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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
June 16, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is prohibited from taking action except for a brief response from the Council or staff to statements or questions relating to a non-agenda item.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. The City Council will meet for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(c): (one (1) case)
2. The City Council will meet to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
i) Property: 225 Chuck Yeager Way, Oroville, CA 95965 Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: All current Ground Lease Tenants. Under Negotiation: price, terms of payment.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. Adoption of Agenda
RULES OF DECORUM
The Oroville City Council welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public engagement. The City Council expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Council, staff, or the general public. The City Council will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of City Council meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 4 are adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
1. CONTRACT WITH CRBR FOR CITY HALL STORAGE ROOM EXTERIOR WALL REPAIRS The City Council shall consider awarding a Construction Contract to CRBR Property Damage Services of Chico for construction of repairs to the southwest exterior wall of Oroville City Hall adjoining the storage room in the Finance department.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AWARD THE PROJECT CONTRACT TO CRBR PROPERTY DAMAGE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES MOU EXTENSION
The City Council shall consider extending the current agreement to provide Housing Navigation Services as described in the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services and the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED –
EXTEND THE 3-YEAR AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BUTTE COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE CITY OF OROVILLE.
3. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT The City Council shall consider amending the Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to increase the contract amount by $92,800.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9464 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $92,800 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
4. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the June 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
5. FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
The City Council shall receive the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Preliminary Budget for review.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROVIDE DIRECTION.
6. NEW TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SHAW, YODER, SCHMELZER, ANTWIH AND
LANGE FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
The City Council shall consider adopting a new two-year agreement with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange for State legislative advocacy services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (A-3588) WITH SHAW, YODER, SCHMELZER, ANTWIH & LANGE FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO SIGN.
7. NEW TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
The City Council shall consider approving a new two-year agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal legislative advocacy services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (A-3589) WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO SIGN.
8. INSTALLATION OF UNITED STATES NATIONAL MOTTO “IN GOD WE TRUST” IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
At the request of Council Members Thomson and Reynolds, the City Council shall consider authorizing the installation of the official United States national motto, "In God We Trust," as a permanent display mounted above the City Council dais in the Council Chambers. The display would be privately funded, donated to the City, and installed by the City upon approval.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO SEEK A DONATION OF THE UNITED STATES MOTTO DISPLAY; AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COORDINATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MOTTO ABOVE THE CITY COUNCIL DAIS.
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9. RESOLUTION REGARDING BALLOT MEASURES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution formalizing the measures the Council would like to place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9465, IDENTIFYING THE MEASURES TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
- Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing and staff will present the item and answer Council questions.
- The hearing is opened for public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event of more than ten (10) speakers, time will be limited to one and a half (1.5) minutes.
Under Government Code 54954.3, the time for each presentation may be limited. - Speakers are requested to provide a speaker card to the City Clerk - Public comment session is closed and then the Council will debate and take action - Those wishing to speak at the public hearings below, but unable to attend before 5pm, may request that the council consider holding the public hearing after 5pm by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-538-2535. Please submit request 24 hours before the meeting.
- Individuals may email comments for council consideration to [email protected]
10. 5:00PM - FIRE DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY – MANAGING SERVICE DEMAND The City Council shall consider a draft ordinance establishing a Fire Department cost recovery program for certain non-emergency, preventable, or negligent incidents. The intent of this program is to help keep emergency resources available and ready for true emergencies, while still ensuring that anyone in need feels comfortable calling 911 when they believe help is required.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY; AND DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK ITEM AT THE JULY 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ADOPTION.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 2026
ii. FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 2026
iii. CITY CLERK MONTHLY REPORT - MAY 2026
iv. PG&E REQUESTING $3,176 MILLION IN REVENUE FOR ENERGY RESOURCE
RECOVERY ACCOUNT
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on July 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JACOB GLICK – ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
RE: CONTRACT WITH CRBR FOR CITY HALL STORAGE ROOM EXTERIOR
WALL REPAIRS
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider awarding a Construction Contract to CRBR Property Damage Services of Chico for construction of repairs to the southwest exterior wall of Oroville City Hall adjoining the storage room in the Finance department.
DISCUSSION
In 2025, a leak was discovered behind the cabinetry in the Finance department storage room.
The cabinets were removed, and water damage was discovered on the exterior wall sheathing.
Mold remediation was performed and the gutter scuppers were resealed to prevent further intrusion of water into the building.
A subsequent rain event revealed that water was also entering the building through the spacer plate located between the original foundation stem wall and a concrete wall extension. The finished floor elevation of the storage room is located below the existing exterior grade, meaning that subsurface water on the exterior of the building was intruding into the interior – revealing a non-existent or failed moisture barrier between the grade-break.
City staff determined that installation of a moisture barrier along the below-grade perimeter of the building was required to prevent further intrusion of groundwater and surface runoff into the building. This work can be performed in conjunction with the replacement and repair of the water damaged building sheathing. The exterior stucco façade is also showing significant cracking and will need to be removed and replaced to also for an effective installation of a moisture barrier.
The proposed repairs were designed and an RFP for construction was advertised to the City’s pre-qualified CUPCCAA contractors on May 8, 2026. Two proposals were received on May 22, 2026 with CRBR Property Damages Services as the apparent low bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s estimate for the cost of the project was $60,000.00. CRBR’s bid to perform the proposed work is $68,441.65. A 10% construction contingency will be added to the contract for 7 Item 1.
any unforeseen conditions encountered when the below-grade perimeter of the building is exposed during construction. The proposed contract value, including contingency, is $75,285.82.
Funding for the project will be obtained from fund balance / contingency fund.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AWARD THE PROJECT CONTRACT TO CRBR PROPERTY DAMAGE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
ATTACHMENTS:
RFP – City Hall Storage Room Repairs
Proposal from CRBR Property Damage Services
Project Contract
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City of Oroville
City Hall Storage Room Repair
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965
RFP Date: May 8th, 2026
Proposal Due Date: 12:00 p.m., May 22, 2026
Summary of Scope: Remove and replace building exterior (stucco siding, OSB boards), install insulation and vapor barrier, install drywall, excavate foundation and install waterproof membrane, repave to provide drainage away from building, and reinstall cabinets. Full description of Scope of Work is attached to this notice.
Approximate Quantities:
-Stucco and OSB: 247 sf
-Drywall, insulation, vapor barrier: 96 sf
-Trenching: 14 lf
-Waterproof membrane: 35 sf (approx. 14’ x 2.5’)
-Paving: 28 sf
The storage room at the south side of City Hall (adjacent to Miners Alley) experienced water intrusion over the course of several years, resulting in damage to the interior. The stucco and OSB boards on the outside need to be removed and replaced, with the color to closely match existing.
A waterproof membrane needs to be installed against the foundation to prevent rainwater intrusion, and the pavement adjacent to the foundation replaced.
The existing cabinets need to be replaced. The cabinets are currently stored in the storage room.
Work hours are to be limited to 6 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The exterior wall must be closed and secured every day after the work shift is over in order to prevent unlawful entry into City Hall.
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A mandatory job walk will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at City Hall.
Check in at the front counter.
Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Proposals may be submitted either electronically via email, or at the City Hall front counter by the proposal closing date/time.
This is a prevailing wage project.
Project Manager is Jacob Glick, 530-538-4307, [email protected] Attachments:
• Scope of Work
• Exterior Wall Detail 1
• Exterior Wall Detail 2
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SCOPE OF WORK – CITY HALL STORAGE ROOM REPAIR
Waterproofing Remediation and Wall Reconstruction
Existing Below-Grade Stem Wall / Stem Wall Extension
1. General
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, disposal, temporary protection, and incidentals necessary to remediate water intrusion at the existing below-grade wall assembly and reconstruct affected building components as specified herein.
Work shall include removal of water-damaged materials, exterior waterproofing improvements, flashing installation, replacement of deteriorated sheathing, and installation of code-compliant insulation and vapor retarder systems.
All work shall comply with applicable provisions of the current California Building Standards Commission California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC) where applicable, manufacturer requirements, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Work is to be performed during the days of Monday through Thursday, from 6am to 5pm. No work outside these days and hours shall be permitted, except with prior written permission from the City of Oroville.
2. Demolition and Removal
Contractor shall:
• Remove existing stucco, lath, trims, sealants, and associated exterior finishes as required to expose leaking wall assembly and waterproofing transition area. • Remove existing deteriorated or water-damaged sheathing, framing, insulation, vapor barrier materials, sealants, flashing, and any other materials necessary to complete the work.
• Remove exterior pavement and subbase as necessary to expose existing pressure treated spacer plate transition between existing stem wall and stem wall extension. • Dispose of all demolished materials legally offsite.
Contractor shall protect adjacent finishes and occupied areas from dust, debris, and water intrusion during construction.
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3. Structural and Substrate Repairs
Contractor shall:
• Inspect exposed framing and sheathing for moisture damage, fungal decay, and deterioration.
• Replace all damaged sheathing with new exterior-grade plywood or OSB sheathing matching existing thickness unless otherwise directed.
• Replace any deteriorated framing members encountered during demolition. • Verify all substrates are clean, dry, and suitable for waterproofing installation.
All replacement lumber in contact with concrete or masonry shall be pressure-treated where required by code.
4. Exterior Waterproofing System
Contractor shall provide a continuous waterproofing system at the exterior stem wall and sill plate transition area.
Work shall include:
• Excavation as necessary to expose below-grade wall surface to extent required for waterproofing installation.
• Cleaning and preparation of concrete and adjacent substrates. • Installation of continuous waterproofing membrane extending from above grade metal flashing, across the still plate transition areas, and terminating a minimum of three inches below the spacer plate as shown in Detail 1 attached. • Install compatible termination bar and sealant at membrane termination points where required.
• Install protection board or drainage board where specified or required for below-grade applications.
• Backfill using free-draining material where necessary.
Waterproofing system shall be continuous and free of voids, gaps, or discontinuities. 13 Item 1.
5. Flashing and Drainage Improvements
Contractor shall install continuous corrosion-resistant metal flashing at waterproofing transition locations.
Flashing shall:
• lap over waterproofing membrane in shingle fashion,
• direct water away from wall assembly,
• include drip edge projection,
• integrate with WRB and stucco system,
• and prevent water intrusion at transition joints.
Contractor shall install all flashings and sealants in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and accepted building envelope practices.
Contractor shall verify positive drainage away from structure at completion of work.
6. Stucco Restoration
Contractor shall:
• Install new WRB and metal lath at repaired wall areas. • Integrate WRB with flashing and waterproofing systems in proper shingle fashion. • Patch and restore stucco finish to match adjacent existing texture and profile as closely as practicable.
• Seal all penetrations and terminations weather-tight.
7. Exterior Asphalt Restoration
Following completion of waterproofing and backfill operations, contractor shall restore all disturbed asphalt paving areas to match existing adjacent grades and surface conditions.
Work shall include:
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• Sawcutting asphalt pavement to provide clean, straight pavement edges. • Removal and disposal of damaged or disturbed asphalt paving. • Proper compaction of subgrade and aggregate base materials. • Placement of hot mix asphalt paving to match adjacent existing pavement section and finish grade.
• Compact asphalt paving to applicable industry standards. • Seal pavement joints between new and existing asphalt surfaces.
Finished paving shall provide positive drainage away from structure and shall be free of depressions, standing water, segregation, or irregularities.
Contractor shall protect adjacent improvements from damage during paving operations.
8. Interior Insulation, Vapor Retarder, and Drywall Restoration At interior side of repaired wall assembly, contractor shall:
• Remove existing damaged insulation, vapor barrier materials, and drywall within limits required to complete repairs.
• Install new insulation meeting current applicable California energy code requirements for wall assemblies.
• Install code-compliant vapor retarder/vapor barrier system appropriate for climate zone and wall assembly configuration.
• Install insulation and vapor retarder in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable code provisions to minimize condensation and moisture migration within wall assembly.
• Install new gypsum wallboard at repaired wall areas to match existing wall thickness and configuration.
• Tape, float, texture, and finish drywall surfaces to match adjacent existing finishes as closely as practicable.
• Prepare repaired surfaces ready for primer and paint unless noted otherwise.
All cavities shall be fully insulated without compression or voids. 15 Item 1.
Contractor shall coordinate installation of drywall with cabinetry reinstallation and adjacent finish restoration activities.
9. Interior Cabinetry Reinstallation
Following completion of interior wall repairs, insulation installation, vapor retarder installation, and drywall restoration, contractor shall reinstall existing removed cabinetry in original locations.
Work shall include:
• Temporary removal and protection of existing cabinetry as required to facilitate wall repairs.
• Reinstallation of existing cabinets, trim, hardware, and associated components. • Adjustment and alignment of cabinet assemblies to restore proper operation and fit. • Reattachment of countertops, fillers, trim pieces, and accessories removed during construction.
• Repair of minor damage caused by removal and reinstallation operations.
Contractor shall coordinate installation sequencing to avoid damage to completed wall finishes.
Replacement of cabinetry determined to be damaged beyond reasonable reuse is excluded unless specifically identified otherwise.
10. Temporary Security and Weather Protection
Contractor shall maintain continuous building security and weather protection throughout the duration of the work.
Because work is being performed on an exterior wall assembly of the City Hall facility, contractor shall ensure that all openings, penetrations, removed wall sections, and exposed building areas are fully secured against unauthorized public access at the conclusion of each work day.
Work shall include:
• Installation and maintenance of temporary barriers, fencing, partitions, plywood closures, or other protective measures as necessary to secure the work area. 16 Item 1.
• Protection of building interior from weather intrusion, water infiltration, wind, and debris during all phases of construction.
• Daily temporary closure of all exposed wall openings using materials and methods sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Maintenance of secure and controlled access to work areas at all times. • Coordination with City representatives regarding access limitations, work hours, and security requirements.
• Immediate correction of any unsafe or unsecured condition identified during the project.
Temporary closures and security measures shall remain in place until permanent wall assemblies are restored and weather-tight.
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage, loss, unauthorized access, or weather intrusion resulting from failure to maintain adequate temporary protection and security controls.
11. Moisture Control and Drying
Prior to enclosure of wall assembly, contractor shall:
• Verify moisture-damaged areas are adequately dried.
• Verify moisture content of framing and sheathing is within acceptable limits for enclosure.
• Remove visible mold-like growth where encountered in affected work area.
12. Quality Control
Contractor shall:
• Coordinate waterproofing, flashing, stucco, and insulation systems to maintain continuous drainage and moisture control.
• Ensure all transitions are properly integrated and sealed. • Repair any damage caused by construction activities.
13. Exclusions (Unless Specifically Included by Addendum) 17 Item 1.
The following are excluded unless specifically noted otherwise:
• Hazardous materials abatement
• Structural engineering redesign
• Full foundation replacement
• Interior finish restoration beyond limits of wall repair • Relocation of utilities
• Extensive site drainage reconstruction
14. Warranty
Contractor shall provide:
• Minimum one-year workmanship warranty
• Manufacturer warranties for waterproofing materials where applicable Waterproofing system shall be warranted against water intrusion through repaired work area under normal service conditions.
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CITY HALL
STORAGE ROOM REPAIR
DETAIL 1
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CITY HALL
STORAGE ROOM REPAIR
DETAIL 2
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PROJECT CONTRACT
THIS PROJECT CONTRACT (the “contract” or “Contract”), is made and entered into this _____day of , 2026 by and between City of Oroville (referred to herein as the “Owner” or the “City”) and CRBR Property Damage Services (the "Contractor").
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto have mutually covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do covenant and agree with each other as follows:
1. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
The complete contract is comprised of and may or may not include: Invitation for Bids; Information for Bidders; Bid Schedule; Proposal Form; Bidder’s Bond; Contract; General Conditions; Special Provisions; Technical Provisions; Payment Bond; Performance Bond; Notice of Award; Notice to Proceed; Change Orders; Supplemental Drawings Issued; Drawings; Specifications and Contract Documents; All addenda or bulletins issued during the time of bidding or forming a part of the documents loaned to the bidder for preparation of the bid; The complete plans and provisions, regulations, ordinances, codes, and laws incorporated therein or herein by reference or otherwise applicable to the Project.
All of the above documents are intended to cooperate so that any work called for in one and not mentioned in the other, or vice versa, is to be executed the same as if mentioned in all said documents.
The documents comprising the complete contract are hereinafter referred to collectively as the Contract Documents.
2. THE WORK.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, transportation, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform and complete the Work described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. For the purposes of this Agreement, Exhibit A shall consist of the Scope of Work included in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Contractor’s proposal submitted in response to the RFP. In the event of conflict between the RFP Scope of Work and Contractor’s Proposal, the requirements of the RFP Scope of Work shall govern unless approved in writing by the City.
3. CONTRACT PRICE.
The City agrees to pay and the Contractor agrees to accept, in full payment for the work above agreed to be done, the following compensation: $68,441.65. In no event shall Contractor’s compensation exceed the amount of $75,285.82 without additional written authorization from the City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects in Consultant’s services, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.
For the purpose of fixing the amount of bondsreferred to in the Instructions to Bidders, it is estimated by both Parties that the total contract price shall be based on the Contractor’s Base Bidamount.
4. DISPUTES PERTAINING TO PAYMENT FOR WORK.
Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work done or any work omitted, or of any extra work which the Contractor may be required to do, or respecting the size of any payment to the Contractor during the performance of this Contract, the dispute shall be informally mediated between the parties.
Following such mediation, either party may file an action exclusively in the Butte County Superior Court or in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. Under no condition shall there be a cessation of work by the Contractor during any such dispute. This article does not exclude recovery of 31 Item 1.
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damages by either party for delays.
5. PAYMENT.
Not later than the 20th day of each calendar month, the Contractor shall make a partial payment request to the City on the basis of an estimate approved by the Engineer of the work performed since the last partial payment request during the preceding month by the Contractor with five percent (5%) of the amount of each such estimate retained by the City, until completion of the Project and the recordation of a Notice of Completion of all work covered by this Contract. The City shall make any partial payments provided for in this contract to the Contractor within 30 days of the City’s receipt of an undisputed and properly executed partial payment request from the Contractor. The City shall pay the Contractor interest on the amount of any portion of a partial payment, excluding retention amounts, not made to the Contractor within 30 days of the City’s receipt of an undisputed and properly executed partial payment request from the Contractor at the legal rate set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 685.010. Upon receipt of a partial payment request from the Contractor, the City shall review the partial payment request for the purpose of determining whether or not the partial payment request is a proper partial payment request. Any partial payment request determined by the City not to be a proper partial payment request suitable for payment shall be returned to the Contractor by the City within 14 days of the City’s receipt of such partial payment request. A partial payment request returned to the Contractor by the City under the provisions of this section shall be accompanied by a written document setting forth the reason(s) why the partial payment request is not proper. The number of days for the City to make a certain partial payment provided for in this Contract, without incurring interest pursuant to this section, shall be reduced by the number of days by which the City exceedsthe 14 day return period forsuch partial payment request, if determined to be improper, as set forth in this section. For the purposes of this section, a “partial payment” means all payments due to the Contractor under this contract, exclusive of that portion of the final payment designated as retention earnings. Also, for the purposes of this section, a partial payment request shall be considered properly executed by the City, if funds are available to pay the partial payment request and payment is not delayed due to an audit inquiry by the City’s financial officer. The City will release Contractor's retention earnings within 45 days after recordation of Notice of Completion, as defined in California Civil Code Section 3093. Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the Project by the City shall constitute the City’s acceptance of the Project work.
6. TIME FOR COMPLETION.
All work under this contract shall be completed within a period of 45 days from the date of the Contractor's receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the City.
7. EXTENSION OF TIME.
If the Contractor is delayed by acts of negligence of the City, or its employees or those under it by contract or otherwise, or by changes ordered in the work, or by strikes, lockouts, fire, unavoidable casualties, or any causes beyond the Contractor's control, or by delay authorized by the City, or by any justifiable cause which the Engineer shall authorize, then the Contractor shall make out a written claim addressed to the City setting forth the reason for the delay and the extension of the time requested and forward a copy of the claim to the Engineer for approval. The Engineer will evaluate the claim and if the claim is justifiable, will request the City's approval. No such extension will be allowed unless written claim therefore has been made within 5 days after the delay became apparent.
If the Contractor fails or refuses to complete the work within the time specified, including authorized extensions, there shall be deducted from monies due the Contractor, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages the sum of ($500.00) for each calendar day subsequent to the time specified for each project and the time the work is actually completed and accepted. Delays caused by adverse weather conditions or conditions for which the Owner is clearly responsible will be added to the contract time. 32 Item 1.
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8. LABOR PROVISIONS.
The project is subject to both federal and state prevailing wages. The Contractor shall pay laborers the higher of either the federal or state prevailing wage rate determination for the trades to be utilized. The contractor and all subcontractors on the project shall complete electronic reporting of prevailing wage rate reports through the Department of Industrial Relations, with copies of such reports to be provided to the City.
9. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS.
As used in the following provision, the term “laborers” and “mechanics” include watchmen and guards. a. Overtime Requirements. Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor contracting for any part of the Project which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not lessthan one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek, whichever is greater.
b. Violation; Liability for Unpaid Wages; Liquidated Damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph a. above, the Contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefore shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, the Contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the City for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph a. above, in the sum of $3,000 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph a. above.
c. Withholding for Unpaid Wages and Liquidated Damages. The City shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any monies payable on account of work performed by the Contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same Contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same Contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such Contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph b. above. d. Working conditions. Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor may require any laborer or mechanic employed in the performance of any contract to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to his health or safety as determined under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR Part 1926) issued by the Department of Labor. e. Working Hours. Work must be performed during regular City business hours, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday. The work area must be secured at the end of each work day, such that no one may enter from the outside.
f. Subcontracts. The Contractor and any subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs a. through d. and also a clause requiring the subcontractor to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs a. through e.
10. NONDISCRIMINATION.
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indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
11. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM PROVISIONS.
The Contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as recipient deems appropriate.
The Contractor agrees to pay each subcontractor under this contract for satisfactory performance of its contract no later than 10 days from the receipt of each payment the Contractor receives from City. The Contractor agrees further to return retainage payments to each subcontractor within 30 days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment from the above referenced time frame may occur only for good cause following written approval of the City. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
12. CIVIL RIGHTS.
The Contractor assures that it will comply with pertinent statutes, Executive Orders and such rules as are promulgated to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from Federal assistance.
This Provision binds the Contractor from the bid solicitation period through the completion of the contract.
This provision shall be inserted in all subcontracts, subleases and other agreements at all tiers.
13. SOLICITATIONS FOR SUBCONTRACTS, INCLUDING PROCUREMENTS OF MATERIALS ANDEQUIPMENT.
In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin.
14. INFORMATION AND REPORTS.
The Contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders, and instructions. Where any information required of a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refusesto furnish thisinformation, the Contractor shallso certify to the City and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
15. SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the City shall impose such contract sanctions as it may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to:
a. Withholding of payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies, and/or
b. Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.
16. INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
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The Contractor shall maintain an acceptable cost accounting system. The City or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access to any books, documents, paper, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this Contract or the Project for the purposes of making an audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Contractor shall maintain all required records for 3 years after the City makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed.
17. RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS.
All rightsto inventions and materials, if any, generated under this contract are subject to regulations issued by the City. Information regarding these rights is available from the City.
18. BREACH OF CONTRACT TERMS.
Any violation or breach of terms of this Contract on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors may result in the suspension or termination of this Contract or such other action that may be necessary to enforce the rights of the City under this Contract. The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law.
19. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CITY
a. The City may, by written notice, terminate this Contract in whole or in part at any time, either for the City’s convenience or because of the Contractor’s failure to fulfill its contract obligations. Upon receipt of such notice, services shall be immediately discontinued (unless the notice directs otherwise) and all materials as may have been accumulated in performing this Contract, whether completed or in process, delivered to the City.
b. If the termination isfor the convenience of the City, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made, but no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services. c. If the termination is due to failure to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations, the City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise. In such case, the Contractor shall be liable to the City for any additional cost occasioned to the City thereby. d. If, after notice of termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been affected for the convenience of the City. In such event, adjustment in the contract price shall be made as provided in the second paragraph of this clause.
e. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
20. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS.
The Contractor shall include the provisions of this contract in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations of directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the City may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the City to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the City and, in addition, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
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21. CONTRACTOR CLAIMS OF $375,000 OR LESS.
Claims by the Contractor relating to the Project for (a) a time extension, (b) money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the Contractor on the Project for which payment is not expressly provided for or to which the Contractor is not otherwise entitled, or (c) an amount that is disputed by the City, with a value of $375,000 or less, are subject to the claims procedures set forth in California Public Contract Code Sections 20104, et seq., except as otherwise provided in this Contract and the incorporated documents, conditions and specifications.
22. LOBBYING AND INFLUENCING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
a. No Federal appropriated funds shall be paid, by or on behalf of the Contractor or its subcontractors, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant or the amendment or modification of any Federal grant. b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of the City, any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any Federal grant, the contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobby Activities,” in accordance with its instructions.
23. ASSIGNMENTOF CERTAIN RIGHTS TO THE CITY.
In entering into this Contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Contract, the Contractor and/or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgement by the parties.
24. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, two identical counterparts of this Contract, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the parties hereinabove named, on the day and year first herein written.
AGENCY: City of Oroville (First Party)
By:
(Authorized Representative)
(Official Title)
CONTRACTOR: (Second Party)
By:
(Authorized Representative)
(Official Title)
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FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That WHEREAS, the City of Oroville, California hereinafter called City, on , 20 , awarded
Name and Address of Contractor hereinafter
designated as the "Principal", the contract for:
City Hall Storage Room Repair
NOW THEREFORE, we the Principal, and
as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto , hereinafter called the
, in the penal sum of
Dollars($ )
lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, if the above bounden Principal, his/her or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assign, shall in all things stand to and abide by and keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the said contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on his/her or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and agents, astherein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void: otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and virtue, and also in case suit is brought upon such bond, the above bounden principal and the said surety will pay a reasonable attorney's fee which shall be awarded by the court to the prevailing party in said suit, said attorney's fee to be taxed as costs in said suit and to be included in the judgment therein rendered.
And the surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed or materials and/or equipment to be furnished thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same, shall in anywise affect its obligations on this bond; and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the Specifications.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF three identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the Principal and Surety above named, on the day of, 20.
By By
Surety Contractor
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FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That we as Surety, and , as Principal, are held and firmly bound unto City of Oroville, in the sum of Dollars ($ ), said sum being (100% of the estimated amount of the foregoing and annexed contract,
City Hall Storage Room Repair
to be paid to said , for which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH: That if the above bounden principal, as Contractor in the annexed contract or his/her subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender, or other supplies or teams used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or shall fail to pay any person, company or corporation renting or hiring teams or implements or machinery for or contributing to said work to be done, or any person who supplies both work and materials therefore, or the amount due under the Employment Insurance Act with respect to such work or labor, the surety will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the above obligation, and also, in case suit is brought upon such bond, the above bounden principal and the said surety will pay a reasonable attorney's fee which shall be awarded by the court to the prevailing party in said suit, said attorney's fee to be taxed as costs in said suit and to be included in the judgment therein rendered. This obligation and bond shall insure to the benefit of any and all persons entitled to file claims under Section 1184C of the Code of Civil Procedure and said persons or any of them or their assigns shall have a right to action thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this day of , A.D., 20 .
Principal
Surety
(Seal) By
(Attorney in Fact)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
On this day of , 20, before me
a Notary Public in and for the County of ,
known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument as the Attorney in Fact of and acknowledged to me that he has subscribed the name of thereto as surety, and his/her own name as Attorney in Fact.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: RONNIE BELSER, DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
RE: HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES MOU EXTENSION
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider extending the current agreement to provide Housing Navigation Services as described in the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services and the City of Oroville.
DISCUSSION
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes Housing Navigation services, policies, and procedures. The purpose of this partnership with Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) and the City of Oroville is to ensure all individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness in the Greater Oroville Area have access to needed housing navigation services.
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding is July 1, 2025, to June 30 of 2026. Staff is requesting a three-year extension, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
All of the following terms with continue:
The Housing Navigator shall report to an assigned location at Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA, at least eighty percent (80%), or a minimum of 32 hours, per week.
DESS shall provide, maintain, and update (as needed) computer hardware and software necessary for the Housing Navigator to perform the duties required. A computer shall be placed at the workstation designated by the City of Oroville.
Services Provided: Outreach services, connection to emergency shelters, housing resources to obtain housing stability, assistance in the removal of barriers to housing, advocation for clients with prospective landlords, work with homeless service providers in the Greater Oroville Area, and Access to Housing and Homeless Information System (HMIS) program enrollment and Coordinated Entry enrollment.
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DESS will provide annual updates to the City of Oroville to include number of people served, general location of contacts, services provided, and outcomes.
The City of Oroville should provide adequate office space with sufficient work area space for the Housing Navigator to perform the required duties. The City will provide the Housing Navigator with access to a space that can be utilized to conduct confidential intakes with clients.
The City of Oroville shall provide at a minimum a desk, locking storage, chair, and data connectivity for Housing Navigator to perform the required duties.
The City of Oroville shall provide employee orientation and training related to the City of Oroville environment to the Housing Navigator.
The City of Oroville shall, within ten (10) days of signing this agreement contact DESS to discuss the implementation of the program, shall attend site and virtual meetings as needed, and compensate DESS according to the Agreement
The Department of Employment and Social Services shall bill City of Oroville in arrears, on a quarterly basis for services provided in the course of the agreement. The billing will indicate services provided and total charges.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Oroville shall reimburse Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services up to a maximum compensation of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000) under this MOU in FY 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029. Funding shall come from opioid settlement funds.
ACTION REQUESTED –
EXTEND THE 3-YEAR AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BUTTE COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE CITY OF OROVILLE.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Original Memorandum of Understanding between County of Butte Department of Employment and Social Services and City of Oroville for Housing Navigation Services.
2. Updated Memorandum of Understanding Fiscal Year 2026-2029
3. Attachment II Description of Services (Included in Updated MOU)
4. Attachment III Method and Rate of Payment (Included in Updated MOU) 41 Item 2.
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REQUEST FOR REVENUE CONTRACT REVIEW
BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES
TO BE COMPLETED BY SUBMITTING DEPT. (A MINIMUM OF TWO ORIGINALS AND ONE COPY OF THE CONTRACT MUST BE
ATTACHED UNLESS CONTRACT IS GOING TO THE BOARD, THEN THREE ORIGINALS AND ONE COPY) Approval Authority: Board of Supervisors General Services Contract Initial Review Contract Approval Review Amendment Initial Review Amendment Approval Review Date Submitted: Dept. Contact: Phone:
Name of Contractor/Grantor/Lessee: If amendment, include original contract #:
Title of Contract:
Brief Description of Provision:
Dept. Name: Cost Center:
Revenue Category: Project/Program/Grant:
Expected Revenue in Current Fiscal Year: Total Contractual Revenue:
Term Begin Date: Term End Date:
If applicable, has request for new Revenue Account been submitted? YES NO
If NO, and a new account is needed, please submit a New Account Request.
Does this contract contain ANY Federal funds, direct or indirect? YES NO If YES, Assistance Listing #:
NOTE: Acceptance of grant or program funds may require compliance with laws and regulations to ensure the funds through forthcoming Audits.
Signature to this page and submission of this contract by Department Head or Designee stipulates compliance with any and all grant requirements including but not limited to regulatory compliance and availability of matching funds.
DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL
Requested Date of Approval: Requested BOS Date:
When fully routed send directly to Clerk of the Board When fully routed notify Dept. contact for instruction The undersigned hereby certifies that the attached contract compliance requirements and matching funds (if applicable) have been disclosed and acceptance of this contract and the associated revenue is in compliance with the Butte County Ordinance, the Butte County Contracting/Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual, and Butte County Fiscal Control, subject to budget appropriation. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Typed or Printed Name of Dept. Head or Designee Signature of Dept. Head or Designee Date
FOR REVIEW RECORDS ONLY
Review Received Log Out Comments or Notations Reviewer Initials GS Contracts Division:
County Counsel:
Approval Authority:
GS Front Desk Staff: Log Contract Complete Log + Upload to LF 07/28/2025 Mellissa Dentinger / Wendy Lo 552.6488 / 552.6058 City of Oroville Housing Navigation Services To support and develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges in the Greater Oroville Area.
DESS Housing and Homeless Services Other Govt Agencies 570918 DESS Navigator City of Oroville $85,000 $85,000 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 N/A N/A
Mellissa Dentinger 07/28/2025
Mellissa
Dentinger
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Mellissa Dentinger
Date: 2025.07.28
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
COUNTY OF BUTTE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES And
CITY OF OROVILLE
For Housing Navigation Services
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is entered into as of July 1, 2025, by and between the County of Butte, Department of Employment and Social Services, herein referred to as County and the City of Oroville herein referred to as City, hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. The purpose of this document is to set forth the types and terms of collaborative services for Housing Navigation Services between County and City. County shall provide services in the greater Oroville area.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, County has established Housing Navigation services, policies, and procedures, and City with a need for housing navigation services, through this MOU, County and City, respectively, delegate and accept responsibility for the duties identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants and conditions, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this collaboration is to ensure that all individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness in the greater Oroville area have access to housing navigation services. County shall provide housing navigation services to address immediate homelessness challenges in the greater Oroville area.
2. TERM
The term of this MOU is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
3. FISCAL EXPLANATION
The fiscal responsibilities are set forth in Attachment II, Method and Rate of Payment, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of County and City are set forth in Attachment I, Description of Services, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
5. TERMINATION
This MOU may be terminated by either Party upon the giving of thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to terminate.
6. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Neither Party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this MOU nor their rights or duties under this MOU without the prior written consent of the other Party.
7. RECORDS
All Parties subject to this MOU shall maintain a record of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the MOU. All such records shall be made available during normal business hours to authorized representatives of County, State, and Federal governments during the term of this MOU and during the period of record retention for the purpose of program review and/or fiscal audit.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS/POLICIES
County and City shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) as directed by the State of California.
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9. CONFIDENTIALITY
County and City shall act in strict conformance with all applicable Federal, State of California and/or local laws and regulations relating to confidentiality, including but not limited to, California Civil Code section 56 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code sections 827, 5328 through 5330, 10850 and 14100.2, Health and Safety sections 11977 and 11812, 22 California Code of Regulations section 51009, and 42 Code of Federal Regulations sections 2.1 et seq. The Parties shall ensure that no list of persons receiving services under this MOU is published, disclosed, or used for any other purpose except for the direct administration of the program or other uses authorized by law that are not in conflict with requirements for confidentiality.
County agrees, to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 1320 et seq., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to comply with applicable requirements of law and subsequent amendments relating to protected health information (PHI).
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this MOU, the Parties shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, or recipient of services, because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, age or gender, pursuant to all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, as set forth in Attachment IV, Assurance of Compliance, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
11. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
It is understood that this is a MOU by and between two (2) separate public agencies and is not intended to and shall not be construed to create a relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association.
12. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Both County and City agree it is their specific intent that no other person or entity shall be a Party to or a third-Party beneficiary of this MOU or an attachment or addenda to this MOU.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
Both County and City agree to be responsible and assume liability for its own wrongful or negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents, or employees to the full extent required by law.
14. NOTICE
Any and all notices, reports or other communications to be given to County or City shall be given to the persons representing the respective Parties at the following addresses:
Department of Employment and Social Services
Name: Wendy Lo
Title: Health and Human Services Program Analyst III
Address: PO BOX 1649 Oroville, CA 95965
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530.552.6058
City of Oroville
Name: Ron Belser
Title: Code Enforcement Director
Address: 2055 Lincoln Street Oroville, CA 95966
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530.538.2448
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15. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Both Parties are aware that this MOU and any documents provided to the other Party related only to this MOU may be subject to the California Public Records Act and may be disclosed to members of the public upon request. It is the responsibility of both Parties to clearly identify information in those documents that it considers to be confidential under the California Public Records Act. To the extent that the Parties agree with that designation, such information will be held in confidence whenever possible. All other information will be considered public.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION
This MOU contains the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter of this MOU and supersedes all prior agreements and representations with respect to the subject matter hereof. This MOU may only be modified by a written amendment hereto, executed by both Parties. If there are attachments attached hereto, and a conflict exists between the terms of this MOU and any attachment, the terms of this MOU shall control.
17. ENFORCEABILITY AND SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or enforceability of any term or provisions of this MOU shall not, unless otherwise specified, affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.
18. DISPUTES
County and City agree to use good faith efforts to resolve any disputes prior to bringing any action to enforce the terms of this MOU.
Should it become necessary for a Party to this MOU to enforce any of the provisions hereof, the prevailing Party in any claim or action shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenses so incurred, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
It is agreed by the Parties hereto that unless otherwise expressly waived by them, any action brought to enforce any of the provisions hereof or for declaratory relief hereunder shall be filed and remain in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Butte, State of California.
19. CAPTIONS
The captions of this MOU are for convenience in reference only and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this MOU.
20. OTHER DOCUMENTS
The Parties agree that they shall cooperate in good faith to accomplish the object of this MOU and, to that end, agree to execute and deliver such other and further instruments and documents as may be necessary and convenient to the fulfillment of these purposes.
21. CONTROLLING LAW
The validity, interpretation and performance of this MOU shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California.
22. AUTHORITY
County and City and each Party’s signatory warrant and represent that each has full authority and capacity to enter into this MOU in accordance with all requirements of law. The Parties also warrant that any signed amendment or modification to the MOU shall comply with all requirements of law, including capacity and authority to amend or modify the MOU.
23. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Each Party of this agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ((“CUETA”) Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this agreement. The Parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the Parties included in this agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to Docusign Envelope ID: 84B17611-EC4C-4F06-A578-D2C8C8104106 45 Item 2.
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time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among Parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the Parties. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.
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ATTACHMENT I
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
By execution of this contract, City agrees that any services provided by County from July 1, 2025, and prior to the execution of this contract, shall be in compliance with all language stated in this original contract, including all attachments. Should County provide services prior to execution of contract, all items stated in the contract, including all attachments, shall apply at the time services are performed.
Unless indicated otherwise herein, County shall furnish all labor, materials, transportation, supervision and management, and pay all taxes required to complete the project described below:
COUNTY RESPONSBILITIES
County shall assign one (1) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Housing Navigator for one (1) year to serve those that are experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking in the greater Oroville area.
The Housing Navigator shall report to an assigned location at Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA, at least eighty percent (80%), or a minimum of 32 hours, per week.
County shall be solely responsible in assigning and scheduling the Housing Navigator and shall make a good faith effort to provide coverage during planned and unplanned absences. Such scheduling shall be made in conformance with County hours of operation of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Housing Navigator may keep alternate hours if agreed upon by the City.
County shall provide, maintain, and update (as needed) computer hardware and software necessary for the Housing Navigator to perform the duties required. Computer shall be placed at the workstation designated by City.
The Housing Navigator shall conform to reasonable rules and regulations of the City of Oroville that are applicable to all City staff.
Housing Navigator shall provide the following services:
• Outreach services
• Connection to emergency shelters
• Housing resources to obtain housing stability
• Access to benefit programs
• Case management focused on housing maintenance and stability • Assistance in the removal of barriers to housing
• Advocating for clients with prospective landlords
• Work with homeless service providers in the Greater Oroville Area • Access to Housing and Homeless Information System (HMIS) program enrollment and Coordinated Entry enrollment
• Maintain case documentation
County shall provide quarterly updates to City to include number of persons served, general demographics of persons served, services provided, and outcomes.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
City shall provide adequate office space with sufficient work area space for the Housing Navigator to perform required duties. City shall provide the Housing Navigator with access to a space that can be utilized to conduct confidential intakes with clients.
City shall provide at a minimum a desk, locking storage, chair, and data connectivity for Housing Navigator to perform required duties.
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City shall provide employee orientation and training related to the City of Oroville environment to Housing Navigator.
City shall, within ten (10) days of signing this agreement, contact County to discuss the implementation of the program. City shall attend site and virtual meetings as needed and compensate County according to the Agreement.
Both parties agree to cooperate in providing information and documents required by regulatory agencies either party may be accountable for in a timely manner.
Maximum amount to be paid for the above-described services are not to exceed the amount identified on the variable information table which matches per “Attachment II – Method and Rate of Payment”.
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ATTACHMENT II
METHOD AND RATE OF PAYMENT
City shall reimburse County a maximum not-to-exceed $85,000.00 for 1 FTE Housing Navigator for fiscal year 2025/26.
County shall bill City on a quarterly basis for salary and benefit costs. The claim shall be on a MOU Request for Payment form (mentioned here by reference only).
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ATTACHMENT III
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
NONDISCRIMINATION IN STATE AND FEDERALLY
ASSISTED PROGRAMS
City of Oroville
HEREBY AGREES THAT it will comply with Title VI and VII of the CIVIL Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended, and in particular Section 272.6; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; California Civil Code, Section 51 et seq., as amended; California Government Code Section 11135-11139.5, as amended; California Government Code Section 12940 ©, (h) (1), (I), and (j); California Government Code, Section 4459; Title 22, California Code of Regulations 98000 –98413, and other applicable federal and state laws, as well as their implementing regulations (including 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 80,84, and 91, 7 CFR Part 15, and 28 CFR Part 42), by ensuring that employment practices and the administration of public assistance and social services programs are nondiscriminatory, to the effect that no person shall because of ethnic group identification, age, sex, color, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, national origin, race, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation of any person, religion, religious creed or political belief be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal or state financial assistance; and HEREBY GIVE ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal and state assistance; and THE VENDOR/RECIPIENT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT administrative methods/procedures which have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination or defeating the objectives of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Chapter 21 will be prohibited.
BY ACCEPTING THIS ASSURANCE, the vendor/recipient agrees to compile data, maintain records and submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of the aforementioned laws, rules and regulations and permit authorized CDSS and/or federal government personnel, during normal working hours, to review such records, books and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance. If there are any violations of this assurance, CDSS shall have the right to invoke fiscal sanctions or other legal remedies in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 10605, or Government Code Section 11135- 11139.5, or any other laws, or the issue may be referred to the appropriate federal agency for further compliance action and enforcement of this assurance.
The person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign this Assurance on behalf of the recipient.
THIS ASSURANCE is binding on the vendor/recipient directly or through contract, license, or other provider services, as long as it receives federal or state assistance.
Brian Ring, City Administrator Date
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IN WITNESSWHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representative, have affixed their hands on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF OROVILLE
Brian Ring, City Administrator Date
City of Oroville
APPROVED AS TO FORM
David G. Ritchie
Assistant City Attorney
By Date
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Tiffany Rowe, Director Date
Department of Employment and Social Services
County of Butte
COUNTY
Sarah MacArthur, Deputy Director Date General Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Brad J. Stephens
Butte County Counsel
By Date
REVIEWED FOR CONTRACT POLICY COMPLIANCE
General Services Contracts Division Date
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7/31/2025
On Behalf of
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES And
CITY OF OROVILLE
For Housing Navigation Services
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is entered into as of July 1, 2026, by and between the County of Butte, Department of Employment and Social Services, herein referred to as “DESS” and the City of Oroville herein referred to as “City”, hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. The purpose of this document is to set forth the types and terms of collaborative services for Housing Navigation Services between DESS and City. City provides services in the greater Oroville area.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, DESS has established Housing Navigation services, policies, and procedures, and City with a need for housing navigation services, through this MOU, DESS and City, respectively, delegate and accept responsibility for the duties identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants and conditions, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this collaboration is to ensure that all individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness in the greater Oroville area have access to housing navigation services. DESS shall provide housing navigation services to address immediate homelessness challenges in the greater Oroville area.
2. TERM
The term of this MOU is July 1,2026 through June 30, 2029.
3. FISCAL EXPLANATION
The fiscal responsibilities are set forth in Attachment III, Method and Rate of Payment, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of DESS and City are set forth in Attachment II, Scope of Work attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
5. TERMINATION
This MOU may be terminated by either Party upon the giving of thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to terminate.
6. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Neither Party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this MOU nor their rights or duties under this MOU without the prior written consent of the other Party.
7. RECORDS
All Parties subject to this MOU shall maintain a record of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the MOU. All such records shall be made available during normal business hours to authorized representatives of County, State, and Federal governments during the term of this MOU and during the period of record retention for the purpose of program review and/or fiscal audit.
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8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
DESS and City shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, any nondiscrimination laws.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
DESS and City shall act in strict conformance with all applicable Federal, State of California and/or local laws and regulations relating to confidentiality, including but not limited to, California Civil Code section 56 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code sections 827, 5328 through 5330, 10850 and 14100.2, Health and Safety sections 11977 and 11812, 22 California Code of Regulations section 51009, and 42 Code of Federal Regulations sections 2.1 et seq. The Parties shall ensure that no list of persons receiving services under this MOU is published, disclosed, or used for any other purpose except for the direct administration of the program or other uses authorized by law that are not in conflict with requirements for confidentiality.
DESS agrees, to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 1320 et seq., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to comply with applicable requirements of law and subsequent amendments relating to protected health information (PHI).
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this MOU, the Parties shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, or recipient of services, because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, age or gender, pursuant to all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, as set forth in Attachment IV, Assurance of Compliance, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
11. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
It is understood that this is a MOU by and between two (2) separate public agencies and is not intended to and shall not be construed to create a relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association.
12. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Both DESS and City agree it is their specific intent that no other person or entity shall be a Party to or a third Party beneficiary of this MOU or an attachment or addenda to this MOU.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
Both DESS and City agree to be responsible and assume liability for its own wrongful or negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents, or employees to the full extent required by law.
14. NOTICE
Any and all notices, reports or other communications to be given to DESS or City shall be given to the persons representing the respective Parties at the following addresses:
Department of Employment and Social Services
Name: Erin Murray
Title: Deputy Director
Address: PO Box 1649 Oroville, CA 95965
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530.552.6208
City of Oroville
Name: Ron Belser
Title: Code Enforcement Director
Address: 2055 Lincoln Street Oroville, CA 95966
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530.538.2448
15. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Both Parties are aware that this MOU and any documents provided to the other Party related only to this MOU may be subject to the California Public Records Act and may be disclosed to members of the public upon request. It is the responsibility of both Parties to clearly identify information in those documents that it considers to be confidential under the California Public Records Act. To 53 Item 2.
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the extent that the Parties agree with that designation, such information will be held in confidence whenever possible. All other information will be considered public.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION
This MOU contains the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter of this MOU and supersedes all prior agreements and representations with respect to the subject matter hereof.
This MOU may only be modified by a written amendment hereto, executed by both Parties. If there are attachments attached hereto, and a conflict exists between the terms of this MOU and any attachment, the terms of this MOU shall control.
17. ENFORCEABILITY AND SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or enforceability of any term or provisions of this MOU shall not, unless otherwise specified, affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.
18. DISPUTES
DESS and City agree to use good faith efforts to resolve any disputes prior to bringing any action to enforce the terms of this MOU.
Should it become necessary for a Party to this MOU to enforce any of the provisions hereof, the prevailing Party in any claim or action shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenses so incurred, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
It is agreed by the Parties hereto that unless otherwise expressly waived by them, any action brought to enforce any of the provisions hereof or for declaratory relief hereunder shall be filed and remain in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Butte, State of California.
19. CAPTIONS
The captions of this MOU are for convenience in reference only and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this MOU.
20. OTHER DOCUMENTS
The Parties agree that they shall cooperate in good faith to accomplish the object of this MOU and, to that end, agree to execute and deliver such other and further instruments and documents as may be necessary and convenient to the fulfillment of these purposes.
21. CONTROLLING LAW
The validity, interpretation and performance of this MOU shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California.
22. AUTHORITY
DESS and City and each Party’s signatory warrant and represent that each has full authority and capacity to enter into this MOU in accordance with all requirements of law. The Parties also warrant that any signed amendment or modification to the MOU shall comply with all requirements of law, including capacity and authority to amend or modify the MOU.
23. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Each Party of this agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ((“CUETA”) Cal.
Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this agreement. The Parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the Parties included in this agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and MOUs among Parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the Parties. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code. 54 Item 2.
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24. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GENAI)
City shall notify DESS in writing if services or any work under this MOU includes or makes available, any previously unreported GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors. City shall immediately notify DESS of any new or previously unreported GenAI technology. At direction of DESS, City shall discontinue the use of any new or previously used GenAI technology that materially impacts functionality, risk, or MOU performance until use of such GenAI technology has been approved by DESS. Failure of City to disclose past or present GenAI use to DESS may be considered breach of MOU by DESS at its sole discretion. DESS is entitled to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled as a result of such non-disclosure. DESS reserves the right to amend this MOU, without additional cost, to incorporate additional GenAI Special Provisions into this MOU at its sole discretion and/or terminate any MOU that presents an unacceptable level of risk to DESS.
25. ADA TITLE II WEB AND MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE City shall ensure all digital content, products, and services provided under this MOU, including, but not limited to, web content, websites, web-based systems, mobile applications, electronic documents, multimedia content, and any third-party digital materials provided or integrated by City, comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. § 12131 et seq.), 28 CFR Part 35, and all applicable U.S. Department of Justice regulations. Effective April 24, 2026, all such digital content shall conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), or any successor standard formally adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Compliance shall include accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities and compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies. City shall be responsible for the accessibility compliance of all subcontractors, vendors, and third-party platforms used in performance of this MOU. Upon request, City shall provide DESS written assurance, testing results, or other documentation demonstrating compliance. Any accessibility deficiencies identified by DESS or required by law shall be promptly corrected by City at no additional cost to DESS and within timelines specified by DESS. Failure to meet these requirements shall constitute a material breach of this MOU.
ATTACHMENT II
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SCOPE OF WORK
Unless indicated otherwise herein, DESS shall furnish all labor, materials, transportation, supervision and management and pay all taxes required to complete the project described below:
DESS RESPONSIBILITIES
DESS shall assign one (1) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Housing Navigator to serve those that are experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking in the greater Oroville area.
The Housing Navigator shall report to the City at least eighty percent (80%), or a minimum of 32 hours, per week. The Housing Navigator shall be stationed at Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA, or other location(s) as agreed upon by DESS and City.
DESS shall be solely responsible in assigning and scheduling the Housing Navigator and shall make a good faith effort to provide coverage during planned and unplanned absences. Such scheduling shall be made in conformance with DESS hours of operation of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Housing Navigator may keep alternate hours if agreed upon by the City.
DESS shall provide, maintain, and update (as needed) computer hardware and software necessary for the Housing Navigator to perform the duties required. Computer shall be placed at the workstation designated by City.
The Housing Navigator shall conform to reasonable rules and regulations of the City that are applicable to all City staff.
Housing Navigator shall provide the following services:
• Outreach services
• Connection to emergency shelters
• Housing resources to obtain housing stability
• Access to benefit programs
• Case management focused on housing maintenance and stability • Assistance in the removal of barriers to housing
• Advocacy for clients with prospective landlords
• Work with homeless service providers in the Greater Oroville Area • Access to Housing and Homeless Information System (HMIS) program enrollment and Coordinated Entry enrollment
• Maintain case documentation
DESS shall provide quarterly updates to City to include number of persons served, general demographics of persons served, services provided, and outcomes.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
City shall provide adequate office space with sufficient work area space for the Housing Navigator to perform required duties. City shall provide the Housing Navigator with access to a space that can be utilized to conduct confidential intakes with clients.
City shall provide at a minimum a desk, locking storage, chair, and data connectivity for Housing Navigator to perform required duties.
City shall provide employee orientation and training related to the City of Oroville environment to Housing Navigator.
City shall attend site and virtual meetings as needed.
It is DESS’s responsibility to remain within the term and amount of the MOU. If the term or the amount is exceeded, DESS may not be reimbursed.
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Maximum amount to be paid for the above-described services shall not exceed the amount identified in “Attachment III – Method and Rate of Payment”.
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ATTACHMENT III
METHOD AND RATE OF PAYMENT
City shall reimburse DESS a maximum not-to-exceed $85,000.00 annually for 1.0 FTE Housing Navigator for fiscal years 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29.
County shall bill City on a quarterly basis for salary and benefit costs. The claim shall be on a MOU Request for Payment form (mentioned here by reference only).
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ATTACHMENT IV
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE BUTTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
NONDISCRIMINATION IN STATE AND FEDERALLY
ASSISTED PROGRAMS
City Of Oroville
HEREBY AGREES THAT it will comply with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended, and in particular Section 272.6; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; California Civil Code, Section 51 et seq., as amended; California Government Code Section 11135-11139.5, as amended; California Government Code Section 12940 ©, (h) (1), (I), and (j); California Government Code, Section 4459; Title 22, California Code of Regulations 98000 –98413, and other applicable federal and state laws, as well as their implementing regulations (including 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 80, 84, and 91, 7 CFR Part 15, and 28 CFR Part 42), by ensuring that employment practices and the administration of public assistance and social services programs are nondiscriminatory, to the effect that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal or state financial assistance because of ethnic group identification, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partnership, political affiliation, citizenship, immigration status, and genetic information of any person; and HEREBY GIVE ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal and state assistance; and City HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT administrative methods/procedures which have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination or defeating the objectives of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Chapter 21 will be prohibited.
BY ACCEPTING THIS ASSURANCE, City agrees to compile data, maintain records and submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of the aforementioned laws, rules and regulations and permit authorized CDSS and/or federal government personnel, during normal working hours, to review such records, books and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance. If there are any violations of this assurance, CDSS shall have the right to invoke fiscal sanctions or other legal remedies in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 10605, or Government Code Section 11135-11139.5, or any other laws, or the issue may be referred to the appropriate federal agency for further compliance action and enforcement of this assurance.
The person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign this Assurance on behalf of City.
THIS ASSURANCE is binding on City directly or through MOU, license, or other provider services, as long as it receives federal or state assistance.
Brian Ring, City Administrator Date
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INWITNESSWHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representative, have affixed their hands on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF OROVILLE
Brian Ring, City Administrator Date
City of Oroville
APPROVED AS TO FORM
David G. Ritchie
Assistant City Attorney
By Date
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Tiffany Rowe, Director Date
Department of Employment and Social Services
County of Butte
COUNTY
Dennis Schmidt, Interim Director Date
General Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Brad J. Stephens
Butte County Counsel
By Date
REVIEWED FOR CONTRACT POLICY COMPLIANCE
General Services Contracts Division Date
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: AMY BERGSTRAND, DIRECTOR BUISNESS
ASSISTANCE/HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
RE: AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE
CONTRACT AMOUNT
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider amending the Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to increase the contract amount by $92,800.
DISCUSSION
At the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting, staff received approval to increase the amount of its professional services agreement with Trover Construction Project Management by $25,000 to continue providing owner-occupied rehabilitation services using Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds. Since then, project time and costs have been higher than previously anticipated.
City is requesting an additional increase of $92,800 through the end of the contract to complete Construction Project Management on the remaining projects. When the agreement expires in December, all of the PLHA funds should be expended. Staff will procure for a new Construction Project Management agreement when additional funding is secured.
FISCAL IMPACT
No General Fund impact. Funding will be provided from PLHA Account No. 1401600-6360- PLHA15545 or Cal HOME Account No. 2282280-6360-CALHOME RLF for ORR, and various FTHB funds including (Fund 222) project code PI10002AD, (fund 228) project Code CALHOME RLF and the 2023 HOME or 2025 HOME PI grants that do not yet have a contract number. 61 Item 3.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9464 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $92,800 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 9464
2. Agreement No. 3535-2
3. Agreement No. 3535
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CITY OF OROVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 9464
A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3535 WITH
TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $92,800.
(Agreement No.3535-2)
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Oroville City Council as follows:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to amend a professional agreement no. 3535 with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to increase the contract by $92,800. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
2. The City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Oroville City Council at a regular meeting held on June 16, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_______________________________
David Pittman, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ _______________________________ David Ritchie, Assistant City Attorney Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk 63 Item 3.
AGREEMENT FOR REHAB CONTRACTOR SERVICES WITH TROVER CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC
(Agreement No. 3535-2)
This Amendment, dated June 16, 2026, is to the Agreement No. 3535 for Rehabilitation Contractor Services between the City of Oroville (“City”) and Trover Construction Project Management LLC (“Consultant”).
In consideration of the terms and conditions herein, the City and Trover Construction Project Management LLC agree that the Agreement shall be amended as follows:
SECTION 3 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
3. Compensation. Contract will be increased by $92,800. In no event shall Consultant’s compensation exceed the amount of $167,800 (original agreement $50,000 + $25,000 + $92,800) for the period of this agreement without additional written authorization from the City.
Conflicts between this Amended Agreement and the Agreement shall be controlled by this Amendment. All other provisions within the Agreement not modified by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.
CITY OF OROVILLE Trover Construction Project Management LLC
By: By:
David Pittman, Mayor
Title: Independent Contractor
Business License #: 1081347
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
By: By:
David Ritchie, City Attorney Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk 64 Item 3.
Attachments:
Exhibit A—Agreement 3535
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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
June 02, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone (absent), Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber (absent), Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957, the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position title: Department Heads and Contract employees.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – No reportable action taken; direction provided to staff.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – led by Council Member Reynolds.
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda – None.
4. Recusals – None.
5. Adoption of Agenda
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith: Shared some 4th of July advertising. Stated the fireworks show will take place at Riverbend Park.
Mayor Pittman: Shared that the Light the Bridge project from the Oroville Rotary Club has started. There will be nightly lightings of the green bridge on Table Mountain Blvd happening from 9:30-10:00PM.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Butte County Association of Governments awarded Oroville 1 million dollars in funding for Orange and Acacia Avenue for the engineering and design work for a roundabout at that location. Additionally, they awarded 1.5 million for curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lane engineering and design work for Wyandotte and Myers. He stated the City will be applying for an ATP grant. The Ferguson Group has assisted the City in making the cut for a potential 5 million dollars in earmark funding.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Reported the monthly statistics (see attached report).
Tim Kaber, Director of Public Works: Road team has been busy painting and conducting sidewalk repairs. He reminded the public about safe speeds and the importance of abiding by the posted speed limit. He also stated his department is assisting Code Enforcement and the Fire Department in creating fire breaks.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 5 were adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
1. FUNDS REALLOCATION REQUEST FROM HEWITT PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO
PUBLIC WORKS PARKS FUND
The City Council approved a funds reallocation request from the Hewitt Park capital project fund to the Public Works Parks and Trees fund to reimburse costs associated with the construction of Hewitt Park. The Council reallocated $27,719.49 from the Hewitt Park Capital Project Fund to the Parks and Trees budget unit.
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2. AUTHORIZATION FOR FIRE ENGINE REPAIRS
The City Council approved expenditures for repairs to Fire Engine 92 after it was damaged while responding to a medical emergency on April 1, 2026. The amount of the repair approved was notto-exceed $24,573.03 from the City’s fund balance.
3. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIKE BERGER AND PASTIME AUTO WASH The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9462, recognizing Mike Berger and Pastime Auto Wash for its generosity in providing car washes over many years to City vehicles.
4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING ZONE CHANGE ZC26-03
ESTABLISHING THE HEALTH SERVICES OVERLAY (HS-O) DISTRICT WITHIN THE OLIVE
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR AND SURROUNDING HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1898 - An Ordinance Of The City Council of The City Of Oroville Approving Zone Change Zc26-03 And Adding Section 17.44.120 (Health Services Overlay (HS-O) District) to the Oroville Municipal Code, and Applying the HS-O District to properties within the Olive Highway Corridor and surrounding Hospital Service Area (multiple parcels).
5. APPROVAL OF MAY 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) The City Council received a presentation on Assembly Bill (AB) 2561. It became effective January 1, 2025, and requires local agencies to present staffing data, such as vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, at least once per fiscal year and prior to budget adoption. The goal is to increase transparency and inform council before budget adoption is accepted. The City Council accepted this presentation as information.
7. REVIEW OF DRAFT 2026 SPEED ZONE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY The City Council approved the draft report by consensus and directed staff to proceed to the final report for the 2026 Speed Zone Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) performed by Wood Rodgers, Inc. of Roseville CA.
8. BEDROCK PARK PROJECT UPDATE
The City Council received an update on the Bedrock Park project. This update was accepted for information, and direction was given to staff to not put anything on the island area of the park that could potentially wash away during a flooding event.
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9. ADOPTION OF A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9463 approving the list of projects proposed to receive Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding pursuant to the requirements of the California Transportation Commission’s Local Streets and Roads Funding Program. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
10. REMOTE PARTICIPATION AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council provided direction to staff that on a just cause and temporary basis, remote participation shall be allowed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – None.
2. Correspondence – None.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13PM.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
May 2026 MONTHLY REPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Violations Resolved 873
Proactive Cases Opened 379
Reactive Cases Opened 64
Total Cases Closed 454
Voluntarily Closed 439
Forced Closed 15
Inspections Performed 1372
Code Enforcement Highlighted Activity Summary – May 2026 Code Enforcement experienced a particularly busy month due to the start of fire inspection season and favorable weather conditions that allowed for increased field activity.
During the month, the team assisted with the abatement of 30 illegal encampments throughout the city. Staff also coordinated the abatement and securing of an abandoned duplex on Greenville Avenue, including boarding and cleanup efforts to address ongoing public safety concerns.
Additional enforcement activities included 14 abandoned vehicle abatement cases and 13 cases involving junk, trash, and debris accumulation on private properties. Staff also responded to and investigated a variety of other code enforcement violations affecting the health, safety, and appearance of the community.
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Housing Navigation
Housing Navigator Dulce remained actively engaged throughout the month, working in partnership with the Community Enhancement Coordinator and Code Enforcement Division to assist individuals experiencing housing instability and homelessness within the city.
To date, Dulce is managing 138 active cases within the City of Oroville and added 10 new cases during the month. Through ongoing outreach, case management, and coordination with local service providers, Housing Navigation continues to connect individuals with resources and support services aimed at achieving stable housing and improving overall quality of life.
Code Enforcement Tire Grant: City of Oroville 2026 Free Tire Pickup Program
In September 2025, the City of Oroville Code Enforcement Division was awarded an $80,000 grant to abate illegally dumped tires and assist residents with the removal of unwanted tires from both private and public properties.
As part of this ongoing effort, Code Enforcement launched its Free Tire Pickup Program within city limits on April 29, 2026. The program is funded through the California Tire Cleanup Grant Program administered by CalRecycle. The grant application was successfully prepared and secured through the efforts of consultant Jennifer Arbuckle.
Residents within the City of Oroville may contact Code Enforcement to request the pickup of up to 10 tires at no cost. The Community Enhancement Coordinator, with assistance from City Works staff, responds to and collects the tires. The program is coordinated by Code Enforcement Senior Staff Assistant Amber Brown.
To date, tires have been collected from 22 residences throughout the city.
Through both resident pickup requests and the removal of illegally dumped tires discovered during routine enforcement activities, a total of 502 tires were collected during the month of May alone.
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Code Enforcement Officer Pa Cha Vang has been investigating an abandoned duplex located in the 3000 block of Greenville Avenue. During the investigation, Officer Vang learned that the property was involved in probate proceedings. The duplexes had no active water or power service 101
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and were frequently occupied by squatters. As a result, the property was red-tagged.
On May 14, the Oroville Police Department assisted Code Enforcement in clearing squatters from the duplexes. Animal Control seized four puppies during the operation, and Code Enforcement reapplied red tags to the structures.
Officer Vang subsequently coordinated with Public Works, City Works, the Police Department, and Animal Control to organize a comprehensive cleanup and property-securing effort.
On May 19, Code Enforcement, City Works, Public Works, and the Oroville Police Department began the abatement operation.
Squatters were again removed from the duplexes, and Animal Control seized two adult dogs. Public Works and City Works worked together to remove accumulated junk from a carport and the surrounding exterior grounds. Public Works filled a 40-yard dumpster with debris and established a fire-safe buffer around the carport area.
Code Enforcement also arranged for the towing of an abandoned vehicle left on the property. City Works secured the duplexes by boarding up all windows and doors.
Officer Vang will continue monitoring the property until the probate process is complete. The property owner will be billed for cost recovery associated with city staff time, equipment usage, and dumpster fees incurred during the abatement process.
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Code Enforcement Training:
This month, the Code Enforcement team attended a Workplace Violence Training held at the Oroville Police Department and hosted by Human Resources. The training covered several important topics, including worker-on-worker violence, client-on-worker violence, and other forms of work-place violence. My team found the training valuable and appreciated the practical tools provided to help address this growing concern.
See you Tuesday!
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: RUTH DUNCAN, ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR, ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
RE: FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall receive the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Preliminary Budget for review.
DISCUSSION
The Council is presented with a Preliminary Budget, which reflects staff analysis and recommendations. The Budget, if adopted on July 7, 2026, will be the City’s working Budget.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
Revenues
The City’s primary revenue sources have seen significant reductions over the last four years and collectively continue to trend in the wrong direction. Specifically, sales tax revenue has seen a significant drop over the last 4 years. We are also seeing reductions in transient occupancy tax and the utility tax. Finally, a grant received after the Camp Fire to fund a number of City positions (approximately $700K), has now expired. These revenue drops present a major challenge to the budget, especially when our overall expenditures are increasing.
Expenditures
The majority of our expenditures continues to be salaries and benefits. Salaries and benefits continue to rise as cost-of-living increases and pension funding increases.
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Expenditure Focus:
Road Repairs Road rehabilitation continues to be a high priority for the City and is included in this budget. The City utilizes many sources for road maintenance and is getting many projects done. The City is planning for this year and future years projects in a methodical approach. Many major projects (Table Mountain/ Washington design, Norton Road/curb and gutter, Acacia Roundabout design, Lincoln St/Blvd sidewalk/roundabout design) are planned for this year, with over $6.4 million in funding available (most of which is grant funded or road funding). In addition, $750K in funding is being included for local road repairs.
Capital Projects Capital projects (City Hall restroom and lobby safety project, Cal Oak infill, western public safety facility design, lift station replacements, evidence storage, foothill storm drain) also are a significant priority this coming fiscal year, with $11M appropriated (much of which is grant or restricted funding) Staffing/Recruitment/Training The City has done a great job recruiting new skilled staff, and currently have very few vacancies. With expenditures outpacing revenues, staff are recommending freezing several positions in the budget.
Summary
Moving forward we need to be cognizant of ongoing financial challenges, with significant revenue declines. Thanks to prior actions taken by the Council, the City has a healthy reserve, fund balance and a pension trust to help weather the storm. These, however, are not long-term solutions. Staff are recommending taking immediate action to freeze a number of positions. More efforts will be needed in the future, as revenues are not anticipated to increase anywhere close to the pace that they declined. Financially sustainability is the goal.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROVIDE DIRECTION.
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Introduction
Fiscal Years 2026/27 Preliminary Budget
Capital Project List
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CITY OF OROVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
The City Council is composed of the Mayor,
and six Council Members.
As a legislative body, the Council determines levels of service to the community to promote and protect health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.
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CITY OF OROVILLE
CITY OFFICIALS
Elected
City Treasurer, Vacant
Appointed
City Administrator, Brian Ring
City Attorney, David Ritchie
Director of Code Enforcement, Ron Belser
Director of Business Assistance and Housing, Amy Bergstrand Assistant City Administrator-Administrative Services Director, Ruth Duncan Director of Community Development, Patrick Piatt
Interim Director of Public Works, Tim Kaber
Police Chief, Jason Wines
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Mission Statement
The City of Oroville is dedicated to serving the public, ensuring the safety and vitality of the community, and promoting prosperity for all.
Vision Statement
The City of Oroville will be a vibrant and thriving Community with strong economic, recreational, and cultural opportunities.
Core Values
Integrity & Honesty
Professionalism
Respect for Others
Customer Service
Open Communication
Accountability
Teamwork/Cooperation
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City of Oroville
OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965-4897
(530) 538-2436 FAX (530) 538-2468
www.cityoforoville.org
TO: Mayor Pittman and Council Members
FROM: Brian Ring, City Administrator
DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
Presented before you is the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 26-27) budget. The Finance Department and representatives from all City departments have worked diligently to develop a budget that addresses many of the current goals and priorities of the Council, despite rising costs and decreasing revenues.
While staff are proud to say that the City will go into FY 26-27 maintaining a very healthy reserve of $9,000,000, staff are recommending that the Council tighten its belts as the City weathers the storm of reductions in revenues and increases in costs. Collectively, there are a number of challenges that City staff are addressing: loss of post Camp Fire grant revenue (over $700K), reductions in tax revenues (sales tax, transient and occupancy tax and utility tax close to $2M over the last four years), coupled with increasing costs (labor costs, insurance, pension, fuel, etc.) make for challenging times.
While times are challenging, thanks to prudent decisions made by the Council in the past, the City has the resources to weather this storm. Specifically, building up a healthy reserve, growing a fund balance when funds have been available, and putting funds aware for future pension increases, will buy the City time to make adjustments. With that said, these are one-time dollars, therefore ongoing expenditure adjustments will need to be made until the revenue streams recover. Staff are recommending dipping into fund balance (savings from previous years), as well as dip into the Pension Trust, to help balance this year’s budget and buy the City time. In addition, staff will be recommending not funding a number of current vacant positions to address the matter longer term.
The estimated revenues in the General Fund, which includes the District Sales Tax Fund (DSTF), are anticipated to be relatively flat / slightly down this FY at $27M. Estimated expenditures are anticipated to be $29.5M. Staff are proposing that $1.3M be used from fund balance and $1.2M from the Pension Trust.
Brian Ring
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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Staff have been working tirelessly to closely scrutinize their individual department budgets.
Included in this budget are the following recommended staffing changes:
Freeze/Not Funded Vacant Positions
Assistant Planner position (Community Development)
Administrative Assistant position (Police Department - PD) Dispatcher position (PD)
Two Municipal Law Enforcement positions (PD)
Lieutenant position (PD)
Information Technology Analyst
Human Resource Technician (1/2 year)
Public Works Assistant Director
In addition:
Police Department will be taking on all investigations in-house, reducing $200,000 in contract costs.
Contract City Attorney will be moving from two days/week to one day/week in office.
Additions
.25 Administrative Assistant Position – Fire (making position ½ time) .25 Administrative Assistant Position - Public Works (making position full time) One Police Officer position
4-month extra help / part time position for Elections While all departments are tightening the belts, huge thank you to the Police Department for its creativity, which is resulting in more officers on the street while savings to the bottom-line City budget.
Capital Projects
There are a significant number of projects that staff will be working on this Fiscal Year. These projects include, but are not limited to the following:
Priority Projects – Funding Source
More funding for in-house road repair work (road funds) City Hall restroom and front counter renovation work (Capital Project Fund - CPF) Hewitt Park – parking lot lighting (CPF)
Bedrock Park design and repair work (CPF)
Cal Oak corporation yard infill work (CPF – from General Fund and Sewer) Southside storm drain study (grant funds and impact fees) Greenville culvert (impact fees)
Table Mountain and Washington Complete Streets design and environmental work (grant funded)
Table Mountain safety railing (CPF)
Western Public Safety Facility design work (CFD funded) Fire station kitchen remodel (CPF)
Pioneer Museum roof and HVAC (grant)
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Orangewood and Riverview Terrace lift stations – design and construction (sewer) PD Evidence Storage facility (impact fee and CPF)
Acacia roundabout design (grant)
Lincoln Street/Blvd curb/gutter/sidewalk/roundabouts design (grant) Norton Street road/curb/gutter (road funds)
Foothill Blvd. storm drain design/construction (grant) Mugshot/Montgomery storm drain design (CPF)
Boynton design (CPF)
Airport – runway end identifier lights (airport fund) Airport – access gate upgrade (airport fund)
Staff will be making it a priority this fiscal year to continue identify options for Council consideration that will support long-term fiscal sustainability. With costs forecasted to continue to outpace revenues, this activity must continue to be a priority.
In summary, staff have presented a balanced budget and continue to have a very healthy reserve with a fund balance at approximately $4M. However, with revenues continuing to be flat or declining, and expenses rising, action is needed to ensure fiscal stability.
There are a number of much needed projects included in the budget this fiscal year – and significant efforts to attract developers to the City for both market rate housing and economic development.
I wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation for the dedicated City staff. While Oroville may be a small city, there is a significant amount of progress being made. It is the dedication and foresight of the City staff, with the Council’s direction, that are pushing this City in a very good direction.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANNUAL BUDGET 2026-2027
Summaries
Summary of Personnel................................................................................ 1 All Funds Summary ....................................................................................... 4 General Fund – Summary of Revenues by Resource .................. 6 General Fund – Summary of Expenditures by Department ...... 7 District Tax Fund – Summary of Rev & Exp Department ............ 8 Both General Fund and District Tax Totals ....................................... 9 General Fund Budget Detail
Elected Officials .............................................................................................. 10 Administration .................................................................................................. 11 Administrative Services ............................................................................... 12 Community Development ......................................................................... 13 Code Enforcement ........................................................................................ 14 Public Safety .................................................................................................... 15 Public Works All Departments ................................................................. 16 General Government .................................................................................... 17 1% District Sales Tax .................................................................................... 18 Special Revenue Funds
Pension Rate Stabilization and OPEB Fund ..................................... 19 Asset Seizure Fund ........................................................................................ 20 Local Transportation Fund ........................................................................ 21 PEG Fee Fund .................................................................................................. 22 CASP Fund ........................................................................................................ 23 Recycling Fund................................................................................................ 24 Gas Tax RSTP Fund ...................................................................................... 25 Special Gas Tax .............................................................................................. 26 Supplemental Benefits Fund .................................................................... 27 Opioid Settlement Fund .............................................................................. 28 Impact Fee Funds
Drainage Impact Fee Fund ....................................................................... 29 Fire Suppression Impact Fee Fund ....................................................... 30 General Government Development Impact Fee Fund ................ 31 Law Enforcement Impact Fee Fund ..................................................... 32 Parks Development Impact Fee Fund ................................................. 33 123
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Impact Fee Funds, continued
Technology Impact Fee Fund .................................................................. 34 Thermalito Drainage Impact Fee Fund ............................................... 35 Traffic Impact Fee Fund .............................................................................. 36 Grant Funds
Planning Grants .............................................................................................. 37 Police Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund ................................. 38 Public Safety Augmentation ..................................................................... 39 Special District Funds
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Districts ......................... 40 Benefit Assessment Districts .................................................................... 41 Westside Public Safety Facility 2006-1 ................................................ 42 Public Safety Service 2006-2 .................................................................... 43 Business Assistance and Housing Development Funds
Business Assistance and Housing Development Summary .... 44 Housing Program Fund .............................................................................. 45 Home Grant Fund .......................................................................................... 46 Community Development Block Grant Fund ................................... 47 CDBG Economic Development Loan Fund ...................................... 48 CalHome Grant Fund ................................................................................... 49 City Housing Rehab Revolving Loan Fund ........................................ 50 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund .............................. 51 CDBG Program Income .............................................................................. 52 CalHome Revolving Loan Fund .............................................................. 53 Home Revolving Loan Fund ..................................................................... 54 USDA Rural Business Ent Revolving Loan Fund ............................ 55 City Revolving Loan Fund .......................................................................... 56 Other Funds
Debt Service Fund ......................................................................................... 57 Capital Asset Replacement Fund ........................................................... 58 124
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Other Funds, continued
Capital Projects & Improvements Fund .............................................. 59 Enterprise Funds
Sewer Fund ....................................................................................................... 60 Airport Fund ...................................................................................................... 61 Internal Service Funds
Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund .................................. 62 Unemployment Self Insurance Fund ................................................... 63 Successor Agency
Successor Agency ......................................................................................... 64 Summaries
Summary of Transfers ................................................................................. 65
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General Fund Detailed Budgets
by Department and Major Categories
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DEPARTMENT
POSITION TITLE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 7.00 7.00 - - 7.00
TREASURER - - - 1.00 1.00
7.00 7.00 - 1.00 8.00
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 0.50 0.50
2.00 2.00 - 0.50 2.50
ASSISTANT CITY ADMIN-ADMIN SVCS 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
ACCOUNTING MANAGER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
PAYROLL TECHNICIAN 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 2.00
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I, II, III 4.00 4.00 (2.00) - 2.00 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 2.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00) 2.00 GIS ANALYST ll 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
14.00 14.00 - (1.00) 13.00
DIRECTOR OF BUS ASSIST AND HOUSING 1.00 0.40 0.60 - - 1.00 ADMIN / PROGRAM ANALYST II 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
PROGRAM ANALYST I 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
0.40 3.00 - 2.60 - - 3.00
DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1.00 - 1.00 - - 1.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN III 6.00 6.00 - - 6.00
RECYCLING COORDINATOR - - - - - -
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR 1.00 - 1.00 - (1.00) -
- 10.00 8.00 2.00 - (1.00) 9.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSITANT 1.00
STAFF ASSISTANT 1.00 1.00 - (1.00) -
PLANNING
ASSOCIATE PLANNER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
ASSISTANT PLANNER 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH I/II-PLNG 0.50 0.50 - (0.50) - PLANNING INTERN 1.00 1.00 - - - (1.00) -
SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL
25-26
Positions
General
Fund
District
Tax Fund
Other
Funds
Approved
during the
year
Budget
requests
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Positions
ELECTEDS
TOTAL ELECTEDS
ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
BUSINESS ASSIST & HSG DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & HOUSING DEV
CODE ENFORCEMENT
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POSITION TITLE
BUILDING
BUILDING OFFICIAL - - - - - - -
BUILDING OFFICIAL/INSPECTOR 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
FIRE MARSHALL 1.00 1.00 - - - - 1.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH III-BLDG 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECH I/II-BLDG 0.50 0.50 - 0.50 1.00
MUSEUMS
MUSEUM CURATOR 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
ASSISTANT MUSEUM CURATOR - 0.50 0.50
9.00 11.00 2.00 - 0.50 (1.00) 9.50
CHIEF OF POLICE 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
POLICE LIEUTENANT 3.00 3.00 - (1.00) 2.00
POLICE SERGEANT 7.00 6.00 1.00 7.00
POLICE OFFICERS 20.00 12.00 8.00 1.00 21.00
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER & PT DETECTIVE 0.75 0.75 (0.75) - - MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 13.00 5.00 8.00 (2.00) (2.00) 9.00 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1.00 1.00 - - - - 1.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR - - 1.00 1.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2.00 2.00 - (1.00) 1.00
DISPATCH SUPERVISOR 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
DISPATCHERS 8.00 8.00 - (1.00) 7.00
RESERVE DISPATCHER 0.50 0.50 (0.50) - -
RECORDS TECHNICIAN 3.00 3.00 - - 3.00
43.25 60.25 17.00 (3.25) (3.00) 54.00
ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER 1.00 0.10 0.55 0.35 - 1.00 ASSIST PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.60 0.40 - (1.00) -
PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00 PROJECT MANAGER/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER - - 1.00 1.00
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER 1.00 0.60 0.40 - (1.00) -
AIRPORT MANAGER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1.00 0.50 0.50 - - 1.00 ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT 1.00 0.50 0.50 - - 1.00
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 0.75 0.75 0.25 1.00
3.70 8.75 1.90 3.15 - (0.75) 8.00
PARKS & TREES
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - PARKS & TREES 0.50 0.50 - - 0.50 LEAD TREE TECHNICIAN 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
LEAD PARK TECHNICIAN 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 7.00 2.00 5.00 - - 7.00
SEASONAL WORKER 0.70 0.70 (0.70) - -
5.20 10.20 5.00 - (0.70) - 9.50
TOTAL POLICE DEPT
SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL
25-26
Positions
General
Fund
District
Tax Fund
Other
Funds
Approved
during the
year
Budget
requests
26-27
Positions
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-PARKS & TREES
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DEPARTMENT
POSITION TITLE
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINT DISTRICTS
PARK MAINTENACE TECHNICIAN II 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
MECHANICS
LEAD EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2.00 2.00 - - 2.00
3.00 3.00 - - 3.00
STREETS & DRAINAGE
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - STREETS 0.50 0.50 - - 0.50
LEAD PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR III 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR II 8.00 2.00 6.00 - 8.00
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR I - - - -
3.50 10.50 7.00 - - - 10.50
SEWER DIVISION
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - SEWER 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
LEAD COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR III - - - - -
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR II 6.00 5.00 1.00 - - 6.00
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR I - - - - -
5.00 8.00 - 3.00 - - 8.00
20.40 41.45 13.90 7.15 (0.70) (0.75) 40.00
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
ELECTEDS 7.00 7.00 - - - 1.00 8.00
ADMINISTRATION 2.00 2.00 - 0.50 2.50
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 14.00 14.00 - (1.00) 13.00
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & HSG DEVELOPMENT 3.00 0.40 2.60 - - 3.00 CODE ENFORCEMENT - 10.00 8.00 2.00 - (1.00) 9.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11.00 9.00 2.00 0.50 (1.00) 10.50 FIRE 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.75 1.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT 60.25 43.25 17.00 - (3.25) (3.00) 54.00 PUBLIC WORKS 41.45 20.40 13.90 7.15 (0.70) (0.75) 40.00
96.05 148.95 41.15 11.75 (3.45) (4.50) 141.00
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-MECHANICS
SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL
1.00 General
Fund
District
Tax Fund
Other
Funds
Approved
during the
year
Budget
requests 1.00
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-LIGHTING & LDSP
26-27
Positions
DEPARTMENT:
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS & DRAINAGE
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS-SEWER DIVISION
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL
BY DEPARTMENT
25-26
Positions
General
Fund
DEPARTMENT TOTALS:
District
Tax Fund
Other
Funds
Approved
during the
year
Budget
requests
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Beginning Ending
Fund Fund Revenues Expenditures Fund
FUND # Balance & Sources & Uses Balance
General Fund 100 $ 13,315,237 $ 21,166,745 $ 21,166,745 $ 13,315,237 1% District Sales Tax Fund 102 2,833,810 6,839,472 9,662,268 11,014 Special Revenue Funds
Pension Stabilization Fund 104 5,397,381 90,000 28,234 5,459,147 Asset Seizures 106 126,681 2,920 50,000 79,601
Local Transportation 107 415,401 424,312 586,000 253,713 PEG Fee Fund 109 154,042 24,521 102,200 76,363
CASp Fund 110 30,319 5,464 5,000 30,783
Recycling Fund 111 425,741 67,046 130,600 362,187
Gas Tax RSTP Fund 112 1,226,438 286,856 750,000 763,294 Special Gas Tax 113 1,588,255 1,149,226 1,337,803 1,399,678 Supplemental Benefit Fund 120 481,671 11,804 253,500 239,975 Opioid Settlement Fund 121 384,612 135,536 238,948 281,200 Impact Fee Funds
Drainage Impact Fee Fund 130 1,992,948 63,318 1,000,000 1,056,266 Fire Suppression Impact Fee Fund 131 666,257 23,664 500,000 189,921 Development Impact Fee Fund 132 1,347,342 40,880 1,000,000 388,222 Law Enforcement Impact Fee Fund 133 860,273 27,806 850,000 38,079 Park Development Impact Fee Fund 134 626,385 22,363 500,000 148,748 Technology Fee Fund 135 268,191 53,205 125,000 196,396
Thermalito Drainage Fee Fund 136 577,702 13,031 - 590,733 Traffic Impact Fee Fund 137 2,037,785 110,226 - 2,148,011 Grant Funds
Grant Funds 140 1,655,177 665,000 394,378 1,925,799
Police Supplemental Law Enforcement 150 65,814 196,334 140,000 122,148 Public Safety Augmentation 151 133,391 164,301 239,500 58,192 Special Districts
Landscape/Lighting Maintenance Dist 170 126,197 80,473 43,562 163,109 Benefit Assessment Districts 190 29,840 950 8,127 22,663 Westside Public Safety Facility 2006-1 200 1,145,414 105,848 221,191 1,030,071 Public Safety Services 2006-2 201 1,191,901 106,902 1,191 1,297,612 Business Assistance/Housing Development
Housing Program Fund 220 1,689,220 319,953 507,071 1,502,102 Home Grant Fund 221 278,886 742,800 474,750 546,936
Community Dev. Block Grants 222 536,327 5,212,251 5,624,917 123,661 EDBG Grant 223 - - - -
CalHome 224 72,915 171,627 172,000 72,542
Housing Rehabilitation (CDBG) 225 1,173,601 106,452 21,890 1,258,163 EDBG Revolving Loan Fund 226 - - - -
CDBG Program Income 227 1,133,289 166,325 14,003 1,285,611 Subtotal $ 43,988,444 $ 38,597,612 $ 46,148,878 $ 36,437,177
ALL FUNDS SUMMARY
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Fund Fund Revenues Expenditures Fund
FUND # Balance & Sources & Uses Balance
Business Assistance/Housing Continued
Cal Home Revolving Loan Fund 228 374,386 187,300 114,344 447,342 Home Revolving Loan Fund 229 1,676,832 344,200 562,640 1,458,392 RBEG 230 - - - -
City Revolving Loan 231 276,085 6,350 - 282,435
Debt Service Fund
City Debt Service Fund 250 369,749 1,368,171 1,371,171 366,749 Capital Funds
Capital Asset Replacement Fund 300 2,168,178 - 1,427,968 740,210 Building/Facilities Cap Improv Fund 301 1,598,166 8,455,568 9,744,302 309,432 Enterprise Funds
Sewer Fund 400 14,583,298 5,848,726 8,493,847 11,938,177 Airport Fund 420 3,463,008 754,743 1,392,495 2,825,256
Internal Service Funds
Workers Compensation 530 1,192,406 429,119 572,273 1,049,252 Unemployment Self-Insurance 540 116,426 33,800 25,672 124,554 Self-Insurance Vision Plan 550 - - - -
Other
Successor Agency 560 2,647,504 1,653,390 1,589,269 2,711,625 Subtotal 28,466,038 19,081,367 25,293,981 22,253,424
TOTAL $ 72,454,482 $ 57,678,979 $ 71,442,859 $ 58,690,602
ALL FUNDS SUMMARY
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Summary of Revenues by Resource
GENERAL FUND 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED ADOPTED
Taxes
Sales and Use Tax $ 5,320,150 5,463,515 $ 5,499,554 $ 5,584,640 $ Property 4,629,800 5,400,729 5,111,717 5,180,792
Utility User 2,922,285 3,142,209 2,920,650 2,979,063
Franchise Fees 1,209,800 1,231,222 1,109,412 1,131,599
Transient Occupancy 788,200 621,490 370,129 377,532
Other Taxes 54,500 51,824 32,303 32,949
Total Taxes 14,924,735 15,910,989 15,043,765 15,286,575 License, Permits and Franchises
Licenses 80,000 73,714 81,100 81,100
Permits 508,500 666,446 550,765 555,259
Total License, Permits and Fees 588,500 740,160 631,865 636,359 Other Revenues
Fines and Forfeitures 27,800 57,220 37,768 37,768
Interest, Rents and Concessions 1,953,833 1,605,320 1,277,839 1,300,716 Intergovernmental Revenues 375,604 1,068,475 395,741 112,200 Charges for Services 506,800 313,449 468,525 473,701
Other Revenues 1,198,141 635,214 1,023,446 1,204,753
Operating Transfers In 1,092,812 1,466,730 1,179,307 2,114,673 Total Other Revenues 5,154,990 5,146,408 4,382,626 5,243,811
TOTAL GENERAL
FUND REVENUES $ 20,668,225 21,797,557 $ 20,058,256 $ 21,166,745 $
CITY OF OROVILLE
SUMMARY SCHEDULES
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Summary of Expenditures by Department
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26
ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED ADOPTED
Administration
City Administrator $ 340,807 341,148 $ 350,400 $ 340,850 $ City Attorney 618,000 592,074 836,004 600,000
City Clerk 202,252 298,522 143,711 331,657
City Hall 187,343 310,272 148,823 156,624
Administrative Services
Finance 1,301,352 1,248,221 1,031,697 1,046,977
Human Resources 379,462 370,560 409,315 447,101
Information Technology 616,464 605,398 766,023 899,956
Risk Management 1,095,815 1,068,647 1,121,907 1,183,139 Elected Officials
Mayor, City Council, Treasurer 245,735 236,986 205,011 226,279 Community Development Svcs
Planning 1,114,410 937,252 888,872 908,925
Building 880,285 868,036 748,434 743,568
Museums 161,952 111,061 193,226 205,570
Public Safety
Fire 3,910,506 4,125,119 3,838,322 2,996,070
Police 7,164,726 7,365,754 7,783,177 6,515,102
Public Works
Administration 472,050 445,118 304,842 531,814
Parks and Trees 904,312 953,247 949,668 1,301,264
Streets and Drainage 1,142,291 1,093,189 988,867 1,985,012 Vehicle Maintenance 439,647 416,520 534,755 625,537
General Government 1,457,520 405,715 1,412,501 121,300
TOTAL GENERAL
FUND EXPENDITURES $ 22,634,929 21,792,839 $ 22,655,555 $ 21,166,745 $
CITY OF OROVILLE
SUMMARY SCHEDULES
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Summary of Expenditures by Department
DISTRICT TAX FUND 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED ADOPTED
Taxes
Sales and Use Tax-District Tax $ 6,582,000 6,802,715 $ 6,765,096 $ 6,839,472 $ Planning & Development Svcs
Planning - - - -
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement 1,337,370 1,125,205 1,262,651 1,295,081 Public Safety
Police 2,383,282 2,005,554 2,245,557 3,302,872
Fire 4,447,924 1,343,610 2,783,409 5,064,315
Public Works
Administration 264,467 229,071 130,315 -
Streets 684,512 837,117 824,665 -
Parks and Trees 335,167 258,771 269,104 -
General Government
Interfund Transfers
Capital Asset Reserves 500,000 - -
Capital Asset Replacements 500,000 - -
Capital Improvement Fund 800,000 - -
TOTAL GENERAL
FUND EXPENDITURES $ 9,452,722 7,599,328 $ 7,515,701 $ 9,662,268 $
CITY OF OROVILLE
SUMMARY SCHEDULES
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Summary of Expenditures by Department
2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26
ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED ADOPTED
Administration
City Administrator $ 340,807 341,148 $ 350,400 $ 340,850 $ City Attorney 618,000 592,074 836,004 600,000
City Hall 187,343 310,272 148,823 156,624
Administrative Services
Finance 1,301,352 1,248,221 1,031,697 1,046,977
City Clerk 202,252 298,522 143,711 331,657
Human Resources 379,462 370,560 409,315 447,101
Information Technology 616,464 605,398 766,023 899,956
Risk Management 1,095,815 1,068,647 1,121,907 1,183,139 Elected Officials
Mayor. City Council, Treasurer 245,735 236,986 205,011 226,279 Planning & Development Svcs
Planning 1,114,410 937,252 888,872 908,925
Building 880,285 868,036 748,434 743,568
Museums 161,952 111,061 193,226 205,570
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement 1,337,370 1,125,205 1,262,651 1,295,081 Public Safety
Fire 8,358,430 5,468,729 6,621,731 8,060,385
Police 9,548,008 9,371,308 10,028,734 9,817,974
Public Works
Administration 736,517 674,189 435,157 531,814
Parks and Trees 1,239,479 1,212,018 1,218,772 1,301,264 Streets & Drainage 1,826,803 1,930,306 1,813,532 1,985,012 Vehicle Maintenance 439,647 416,520 534,755 625,537
General Government 1,457,520 2,205,715 1,412,501 121,300
TOTAL GENERAL
FUND EXPENDITURES $ 32,087,651 29,392,167 $ 30,171,256 $ 30,829,013 $
CITY OF OROVILLE
SUMMARY SCHEDULES
GENERAL FUND &
DISTRICT TAX FUND
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Expenses
Mayor, City Council & Treasurer
Salaries & Benefits $ 211,391 $ 184,535 $ 175,917 $ 192,245 Services & Supplies 25,595 61,200 29,094 34,034
Total Expenses $ 236,986 $ 245,735 $ 205,011 $ 226,279
ELECTED OFFICIALS
The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Council members. As a legislative body, the City Council determines levels of service to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. The Council oversees the City's fiscal and organizational management; adopts the annual budget; is committed to the community, protection and preservation of the environment and quality of life. The elected City Treasurer manages and provides oversight of city investments with primary objective of safety, liquidity and return on investment. 10 136
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues $ 8,735 $ 1,550 $ - $ 2,700
Total Revenues $ 8,735 $ 1,550 $ - $ 2,700
Expenses
City Administrator
Salaries & Benefits $ 317,237 $ 324,507 $ 335,947 $ 331,850 Services & Supplies 23,911 16,300 14,453 9,000
City Attorney
Services & Supplies 592,074 618,000 836,004 600,000
City Clerk
Salaries & Benefits 124,737 121,052 102,714 135,607
Services & Supplies 173,785 81,200 40,997 196,050
City Hall
Salaries & Benefits 54,111 70,543 49,389 55,224
Services & Supplies 256,161 116,800 99,434 101,400
Total Expenses $ 1,542,016 $ 1,348,402 $ 1,478,938 $ 1,429,131
ADMINISTRATION
Administration provides leadership and management for all City operations. The City Administrator is the direct liaison with the City Council. The department also perfoms the function of City Clerk, and provides oversight of City Hall and the City Attorney.
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues - Finance $ 40,484 $ 39,800 $ 39,737 $ 40,134
Revenues - Human Resources - - 743 750
Revenues - Information Technology 45,885 45,700 45,700 47,985 Total Revenues $ 86,369 $ 85,500 $ 86,180 $ 88,869
Expenses
Finance
Salaries & Benefits $ 844,592 $ 913,152 $ 779,886 $ 802,177 Services & Supplies 403,629 388,200 251,811 244,800
Human Resources
Salaries & Benefits 290,202 324,162 364,753 397,750
Services & Supplies 80,358 55,300 44,562 49,351
Information Technology
Salaries & Benefits 406,753 414,864 442,381 575,825
Services & Supplies 198,645 201,600 323,642 324,131
Risk Management
Services & Supplies 1,068,647 1,095,815 1,121,907 1,183,139 Total Expenses $ 3,292,826 $ 3,393,093 $ 3,328,942 $ 3,577,173
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Aministrative Services department provides all levels of service to the City's operations. The Finance department provides accounting and financial management services to the City. Services and responsibilities include annual financial reporting, budget preparation, payroll, billing and vendor payments. The department also includes Human Resources, Information Technology, and Risk Management functions. 12 138
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues - Planning $ 273,439 $ 232,800 $ 282,444 $ 246,728 Revenues - Building 712,897 692,600 658,747 658,855
Revenues - Museums 6,179 3,500 7,338 7,338
Total Revenues $ 986,336 $ 925,400 $ 941,191 $ 905,583
Expenses
Planning and Development Services
Salaries & Benefits $ 399,691 $ 499,510 $ 474,726 $ 447,255 Services & Supplies 537,561 614,900 414,146 461,670
Building
Salaries & Benefits 340,256 522,385 395,147 590,668
Services & Supplies 527,780 357,900 353,287 152,900
Museums
Salaries & Benefits 47,097 89,952 111,089 129,920
Services & Supplies 63,964 72,000 82,137 75,650
Total Expenses $ 1,916,349 $ 2,156,647 $ 1,830,532 $ 1,858,063
COMMUNITY DELEVELOPMENT
PLANNING, BUILDING and MUSEUMS
The Community Development Services Department provides support and compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations on Municipal Code, General Plan, development of area plans, environmental reviews and annexations. In addition coordinates various permit reviews and issuance, building inspections, zoning clearances, use permits, variances, code compliance. 13 139
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues - Code Enforcement 779,364 220,800 211,526 23,100 Total Revenues $ 779,364 $ 220,800 $ 211,526 $ 23,100
CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement Department is the first line of prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of violations of statues or ordinances regulating public health, safety, welfare, public works, business activities and consumer protection, building standards, land use, or municipal affairs. 14 140
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues - Police 531,685 $ 519,100 $ 597,010 $ 523,777 $ Revenues - Fire 221,149 72,336 209,027 209,025
Total Revenues $ 591,436 752,834 $ 806,037 $ 732,802 $
Expenses
Fire
Salaries & Benefits 406,457 $ 177,812 $ 147,913 $ 161,496 $ Services & Supplies 3,718,662 3,732,694 3,690,409 2,834,574 Police
Salaries & Benefits 5,839,015 5,874,526 6,339,117 5,078,379 Services & Supplies 1,526,739 1,290,200 1,444,060 1,436,723 Total Expenses $ 11,490,873 $ 11,075,232 $ 11,621,499 $ 9,511,172
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Public Safety Department oversees the City's Police and Fire divisions. the Public Safety Department provides the citizens with public safety, emergency response and fire prevention services. These Departments promote community safety with cooperation and coordination with other agencies. 15 141
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Revenues - Public Works Admin $ 262,317 $ 84,200 $ 88,925 $ 77,681 Revenues - Parks, Trees & Museums 85,759 68,600 94,225 94,225 Revenues - Streets & Drainage 633,659 599,800 658,640 638,567 Revenues - Vehicle Maintenance - - 130,000 190,000
Total Revenues $ 981,735 $ 752,600 $ 971,790 $ 1,000,473 Expenses
PW Administration
Salaries & Benefits $ 270,035 $ 339,957 $ 250,099 $ 472,374 Services & Supplies 175,083 132,093 54,743 59,440
Parks and Trees
Salaries & Benefits 605,639 532,812 668,517 937,094
Services & Supplies 347,608 371,500 281,151 364,170
Streets & Drainage
Salaries & Benefits 285,320 344,926 280,902 1,085,662
Services & Supplies 807,869 797,365 707,965 899,350
Vehicle Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits 199,203 283,847 274,578 295,087
Services & Supplies 217,317 155,800 260,177 330,450
Total Expenses $ 2,908,074 $ 2,958,300 $ 2,778,132 $ 4,443,627
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN / STREETS AND STORM DRAINS
The Public Works Administration provides management of engineering, capital projects as needed. The Streets Division provides maintenance, management, repairs and improvements of the City's streets. This department also manages other funds outside of the General Fund such as the Sewer and Airport Funds. 16 142
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Budget Summary:
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Revenues
Sales and Use Tax $ 5,463,515 $ 5,320,150 $ 5,499,554 $ 5,584,640 Property Tax 5,400,729 4,629,800 5,111,717 5,180,792
Utility User Tax 3,142,209 2,922,285 2,920,650 2,979,063 Transient Occupancy 621,490 788,200 370,129 377,532
Other Taxes 51,824 54,500 32,303 32,949
Franchise Fees 1,231,222 1,209,800 1,109,412 1,131,599
Intergovernmental Revenues 23,812 23,304 25,740 26,255
Interest 1,492,950 1,858,003 1,139,830 1,162,627
Other Revenues 47,573 855,685 402,985 570,341
Interfund Transfers In 726,860 429,212 429,212 1,367,420 Total Revenues $ 18,202,184 $ 18,090,939 $ 17,041,532 $ 18,413,218 Expenses
General Government
Services & Supplies 147,328 130,000 1,412,501 121,300
Interfund Transfers Out 258,387 1,327,520 -
Total Expenses $ 405,715 $ 1,457,520 $ 1,412,501 $ 121,300
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
General Government is where the City's General Revenues are recorded that are not related to a particular department function. Sales Tax , Property Tax and Utility Users Tax are the City's main revenue resource. City expenditures that are not specifically related to a City Department are also recorded here. 17 143
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FUND: 102
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 4,381,028 $ 5,624,321 $ 3,584,415 $ 2,833,810 Revenues
Revenues 6,802,715 6,582,000 6,765,096 6,839,472
Total Revenues 6,802,715 7,184,133 6,765,096 6,839,472
Expenses
Planning
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Code Enforcement
Salaries & Benefits 1,125,205 1,001,482 1,019,534 1,050,931 Services and Supplies - 335,888 243,117 244,150
Police
Salaries & Benefits 2,005,554 1,952,582 1,675,132 3,302,872 Services and Supplies - 430,700 570,425
Fire
Salaries & Benefits 1,343,610 10,589 32,422
Services and Supplies - 3,174,494 2,750,987 3,801,474
Capital Outlay Fire Truck - 1,262,841 - 1,262,841
Public Works
Salaries & Benefits 229,071 264,467 130,315 -
Streets & Drainage
Salaries & Benefits 837,117 675,332 744,374
Services and Supplies - 9,180 80,291
Pavement Rehabilitation - - - -
Parks & Trees
Salaries & Benefits 258,771 335,167 262,918 -
Services and Supplies 6,186
Transfers
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve 500,000 - - -
Capital Asset Replacements 500,000 - - -
Capital Projects & Improv Fund 800,000 - - -
Total Expenses 7,599,328 9,452,722 7,515,701 9,662,268
Ending Fund Balance $ 3,584,415 $ 3,355,732 $ 2,833,810 $ 11,014 1% DISTRICT SALES TAX
This fund accounts for revenues and expeditures realted to the 1% District Tax. This Fund is combined with the General Fund for financial statement presentation.
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FUND: 104
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,024,050 $ 5,335,049 $ 5,335,049 $ 5,397,381 Revenues
Revenues 336,800 266,352 88,134 90,000
Total Revenues 336,800 266,352 88,134 90,000
Expenses
Fiscal Agent Fees 25,801 25,000 25,802 28,234
Total Expenses 25,801 25,000 25,802 28,234
Ending Fund Balance $ 5,335,049 $ 5,576,401 $ 5,397,381 $ 5,459,147
PENSION RATE STABILIZATION AND OPEB FUND
This fund was created to account for funds accumulated to mitigate future increases in pension costs and to fund future post employment retirement benefits.
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Activity
FUND: 106
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 113,737 $ 123,790 $ 123,790 $ 126,681 Revenues
Revenues 11,553 2,046 2,891 2,920
Total Revenues 11,553 2,046 2,891 2,920
Expenses
Services and Supplies 1,500 50,000 - 50,000
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses 1,500 50,000 - 50,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 123,790 $ 75,836 $ 126,681 $ 79,601
ASSET SEIZURE FUND
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses related to seized property. This fund can only be used to supplement the enforcement efforts of the Police Department. 20 146
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FUND: 107
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 737,877 $ 393,353 $ 393,353 $ 415,401 Revenues
Revenues 855,864 586,778 602,048 424,312
Total Revenues 855,864 586,778 602,048 424,312
Expenses
Services & Supplies 1,200,388 586,778 580,000 586,000
Total Expenses 1,200,388 586,778 580,000 586,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 393,353 $ 393,353 $ 415,401 $ 253,713
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
This Fund is to account for Article 8 of the State of California Local Transportation revenues. The Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) provides oversight of this Fund. 21 147
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FUND: 109
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 168,308 $ 151,468 $ 151,468 $ 154,042 Revenues
Revenues 29,094 23,892 24,278 24,521
Total Revenues 29,094 23,892 24,278 24,521
Expenses
Services & Supplies 45,934 80,000 21,704 102,200
Total Expenses 45,934 80,000 21,704 102,200
Ending Fund Balance $ 151,468 $ 95,360 $ 154,042 $ 76,363
PEG FEE FUND
PEG stands for Public, Educational, or Governmental use. This fee is mandated by the State to enable the City to grant members of the public access to Council meetings. 22 148
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Activity
FUND: 110
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 22,924 $ 24,906 $ 24,906 $ 30,319 Revenues
Revenues 1,982 1,875 5,413 5,464
Total Revenues 1,982 1,875 5,413 5,464
Expenses
Services & Supplies - 5,000 - 5,000
Total Expenses - 5,000 - 5,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 24,906 $ 21,781 $ 30,319 $ 30,783
CASP FUND
The CASP Fund accounts for fees collected under SB1186. The State portion is remitted to the State on a quarterly basis. The City portion is to be used to increase disability access and compliance with constructionrelated accessibility requirements. 23 149
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Activity
FUND: 111
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 359,432 $ 418,623 $ 418,623 $ 425,741 Revenues
Revenues 60,843 43,417 61,605 67,046
Transfers In - - -
Total Revenues 60,843 43,417 61,605 67,046
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Services & Supplies 1,652 12,453 54,487 130,600
Total Expenses 1,652 12,453 54,487 130,600
Ending Fund Balance $ 418,623 $ 449,587 $ 425,741 $ 362,187
RECYCLING FUND
The Recycling Fund accounts for the City's waste management activities as required by State Law. 24 150
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Activity
FUND: 112
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 772,933 $ 931,688 $ 931,688 $ 1,226,438 Revenues
Revenues 302,805 263,013 294,750 286,856
Total Revenues 302,805 263,013 294,750 286,856
Expenses
Services & Supplies 144,050 - - -
Capital Outlay - 1,000,000 - 750,000
Total Expenses 144,050 1,000,000 - 750,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 931,688 $ 194,701 $ 1,226,438 $ 763,294
GAS TAX REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUND
The RSTP program was established by the State of California to provide for projects to preserve and improve the conditions of highway, bridge, road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. 25 151
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Activity
FUND: 113
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 944,567 $ 1,059,247 $ 1,059,247 $ 1,588,255 Revenues
Revenues 1,115,897 1,122,006 1,106,806 1,149,226
Total Revenues 1,115,897 1,122,006 1,106,806 1,149,226
Expenses
Services & Supplies 431,347 1,500,000 545 750,000
Transfer Out 569,870 580,094 577,253 587,803
Total Expenses 1,001,217 2,080,094 577,798 1,337,803
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,059,247 $ 101,159 $ 1,588,255 $ 1,399,678
SPECIAL GAS TAX
This Fund is used to account for the revenues of gas sales tax received from the State of California pursuant to Sections 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2017.5 of the Streets and Highway code.
Use: Research, planning, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of public streets and highways, including the mitigation of their enviromental effects. 26 152
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Activity
FUND: 120
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 575,145 $ 484,883 $ 484,883 $ 481,671 Revenues
Revenues 21,844 10,238 11,687 11,804
Total Revenues 21,844 10,238 11,687 11,804
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Services & Supplies 109,606 510,600 12,399 251,000
Transfers Out 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Total Expenses 112,106 513,100 14,899 253,500
Ending Fund Balance $ 484,883 $ (17,979) $ 481,671 $ 239,975
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND
The City acts as Fund Administrator of the revenues received from the Settlement Agreement with the DWR for FERC project 2100 the Oroville facilities. An Oversight Board oversees this Fund. 27 153
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Activity
FUND: 121
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 455,808 $ 455,808 $ 384,612 Revenues
Revenues 564,560 135,536 167,768 135,536
Total Revenues 564,560 135,536 167,768 135,536
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 57,647 125,000 45,577 88,948
Services & Supplies 51,105 50,000 193,387 150,000
Total Expenses 108,752 175,000 238,964 238,948
Ending Fund Balance $ 455,808 $ 416,344 $ 384,612 $ 281,200
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses related to the Opioid Settlement. 28 154
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Activity
FUND: 130
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,724,955 $ 1,930,257 $ 1,930,257 $ 1,992,948 Revenues
Revenues 205,302 182,181 62,691 63,318
Total Revenues 205,302 182,181 62,691 63,318
Expenses
Services & Supplies - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,930,257 $ 1,112,438 $ 1,992,948 $ 1,056,266
DRAINAGE IMPACT FEE FUND
CITY WIDE
The Fund accounts for Drainage Impact Fees received and expended in the Oroville area. 29 155
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Activity
FUND: 131
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 544,954 $ 642,826 $ 642,826 $ 666,257 Revenues
Revenues 97,872 92,534 23,431 23,664
Total Revenues 97,872 92,534 23,431 23,664
Expenses
Services & Supplies - 500,000 - 500,000
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses - 500,000 - 500,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 642,826 $ 235,360 $ 666,257 $ 189,921
FIRE SUPPRESSION IMPACT FEE FUND
The purpose of this Fund is to provide funds for additional equipment needed for the City's Fire Department. 30 156
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Activity
FUND: 132
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,128,343 $ 1,306,866 $ 1,306,866 $ 1,347,342 Revenues
Revenues 178,523 160,395 40,476 40,880
Total Revenues 178,523 160,395 40,476 40,880
Expenses
Services & Supplies - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,306,866 $ 467,261 $ 1,347,342 $ 388,222
GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
This Fund accounts for revenues from General Government Development Impact Fees and provides funding for the increasing operation costs and improvements to facilities related to growth. 31 157
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Activity
FUND: 133
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 674,674 $ 832,764 $ 832,764 $ 860,273 Revenues
Revenues 158,090 151,256 27,509 27,806
Total Revenues 158,090 151,256 27,509 27,806
Expenses
Services & Supplies - 500,000 - 850,000
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses - 500,000 - 850,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 832,764 $ 484,020 $ 860,273 $ 38,079
LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
The Fund accounts for the revenue generated from impact fees to provide law enforcement personnel and equipment which could not otherwise be funded.
32 158
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Activity
FUND: 134
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,479,214 $ 604,275 $ 604,275 $ 626,385 Revenues
Revenues 420,039 396,002 22,110 22,363
Total Revenues 420,039 396,002 22,110 22,363
Expenses
Services & Supplies - - - -
Capital Outlay - 500,000 - 500,000
Transfers Out 2,294,978 - - -
Total Expenses 2,294,978 500,000 - 500,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 604,275 $ 500,277 $ 626,385 $ 148,748
PARKS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
The Parks Development Fees Fund accounts for the fees collected on new development for the acquisition and construction of new City parks.
33 159
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Activity
FUND: 135
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 303,392 $ 337,950 $ 337,950 $ 268,191 Revenues
Revenues 86,126 38,006 52,241 53,205
Total Revenues 86,126 38,006 52,241 53,205
Expenses
Services & Supplies 51,568 312,000 122,000 125,000
Capital Outlay -
Total Expenses 51,568 312,000 122,000 125,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 337,950 $ 63,956 $ 268,191 $ 196,396
TECHNOLOGY FEE FUND
The Technology Fee Fund accounts for the fees collected to maintain and acquire technology used to aid in efficient operations of the City.
34 160
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Activity
FUND: 136
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 544,203 $ 564,800 $ 564,800 $ 577,702 Revenues
Revenues 20,597 9,375 12,902 13,031
Total Revenues 20,597 9,375 12,902 13,031
Expenses
Services & Supplies - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Total Expenses - - - -
Ending Fund Balance $ 564,800 $ 574,175 $ 577,702 $ 590,733
THERMALITO DRAINAGE IMPACT FEE FUND
This Fund is to account for fees collected for drainage development and improvements in the Thermalito area of the City.
35 161
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Activity
FUND: 137
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,786,270 $ 1,943,006 $ 1,943,006 $ 2,037,785 Revenues
Revenues 178,233 157,563 94,779 110,226
Total Revenues 178,233 157,563 94,779 110,226
Expenses
Services & Supplies 21,497 - - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfer Out - 2,000,000 - -
Total Expenses 21,497 2,000,000 - -
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,943,006 $ 100,569 $ 2,037,785 $ 2,148,011
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FUND
This Fund accounts for the Traffic Impact Fees collected and expended in the City to address the traffic issues created by growth.
36 162
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Activity
FUND: 140
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,729,923 $ 1,621,661 $ 1,621,661 $ 1,655,177 Revenues
Revenues 3,496,755 1,530,000 472,167 665,000
Interfund Transfers In -
Total Revenues 3,496,755 1,530,000 472,167 665,000
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 95,371 75,000 52,791 32,628
Services & Supplies 5,509,646 757,059 385,860 361,750
Capital Outlay - 4,087,530 - -
Total Expenses 5,605,017 4,919,589 438,651 394,378
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,621,661 $ (1,767,928) $ 1,655,177 $ 1,925,799
PLANNING GRANTS
The Fund is used for various Planning Grant programs.
37 163
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Activity
FUND: 150
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 16,175 $ 3,550 $ 3,550 $ 65,814 Revenues
Revenues 198,216 188,474 203,347 196,334
Total Revenues 198,216 188,474 203,347 196,334
Expenses
Services & Supplies -
Capital Outlay 90,841 50,000 21,083 20,000
Transfer Out 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Total Expenses 210,841 170,000 141,083 140,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 3,550 $ 22,024 $ 65,814 $ 122,148
POLICE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND
This Fund accounts for the revenue generated from the State COPS program (Citizens Option for Public Safety) and distributed by the County.
38 164
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Activity
FUND: 151
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 100,798 $ 107,577 $ 107,577 $ 133,391 Revenues
Revenues 184,008 157,783 159,366 164,301
Total Revenues 184,008 157,783 159,366 164,301
Expenses
Services & Supplies 127,229 76,831 83,552 189,500
Capital Outlay - 150,000 - -
Transfer Out 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total Expenses 177,229 276,831 133,552 239,500
Ending Fund Balance $ 107,577 $ 215,360 $ 133,391 $ 58,192
PUBLIC SAFETY AUGMENTATION
This Fund accounts for the revenue generated for Public Safety by a State special sales tax distributed by the County.
39 165
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Activity
FUND: 170
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance UNIT $ 87,331 $ 112,390 $ 112,390 $ 126,197 Revenues
Grandview Estates 1700 10,104 9,852 3,965 3,063
The Buttes 1710 414 - 7,203 7,417
Deer Creek 1720 2,154 2,176 2,191 2,256
Calle Vista I 1730 5,527 5,150 5,380 5,540
Cherokee Estates I 1740 949 958 958 987
Sherwood Estates 1750 2,058 2,079 2,079 2,140
Grayhawk 1760 6,385 5,988 5,988 6,166
Cherokee Estates II 1770 4,170 3,646 3,838 3,952
Linkside I 1780 4,801 4,202 4,267 4,394
Foothill Estates 1790 2,865 2,555 2,778 2,860
Calle Vista II 1800 5,362 4,840 4,895 8,025
Vista Del Oro 1810 3,040 2,788 2,788 25,424
Mission Olive 1820 4,459 4,102 7,793 5,041
J Richter Subdivision 1830 3,143 3,034 2,814 3,208
Total Revenues 55,431 51,369 56,938 80,473
Expenses
Grandview Estates 1700 2,593 2,422 2,619 2,645
The Buttes 1710 1,750 1,578 3,449 3,483
Deer Creek 1720 923 853 1,248 1,260
Calle Vista II 1730 1,714 1,611 3,921 3,960
Cherokee Estates II 1740 863 799 1,698 1,715
Sherwood Estates 1750 1,350 1,249 1,555 1,571
Grayhawk 1760 2,384 2,222 3,075 3,106
Cherokee Estates II 1770 414 407 1,336 1,349
Linkside I 1780 2,089 1,965 2,978 3,008
Foothill Estates 1790 540 492 1,422 1,436
Calle Vista II 1800 2,392 2,211 3,745 3,782
Vista Del Oro 1810 1,493 1,394 10,544 10,649
Mission Olive 1820 3,144 2,609 3,694 3,731
J Richter Subdivision 1830 1,123 1,035 1,846 1,864
Linkside Place Annex 1880 7,600
Total Expenses 30,372 20,847 43,130 43,562
Ending Fund Balance $ 112,390 $ 142,912 $ 126,197 $ 163,109
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
This Fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures of the Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Districts. 40 166
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3,926 2,945
7,132 7,132
2,169 2,169
5,327 5,327
949 949
2,058 2,058
5,929 5,929
3,800 3,800
4,225 4,225
2,750 2,750
4,847 7,716
2,760 24,446
7,716 4,847
2,786 3,085
2,401
3,961
6,527
4,280
663
1,045
2,251
706
1,949
636
2,278
9,755
3,025
1,131
41 167
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Activity
FUND: 190
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
BUDGET Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
UNIT
Beginning Fund Balance $ 41,356 $ 36,947 $ 36,947 $ 29,840 Revenues
Linkside I 1900 190 192 78 79
Foothill Estates 1910 158 160 84 85
Calle Vista II 1920 474 479 298 301
Vista Del Oro 1930 395 399 207 209
Mission Olive 1940 343 346 206 208
Martin Ranch 1950 - - - -
J Richter Subdivision 1960 113 114 67 69
Ruddy Creek 1970 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,673 1,690 940 950
Expenses
Linkside I 1900 1,808 1,610 1,653 1,670
Foothill Estates 1910 776 836 1,793 1,811
Calle Vista II 1920 456 1,124 986 996
Vista Del Oro 1930 2,035 2,234 1,955 1,975
Mission Olive 1940 738 2,695 1,155 1,167
Martin Ranch 1950 - - - -
J Richter Subdivision 1960 269 259 505 510
Total Expenses 6,082 8,758 8,047 8,127
Ending Fund Balance $ 36,947 $ 29,879 $ 29,840 $ 22,663
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
This Fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures of the Benefit Assessment Districts. 43 169
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Activity
FUND: 200
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 944,494 $ 1,041,000 $ 1,041,000 $ 1,145,414 Revenues
Revenues 97,122 98,271 105,605 105,848
Total Revenues 97,122 98,271 105,605 105,848
Expenses
Services & Supplies 616 3,141 1,191 221,191
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfer out to other agency - - - -
Total Expenses 616 3,141 1,191 221,191
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,041,000 $ 1,136,130 $ 1,145,414 $ 1,030,071 WESTSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY 2006-1
This Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures for the Westside Public Safety Facility 2006-1 Property tax assessments.
44 170
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Activity
FUND: 201
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 989,128 $ 1,086,443 $ 1,086,443 $ 1,191,901 Revenues
Revenues 97,931 99,040 106,649 106,902
Total Revenues 97,931 99,040 106,649 106,902
Expenses
Services & Supplies 616 794 1,191 1,191
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfer out to other agency - - - -
Total Expenses 616 794 1,191 1,191
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,086,443 $ 1,184,689 $ 1,191,901 $ 1,297,612 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE 2006-2
This Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures for the Public Safety Services 2006-2 property tax assessments.
45 171
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2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Housing Expense Budgets FUND
Housing Program Fund 220 $ 1,902,430 $ 1,400,523 $ 175,116 $ 507,071 Home-First Time Home Buyers 221 352,675 700,000 555,852 474,750 CDBG Community Development 222 851,075 1,069,816 7,199,260 5,624,917 CDBG Economic Development 223 - - 122 -
CalHome Grant Fund 224 183,845 153,000 168,298 172,000
Housing Revolving Loan Fund 225 433,551 291,730 30,706 21,890 EDBG Revolving Loan Fund 226 - - 44,244 -
CDBG Program Income Fund 227 492,393 811,127 14,198 14,003 CalHome Revolving Loan Fund 228 416,610 414,500 107,297 114,344 Home Revolving Loan Fund 229 34,126 535,000 60,360 562,640 USDA RBEG Revolving Loan Fund 230 - - 30,328 -
City Revolving Loan Fund 231 - 150,000 - -
Total Housing $ 4,666,705 $ 5,525,696 $ 8,385,781 $ 7,491,615
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE BUDGETS
The Business Assistance & Housing Development Department is responsible for the management of eight to twelve grants per fiscal year, ranging from First Time Home Buyers to Housing Rehab. 46 172
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FUND: 220
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,883,250 $ 1,550,623 $ 1,550,623 $ 1,689,220 Revenues
Revenues 569,803 271,565 313,713 319,953
Interfund Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 569,803 271,565 313,713 319,953
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 118,299 94,693 112,493 269,786
Services & Supplies 143,437 290,830 46,123 46,985
Loans Made 1,617,429 1,000,000 1,500 175,000
Transfers Out 23,265 15,000 15,000 15,300
Total Expenses 1,902,430 1,400,523 175,116 507,071
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,550,623 $ 421,665 $ 1,689,220 $ 1,502,102
HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
The Housing Program Fund accounts for loans and repayments of various grants. 47 173
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Activity
FUND: 221
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 375,123 $ 396,979 $ 396,979 $ 278,886 Revenues
Revenues 374,531 715,063 437,759 742,800
Interfund Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 374,531 715,063 437,759 742,800
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - 19,638 20,000
Services & Supplies - - - 13,750
Loans Made - 400,000 300,000 200,000
Transfers Out 352,675 300,000 236,214 241,000
Total Expenses 352,675 700,000 555,852 474,750
Ending Fund Balance $ 396,979 $ 412,042 $ 278,886 $ 546,936
HOME GRANT FUND
This Fund accounts for the First Time Home Buyer Grants awarded by the City. 48 174
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Activity
FUND: 222
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ (278,274) $ (239,619) $ (239,619) $ 536,327 Revenues
Revenues 889,730 1,176,086 7,975,206 5,212,251
Transfers In -
Total Revenues 889,730 1,176,086 7,975,206 5,212,251
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 100,231 113,986 117,631 75,055
Services & Supplies 411,569 573,230 176,711 179,130
Grants / Loans Made 85,000 250,000 6,840,611 5,305,139
Transfers Out 254,275 132,600 64,307 65,593
Total Expenses 851,075 1,069,816 7,199,260 5,624,917
Ending Fund Balance $ (239,619) $ (133,349) $ 536,327 $ 123,661
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
This Fund accounts for various CDBG funds. Each individual grant is approved by the City Council at the time of acceptance.
49 175
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Activity
FUND: 223
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ (2,582) $ 119 $ 119 $ -
Revenues
Revenues 2,701 - 3 -
Total Revenues 2,701 - 3 -
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Services & Supplies - - - -
Loans - - - -
Transfers Out - - 122 -
Total Expenses - - 122 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 119 $ 119 $ - $ -
CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for the Economic Development Block Grant. 50 176
Item 5.
Activity
FUND: 224
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 72,971 $ 72,971 $ 72,971 $ 72,915 Revenues
Revenues 183,845 202,811 168,242 171,627
Total Revenues 183,845 202,811 168,242 171,627
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits -
Services & Supplies -
Loans Made -
Interfund Transfers 183,845 153,000 168,298 172,000
Total Expenses 183,845 153,000 168,298 172,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 72,971 $ 122,782 $ 72,915 $ 72,542
CALHOME GRANT FUND
This Fund accounts for the CalHome Grant.
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Activity
FUND: 225
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,406,039 $ 1,099,943 $ 1,099,943 $ 1,173,601 Revenues
Revenues 127,455 39,571 104,364 106,452
Total Revenues 127,455 39,571 104,364 106,452
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 8,673 7,000 27,516 18,605
Services & Supplies 9,672 151,200 3,190 3,285
Loans Made 423,879 100,000 - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfers Out - 33,530 - -
Total Expenses 433,551 291,730 30,706 21,890
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,099,943 $ 847,784 $ 1,173,601 $ 1,258,163
CITY HOUSING REHAB REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for repayment of loans to low and moderate income families. The revenues received for payment are available to fund a variety of activities which benefit the City. 52 178
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Activity
FUND: 226
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 44,244 $ 44,244 $ 44,244 $ -
Revenues
Revenues - - - -
Total Revenues - - - -
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Services & Supplies - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfers Out - - 44,244 -
Total Expenses - - 44,244 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 44,244 $ 44,244 $ - $ -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for the Economic Development Block Grant revolving loan fund. 53 179
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Activity
FUND: 227
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,143,389 $ 984,678 $ 984,678 $ 1,133,289 Revenues
Revenues 79,407 118,494 162,809 166,325
Transfers In 254,275 250,000 - -
Total Revenues 333,682 368,494 162,809 166,325
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 73,972 79,127 12,691 11,963
Services & Supplies 415,720 132,000 1,507 2,040
Loans Made - 600,000 -
Capital Outlay -
Transfers Out 2,701 - - -
Total Expenses 492,393 811,127 14,198 14,003
Ending Fund Balance $ 984,678 $ 542,045 $ 1,133,289 $ 1,285,611
CDBG PROGRAM INCOME
This Fund accounts for Program Income from the Community Development Block Grant. 54 180
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Activity
FUND: 228
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 508,799 $ 298,385 $ 298,385 $ 374,386 Revenues
Revenues 22,351 23,243 183,298 187,300
Interfund Transfers In 183,845 185,000 - -
Total Revenues 206,196 208,243 183,298 187,300
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 12,884 8,500 26,773 23,028
Services & Supplies 3,726 6,000 3,724 12,980
Loans Made 400,000 400,000 76,800 78,336
Total Expenses 416,610 414,500 107,297 114,344
Ending Fund Balance $ 298,385 $ 92,128 $ 374,386 $ 447,342
CAL HOME REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for Program Income from the Cal Home Revolving Loan Fund. 55 181
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Activity
FUND: 229
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 904,014 $ 1,399,863 $ 1,399,863 $ 1,676,832 Revenues
Revenues 174,599 182,943 337,329 344,200
Transfers In 355,376 - - -
Total Revenues 529,975 182,943 337,329 344,200
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 23,375 22,000 23,923 25,690
Services & Supplies 10,751 13,000 36,437 36,950
Loans Made - 500,000 - 500,000
Transfers Out - - - -
Total Expenses 34,126 535,000 60,360 562,640
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,399,863 $ 1,047,806 $ 1,676,832 $ 1,458,392
HOME REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for Program Income from Home Loans.
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Activity
FUND: 230
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 29,339 $ 29,814 $ 29,814 $ -
Revenues
Revenues 475 506 514 -
Interfund Transfers - - - -
Total Revenues 475 506 514 -
Expenses
Services & Supplies - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Transfers Out - - 30,328 -
Total Expenses - - 30,328 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 29,814 $ 30,320 $ - $ -
USDA RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REVOLVING FUND
The Rural Business Enterprises Grants program provides grants for projects that facilitate development of small and emerging rural business and a broad array of related activities. 57 183
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Activity
FUND: 231
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 265,536 $ 269,870 $ 269,870 $ 276,085 Revenues
Revenues 4,334 4,593 6,215 6,350
Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 4,334 4,593 6,215 6,350
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - - - -
Services & Supplies - - - -
Loans Made - 150,000 - -
Transfers Out - - - -
Total Expenses - 150,000 - -
Ending Fund Balance $ 269,870 $ 124,463 $ 276,085 $ 282,435
CITY REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Fund accounts for the City Revolving Loan Fund, including payments of principal and interest. These are City housing funds, not grant funds.
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Activity
FUND: 250
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 369,249 $ 369,749 $ 369,749 $ 369,749 Revenues
Revenues 1,373,956 1,393,702 1,368,194 1,368,171
Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 1,373,956 1,393,702 1,368,194 1,368,171
Expenses
Principal retirement 895,000 905,000 905,000 920,000
Interest and fiscal charges 478,456 488,702 463,194 451,171 Total Expenses 1,373,456 1,393,702 1,368,194 1,371,171
Ending Fund Balance $ 369,749 $ 369,749 $ 369,749 $ 366,749
DEBT SERVICE FUND
This Fund accounts for activities related to paying the Debt Service on several City loans and the PERS Pension Bond.
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Activity
FUND: 300
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,751,923 $ 2,717,647 $ 2,717,647 $ 2,168,178 Revenues
Transfers In 1,063,541 - 100,774 -
Total Revenues 1,063,541 - 100,774 -
Expenses
Capital Outlay 1,097,817 700,000 650,243 1,427,968
Total Expenses 1,097,817 700,000 650,243 1,427,968
Ending Fund Balance $ 2,717,647 $ 2,017,647 $ 2,168,178 $ 740,210 Requests: Cost Estimate
Police
Patrol Vehicles 5 new patrol vehicles 470,000.00
Fire
Fire Engine/Ladder Truck Equipment 100,000.00
Opticom 35,000.00
Code Enforcement
(1) Drone 10,000.00
Radios Replace outdated Police Radios 3,000.00
Streets
Street Lead F150 53,699.00
Street Sweeper 419,750.00
10-Wheel Dump Truck 296,519.00
Mechanics shop
Miscellaneous tools and equipment 40,000.00
Total Cost Estimate 1,427,968.00
CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
This Fund was established to account for major purchases and replacement of equipment and vehicles for various Departments within the City.
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Activity
FUND: 301
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 4,225,395 $ 3,578,839 $ 3,578,839 $ 1,598,166 Revenues
Revenues 3,683,380 4,850,797 3,469,874 8,455,568
Transfers In 3,187,798 - 1,770,027 -
Total Revenues 6,871,178 4,850,797 5,239,901 8,455,568
Expenses
Capital Outlay 7,517,734 5,439,998 7,220,574 9,744,302
Total Expenses 7,517,734 5,439,998 7,220,574 9,744,302
Ending Fund Balance $ 3,578,839 $ 2,989,638 $ 1,598,166 $ 309,432
CAPITAL PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS FUND
This Funds purpose is to account for major renovations and repairs to City infrastructure. 61 187
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Activity
FUND: 400
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 14,706,023 $ 16,787,335 $ 16,787,335 $ 14,583,298 Revenues
Revenues 5,787,368 5,603,968 5,790,221 5,848,726
Transfers In 998,103
Total Revenues 6,785,471 5,603,968 5,790,221 5,848,726
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 779,585 827,723 830,284 857,943
Services & Supplies 3,413,983 3,479,863 3,601,366 3,548,296 Capital Outlay 197,983 3,800,000 3,250,000 3,775,000
Transfers Out 312,608 312,608 312,608 312,608
Total Expenses 4,704,159 8,420,194 7,994,258 8,493,847
Ending Fund Balance $ 16,787,335 $ 13,971,109 $ 14,583,298 $ 11,938,177
SEWER FUND
The Public Works Department oversees the Sewer Fund. This Fund accounts for the activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Sewer Collection System. 62 188
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Activity
FUND: 410
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,016,475 $ 4,203,775 $ 4,203,775 $ 3,463,008 Revenues
Revenues 781,247 750,506 750,565 754,743
Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 781,247 750,506 750,565 754,743
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 252,110 259,428 240,345 276,273
Services & Supplies 619,623 1,355,235 1,153,633 813,868 Capital Outlay 624,310 - - 205,000
Transfers Out 97,904 97,354 97,354 97,354
Total Expenses 1,593,947 1,712,017 1,491,332 1,392,495
Ending Fund Balance $ 4,203,775 $ 3,242,264 $ 3,463,008 $ 2,825,256
AIRPORT FUND
The Public Works Department operates, develops and maintains the City's Municipal Airport. The golf course lease and ATC building are included in this Fund.
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Activity
FUND: 510
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 710,766 $ 1,018,253 $ 1,018,253 $ 1,192,406 Revenues
Revenues 623,650 417,206 699,274 429,119
Total Revenues 623,650 417,206 699,274 429,119
Expenses
Services & Supplies 310,217 404,484 525,121 572,273
Claims 5,946 10,000 -
Transfers Out - - - -
Total Expenses 316,163 414,484 525,121 572,273
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,018,253 $ 1,020,975 $ 1,192,406 $ 1,049,252
WORKERS COMPENSATION
SELF INSURANCE FUND
This Fund accounts for the City's self insured Workers' Compensation program to pay for on the job injury claims by City's employees.
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Activity
FUND: 520
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Fund Balance $ 91,714 $ 129,391 $ 129,391 $ 116,426 Revenues
Revenues 37,677 37,925 17,863 33,800
Total Revenues 37,677 37,925 17,863 33,800
Expenses
Claims - 36,414 30,828 25,672
Transfers Out - - - -
Total Expenses - 36,414 30,828 25,672
Ending Fund Balance $ 129,391 $ 130,902 $ 116,426 $ 124,554
UNEMPLOYMENT SELF INSURANCE FUND
This Fund accounts for Unemployment Insurance claims. Target Fund Balance is no less than twice the prior years claims expense.
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Activity
FUND: 560
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Budget Projected Preliminary
Beginning Cash Balance $ 2,384,717 $ 2,565,368 $ 2,565,368 $ 2,647,504 Revenues
Revenues 1,724,536 1,673,636 1,664,745 1,653,390
Transfers In 10,765 -
Total Revenues 1,735,301 1,673,636 1,664,745 1,653,390
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits - 5,000 4,940 5,000
Services & Supplies 3,716 9,676 2,500 2,500
Principal retirement 1,125,410 1,315,000 1,315,000 1,375,000 Interest & fiscal agent fees 320,316 322,394 260,169 206,769 Transfers Out 105,208 - - -
Total Expenses 1,554,650 1,652,070 1,582,609 1,589,269
Ending Cash Balance $ 2,565,368 $ 2,586,934 $ 2,647,504 $ 2,711,625
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Formerly the Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Fund. Activities are funded by tax increments as approved by the Oversight Board and the State Department of Finance. 66 192
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Fund Account # Transfer-Out Transfer-In
General Fund - Police Support 100.1140.4750 170,000
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services 150.1650.9000 120,000 Public Safety Augmentation 151.1660.9000 50,000
General Fund - Cost Allocation 100.1300.4750 424,962
Sewer Fund 400.4000.9000 312,608
Airport Fund 410.4100.9000 97,354
Supplemental Benefits Fund 120.1480.9000 2,500
Housing Program Fund 220.2200.9000 12,500
General Fund - Streets 100.1170.4750 580,094
Gas Tax 113.1470.9000 580,094
Subtotal Transfers 1,175,056 1,175,056
SUMMARY OF TRANSFERS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Project Project Cap Proj Fund RSTP SB1 Impact Fee Other Rev Sewer CFD Airport Fund Total Planned
Expenditures
Nicolas Trover City Hall, CalOak design support 60,000 60,000 Hewitt Park Parking Lot Lights Parking lot lights 79,000 79,000 City Hall Reno-Russell, Gallaway Bathroom and Lobby - Design 40,886 40,886 Constuction Bathroom and Lobby - Const 200,000 200,000
Melton-Bedrock Design Work (100% 1, 50% 2) 103,175 103,175 Bedrock Construction Lighting/grass/stairs/wall/irrigation/trees 150,000 150,000 Cal Oak-United Bldg, Design Build Corp Yard Infill Work 1,780,000 1,780,000 Southside Storm Drain Study Storm Drain Study/Southside 208,241 60,000 268,241 Greenville Culvert Replacement Replace culvert 250,000 250,000 Table Mtn - Safety Railing 220,000 220,000
Western Public Safety Facility Facility Design 220,000 220,000 Fire Station Kitchen Remodel Kitchen cabinets, flooring, countertops 140,000 140,000 Pioneer Roof Pioneer Roof 75,000 75,000
Pioneer HVAC Pioneer HVAC 30,000 30,000
Antique Tool Museum Roof Antique Tool Museum Roof 40,000 40,000 Orangewood and Riverview Terrace Lift StationNew Lift Station 3,250,000 3,250,000 Design Orangewood and Riverview Design 425,000 425,000
Finance Storage Room Repair Repair/emergency 75,286 75,286 Riverview Lift Station Emergency Bypass Constr Bypass plumbing 100,000 100,000 OPD Evidence Facility 2,400 sq ft Modular 250,000 850,000 1,100,000 Mastic/Internal Road Work Internal PW Road Repair Work 750,000 750,000 Acacia Roundabout Design Design work for Acacia R/A 1,000,000 1,000,000 Lincoln St/Blvd Design Design work for sidewalk / bik lanes/ RA's 2,500,000 2,500,000 Norton Road/Curb/Gutter - prevent water intrusion 750,000 750,000 Foothill Design/some construction 2,800,000 2,800,000
FAA Lighting Runway End Identifier Lights 30,000 30,000 Access/Gates One large gate (vs. 2 entry/exit smal ones) 125,000 125,000 FAA Grant Match FAA Grant Match 50,000 50,000
MugShots Stormdrain Repair MugShots Stormdrain Repair - IN DESIGN NEED - Boynton Design only NEED -
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750,000 9,751,588 750,000 1,160,000 - 3,775,000 220,000 205,000 16,611,588
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS OTHER FUNDS
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRIAN RING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
RE: NEW TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SHAW, YODER, SCHMELZER,
ANTWIH AND LANGE FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider adopting a new two-year agreement with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange for State legislative advocacy services.
DISCUSSION
The City entered into an agreement with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange for State legislative advocacy services in January of 2025. Prior to that, the City worked without a direct advocate for State related matters.
This firm has a long history in working in this region. Having an advocate working on behalf of the City creates an opportunity for the City to play a more active role with regard to State legislative advocacy on matters of importance to the City. The agreement specifically includes the following: assisting with the establishment of goals, objectives, opportunities and priorities at the State level, monitoring State legislative activity of importance to the City, assisting with having more of a presence at the State Capitol, helping establish and build relationships with key State legislators and State department leadership.
Having this agreement provides the City with direct access to staff at the State level providing an avenue to seek clarity on State matters. In addition, this access provides opportunities to provide direct input on bills or budget measures.
FISCAL IMPACT
$36,000 annually.
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ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (A-3588) WITH SHAW,
YODER, SCHMELZER, ANTWIH & LANGE FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO SIGN.
ATTACHMENTS
Agreement No. 3588
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SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER AND LANGE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made on this 16th day of June, 2026, at Oroville, California, by and between the City of Oroville, a California Charter City, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville California, 95965 (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”) and Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange (hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR”).
RECITALS
A. The CITY proposes to contract for professional services as outlined below; B. The CONTRACTOR is willing to perform such services and has the necessary qualifications by reason of experience, preparation, and organization to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, mutually agree as follows:
1. SERVICES.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform those services set forth in “Exhibit A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this contract shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on June 30, 2028 unless extended in writing in advance by both parties.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The services of the CONTRACTOR are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to the CITY’s satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.
4. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.
The CONTRACTOR shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $3,000 month for services provided pursuant to this Agreement as described in “Exhibit A.” Compensation shall under no circumstances be increased except by written amendment of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid within forty-five (45) days of presentation of an invoice to the DISTRICT for services performed to the DISTRICT’s satisfaction. The CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices monthly describing the services performed, the date services were performed, a description of reimbursable costs, and any other information requested by the DISTRICT.
5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
5.1. The CITY’s Representative. Unless otherwise designated in writing, City Administrator shall serve as the CITY’s representative for the administration of the project. All activities performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be coordinated with this person.
5.2. Manager-in-Charge. For the CONTRACTOR, City Administrator shall be in charge of the project on all matters relating to this Agreement and any agreement or approval made by her/him 197
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shall be binding on the CONTRACTOR. The Manager-in Charge shall not be replaced without the written consent of the CITY.
5.3. Responsibilities of the CITY. The CITY shall provide all relevant documentation in its possession to the CONTRACTOR upon request in order to minimize duplication of efforts. The CITY’s staff shall work with the CONTRACTOR as necessary to facilitate performance of the services.
5.4. Personnel. The CONTRACTOR represents that it has or will secure at its own expense all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by the CONTRACTOR or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. The CONTRACTOR reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of the CONTRACTOR’s services under this Agreement, but the CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require the CONTRACTOR to exclude any employee from performing services on the CITY’s premises.
6. TERMINATION.
6.1. Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause and in its sole discretion at any time by giving the other party thirty (30) days' written notice of such termination. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall cease services as of the date of termination and shall be compensated for services performed to the CITY's satisfaction up to the date of termination.
6.2. Termination for Cause. All terms, provisions, and specifications of this Agreement are material and binding, and failure to perform any material portion of the work described herein shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. Should the Agreement be breached in any manner, the CITY may, at its option, terminate the Agreement not less than five (5) days after written notification is received by the CONTRACTOR to remedy the violation within the stated time or within any other time period agreed to by the parties. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the CITY in securing the services from another contractor.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY from and against all liability arising out of or in connection with Contractor's negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement.
In the event that CITY is named as a party defendant in a lawsuit alleging injury as a result of Contractor’s negligent or wrongful performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall defend CITY with counsel approved by CITY, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, and bear responsibility for attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and expenses of litigation.
Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single lawyer from representing both CITY and Contractor, or should CITY otherwise find Contractor’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Contractor shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and expenses of litigation. Contractor shall promptly pay any final, non-appealable judgment rendered against the CITY. It is expressly understood and 198
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agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California but the indemnity obligation will exclude such loss or damage which is determined to be caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.
The obligations established by this paragraph will survive termination of this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph:
• CITY means the CITY Council and its subordinate bodies, elected and appointed CITY officials and officers, CITY employees and authorized agents and volunteers of the CITY. • Liability means any claims or causes of action raised or asserted by, damage to, loss or expense incurred by or judgments rendered in favor of persons or entities not a party to this Agreement.
• The types of damages included within this indemnity obligation include, but are not limited to, personal injury, bodily injury, death, loss of use, and damage to or loss of real and personal property.
• The indemnity obligation of this paragraph includes all forms of negligent acts, errors and omissions, wrongful behavior and willful misconduct (including but not limited to breaches of professional standards of care, if applicable, and breach of contract) by Contractor and any of its officers, agents employees and subcontractors.
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
8.1. The CONTRACTOR, at the CONTRACTOR’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
8.1.1. Workers’ Compensation Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall require any and every subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all the subcontractor’s employees. Any notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the CONTRACTOR for CITY. This provision shall not apply if the CONTRACTOR has no employees performing work under this Agreement.
8.1.2. General Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
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8.1.3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONTRACTOR arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.
8.1.4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONTRACTOR’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the CONTRACTOR or by its employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-occurrence basis.
8.2. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be issued by insurers possessing a Best’s rating of no less than A-:VII. Each general liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the specific language of Section 8.2.1 below. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
8.2.1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.”
8.2.2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
8.2.3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
8.2.4. Notwithstanding the provisions included in any of the ISO Additional Insured Endorsement forms, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amounts of coverage required.
Any insurance proceeds available to the CITY in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss will be available to the CITY.
8.2.5. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and agrees to require all subcontractors to do likewise. 200
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8.2.6. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
8.2.7. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ written notice has been submitted to the CITY and approved of in writing, except in the case of cancellation, for which ten (10) days’ written notice shall be provided.
8.2.8. Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
8.3. Self Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement shall allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONTRACTOR (as the named insured) should CONTRACTOR fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the CITY Attorney. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONTRACTOR as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONTRACTOR’s behalf upon the CONTRACTOR’s failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONTRACTOR for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
8.4. Certificates of Insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall provide written evidence of current automobile coverage to comply with the automobile insurance requirement.
8.5. Failure to Procure Insurance. Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.2 above.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to the City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience, and competence of the CONTRACTOR. Assignments of any or all rights, duties, or obligations of the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization 201
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of the CITY. If the CITY consents to such subcontract, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to the CITY for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between the CITY and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the CITY to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS.
The CONTRACTOR shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
10.1. Taxes. The CONTRACTOR agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. In the event that the CITY is audited by any Federal or State agency regarding the independent contractor status of the CONTRACTOR and the audit in any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent contractor relationship between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR agrees to reimburse the CITY for all costs, including accounting and attorneys’ fees, arising out of such audit and any appeals relating thereto.
10.2. Workers’ Compensation Law. The CONTRACTOR shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR’s employees. The CONTRACTOR further agrees to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws. The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement any amount due to the CITY from the CONTRACTOR as a result of the CONTRACTOR’s failure to promptly pay to the CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
10.3. Licenses. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to the CITY that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to the DISTRICT that the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, insurance, and approvals which are legally required of the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
The CONTRACTOR confirms that it has no financial, contractual, or other interest or obligation that conflicts with or is harmful to performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall not during the term of this Agreement knowingly obtain such an interest or incur such an obligation, nor shall it employ or subcontract with any person for performance of this Agreement who has such incompatible interest or obligation.
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orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employment and to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
13. RECORDS AND AUDITS.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the CITY or any authorized representative. All records shall be made available at the request of the CITY, with reasonable notice, during regular business hours, and shall be retained by the CONTRACTOR for a period of three years after the expiration of this Agreement.
14. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.
It is understood and agreed that the CITY shall own all documents and other work product of the CONTRACTOR, except the CONTRACTOR’s notes and workpapers, which pertain to the work performed under this Agreement. The CITY shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion and without further compensation to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall at its sole expense provide all such documents to the CITY upon request.
15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent CONTRACTOR. Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR’s employees or agents, except as herein set forth. The CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the CITY or otherwise act on behalf of the CITY as an agent unless that authority is expressly authorized in writing by CITY.
16. NOTICE.
All Notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed made when delivered to the applicable party’s representative as provided in this Agreement.
Additionally, such notices may be given to the respective parties at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may provide in writing for this purpose. Such notices shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid, and addressed to the party at its applicable address. 203
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CITY:
City of Oroville,
1735 Montgomery Street,
Oroville, California, 95965
Attention: City Administrator
CONTRACTOR:
Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange
1415 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Paul Yoder
17. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The venue shall be the County of Butte, California
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION.
This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. Any agreement, statement, or promise not contained in the Agreement, and any modification to the Agreement, will be effective only if signed by both parties.
19. WAIVER.
Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this agreement. Payment of any invoice by the CITY shall not constitute a waiver of the CITY’s right to obtain correction or replacement of any defective or noncompliant work product.
20. EXECUTION.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
21. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT.
The CONTRACTOR has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.
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CONTRACTOR:
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Paul Yoder, Managing Partner
CITY OF OROVILLE:
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David Pittman, Mayor
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Brian Ring, City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Dave Ritchie, Assistant City Attorney
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Exhibit A
State lobbying services will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Strategy
Work with the City Council, City Administrator, and key staff to discuss goals, objectives, opportunities, and priorities.
Assist the City in the development and implementation of its legislative agenda (known as the Legislative Platform), key proposals, and policy positions. Propose an annual strategic advocacy and political engagement plan designed to achieve legislative goals and support business objectives.
Develop a plan for off-session activities and coordinate with City staff.
Tracking and Reporting
Identify, track, and report on state legislation, legislative proposals, and state regulatory processes, including specific analysis of administrative, legislative, and regulatory matters that may have an impact on the City.
Report activities at a minimum throughout the contract term:
o Weekly updates on pending issues as they arise, via telephone or virtual conference. o A brief weekly written status report during the Legislative Session for the City. o A final written report and in-person presentation at the end of Legislative Session for the City.
Track priorities and meetings of aligned partner organizations including California State Association of Counites.
Develop the City’s annual Legislative Platform, draft legislation, supporting documents, and amendments, as necessary.
Organize state lobby registration, compliance, and reporting.
Advocacy
Support the City with a strong presence in the California State Capitol as the “eyes and ears” of the City and serve as the day-to-day contact for legislators and other lobbyists on behalf of the City.
Work to achieve the City’s goals on legislation, issues, or rules by lobbying members of the State Legislature, legislative staff, and state government officials. Track and attend committee and rulemaking hearings, and coordinate and assist in the preparation of testimony, submissions, and in-person testimony. Attend and participate in interim hearings and meetings regarding issues important to the City.
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Relationship Building
Assist in the development of relationships with key legislators, regulatory agencies, state agencies, local governments, and community organizations. Develop strong connections with other agencies and state membership organizations to support mutual goals as identified.
Facilitate meetings with State Legislators and agency department leaders to provide the City with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with key decision-makers on pertinent City issues.
In addition to the services outlined above, state lobbying services will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Hold meetings with City staff, as directed, to discuss the current political situation in Sacramento, review legislation, pending regulatory actions, open or forthcoming funding opportunities, upcoming ballot measures, and any other issues of interest to the City and further obtain an understanding of the City’s desired legislative and regulatory program, and to define specific objectives for the upcoming calendar year. Meet with relevant legislators and other key state officials, formally when needed and informally on an ongoing basis, with an emphasis on building and maintaining excellent relationships to further the City’s stated goals.
Work with City staff to translate legislative and funding priorities into specific tactics, such as introduction of, or amendments to, bills to further City goals, the adoption of official positions on existing legislation and pending regulatory actions, the adoption of official positions on funding programs and administrative guidelines. Obtain authors and champions for City-originated legislative proposals and lobby the Legislature and Administration-level officials to further City legislative and funding priorities. As bills of interest to the City move through the legislative process, monitor and if appropriate, communicate the City’s official position on legislation to the appropriate legislators, committees, and staff, including preparing and distributing letters and alerts, preparing and delivering testimony before committees, and through personal contact with and lobbying of appropriate legislators and staff. This process would include preparing City staff for carrying out similar activities, such as testifying before committees and meeting with legislators, legislative staff, or administrative officials. As bills move to the Governor's desk, communicate with the appropriate staff in the Governor’s Office and in his key policy departments and agencies regarding the City’s position on bills. Carry out a similar strategy on all regulatory and funding matters of interest to the City, including lobbying Executive Branch agencies and departments as well as state boards and commissions.
As funding opportunities become available that align with City funding priorities, notify the City of the opportunities and pursue requested changes to program structure and administrative guidelines for City, including by securing letters from legislative champions and allies.
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Review every individual piece of legislation as it is introduced or amended. Help identify bills of importance to the City by first flagging bills that may have an impact on the adopted legislative and regulatory program. Also, crosscheck key bills flagged by other Contractor clients, as well as associations and companies representing City interests to further bolster efforts to initially capture relevant bills. Research the background of and obtain all available specialized reports and other printed information relating to key bills and refer that material to staff to assist in the development of agency positions. Provide advice and analysis as necessary on the key bills identified by staff. As the City adopts positions on these introduced and amended bills, carry out the activities identified above. Continue to track these bills in a computer database and generate regular, streamlined reports to the City regarding the status of each of the City’s tracked bills. Monitor and attend legislative committee and administrative agency hearings as necessary to assess the impact on the City of actions taken by these entities regarding legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on legislation, regulations, or funding developments consistent with the City’s legislative and funding priorities. Assist City staff in developing strategies and assessing political considerations and provide recommendations to respond to legislative and regulatory issues as they arise, whether in the form of specific bills or as broad policy or funding issues. Emphasis will be placed on maximizing state benefits accruing to the City and opposing threats to the City’s missions. Assist in working with regional agencies and state agencies and commissions to develop support for City policies and identify those entities with like-minded goals. Maintain necessary formal and informal ongoing communications with Governor’s Office staff and state officials on the City’s behalf. This continuing contact would ensure that these individuals understand that City should be of vital interest to them and a critical component of the future of legislation affecting City operations and governance. Upon request from City staff, provide logistical support to arrange appointments, meetings, and site tours with key elected officials, their staff, and state agencies, departments, boards, and commissions.
Provide necessary or requested written and oral reports on issues of importance to the City including: telephone calls and/or emails as needed to provide high priority alerts on breaking legislative, regulatory, and funding and ballot measure news; regularly-scheduled telephone calls (at a frequency determined by the City for purposes of providing updates and receiving direction; and, if needed, regular written reports reflecting the latest status of each bill lobbied or being monitored by the City, as well as an overview of ongoing policy and state and regional funding developments affecting City. Also, at the City’s request, attend City meetings and provide presentations to City staff and leadership. Adhere to all regulations governing the activities of registered lobbyists in California, including preparing necessary Fair Political Practices Commission lobbying reports for execution by the City.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRIAN RING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
RE: NEW TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP
FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
The City Council shall consider approving a new two-year agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal legislative advocacy services.
DISCUSSION
The City entered into an agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal legislative advocacy services in January of 2025. Prior to that, the City worked without a direct advocate for federal related matters.
This firm has a long history in working in this region. Having an advocate working on behalf of the City creates an opportunity for the City to play a more active role with regard to federal legislative advocacy on matters of importance to the City. The agreement specifically includes the following: assisting with the establishment of goals, objectives, opportunities and priorities at the federal level, monitoring federal legislative activity of importance to the City, accessing federal funding, assisting with having more of a presence in Washington, helping establish and build relationships with key Federal legislators and department leadership.
Having this agreement provides the City with direct access to staff at the Federal level providing an avenue to seek clarity on federal matters. In addition, this access provides significant opportunities to compete for federal funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
$65,000 annually.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (A-3589) WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO SIGN.
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ATTACHMENTS
Agreement # 3589
Exhibit A – Proposal
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THE FERGUSON GROUP
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made on this 16th day of June, 2026, at Oroville, California, by and between the City of Oroville, a California Charter City, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville California, 95965 (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”) and The Ferguson Group (hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR”).
RECITALS
A. The CITY proposes to contract for professional services as outlined below; B. The CONTRACTOR is willing to perform such services and has the necessary qualifications by reason of experience, preparation, and organization to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, mutually agree as follows:
1. SERVICES.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform those services set forth in “Exhibit A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this contract shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on June 30, 2028 unless extended in writing in advance by both parties.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The services of the CONTRACTOR are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to the CITY’s satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.
4. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.
The CONTRACTOR shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per year for services provided pursuant to this Agreement as described in “Exhibit A.” Compensation shall under no circumstances be increased except by written amendment of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid within forty-five (45) days of presentation of an invoice to the CITY for services performed to the CITY’s satisfaction. The CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices monthly describing the services performed, the date services were performed, a description of reimbursable costs, and any other information requested by the CITY.
5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
5.1. The CITY’s Representative. Unless otherwise designated in writing, City Administrator shall serve as the CITY’s representative for the administration of the project. All activities performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be coordinated with this person.
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shall be binding on the CONTRACTOR. The Manager-in Charge shall not be replaced without the written consent of the CITY.
5.3. Responsibilities of the CITY. The CITY shall provide all relevant documentation in its possession to the CONTRACTOR upon request in order to minimize duplication of efforts. The CITY’s staff shall work with the CONTRACTOR as necessary to facilitate performance of the services.
5.4. Personnel. The CONTRACTOR represents that it has or will secure at its own expense all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by the CONTRACTOR or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. The CONTRACTOR reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of the CONTRACTOR’s services under this Agreement, but the CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require the CONTRACTOR to exclude any employee from performing services on the CITY’s premises.
6. TERMINATION.
6.1. Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause and in its sole discretion at any time by giving the other party thirty (30) days' written notice of such termination. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall cease services as of the date of termination and shall be compensated for services performed to the CITY's satisfaction up to the date of termination.
6.2. Termination for Cause. All terms, provisions, and specifications of this Agreement are material and binding, and failure to perform any material portion of the work described herein shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. Should the Agreement be breached in any manner, the CITY may, at its option, terminate the Agreement not less than five (5) days after written notification is received by the CONTRACTOR to remedy the violation within the stated time or within any other time period agreed to by the parties. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the CITY in securing the services from another contractor.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY from and against all liability arising out of or in connection with Contractor's negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement.
In the event that CITY is named as a party defendant in a lawsuit alleging injury as a result of Contractor’s negligent or wrongful performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall defend CITY with counsel approved by CITY, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, and bear responsibility for attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and expenses of litigation.
Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single lawyer from representing both CITY and Contractor, or should CITY otherwise find Contractor’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Contractor shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and expenses of litigation. Contractor shall promptly pay any final, non-appealable judgment rendered against the CITY. It is expressly understood and 212
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agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California but the indemnity obligation will exclude such loss or damage which is determined to be caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.
The obligations established by this paragraph will survive termination of this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph:
• CITY means the CITY Council and its subordinate bodies, elected and appointed CITY officials and officers, CITY employees and authorized agents and volunteers of the CITY. • Liability means any claims or causes of action raised or asserted by, damage to, loss or expense incurred by or judgments rendered in favor of persons or entities not a party to this Agreement.
• The types of damages included within this indemnity obligation include, but are not limited to, personal injury, bodily injury, death, loss of use, and damage to or loss of real and personal property.
• The indemnity obligation of this paragraph includes all forms of negligent acts, errors and omissions, wrongful behavior and willful misconduct (including but not limited to breaches of professional standards of care, if applicable, and breach of contract) by Contractor and any of its officers, agents employees and subcontractors.
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
8.1. The CONTRACTOR, at the CONTRACTOR’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
8.1.1. Workers’ Compensation Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall require any and every subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all the subcontractor’s employees. Any notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the CONTRACTOR for CITY. This provision shall not apply if the CONTRACTOR has no employees performing work under this Agreement.
8.1.2. General Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
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8.1.3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONTRACTOR arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.
8.1.4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONTRACTOR’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the CONTRACTOR or by its employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-occurrence basis.
8.2. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be issued by insurers possessing a Best’s rating of no less than A-:VII. Each general liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the specific language of Section 8.2.1 below. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
8.2.1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.”
8.2.2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
8.2.3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
8.2.4. Notwithstanding the provisions included in any of the ISO Additional Insured Endorsement forms, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amounts of coverage required.
Any insurance proceeds available to the CITY in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss will be available to the CITY.
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8.2.6. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
8.2.7. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ written notice has been submitted to the CITY and approved of in writing, except in the case of cancellation, for which ten (10) days’ written notice shall be provided.
8.2.8. Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
8.3. Self Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement shall allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONTRACTOR (as the named insured) should CONTRACTOR fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the CITY Attorney. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONTRACTOR as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONTRACTOR’s behalf upon the CONTRACTOR’s failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONTRACTOR for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
8.4. Certificates of Insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall provide written evidence of current automobile coverage to comply with the automobile insurance requirement.
8.5. Failure to Procure Insurance. Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.2 above.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to the City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience, and competence of the CONTRACTOR. Assignments of any or all rights, duties, or obligations of the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization 215
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of the CITY. If the CITY consents to such subcontract, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to the CITY for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between the CITY and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the CITY to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS.
The CONTRACTOR shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
10.1. Taxes. The CONTRACTOR agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. In the event that the CITY is audited by any Federal or State agency regarding the independent contractor status of the CONTRACTOR and the audit in any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent contractor relationship between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR agrees to reimburse the CITY for all costs, including accounting and attorneys’ fees, arising out of such audit and any appeals relating thereto.
10.2. Workers’ Compensation Law. The CONTRACTOR shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR’s employees. The CONTRACTOR further agrees to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws. The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement any amount due to the CITY from the CONTRACTOR as a result of the CONTRACTOR’s failure to promptly pay to the CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
10.3. Licenses. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to the CITY that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to the CITY that the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, insurance, and approvals which are legally required of the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
The CONTRACTOR confirms that it has no financial, contractual, or other interest or obligation that conflicts with or is harmful to performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall not during the term of this Agreement knowingly obtain such an interest or incur such an obligation, nor shall it employ or subcontract with any person for performance of this Agreement who has such incompatible interest or obligation.
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orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employment and to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
13. RECORDS AND AUDITS.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the CITY or any authorized representative. All records shall be made available at the request of the CITY, with reasonable notice, during regular business hours, and shall be retained by the CONTRACTOR for a period of three years after the expiration of this Agreement.
14. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.
It is understood and agreed that the CITY shall own all documents and other work product of the CONTRACTOR, except the CONTRACTOR’s notes and workpapers, which pertain to the work performed under this Agreement. The CITY shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion and without further compensation to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall at its sole expense provide all such documents to the CITY upon request.
15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent CONTRACTOR. Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR’s employees or agents, except as herein set forth. The CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the CITY or otherwise act on behalf of the CITY as an agent unless that authority is expressly authorized in writing by CITY.
16. NOTICE.
All Notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed made when delivered to the applicable party’s representative as provided in this Agreement.
Additionally, such notices may be given to the respective parties at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may provide in writing for this purpose. Such notices shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid, and addressed to the party at its applicable address. 217
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CITY:
City of Oroville,
1735 Montgomery Street,
Oroville, California, 95965
Attention: City Administrator
CONTRACTOR:
The Ferguson Group
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
Attention: Kristi More
17. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The venue shall be the County of Butte, California
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION.
This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. Any agreement, statement, or promise not contained in the Agreement, and any modification to the Agreement, will be effective only if signed by both parties.
19. WAIVER.
Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this agreement. Payment of any invoice by the CITY shall not constitute a waiver of the CITY’s right to obtain correction or replacement of any defective or noncompliant work product.
20. EXECUTION.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
21. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT.
The CONTRACTOR has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the 16th day of June, 2026.
CONTRACTOR:
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W. Roger Gwinn, Chief Executive Officer
CITY OF OROVILLE:
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David Pittman, Mayor
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Brian Ring, City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Dave Ritchie, Assistant City Attorney
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1 TheFergusonGroup.com • 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20006 • 202.331.8500 Proposal
Federal Advocacy
and Grant
Consulting
Services for City of
Oroville, CA
Submitted by The Ferguson Group
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
www.thefergusongroup.com
Contact: Kristi More
202.331.8500
[email protected]
EXHIBIT A
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Services for City of Oroville, CA
Table of Contents
Background and Experience 3
About The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG) 3
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Collective Client Successes 4
Individual Client Successes 5
Scope of Services 8
Approach to Services 9
Agenda Development 9
Advocacy 9
Federal Funding 10
Communications 12
Project Organization and Management Plan 13
Proposed Client Team 13
Cost Proposal 16
TFG Advocacy and Grants Consulting Retainer 16
TFG Grant Writing 16
Appendix 18
TFG Grant Services Overview 18
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About The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG)
TFG is a bipartisan government relations consulting firm founded in 1982 in Washington, DC. TFG provides federal advocacy services to over 200 public and private entities in 34 states – including counties, cities, and public works agencies. We also advocate on behalf of national organizations focused on federal issues directly impacting local governments, such as the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT). As The Hill once noted, "The Ferguson Group wrote the book on representing local governments," highlighting our unparalleled reputation in the field.
For over 42 years, TFG has been providing federal lobbying services to public agencies seeking to advance or protect their interests at the federal level. We have a demonstrated track record of responding to our clients’ needs while also identifying and developing strategies to address emerging issues and opportunities. Please see client testimonials from the Town of Mooresville, NC, the City of Centerville, UT, and the Family Farm Alliance. We focus on issue areas relevant to Oroville’s funding priorities, including:
• Transportation
• Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
• Public Safety
• Housing
• Economic Development
• Environment
• and many more…
One of the cornerstones of TFG’s success is our ability to adapt to both policy and political changes in Washington. Our professionals have a history of helping our clients navigate changing political environments. We work on a bipartisan basis and develop productive working relationships with congressional representatives and their staff. Our congressional and agency relationships are not limited to offices “inside the Beltway.” We work regularly with key officials and staff in congressional district offices and federal agency staff in local and regional offices, where critical decisions are made and much of the work is done.
In addition to TFG’s legislative and regulatory experience, we also specialize in providing federal, state, and foundation grant services. Grant funding is an important aspect of a federal legislative program and TFG has a stellar track record in helping our clients secure federal funding. Since 2015 alone, we have helped our clients secure more than $6 billion in federal grants, loans and congressionally directed funding. To successfully compete for these opportunities, local entities must be strategically positioned and organized. TFG will work with the City to create a comprehensive federal funding vision that includes a strategic framework for identifying and pursuing grant funds.
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TFG’s primary focus since its inception in 1982 is representing local governments at the federal level. Our professionals are experts in accessing federal assistance through earmarks, grants, and influencing line-item funding for our clients’ priority programs. Since the return of earmarks in 2022, TFG clients have successfully secured over $300 million in funding, with hundreds of millions of additional funding currently pending in the FY 2025 appropriations bills. Additionally, TFG works with our clients to impact the federal appropriations process through both report language requests (e.g., encouraging, urging, or directing some type of action by a federal agency or program) and programmatic requests to fund priority programs at current or increased funding levels.
After representing local communities for 40+ years, TFG’s list of accomplishments and successes on behalf of our clients is extensive. Below are case studies, featuring work we have performed on behalf of local government clients that demonstrate the complexity and variety of the high-level services that TFG provides to our clients in many priority issue areas like those of Oroville. You will see in these examples TFG’s ability to pursue legislative language that favors our clients’ interests in addition to successfully obtaining highly competitive funding through the federal appropriations process and competitive grants and loans. Additional information on client successes is available upon request.
TFG in Butte County
We would be remiss in not highlighting TFG’s extensive experience working to advance the needs of Butte County communities before Congress and the federal agencies. Not only have we worked with Butte County agencies such as the County, the Butte County Association of Governments, and the Town of Paradise collectively for the last fifteen years on federal legislative and regulatory issues surrounding disaster response and relief, rural and economic development, transportation, water resources, and public safety, we have helped to secure hundreds of millions of dollars through federal grants, the congressionally directed spending and appropriations process, and the federal authorizing legislation. While we could certainly highlight our Butte County successes in greater detail, we want to provide the City with a deeper understanding of TFG’s depth and understanding of all issues that impact local communities. The examples below are offered to provide the City with examples of our work collectively on behalf of our clients as well as with other communities inside and outside of California.
Collective Client Successes
Federal Appropriations Process
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: FY 2022 – FY 2024 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending PROJECT SCOPE: Prior to the ten-year moratorium on earmarks, TFG was the recognized leader in securing congressional earmarks for our clients’ priorities. With the lifting of the moratorium in the FY 2022 appropriations and authorization cycles, TFG has successfully assisted our clients in securing approximately $300 million in federal funding.
AWARD AMOUNT: $300 million
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Funding Program Authorization and Implementation
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) PROJECT SCOPE: On behalf of our clients with water resource needs, TFG helped to draft and advocate for legislative language in the 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) that created a new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). WIFIA is a program that allows entities to participate in financing opportunities with the EPA that are affordable and tailored to their needs. Innovative financing tools, like WIFIA, create opportunities for public agencies to save money by providing access to federally backed, low-cost, long-term financing. The savings to a local government from WIFIA are significant. WIFIA can reduce the annual debt service costs for financing public works water projects by an estimated 20 percent or more, compared to traditional municipal financing. To date, there have been five rounds of financing and fourteen TFG clients that have either secured or been invited to apply for WIFIA financing.
AWARD AMOUNT: $2.8 billion
NATURE OF TFG’S RESPONSIBILITY IN PROJECT: TFG worked on behalf of multiple clients from the conceptual phases of the WIFIA program to final passage of the authorizing language for the program, including drafting of legislative text, and working with Congressional sponsors from multiple states. TFG helped clients prepare WIFIA applications and advanced awarded projects through the loan implementation process.
Competitive Grant Services
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Competitive Grant Services
PROJECT SCOPE: TFG specializes in providing federal, state, and foundation grant writing and consulting services.
Grant funding is an important aspect of a federal legislative program and TFG has a stellar track record in securing competitive federal funding. Since 2015, TFG has helped our clients win over $6 billion in federal grants and loans. To successfully compete for these opportunities, local entities must be strategically positioned and organized. TFG will work with the City to create a comprehensive federal funding vision that includes a strategic framework for identifying and pursuing grant funds.
AWARD AMOUNT: $6 billion
NATURE OF TFG’S RESPONSIBILITY IN PROJECT: TFG provides a robust set of grant research, writing, and preparation services to our clients, including strategic advice on how to develop a project to ensure that it is highly competitive.
Individual Client Successes
Transportation
City of Pasadena, CA – Reconnecting Communities. The City of Pasadena, CA received a $2 million Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Planning grant to support the study of transportation and land use needs related to the future redevelopment of Pasadena’s recently relinquished highway “stub.” The threeyear planning process, which will include a feasibility analysis and vision planning, will ultimately result in a 710 Northern Stub Site-Specific Plan. The goal is to develop a collaborative plan for the 60-acre site that considers redressing historic inequities, while coordinating land use, housing, and transportation needs that 224
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Greenville, NC – Greenway Master Plan.
TFG has worked closely with City of Greenville staff to implement its Greenway Master Plan, which calls for the creation of a system of trails and corridors throughout the city to be used for natural area protection, alternative transportation options, and recreational and exercise opportunities. TFG assisted the city to secure a $15 million USDOT BUILD Grant (now renamed as RAISE) to provide or enhance pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle, and transit connections between the Medical District, West Greenville, downtown, and East Carolina University. RAISE is a highly competitive grant that has become political, and many successful applicants have attributed their success to a strong advocacy program to help secure funding. The city also secured a $2.5 million earmark for a greenway project in FY 2023 appropriations.
Public Safety and Emergency Management
City of Roseville, CA – Cybersecurity and Public Places Security. TFG introduced the City of Roseville to top officials and staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency under the Department of Homeland Security. Through this meeting and follow up, the City is working with CISA to develop a citywide cybersecurity assessment along with a security assessment of physical structures owned by the City. The assessment will result in action items for the City’s consideration. The CISA assessment is provided free of charge to the City.
Wake County, NC – Law Enforcement Technology. TFG assisted the Raleigh-Wake City/County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) Latent Print Unit (LPU) in securing $237,279 from the Department of Justice’s Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement grant program. CCBI is a partnership between Wake County, the City of Raleigh, and the local district attorney.) Federal funds were used to purchase seven Latent Expert Workstations, provide necessary training for the entire Latent Print Unit on the use of this system, and maintain the new workstations throughout the project period. TFG created a detailed work schedule during the grant-writing process, provided edits and feedback to the application, and secured congressional support for the same.
Community and Economic Development
City of Burlingame, CA – Town Square & Old Bayshore Complete Streets. TFG helped the City secure approximately $1.25 million to plan the City’s new Town Square and revitalize Old Bayshore area. Town Square funding ($750,000) was included in FY23 budget legislation and the Old Bayshore funding is included in pending FY24 appropriations legislation. TFG is also assisting the City in writing a RAISE grant application for the project.
City of Palm Bay, FL – Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design. The EDA awarded the city of Palm Bay a $1.4 million grant to transform an empty 100,000 square foot facility into a brand-new Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design. Prior to working with TFG, the city was unsuccessful in its efforts to secure EDA funding. However, after a year of working in partnership with TFG and key contacts at EDA, the city submitted a successful application. The region surrounding the city of Palm Bay, referred to as Florida’s Space Coast, is filled with small manufacturers who lack the resources to purchase expensive stateof-the-art technology needed to compete for major Department of Defense aerospace contracts right in their backyard. By making this expensive technology available to all small manufacturers, the new Center lifts the 225
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Water and Wastewater
City of Oceanside, CA - Pure Water Oceanside.
TFG worked with the City of Oceanside to secure over $7 million in federal funds through the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program supporting Oceanside’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported water. TFG identified the program opportunity and arranged meetings for the city to engage with top Bureau of Reclamation officials and staff to discuss the project scope and budget. We also advocated for WaterSMART program funding with key committees in Congress while also securing support for the City’s project from the congressional delegation. Pure Water Oceanside purifies recycled water to create a new local source of highquality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The project will provide more than 32% of the city of Oceanside’s water supply, or 3 to 5 million gallons per day, and be the first operating advanced water purification facility in San Diego County. Currently, the city imports approximately 85% of its drinking water from the Sacramento Bay Delta and the Colorado River, which are hundreds of miles away.
Town of Mount Pleasant, SC – Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project.
TFG worked with the town’s congressional delegation to secure a $5.677 million earmark for Mount Pleasant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants program. The funding will be used to install critical stormwater infrastructure. The improvements are needed to help mitigate frequent flooding in low-lying areas where stormwater infrastructure has been assessed and determined to be nonexistent, undersized, or in need of critical repair, and will promote drainage to the overall watershed and reduce floodwater inundation.
Housing and Affordable Living
Santa Monica, CA – Housing Legislation.
The City of Santa Monica is actively engaged with its congressional delegation in shaping legislation aimed at boosting the supply of affordable housing and curbing homelessness within their locality. Their efforts encompass a wide range of initiatives, including creating more housing options for all residents. Through the annual appropriations process, TFG secured $3.5 million for key housing related initiatives in the city to bring safe, decent, and affordable housing to the community including access to safe temporary housing and stabilizing care. TFG also manages a comprehensive Legislative Tracker that outlines various bills targeting homelessness prevention, the expansion of affordable housing stock, safeguards for low-income renters against discrimination and eviction, and the removal of obstacles hindering the availability of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Additionally, TFG routinely composes letters either supporting or opposing relevant legislation, ensuring that the city’s congressional delegation understands the potential impact of each bill on the community.
High Point, NC – High Point Shelter and Day Center for the Homeless.
In FY 2022 appropriations, TFG helped the City of High Point secure $3,000,000 to provide emergency shelter and transitional housing services to the city’s unsheltered population. We continue to work with the city and other communities around the country to support continued funding for programs that address homelessness, housing affordability, and related legislation and policy. For example, we drafted letters for the High Point 226
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Local Government Policies and Regulations
Flexibility in FEMA Disaster Relief Payments.
TFG was a champion of the HELP Act, a bill to allow communities to purchase property and begin work on projects after they've applied for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds and before award announcements. TFG helped develop the legislation in response to an issue experienced by the Greenville Utilities Commission, which needed to shore up transmission lines after a hurricane - in advance of the next hurricane season - but were unable to begin work as they awaited a decision about whether they would receive HMGP funds. The HELP Act was enacted in 2022.
Municipal Finance.
During the 2017 debate over the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, TFG worked with a coalition to preserve tax-exempt financing and continues to be an active participant in the Public Finance Network that tracks and advocates all issues affecting municipal finance. Current efforts include preserving tax-exempt municipal bonds, advocating for restoration of advanced refunding, and ensuring new reporting requirements do not become overly burdensome. These and other tax issues will take center stage in 2025 when provisions from the 2017 tax bill are set to expire.
Proposed Scope of Work
Federal Advocacy and Grant Consulting Services
TFG is exceptionally well-prepared and uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive federal government lobbying and legislative consulting services tailored to the needs of Oroville. With over 40 years of experience and a strong presence in Washington, DC, TFG has been at the forefront of representing local governments, including counties, cities, and public works agencies, across 34 states. Our team of seasoned, registered federal lobbyists is deeply embedded in the legislative landscape, ensuring real-time insights into federal legislation and regulations that may impact Oroville.
TFG’s expertise extends beyond traditional lobbying; we specialize in securing federal assistance through earmarks, grants, and strategic legislative advocacy. Our extensive client base, including national organizations like the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT), underscores our deep involvement in federal issues directly affecting local governments.
Our proven track record of fostering and enhancing relationships between local governments and federal entities allows us to effectively advocate and pursue federal funding opportunities. We are equipped to advise Oroville on strategic initiatives, manage crisis situations, and support the development of a cohesive federal advocacy agenda. TFG’s services include coordinating and accompanying key City officials on critical visits to Washington, DC, ensuring that the City's interests are effectively communicated and advanced.
Moreover, our commitment to delivering regular, detailed reports on legislative developments, federal funding opportunities, and ongoing activities guarantees that Oroville remains fully informed and compliant with federal lobbying requirements. TFG’s extensive experience in handling complex legislative language and advancing our clients’ interests aligns perfectly with the comprehensive needs of the City. 227
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Approach to Services
TFG professionals have dedicated their careers to working with local governments like Oroville and positioning them for success at the federal level. Based on our body of work, experience, and the expert team that would work with the City, we are confident that we can help the City achieve the goals that motivated interest in federal representative services. There are few independent lobbying firms whose primary focus is advocating on behalf of local governments. TFG analyzes all federal action through the lens of local government. The continued success that we have achieved on our clients’ behalf since 1982 speaks volumes to our commitment to local communities and capacity to help clients achieve great success.
Many lobbying firms will highlight their successes on behalf of clients and will tout their access to decisionmakers in DC. However, you will not find another firm whose focus is solely on improving local communities around the country. TFG helps our clients access congressional leadership and decisionmakers in federal agencies to achieve their goals. However, we are never flashy. We operate as an extension of your staff serving as your liaison in Washington, DC. We work hard and get the job done and do it without bells and whistles. That is why we are some of the most trusted and respected federal advocates in town.
TFG’s recommended approach to developing Oroville’s Federal Legislative Strategy is centered on four activity areas: Agenda Development, Advocacy, Federal Funding, and Communications.
Agenda Development
Conduct Strategic Assessment of Opportunities. TFG will meet with City officials and staff to gain a full understanding of the City’s current and developing priorities. We will spend the time required to meet with appropriate staff and elected officials and see first-hand any targeted projects. We will discuss the City’s priorities to ensure that you can take advantage of all opportunities and are aware of any potential federal actions adverse to your interests.
Develop Federal Agenda and Strategy. TFG will develop a written draft federal agenda matching priorities to legislative, regulatory, and grant opportunities and challenges. This agenda, developed through our conversations with the City’s local elected officials and department heads, will address individual departmental and elected priorities. Those priorities would be addressed with references to specific federal programs that TFG could look to influence or pursue on the City’s behalf. Once approved by the City, the federal agenda will serve as TFG’s work plan. In addition, TFG will work with the City to develop briefing materials pertinent to your federal agenda. We will also assist the City with press releases and other public communications.
Advocacy
Initial Advocacy Outreach. TFG will provide the City’s congressional delegation with your federal agenda and any related briefing materials to educate them on the City’s short- and long-term objectives. 228
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Enhance Relationships. TFG has close ties and long-standing working relationships with Senator Alex Padilla, incoming Senator Adam Schiff, and Representative Doug LaMalfa. Over the years, we have collaborated extensively with these offices while representing California clients. By leveraging our deep connections with these elected officials and their staff, combined with the City of Oroville’s existing relationships, we will ensure a coordinated and effective approach to advancing the City’s priorities.
Additionally, TFG has working relationships with key congressional committee chairmen and staff; administration officials within the Executive Office of the President and the Executive Branch, including key individuals in the White House’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency; and key appointed officials and federal agency staff. TFG also maintains relationships with stakeholder groups, trade associations, and issue-oriented coalitions, which is one of many ways the firm stays up-to-date on issues that are of interest to our clients.
For example, TFG maintains relationships with the National League of Cities (NLC), International City/County Management Association (ICMA), US Conference of Mayors (USCM), National Association of Counties (NACo), Government Finance Officers Association, and the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. Through these contacts, we remain actively involved in the development of legislation and regulations of interest to our clients. By leveraging our contacts, we enhance the City’s existing relationships.
In addition, by maintaining regular contact with the City’s congressional delegation, we will keep them abreast of your priorities and when new issues arise during the legislative year. Just as we assist the City in promoting your priorities, TFG assists federal officials and their staff in identifying and undertaking activities to achieve the City’s goals and objectives, being sure to reserve credit for the elected officials where it is due.
Legislative and Regulatory Services. TFG will guide the City’s federal legislative priorities through the entire process, including bill drafting and introduction (when applicable), committee hearings, markups, amendments, and votes. We will advocate for the City’s legislative priorities regularly and during critical moments in the legislative calendar.
TFG has a dedicated Legislative and Policy Director who is charged with monitoring and tracking legislative and regulatory action that can be advantageous or detrimental to our clients’ priorities. The Director works with client managers to engage directly in the legislative and regulatory processes to ensure our clients’ voices are represented. In addition to drafting letters to relevant federal agencies, committees, and members of Congress, TFG will provide talking points for calls to relevant offices and will help the City engage in advocacy on social media platforms. The City may also have opportunities to serve as witnesses in hearings on Capitol Hill. Our team members will assist in the preparation of testimony for those hearings.
Federal Funding
TFG will support Oroville to ensure that all relevant funding opportunities are explored for priority projects and initiatives identified in the Federal Agenda, including federal, state, and foundation grants, the federal appropriations process, and new programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). TFG draws upon 40+ years of experience to determine the best course of action to take in pursuit of funding assistance for a project or program. 229
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Proposal to City of Oroville, CA for Federal Advocacy and Grant Consulting Services 11 Budget and Appropriations. TFG will help position the City to engage in the annual budget and appropriations processes. In FY 2022, Congress reinstated the earmarking process in the House and Senate. In FY 2022, TFG clients secured over $54 million in congressional directed spending, or earmarks. In FY 2023, that number rose to nearly $140 million, and more than $106 million in FY 2024.
Competitive Grants. Competitive grants are an integral part of TFG’s strategy to maximize funding for the City’s priorities. The following provides an overview of grant services available to the City under the proposed scope of services.
Grant Research. Once priority projects are identified in the City’s Federal Agenda, TFG will conduct robust grant funding research, to identify grant opportunities. Once funding opportunities are identified, TFG will provide the City with a grant guide/report that highlights select grant programs that would support the City’s priorities. That report would include relevant information on eligibility, match requirements, and other program-specific information required to prioritize funding opportunities.
When possible, we provide our clients with samples of past winning applications. TFG recently launched the online “TFG Grants Library,” which gives clients direct access to all grants research and successful grant applications. TFG has a database of over 2000 successful grant applications from a variety of programs to help inspire and guide the preparation of the City’s grant submissions. Reviewing past applications also allows TFG to identify trends in funded projects that can help frame the City’s projects in future applications.
Project Development and Readiness. TFG’s long history of working with a wide variety of funding programs, established relationships, and understanding critical timelines allows us to help clients prepare in advance for upcoming solicitations. Our experiences and relationships with funding agencies also help to assess if past funding opportunities will be renewed, changed, or eliminated. Putting projects through this “reality check” allows TFG to ensure that the City’s resources are used as effectively as possible and not spread thin across multiple grant opportunities with little chance of success.
Once specific grant programs are identified as likely funding sources for relevant priorities, TFG will begin working with the City to strategically develop project proposals to ensure that they meet grant eligibility criteria and are positioned to be highly competitive.
Even the best projects must be modified or supplemented to successfully compete at the state or federal level. This process may involve building new partnerships with local, regional, state, and national organizations; adding or subtracting project components to better fit federal, state, or private foundation programmatic objectives; leveraging assistance or other local, state, federal resources into the project; and recommending the development or expansion of local programs and initiatives that will bolster the success of grant proposals. We also collect necessary grant information well in advance of a solicitation’s release. This process will include identifying and securing the required grant match, project partners, letters of support, and any public notice or public participation requirements.
As appropriate, TFG can also arrange conference calls, video conferences, or in-person meetings with federal, state, and foundation staff in charge of grant programs to solicit feedback on the City’s project before the grant application period opens. TFG will set up a schedule of pre-proposal conference calls to make certain everyone involved in the submission understands the grant requirements and pre-grant solicitation tasks that must be completed.
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Grant Writing Support and Advocacy. TFG’s team will support the City to ensure all relevant competitive grant opportunities are explored. General grant consulting services, including grant research, identification, and strategic preparation, are included in our professional services contracts. Grant writing is typically funded through a separate fee arrangement/task order at a discounted rate for existing clients.
For all grant applications, TFG works collaboratively with our clients to review and strengthen grant narratives, ensure that all required information and documents are included in application submittals, and make certain that budget narratives and related documents properly support the application. We also will help secure Congressional support, including support letters and support from strategic partners, to bolster grant applications. In addition, we stay connected with grant program managers to make sure we are aware of when awards will be announced. We also consult on grant administration, helping to ensure our clients make the best and proper use of grant funds. Grants Training. TFG offers basic grants training to our clients to position local staff for success in the often-complex grants process.
Communications
To provide effective federal representation, TFG will work closely with Oroville to implement and support the City’s federal agenda, while keeping alert to ever-changing circumstances on the Hill and in the federal agencies. Our constant focus is on ensuring that you are best positioned to take advantage of all opportunities and are aware of potential challenges to your interests, while we remain nimble in our ability to deploy the full set of assets of TFG.
Regular and efficient communication will be essential to a successful working relationship with the City.
Indeed, such communication will be an integral part of our overall advocacy strategy. TFG prides itself on the level of communication we provide, and we are constantly striving to find innovative ways to provide critical information to our clients to keep them “in the know.” TFG will work with the Oroville team to develop a personalized communication schedule that works best for you and includes the following:
Frequent Updates. TFG will keep designated local staff informed about activities related to the City’s federal priorities, relevant issues, and events. These updates will be shared regularly via email and calls as needed. In addition, based on needs and availability, we will convene a minimum of 30-minute bi-monthly calls to discuss the status of key priorities and developments as circumstances warrant. Further, as appropriate and at the direction of Oroville, TFG will meet with officials and staff to discuss potential opportunities and challenges relative to the federal priorities, as well as emerging issues that were not contemplated when the legislative platform was developed.
Issue Briefs and Grant Summaries. TFG will provide real-time updates and regular status reports on important issues and projects. In addition, other personalized reports that we will regularly send to the City include:
Policy issue briefs that provide historical background and new developments on regulatory and administrative issues
Real-time updates on federal legislation and issues that may impact or be of interest to Oroville Grant summaries and profiles that provide tips on how to be successful in the grants process 231
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Weekly Legislative Update and Outlook
Weekly Water and Natural Resources Update
Bi-monthly “Interconnect” newsletter focusing on broadband, telecommunications, and cybersecurity Biweekly Transportation Update
Biweekly Infrastructure Funding Bulletin
Weekly Grants Update
TFG Grant Profilesreview and summarize individual grant programs Finally, TFG develops comprehensive reports on major events happening in Washington. For example, TFG prepared Special Reports on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act. We tailor our reports to focus on specific issues and areas of importance to our clients.
Project Organization and Management Plan
Proposed Client Team
TFG’s approach to staffing is to assemble a team of individuals who, by education, training, and professional experience, are best positioned to provide the greatest value to the client. One team member is selected as the client manager and serves as the primary point of contact, oversees distribution of work, and ensures quality work product for the client. TFG’s professional team works closely together and draws from the expertise of other TFG professionals who are not specifically assigned to the client to provide incomparable service to the client.
Understanding the City’s priorities and needs, TFG proposes a team comprised of members of both our Advocacy and Grants Divisions. We believe this will provide the City with a robust team of funding experts to help establish and implement a strategic approach to addressing not only the City’s funding needs, but also ensuring the City is kept informed and engaged in federal legislative and regulatory processes. The following biographies provide background and experience of TFG’s proposed team for the City. In addition to your designated team, the City will have access to all members of TFG’s professional staff. Biographies of the firm can be found on our website at www.thefergusongroup.com.
Team Member Responsibilities
Kristi More
TFG Managing Partner of Grants
Kristi will oversee TFG’s work on behalf of the City with particular emphasis on the development of the City’s federal platform and grant funding strategy. She will ensure seamless integration of TFG’s advocacy and grant services into the City’s workplan and overall strategy.
Chris Griffin
Senior Associate
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Marissa Burger
Grants Specialist
Marissa will be responsible for developing a strategic grant funding plan for the City. She will assist on all grant activities including identifying funding opportunities, being aware of upcoming grant deadlines, grant research, and assisting in evaluating viability of potential applications for such funding opportunities.
Liz Vela
Grants Analyst
Liz will be responsible for overseeing all grant preparation, development, and submission for the City. She will also provide support to the City’s full team on grant and funding program research and identification as well as project readiness.
Kristi More
TFG MANAGING PARTNER OF GRANTS
Kristi joined TFG in 2000 and specializes in transportation, water, economic and rural development, agricultural, and federal funding for local governments. She is a former staff assistant for a California state representative; intern for the District of Columbia Office of the Corporation Counsel, concentrating on legal and legislative issues concerning the abuse and neglect of children and the elderly; and intern for the California Cattlemen’s Association, focusing on land, water, and air quality concerns surrounding the beef industry.
Since joining TFG, Kristi has concentrated on expanding the firm’s services to small, rural areas of the country.
Born and raised in a small, rural county in California (population 20,000) that is abundant in natural resources and federal lands, Kristi understands the delicate balance smaller communities face when trying to address the needs of their citizens. Kristi has worked to develop working relationships between Congress, federal agencies, and her clients. These relationships have benefited the communities she works with through direct appropriations, authorizations, and funding as well as contributed to the Congressional offices gaining a better understanding of the unique problems and needs of rural communities and smaller public agencies. Along with representing individual cities and counties, Kristi has also worked diligently with special districts dedicated to a variety of community services including transportation, water, flood, irrigation, and community development. In this regard, Kristi also leads TFG’s representation of the National Special Districts Coalition which is the only national organization representing and advocating for all special districts at a national level.
With twenty plus years of experience working with local governments, public agencies, and special districts of all sizes and from all over the country, Kristi has become an expert in knowing how to best position and prepare a project for funding assistance. From grants, to appropriations, to federal authorizations, Kristi has helped her clients secure hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for projects related to 911 Dispatch Centers, local library upgrades, sewer and storm drain rehabilitation, economic development, drugendangered children’s programs, local and regional transportation infrastructure, water supply and conservation, drinking and waste water treatment, public safety, emergency response, and regional interoperable communications.
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Chris Griffin
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Chris Griffin comes to TFG after nearly four years spent on staff in the United States Senate. As a legislative aide on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Chris supported Chairman Lisa Murkowski and senior staff on a broad portfolio of natural resources and public lands issues. In the 117th Congress, Chris joined Senator Murkowski’s personal staff, where he further expanded his portfolio to include renewable energy, nuclear energy, and electric grid issues.
Chris has been involved in the crafting and passage of landmark pieces of legislation, including the Great American Outdoors Act, The Energy Act of 2020, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He brings an insider’s understanding of the legislative process and the workings of Congress.
Chris is originally from Anchorage, Alaska, and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
Marissa Burger
GRANTS SPECIALIST
Marissa Burger is a highly accomplished grants professional with over two decades of experience in grant writing, program development, and project management. She is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations and governments secure funding for vital community programs. With a deep commitment to supporting high-need and underserved populations, Marissa has built a career around navigating the complexities of federal, state, and private funding opportunities.
Marissa's expertise extends across various sectors, including educational initiatives, healthcare services, and cultural preservation efforts. She is known for her strategic approach to grant acquisition, having successfully developed and implemented comprehensive plans to secure substantial client funding. Marissa has served in key roles in managing executive-level operations, designing customer success platforms, and leading a large team of grant-writing subcontractors. Her tenure includes significant achievements such as designing quality control processes to enhance grant proposal success rates.
Marissa's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from Tarleton State University, where she was recognized as the "Outstanding Graduate,” and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she was awarded the "Department Leadership Award."
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Marissa is dedicated to continuous improvement and learning. Her exceptional organizational abilities and proactive approach to her work are a testament to her dedication and drive. Her passion for making a tangible difference in communities nationwide aligns with her career mission to support organizations and municipalities in achieving their funding goals through strategic planning and effective grant writing and management.
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GRANTS ANALYST
Liz has worked in public and nonprofit organizations since 1998, performing needs assessments, grant writing, research, and policy analysis. She started her career in San Franscisco following graduation from Boston University (BA – Political Science) where she worked in nonprofit administration with the Foundation Center and community-based groups.
She then obtained her MPA from The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at UT Austin in 2000, where she focused on health and social policy and has lived and worked in Austin, Texas since that time. She spent six years working in county government as a planner for Travis County’s Health and Human Services Department where she developed data products and participated in and led community planning for the department.
While there, she also worked with community organizations funded by the County.
She then spent six years working for the State of Texas focusing on health and human services policy research and federal funding compliance and reporting. For the last several years, she has managed large federal funding proposals, needs assessments, and philanthropic grant writing and reporting for community-based organizations, universities and Federally Qualified Health Centers, mostly in the areas of health care workforce development, affordable housing, and access to healthcare.
Cost Proposal
TFG Advocacy and Grants Consulting Retainer
Our retainer contract approach to professional fees provides budget stability for our clients, while giving your lobbying team the freedom to concentrate on substantive work and achieve measurable results. As a retainer client, the City will always have at its disposal TFG’s diverse complement of staff experts in the full range of federal issues to help navigate the ever-changing federal environment.
TFG proposes the following retainer fee for the services outlined in this proposal, which includes legislative, regulatory, and project funding services. TFG spends the time necessary to achieve our clients’ success and we stand ready to work closely with you to refine and tailor our retainer fee based on your needs.
Monthly Fee: $5,000 per month
Expenses: Reimbursable expenses, including out-of-town travel (pre-approved by client), intown travel (taxicab/Uber/Lyft), document reproduction, overnight delivery, and intown courier services, will not exceed $5,000 per year.
Total Annual Cost: Our proposed total annual cost for providing professional services, not including grant writing, will not exceed $65,000.
TFG Grant Writing
As addressed above, grant writing is typically funded through a separate fee arrangement/task order at a discounted rate for existing clients. To provide greater transparency in the cost of grant writing services, TFG has created the grant writing service fee table below, which provides the average cost for grant writing 235
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If the City is interested in securing these services, TFG will provide the City with a tailored cost proposal that reflects the level of effort required to draft the narrative and non-narrative elements such as forms, budgets, logic models and Benefit-Cost Analysis. Exceptions do occur based on the complexity of the grant application, but we work hard to keep costs in line with the guidelines outlined. All pricing will be based on current year TFG pricing.
Workload
(low to high)
Type of Grant
Narrative Page
Length
Approximate
Average Cost
15% Retainer
Discount Cost
Level 1 Small, well-defined request 6-10 $6,000-$7,000 $5,100-$6,050 Level 2 Small, full grant application 11-15 $12,000-$13,000 $10,200-$11,100 Level 3 Medium, full grant application 16-20 $18,000-$20,000 $15,300-$17,000 Level 4
Large state or national foundation
or medium federal grant
21-25 $22,000-$24,000 $18,700-$20,400
Level 5 Large federal grant application 26-30 $26,000-$29,000 $22,100-$24,650 Technical Complex/Technical Grant
application Varied Custom
Custom
*The approximate average cost to write a grant varies greatly based on several factors, including the development of narrative, required submittal forms, creation of budgets, project complexity, and other related considerations. Last minute emergency grant writing requests are subject to a 35% markup to the non-discounted grant writing fee. Where efficiencies are built into a grant writing process, such as in the case of a grant rewrite or a joint application scenario, a further discount may be applied. 236
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TFG Grant Services Overview
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRIAN RING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
RE: INSTALLATION OF UNITED STATES NATIONAL MOTTO “IN GOD WE TRUST” IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY
At the request of Council Members Thomson and Reynolds, the City Council shall consider authorizing the installation of the official United States national motto, "In God We Trust," as a permanent display mounted above the City Council dais in the Council Chambers. The display would be privately funded, donated to the City, and installed by the City upon approval.
DISCUSSION
The City Council shall consider authorizing the installation of the official United States national motto, "In God We Trust," as a permanent display mounted above the City Council dais in the Council Chambers.
"In God We Trust" has been a part of the nation's public heritage since appearing on United States coinage during the Civil War era and was officially adopted by Congress as the national motto of the United States in 1956. For generations, the motto has been displayed on currency, in public buildings, and in government institutions throughout the nation.
Across the United States, numerous cities, counties, state legislatures, courthouses, and other public bodies have chosen to display the national motto in their chambers and meeting rooms as a recognition of its historical significance and enduring place in American civic life.
As the United States celebrates the 250
th anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence, the proposed installation provides an opportunity for the City of Oroville to recognize and commemorate an important element of the nation's heritage and history.
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The proposed display would consist of individually mounted letters installed above the Council dais. The display itself would be funded through private donations and donated to the City of Oroville.
If approved, the City shall accept the donated display and authorize City staff to coordinate and complete its installation in the Council Chambers. Any costs associated with installation, including staff time and/or incidental installation materials, shall be borne by the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time for installation.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO SEEK A DONATION OF THE UNITED STATES MOTTO DISPLAY; AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COORDINATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MOTTO ABOVE THE CITY COUNCIL DAIS.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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