path or bicycle trail at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour, and in no event at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the existing conditions, or at a speed which endangers the safety of persons and/or property.

The speed limitations set forth in this subsection apply to the operation of bicycles and e- conveyance and are separate from any manufacturer design or classification speed limits applicable to specific devices under state law.

(E) When posted, no person shall operate a bicycle or e-conveyance at any city special events.

(F) The operator of a bicycle or e-conveyance shall travel in the same direction as vehicles are required to be driven upon the roadway, regardless of whether the operator is in the roadway or in a bike lane.

(G)The operator of a bicycle or e-conveyance shall not allow a person to ride as a passenger, and a person shall not ride as a passenger, on a bicycle or e-conveyance upon a public roadway, sidewalks, bicycle paths and bicycle trails, other than upon or astride a separate seat attached thereto. If the passenger is four years of age or younger, or weighs 40 pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the passenger in place and for protecting the passenger from the moving parts of the bicycle.

(H) Electric scooters shall not carry passengers under any circumstances.

(I) Sidewalk Operation Prohibited. No person shall ride, operate, or propel a bicycle or e- conveyance upon any sidewalk within the City of Hanford. Sidewalks are reserved exclusively for pedestrian use. This prohibition applies regardless of the type, class, or maximum speed capability of the device and includes, but is not limited to, electric bicycles (all classes), electric scooters, electric skateboards, and any other e-conveyance as defined in this chapter.

§ 12.30.030 Remedies and Penalties for Violations.

A. Criminal Remedies.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction. Upon conviction, the person is subject to punishment as prescribed in this Chapter 8.11 and any other applicable available remedies in this Municipal Code.

B. Civil Remedies.

1. When the Police Chief or designee finds that a person has violated or continues to violate any provision of this chapter, they may petition the Superior Court of Kings County, California, through the city’s attorney, for the issuance of a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, and/or permanent injunction, as appropriate, which restrains or compels the specific performance of any requirement imposed by this chapter.

5 2. Nothing contained in this code shall preclude or limit the city from pursuing a civil action for damages against a person who causes the city to incur injury, loss, costs, or expenses as a result of the person’s violation of this chapter.

3. In addition to all other remedies, as part of any civil action brought by the city, a court may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the maximum allowed by State law per day for each violation with respect to any person who violates this chapter, which penalty shall be payable to the city.

C. Administrative Remedies.

In addition to any other remedy available at law, an administrative citation may be issued to any person who violates any provision of this chapter.

1. Issuance of Citation.

a.   Whenever the Police Chief or designee determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred the Police Chief or designee shall have the authority to issue an administrative citation to the person responsible.

b.  Each administrative citation shall contain the following information:

(i) The date of the violation;

(ii) The address or a definite description of the location where the violation occurred;

(iii) The section of this chapter violated and a description of the violation;
(iv) The amount of the fine for the violation;

(v) A description of the fine payment process, including a description of the time within which and the place to which the fine shall be paid;

(vi) An order prohibiting the continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation described in the administrative citation;

(vii) A description of the administrative citation appeal process, including the time within which the administrative citation may be contested and the place from which a request for hearing form to contest the administrative citation may be obtained; and(viii) The name and signature of the individual issuing the citation.

2. Amount of Fines.
a.   The amounts of the administrative citation fines for code violations imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be set forth in a schedule of fines established by resolution of the city council.

6 b.    The schedule of fines shall specify any increased fines for repeat violations of the same code provision by the same person or entity.

3. Payment of Fines.
a.   Fines shall be paid to the city within thirty (30) days from the date of the administrative citation.

b.  Any administrative citation fine paid shall be refunded if it is determined, after an appeal hearing, that there was no violation as charged in the citation.

c. Payment of a fine under this chapter shall not excuse, discharge, or permit any continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation that is the subject of the administrative citation.

4. Hearing Request.

a. Any recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by submitting a written request for hearing to the city of Hanford City Clerk or designee within thirty (30) days from the date of the administrative citation, together with an advance deposit of the fine.

b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. above, the deposit of the administrative fine shall be waived if the city of Hanford City Manager determines that the appealing party is financially unable to pay such amount. A waiver request must be submitted to the City Clerk with the person’s request for appeal, along with a sworn declaration and other supporting documents and materials showing the person’s actual financial inability to deposit the fine amount. The appealing party bears the burden of demonstrating financial hardship to the satisfaction of the City Manager. If the City Manager determines that a waiver is warranted, the deposit will be waived or partially waived. If the City Manager finds that a waiver is not warranted, the appealing party must, within three (3) business days of the party’s receipt of the City Manager’s written decision, deposit the administrative fine for the person’s appeal to be processed.

c. The person requesting the hearing shall be notified by the city of the time and place set for the hearing at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.

d. If the Police Chief designee submits an additional written report concerning the administrative citation to the hearing officer, then a copy of such report shall be served on the person requesting the hearing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.

5.  Hearing Officer. The City Manager shall appoint a hearing officer who shall be selected in a manner that avoids the potential for pecuniary or other bias, and in no event shall the enforcement officer, nor any other officer or employee in his/her department, be the hearing officer for appeals regarding administrative citations issued under this chapter.

6.  Hearing Procedure.

7 a. Except as otherwise provided herein, no hearing to contest an administrative citation shall be held unless the fine has been deposited with the city in advance.

b. A hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than fifteen (15) calendar days and not more than sixty (60) calendar days from the date that the request for hearing is filed, unless otherwise agreed upon by the city and an appealing party, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

c. At the hearing, the party contesting the administrative citation shall be given the opportunity to testify and to present evidence concerning the administrative citation. d. The failure of any recipient of an administrative citation to appear at the appeal hearing shall constitute a forfeiture of the fine and a failure to exhaust his/her/their administrative remedies.
e. The administrative citation and any additional report submitted by the Police Chief or designee shall constitute prima facie evidence of the respective facts contained in those documents.
f. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and
request additional information from the Police Chief or designee or the recipient of the administrative citation prior to issuing a written decision.

7. Hearing Officer’s Decision.
a. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold, modify, or cancel the administrative citation and shall list in the decision the reasons for the decision. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
b. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld, then the fine amount on deposit with the city shall be retained by the city. c. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be rescinded, then the city shall promptly refund the amount of the deposited fine. d. If the hearing officer determines that the fine levied under the administrative citation should be adjusted, then the city will promptly refund the amount of the deposited fine that exceeds the amount fixed by the hearing officer, or the recipient of the administrative citation will promptly pay to the city an additional amount fixed by the hearing officer if the officer finds that the fine assessed under the administrative citation to be insufficient. e. The recipient of the administrative citation shall be served with a copy of the hearing officer’s written decision.

8 8. Late Payment Charges. Any person who fails to pay to the city any fine imposed or amount owed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter on or before the date that the fine or amount is due shall also be liable for a late payment charge equal to ten percent (10%) of the unpaid amount, and interest shall accrue thereafter at a rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid amount; provided however, the late fee and/or interest shall not apply if collection of the same by the city would violate State law.

9. Recovery of Administrative Citation Fines and Costs. The city may collect any past due administrative citation fines, collection costs, late payment charges, and accrued interest by use of all available legal means. Collection costs shall be in addition to any interest and late charges imposed upon the delinquent obligation and shall be added to and become a part of the underlying obligation.

10. Right to Judicial Review. Any person or entity aggrieved by a decision of the hearing officer on an administrative citation may obtain review of the decision by filing a petition for review with the Superior Court for Kings County, California in accordance with the timelines and provisions set forth in California  Government Code  Section 53069.4, as may be amended.

11. Notices. The administrative citation and all notices required to be given by this chapter shall be served by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit in the United States mail, certified mail with return receipt requested, addressed to such person to be notified at his/her/their last-known address as the same appears in the public records or other records pertaining to the matter to which such notice is directed. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the mail.

D. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided in this chapter are not to be construed as exclusive remedies, and, in the event of violation, the city may pursue any proceedings or remedies otherwise provided by law or in equity.

12.I.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Resolution 26-06-R: Police Notice of Consent

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: That the Council adopt Resolution 26-06-R accepting the Chief of Police's Notice of Consent pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, authorizing designated law enforcement officers to exercise peace officer authority within the City as provided by law.

Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Resolution 26-06-R accepting the Chief of Police's Notice of Consent pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, authorizing designated law enforcement officers to exercise peace officer authority within the City as provided by law.

BACKGROUND:

California Penal Code section 830.1 allows peace officers to exercise authority outside their employing jurisdiction when prior consent has been granted by the Chief of Police or Sheriff, Consent does not need to be in any specific format, does not need to be renewed for each incident, and may be provided on a blanket or open-ended basis. Written documentation is not legally required but is strongly recommended as a best practice for clarity, accountability, and risk management.

The Notice of Consent is provided exclusively for mutual aid and interagency law enforcement cooperation and does not authorize, contemplate, or involve participation in federal law enforcement activities or immigration enforcement.

Historically, the California Police Chief's Association (CPCA) as served as a custodian of these consent letters for all California agencies. CPCA will no longer serve as a custodian of records for Penal Code section 830.1 consent letters. Each agency is responsible for maintaining its own records in accordance with its records retention policies and for responding to any subpoena or California Public Records Act requests related to those documents.

The Chief of Police has submitted a Notice of Consent letter consenting to the exercise of peace officer authority within the City by designated officers, consistent with Penal Code section 830.1 and applicable agreements and operational protocols. This agreement was previously on file with the California Police Chief's Association as of February 9, 2024.

Approval of the proposed resolution (26-06-R) will formally acknowledge and accept the Chief of

Police’s Notice of Consent and authorize the continued or intended exercise of peace officer authority as permitted under Penal Code section 830.1.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of Resolution 26-06-R, accepting the Chief of Police’s Notice of Consent will have no direct fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund. Any costs associated with law enforcement services are governed by existing agreements or operational budgets previously approved by the City Council.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 26-06-R

2. Notice of Consent Letter

RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING NOTICE OF CONSENT FOR THE HANFORD POLICE

DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Hanford is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Hanford Police Department is responsible for providing public safety services and enforcing applicable laws to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code provides that the authority of a peace officer extends to any place in the state where he/she has the prior consent of the Chief of Police or person authorized by him/her to give such consent, if the place is within a city, or of the Sheriff, or person authorized by him/her to give such consent, if the place is within a county; and WHEREAS, this consent shall be valid until revoked by the Chief of Police, or her successor as Chief of Police of the City of Hanford.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hanford approves the Chief of Police’s consent that any peace officer, as defined in Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code, shall have the authority of a peace officer at all times within the City of Hanford, the political subdivision for which the Chief of Police can give consent.

The City Council and the Hanford Police Department appreciates all other police departments in the State of California continuing to notify this department prior to initiating any police activity within the City of Hanford. This notification will provide us with the knowledge and opportunity to be of assistance should the need arise. ///
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford, duly called and held on February 17, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: ___________________________________________________________________ NOES:___________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: ________________________________________________________________

_______________________

MARK KAIRIS
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

Attest:

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD )

I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the_____ day of ___________, 2026.

Date:

City Clerk

12.J.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 2/17/2026 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Authorization to apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) through the Kings County Office of Emergency Services (KCOES) in the amount of $32,806.00 for the purchase of night vision goggles and related accessories

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, authorize the Police Department to apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) through the Kings County Office of Emergency Services (KCOES) in the amount of $32,806.00 for the purchase of night vision goggles and related accessories.

Recommended Motion: I move to authorize the Police Department to apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) through the Kings County Office of Emergency Services (KCOES) in the amount of $32,806.00 for the purchase of night vision goggles and related accessories.

BACKGROUND:

The Kings County Office of Emergency Services (KCOES) advised the Hanford Police Department (HPD) that the pre-application period had opened for the 2026 State Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The HSGP is a grant funded by CalOES and managed by KCOES that focuses on homeland security priorities. Through this grant, HPD would be a subrecipient of the KCOES awarded amount. HPD has applied for this grant in the past and has been awarded for various projects over the years.

Staff would like to apply for the upcoming 2026 HSGP in the amount of $32,806 for the purchase of night vision goggles and related accessories, consistent with the Homeland Security National Priority Investment Justification 2 (IJ2) "Enhance the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places." If awarded, the funding would cover the purchase of eight (8) night vision goggles for use by HPD’s SWAT team during tactical callouts and nighttime operations where lighting conditions are limited

The pre-application period closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Due to this deadline, staff submitted the application prior to receiving City Council approval. However, should Council choose not to approve the application, HPD can withdraw from consideration.

Should HPD be awarded the grant, staff will bring an additional request to City Council to authorize the acceptance of the grant along with approving a resolution and budget appropriation for the grant award.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact as this item is solely approval to apply for the HSGP grant. Staff will request a budget appropriation if the grant is awarded.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program
Fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and other criminal or noncriminal misconduct related to this program may be reported to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline. The toll-free numbers to call are 1 (800) 323-8603 and TTY 1 (844) 889-4357.

Contents

1. Basic Information........................................................................................................................ 4 A. Agency Name ............................................................................................................................. 4 B. NOFO Title ................................................................................................................................ 4 C. Announcement Type .................................................................................................................. 4 D. Funding Opportunity Number .................................................................................................... 4 E. Assistance Listing Number ........................................................................................................ 4 F. Expected Total Funding ............................................................................................................. 4 G. Anticipated Number of Awards ................................................................................................. 4 H. Expected Award Range ............................................................................................................. 4 I. Projected Application Start Date ................................................................................................. 4 J. Projected Application End Date.................................................................................................. 4 K. Anticipated Funding Selection Date .......................................................................................... 4 L. Anticipated Award Date ............................................................................................................. 4 M. Projected Period of Performance Start Date ............................................................................. 4 N. Projected Period of Performance End Date ............................................................................... 4 O. Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 4 P. Agency Contact .......................................................................................................................... 5

2. Eligibility .................................................................................................................................... 6 A. Eligible Entities/Entity Types .................................................................................................... 6 B. Project Type Eligibility .............................................................................................................. 8 C. Requirements for Personnel, Partners, and Other Parties .......................................................... 8 D. Maximum Number of Applications ........................................................................................... 9 E. Additional Restrictions ............................................................................................................... 9 F. References for Eligibility Factors within the NOFO ................................................................ 10 G. Cost Sharing Requirement ....................................................................................................... 10 H. Cost Share Description, Type and Restrictions ....................................................................... 10 I. Cost Sharing Calculation Example ............................................................................................ 10 J. Required information for verifying Cost Share ........................................................................ 11

3. Program Description ................................................................................................................. 11 A. Background, Program Purpose, and Program History .......................................................... 11 B. Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................. 12 C. Program Rationale ................................................................................................................. 23 D. Federal Assistance Type ........................................................................................................ 23 E. Performance Measures and Targets....................................................................................... 24 F. Program-Specific Unallowable Costs.................................................................................... 24

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G. General Funding Requirements ............................................................................................. 25 H. Indirect Costs (Facilities and Administrative Costs) ............................................................. 25 I. Management and Administration (M&A) Costs ................................................................... 26 J. Pre-Award Costs .................................................................................................................... 27 K. Beneficiary Eligibility.............................................................................................................. 27 L. Participant Eligibility ............................................................................................................... 27 M. Authorizing Authority ............................................................................................................. 27 N. Appropriation Authority .......................................................................................................... 28 O. Budget Period .......................................................................................................................... 28 P. Prohibition on Covered Equipment or Services ....................................................................... 28

4. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................. 28 A. Pre-Application, Letter of Intent, and Whitepapers .............................................................. 28 B. Application Content and Format ........................................................................................... 28 C. Application Components ....................................................................................................... 28 D. Program-Specific Required Documents and Information ..................................................... 28 E. Post-Application Requirements for Successful Applicants ................................................... 33

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ............................................................................. 33 A. Address to Request Application Package .............................................................................. 33 B. Application Deadline ............................................................................................................. 35 C. Pre-Application Requirements Deadline ............................................................................... 35 D. Post-Application Requirements Deadline ............................................................................. 35 E. Effects of Missing the Deadline ............................................................................................ 35

6. Intergovernmental Review ........................................................................................................ 36 A. Requirement Description and State Single Point of Contact ................................................. 36

7. Application Review Information .............................................................................................. 36 A. Threshold Criteria .................................................................................................................. 36 B. Application Criteria ............................................................................................................... 37 C. Financial Integrity Criteria .................................................................................................... 39 D. Supplemental Financial Integrity Criteria and Review ......................................................... 40 E. Reviewers and Reviewer Selection ....................................................................................... 40 F. Merit Review Process ............................................................................................................ 40 G. Final Selection ....................................................................................................................... 40

8. Award Notices ......................................................................................................................... 41 A. Notice of Award .................................................................................................................... 41 B. Pass-Through Requirements .................................................................................................... 41 C. Note Regarding Pre-Award Costs ............................................................................................ 42 D. Obligation of Funds ................................................................................................................. 42 E. Notification to Unsuccessful Applicants .................................................................................. 42

9. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................ 42 A. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................... 42 B. DHS Standard Terms and Conditions ................................................................................... 42 C. Financial Reporting Requirements Financial Reporting Requirements ................................ 42 D. Programmatic Performance Reporting Requirements ........................................................... 43 E. Closeout Reporting Requirements ......................................................................................... 43 F. Disclosing Information per 2 C.F.R. § 180.335 .................................................................... 43 G. Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance ................................. 43

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H. Single Audit Report ............................................................................................................... 43 I. Monitoring and Oversight ..................................................................................................... 44 J. Program Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 44 K. Additional Performance Reporting Requirements ................................................................ 44 L. Termination of the Federal Award ........................................................................................ 46 M. Best Practices .......................................................................................................................... 48 N. Payment Information................................................................................................................ 48 O. Immigration Conditions ........................................................................................................... 50

10. Other Information ................................................................................................................... 50 A. Period of Performance Extension .......................................................................................... 50 B. Other Information .................................................................................................................. 50

11. Appendix A: HSGP Target Allocations .................................................................................. 53 A. SHSP Target Allocations ....................................................................................................... 53 B. UASI Target Allocations ....................................................................................................... 54 C. OPSG Target Allocations ...................................................................................................... 56

12. Appendix B: Allowable Costs ................................................................................................ 58 A. Allowable Cost Matrix for SHSP, UASI, and OPSG ............................................................ 58 B. SHSP and UASI Other Direct Costs ..................................................................................... 62 C. OPSG Other Direct Costs ...................................................................................................... 71